ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Yellow Jackets Defeat North Carolina 45-22
The Tar Heels had no answer for Jeff Sims on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets rolled to a 45-22 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Yellow Jackets were a +14.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 66.0.
Jeff Sims rushed for 128 yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs added 64 yards in the win. Malachi Carter and Kyric McGowan added 48 and 39 receiving yards respectively.
Ty Chandler rushed for 48 yards for North Carolina, while Sam Howell added 8 yards. Sam Howell threw for 306 yards for the Tar Heels, while receivers Emery Simmons and Kamari Morales had 110 and 66 yards respectively.
Georgia Tech outgained North Carolina 394-369 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 19-18 by the Yellow Jackets.
North Carolina led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:05-29:55 split in that important category.
Georgia Tech looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Pittsburgh. North Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Duke.