GT-VT Tale of the Tape

Posted by Lennie Mac

As Nick Bakay says, it's easier to determine who will win when you break things down scientifically. Without further adieu:

Record vs. Quality Opponents

GT 1-2 -3.0 point differential
VT 1-2 -9.0 point differential

Advantage: Push

Bendability Index (A measure of the ability of the defense to buckle down and not give up points)

GT 1797 yds 93 pts. - 19.32 yards per point
VT 1795 yds 107 pts. - 16.78 yards per point

Advantage: GT

Scoreability (A measure of offensive efficiency - similar to bendability index)

GT 2116 yds 115 pts - 18.40 yards per point
VT 1319 yds 97 pts - 13.60 yards per point

Advantage: VT

Yards per carry: GT 4.4 ypc VT 3.8 ypc

Advantage: GT

Opponents yards per carry: GT 2.2 ypc VT 3.4 ypc

Advantage: GT

Third Down %: GT 36% VT 28%

Advantage: GT

Opponents Third Down %: GT 37% GT 27%

Advantage: VT

Negative Pass Plays (Interceptions + Sacks): GT 3% VT 16%

Advantage: GT

Opponents Negative Pass Plays: GT 13% VT 12%

Advantage: GT

There you have it. GT leads in 6 of 8 categories. No need to play the game. GT wins.