Florida State Seminoles vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Florida State Seminoles 24–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Florida State Seminoles 21, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida State Seminoles	6	6	0	6	21
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	6	0	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State) — 189.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +10.09 EPA
• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 146.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +5.39 EPA

Rushing

• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 54.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Roydell Williams (Florida State) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech) — 75.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Rutherford (Georgia Tech) — 4 rec · 66.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Ja'Khi Douglas (Florida State) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Malik Benson (Florida State) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Uiagalelei	Florida State	28	67.9%	189	0	+0.36	+10.09
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	16	68.8%	146	0	+0.34	+5.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida State	Georgia Tech
Plays	58	52
EPA / play	+0.037	+0.256
Total EPA	+2.17	+13.33
Success rate	41.4%	55.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.360	+0.337
Rush EPA / play	-0.264	+0.221
Yards	291	336

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida State	7	75	+6.14	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	6	79	+6.93	Rush TD
Q1	Florida State	9	44	-2.79	Ended
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q1	Florida State	7	26	-3.55	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Tech	14	75	+5.98	Rush TD
Q2	Florida State	8	29	-0.14	Field goal
Q3	Georgia Tech	4	41	-0.04	Missed FG
Q3	Florida State	6	22	-1.69	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	3	-2	-3.30	Punt
Q3	Florida State	6	11	-2.78	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	11	89	+7.20	Rush TD
Q4	Florida State	15	84	+6.99	Rush TD
Q4	Georgia Tech	11	54	-0.07	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · DJ Uiagalelei pass to Malik Benson for 19 yards (4th & 8) (+5.21 EPA)
2. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · DJ Uiagalelei pass to Ja'Khi Douglas for 20 yards (4th & 7) (+4.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · Penalty (3rd & 15) (+3.32 EPA)
4. Q1 · Florida State Seminoles · DJ Uiagalelei pass to Lawrance Toafili for 21 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.14 EPA)
5. Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.1 EPA)
6. Q3 · Florida State Seminoles · DJ Uiagalelei pass to Ja'Khi Douglas for 15 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.92 EPA)
7. Q1 · Florida State Seminoles · DJ Uiagalelei pass to Lawrance Toafili for 2 yards (4th & 4) (-2.88 EPA)
8. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jamal Haynes rushes for 36 yards (1st & 10) (+2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State) — 189.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Georgia Tech at 0.256 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 Florida State Seminoles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Florida State Seminoles 21, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 24 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Florida State Seminoles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Florida State Seminoles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635525.

Who led Florida State Seminoles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State) led passers with 189.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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