Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Syracuse Orange: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 31–28 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 28, Syracuse Orange 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	6	0	12	28
Syracuse Orange	6	12	3	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 366.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +23.32 EPA
• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 276.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.97 EPA
• incomplete (Georgia Tech) — 0.0 yds · -1.09 EPA/play -1.09 EPA

Rushing

• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 83.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Will Nixon (Syracuse) — 38.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Rutherford (Georgia Tech) — 7 rec · 38.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Oronde Gadsden II (Syracuse) — 6 rec · 93.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 37.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Syracuse	45	71.1%	366	4	+0.52	+23.32
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	39	76.9%	276	1	+0.28	+10.97
incomplete	Georgia Tech	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.09	-1.09
incomplete	Syracuse	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.05	-2.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	Syracuse
Plays	65	79
EPA / play	+0.191	+0.260
Total EPA	+12.45	+20.55
Success rate	47.7%	48.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.247	+0.452
Rush EPA / play	+0.103	-0.021
Yards	393	495

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	8	75	+5.42	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	11	75	+5.65	Rush TD
Q1	Syracuse	12	49	-0.46	Missed FG
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	5	-2.57	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	5	59	+4.02	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	1	11	+1.99	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	4	20	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	9	89	+6.50	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	4	75	+6.55	Rush TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	31	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	6	31	-1.30	Ended
Q3	Georgia Tech	3	4	-2.16	Ended
Q3	Syracuse	14	65	+1.43	Field goal
Q3	Georgia Tech	5	26	-0.44	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	8	43	+0.26	Ended
Q4	Georgia Tech	7	21	-3.78	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Field goal missed (-5.86 EPA)
2. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+4.87 EPA)
3. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Jamal Haynes rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+4.15 EPA)
4. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Punt (-3.97 EPA)
5. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Avery Boyd for 19 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.83 EPA)
6. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Anthony Carrie rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.81 EPA)
7. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Trebor Pena for 32 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.8 EPA)
8. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Oronde Gadsden II for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (31–28) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 366.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Syracuse at 0.26 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 Syracuse Orange?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 28, Syracuse Orange 31 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635534.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Kyle McCord (Syracuse) led passers with 366.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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