Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30–17 UCF Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated UCF Knights 30–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30, UCF Knights 17.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat UCF Knights 30–17 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 173.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.01 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jamal Haynes — 128.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Javon Baker — 9 rec, 173.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia Tech (+0.087/play) vs UCF (-0.049/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	15	3	9	30
UCF Knights	12	3	0	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 21

UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UCF
Q1TD
JBJavon Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for a touchdown (23 yards)
UCF
Q1TD
KHKobe Hudson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for a touchdown (17 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 36 yards
UCF
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-15
Field goal good from 27 yards
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
HKHaynes King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Haynes King rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
MRMalik Rutherford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Haynes King pass to Malik Rutherford for a touchdown (41 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 29 yards
Georgia Tech
Q4TD
DSDontae Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Dontae Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
27-15
Field goal good from 38 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 173.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.29 EPA
Timmy McClain (UCF) — 57.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -1.49 EPA
Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.36 EPA/play -4.68 EPA

Rushing

Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech) — 128.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Dontae Smith (Georgia Tech) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
RJ Harvey (UCF) — 107.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

Javon Baker (UCF) — 9 rec · 173.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Alec Holler (UCF) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds -0.36 EPA
Kobe Hudson (UCF) — 2 rec · 47.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	32	50.0%	173	2	-0.01	-0.29
Timmy McClain	UCF	4	25.0%	57	0	-0.37	-1.49
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	13	53.8%	87	1	-0.36	-4.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	UCF
Plays	66	67
EPA / play	+0.087	-0.049
Total EPA	+5.72	-3.29
Success rate	47.0%	38.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.360	-0.050
Rush EPA / play	+0.196	-0.049
Yards	380	411

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	4	51	+4.14	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	20	-2.18	Punt
Q1	UCF	10	98	+7.74	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	0	-3.21	Punt
Q1	UCF	5	22	-3.99	Fumble
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	39	-0.54	Field goal
Q2	UCF	12	59	-0.59	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Tech	7	74	+6.52	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	3	0	-1.77	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	6	67	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	UCF	5	47	+0.93	Missed FG
Q2	Georgia Tech	6	52	+0.93	Field goal
Q3	UCF	10	55	-1.03	Ended
Q3	Georgia Tech	3	11	-2.58	Interception
Q3	UCF	5	8	-2.91	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	13	75	+5.68	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Malik Rutherford for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.18 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-4.82 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for 36 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.13 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · Timmy McClain pass to Javon Baker for 57 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.8 EPA)
Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for 30 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.71 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King rushes for 32 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.63 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.54 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass intercepted (-3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (30–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 173.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Georgia Tech at 0.087 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 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs UCF Knights?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 30, UCF Knights 17 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs UCF Knights?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 30–17.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551754.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs UCF Knights in passing?

John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) led passers with 173.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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