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Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Jackets defeat Bulldogs 59–12 in Week 2

Aaron Philo paced the box score as Jackets closed out a 12–59 Week 2 finish.

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 12 1-1
Final 12–59
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 59 2-1 Winner
Winner
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Final score
12–59
Halftime
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 6–24 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Top passer
Aaron Philo
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Philo

Top CFB performers · Bulldogs

  • Cole Pennington 150.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +6.0 EPA
  • Quasean Holmes 18.0 yds +2.6 EPA
  • Carson Gresock 37.0 yds +1.2 EPA

Top CFB performers · Jackets

  • Aaron Philo 346.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +9.8 EPA
  • Malachi Hosley 100.0 yds · 2 TD +4.3 EPA
  • Jamal Haynes 86.0 yds · 2 TD +1.0 EPA

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 59–12 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 12, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 59.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets dominated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 59–12 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Aaron Philo (Georgia Tech) — 346.0 pass yds, +0.39 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Quasean Holmes — 18.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Anthony Lowe — 1 rec, 87.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Georgia Tech (+0.439/play) vs Gardner-Webb (+0.066/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs600612
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets618121559

Scoring Map

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

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Gardner-Webb
    Q1TD
    ALAnthony Lowe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Anthony Lowe catch for a touchdown (1 yard)

  2. Georgia Tech
    Q1TD
    ICIsiah Canion

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Isiah Canion catch for a touchdown (11 yards)

  3. Georgia Tech
    Q2TD
    MHMalachi Hosley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Malachi Hosley rushes 55 yards for a touchdown

  4. Georgia Tech
    Q2TD
    JHJamal Haynes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Jamal Haynes rushes 47 yards for a touchdown

  5. Georgia Tech
    Q2TD
    JHJamal Haynes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-24

    Jamal Haynes rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  6. Georgia Tech
    Q3TD
    MHMalachi Hosley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-30

    Malachi Hosley rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  7. Georgia Tech
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-36

    Kickoff

  8. Gardner-Webb
    Q4TD
    CBCaleb Borders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-36

    Caleb Borders catch for a touchdown (14 yards)

  9. Georgia Tech
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    12-39

    Field goal good from 23 yards

  10. Georgia Tech
    Q4TD
    JPJ.P. Powell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-45

    J.P. Powell rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  11. Georgia Tech
    Q4TD
    DPDean Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-51

    Dean Patterson catch for a touchdown (84 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Aaron Philo (Georgia Tech) — 346.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +9.79 EPA
  • Cole Pennington (Gardner-Webb) — 150.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +6.03 EPA
  • Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 38.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +1.31 EPA

Rushing

  • Quasean Holmes (Gardner-Webb) — 18.0 yds +0.23 EPA
  • Malachi Hosley (Georgia Tech) — 100.0 yds · 2 TD +0.48 EPA
  • Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech) — 86.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

  • Anthony Lowe (Gardner-Webb) — 1 rec · 87.0 yds +1.42 EPA
  • Malik Rutherford (Georgia Tech) — 0 rec · 62.0 yds +1.00 EPA
  • Chris Lofton (Gardner-Webb) — 0 rec · 56.0 yds +1.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Aaron PhiloGeorgia Tech250.0%3460+0.39+9.79
Cole PenningtonGardner-Webb200.0%1500+0.30+6.03
Nate HamptonGardner-Webb60.0%380+0.22+1.31

Team EPA comparison

StatGardner-WebbGeorgia Tech
Plays6855
EPA / play+0.066+0.439
Total EPA+4.47+24.15
Success rate32.4%56.4%
Pass EPA / play+0.036+0.650
Rush EPA / play+0.096+0.204
Yards285695

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Gardner-Webb11+1.68Pass TD
Q1Georgia Tech627-7.35Interception
Q1Gardner-Webb618-0.87Ended
Q1Georgia Tech453+4.36Pass TD
Q1Gardner-Webb624-1.62Ended
Q1Georgia Tech126+1.48Ended
Q1Gardner-Webb41-6.26Ended
Q2Georgia Tech261+4.56Rush TD
Q2Gardner-Webb518-1.73Punt
Q2Georgia Tech394+6.84Rush TD
Q2Gardner-Webb39-0.36Punt
Q2Georgia Tech751+4.39Rush TD
Q2Gardner-Webb37-0.08Punt
Q2Georgia Tech425+0.25Punt
Q2Gardner-Webb34+0.33Punt
Q2Georgia Tech12111-2.33Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Dean Patterson catch for a touchdown (84 yards) (+5.59 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Penalty (4th & 15) (+4.84 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Malachi Hosley rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.3 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Kickoff (+4.19 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Aaron Philo to Malik Rutherford — Pass Completion (26 yards) (+4.02 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.82 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Aaron Philo to Zion Taylor — Pass Completion (45 yards) (+3.76 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Quasean Holmes rushes for 9 yards (4th & 1) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (59–12) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Aaron Philo (Georgia Tech) — 346.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Georgia Tech at 0.439 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 12, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 59 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 12–59.

Where can I find the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754622.

Who led Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Aaron Philo (Georgia Tech) led passers with 346.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W