How Georgia and Georgia Tech compare

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How Georgia and Georgia Tech compare

Georgia and Georgia Tech meet Saturday, Nov. 24, for annual rivalry matchup in Athens.

The Bulldogs average 192.5 yards per game on the ground. The 6-foot-1, 218-pound running back Todd Gurley is the first Bulldogs freshman to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season since Herschel Walker did it in 1980. Gurley now has 1,041 yards and, including a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, 13 scores.

Georgia Tech's offense puts up 324.9 yards per game on the ground. David Sims has attempted 85 of the Jackets' 626 rush attempts - averaging 5.7 yards per carry.

Georgia's passing efficiency ranks tops among FBS schools/ Quarterback Aaron Murray has thrown for 2,986 yards, 28 TDs and 7 interceptions. Murray's 73rd career TD gave him the UGA record, breaking David Greene's record set from 2001-04.

By contrast, the Jackets' quarterbacks have attempted 147 passes on the season, completing 82 for 1,505 yards, 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Vad Lee has accounted for 463 yards in the air, with 3 TDs.

Georgia's receiving corp has been decimated by injury. Tavarres King leads a Bulldogs with 33 catches for 685 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Tech's Jeff Greene has caught 16 passes for 261 yards and 2 touchdowns. In all Tech receivers have accumulated 1,505 yards receiving with 10 TDs.

Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones leads the nation in tackles for a loss (18, for 101 yards). Overall, the Bulldogs' defense ranks 20th in FBS, allowing 329.82 yards per game.

Defensive back Isaiah Johnson leads the Jackets with 75 tackles. Georgia Tech's defense ranks 61 among 120 FBS schools, allowing 393.09 yards per game.

Georgia's line has allowed 24 sacks this season.

Georgia Tech's Jeremiah Attaochu has 7 sacks on the season.

Georgia's rookie kicker Marshall Morgan has made 8-of-12 field goal attempts (66.7 percent). He has made 2-of-3 kicks from over 50 yards, his longest successful attempt at 52.

Tech's Jamal Golden has returned two kickoffs for touchdowns.

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The Bulldogs average 192.5 yards per game on the ground. The 6-foot-1, 218-pound running back Todd Gurley is the first Bulldogs freshman to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season since Herschel Walker did it in 1980. Gurley now has 1,041 yards and, including a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, 13 scores.

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