Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 16–9 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 16, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 9.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	12	6	3	0	16
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	3	0	0	9

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech) — 42.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -8.66 EPA
• Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) — 282.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.36 EPA/play -12.78 EPA
• Zach Gibson (Georgia Tech) — 54.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -18.06 EPA

Rushing

• Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
• Hassan Hall (Georgia Tech) — 47.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Xavier Brown (Virginia) — 34.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Nate McCollum (Georgia Tech) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Keytaon Thompson (Virginia) — 7 rec · 79.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Dontayvion Wicks (Virginia) — 4 rec · 99.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jeff Sims	Georgia Tech	12	50.0%	42	0	-0.72	-8.66
Brennan Armstrong	Virginia	35	57.1%	282	1	-0.36	-12.78
Zach Gibson	Georgia Tech	32	31.2%	54	0	-0.56	-18.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	Georgia Tech
Plays	72	73
EPA / play	-0.314	-0.454
Total EPA	-22.61	-33.17
Success rate	29.2%	28.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.365	-0.607
Rush EPA / play	-0.266	-0.223
Yards	428	221

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	9	-0.90	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	19	-4.52	Fumble
Q1	Georgia Tech	11	53	-2.76	Interception
Q1	Virginia	2	40	-7.61	Touchdown
Q1	Virginia	9	54	+2.90	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	4	14	-2.43	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	0	-4.70	Interception
Q2	Georgia Tech	6	14	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	6	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	3	-4	-3.01	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	69	+5.37	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	6	19	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Virginia	8	33	-1.08	Missed FG
Q2	Georgia Tech	8	70	+0.98	Field goal
Q2	Virginia	7	39	-0.04	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	3	6	-1.60	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.24 EPA)
2. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jeff Sims pass intercepted (-4.54 EPA)
3. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Fumble (-4.4 EPA)
4. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Dontayvion Wicks for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
5. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong rushes for 43 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.17 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong to Keytaon Thompson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.09 EPA)
8. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Punt for 26 yards (-3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (16–9) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech) — 42.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Virginia at -0.314 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Virginia Cavaliers 16, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 9 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 16–9.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411141.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Jeff Sims (Georgia Tech) led passers with 42.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Cavaliers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.