Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 21–25 BYU Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 25–21 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 21, BYU Cougars 25.

Game summary

BYU Cougars edged Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 25–21 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: #10 H.King (Georgia Tech) — 37.0 pass yds, +1.59 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #9 Z.Taylor thrown to 00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: BYU (+0.178/play) vs Georgia Tech (+0.147/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	12	0	0	21
BYU Cougars	6	3	0	12	25

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

BYUBYU Cougars

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BYU
Q1TD
#C#2 C.Roberts caught at GT00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#2 C.Roberts caught at GT00 catch for a touchdown (7 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rushing touchdown
BYU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
#E#3 E.Rivers caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
#3 E.Rivers caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
#J#88 J.Byrne caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
#88 J.Byrne caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards)
BYU
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Rushing touchdown
BYU
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

#10 H.King (Georgia Tech) — 37.0 yds · +1.59 EPA/play +4.76 EPA
00:12) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier (BYU) — 35.0 yds · +3.43 EPA/play +3.43 EPA
12:05) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier (BYU) — 14.0 yds · +2.62 EPA/play +2.62 EPA

Receiving

#9 Z.Taylor thrown to 00 (Georgia Tech) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.88 EPA
#1 J.Haynes thrown to 00 (Georgia Tech) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
#3 E.Rivers caught at 45 (Georgia Tech) — 1 rec · 66.0 yds +2.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
#10 H.King	Georgia Tech	3	100.0%	37	+1.59	+4.76
00:12) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	35	+3.43	+3.43
12:05) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	14	+2.62	+2.62
05:32) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	13	+2.24	+2.24
14:28) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	18	+1.83	+1.83
14:25) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier	BYU	1	100.0%	11	+1.79	+1.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	BYU
Plays	67	63
EPA / play	+0.147	+0.178
Total EPA	+9.87	+11.21
Success rate	46.3%	55.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.132	+0.311
Rush EPA / play	+0.171	-0.038
Yards	410	427

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	12	74	-2.44	Ended
Q1	Georgia Tech	3	7	-1.72	Punt
Q1	BYU	5	47	+3.70	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	10	75	+6.54	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	11	71	+1.90	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Tech	10	47	+1.79	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	1	6	+1.66	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	4	28	+0.23	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	11	62	+0.87	Ended
Q3	Georgia Tech	8	41	-0.26	Ended
Q3	BYU	7	52	-1.49	Interception
Q3	Georgia Tech	11	80	+2.68	Ended
Q3	BYU	11	80	+6.56	Rush TD
Q4	Georgia Tech	3	8	-1.59	Ended
Q4	BYU	3	6	-2.52	Punt
Q4	Georgia Tech	3	18	+0.88	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · BYU Cougars · Rush (4th & 1) (-6.77 EPA)
Q3 · BYU Cougars · 07:03) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier pass intercepted (-4.26 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Rushing touchdown (+3.78 EPA)
Q2 · BYU Cougars · Kickoff (+3.65 EPA)
Q4 · BYU Cougars · Rushing touchdown (+3.51 EPA)
Q1 · BYU Cougars · 00:12) Shotgun #47 B.Bachmeier pass to #20 C.Ryan caught at 30 for 35 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.43 EPA)
Q3 · BYU Cougars · Fumble (-3.39 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Shotgun #10 H.King pass to #3 E.Rivers caught at 45 for 66 yards (4th & 15) (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

BYU Cougars controlled the final (25–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: #10 H.King (Georgia Tech) — 37.0 yds.
EPA edge: BYU at 0.178 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 BYU Cougars?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 21, BYU Cougars 25 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 21–25.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778319.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs BYU Cougars in passing?

#10 H.King (Georgia Tech) led passers with 37.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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