Photos: Georgia Tech overpowers Kennesaw State

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Photos: Georgia Tech overpowers Kennesaw State

Georgia Tech secures first win of the season Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, against Kennesaw State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scores a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets won 45-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's linebacker Charlie Thomas (25) celebrates during the second half against Kennesaw State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) leaves after 45-17 win over Kennesaw State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins hugs Kennesaw State's defensive coordinator Danny Verpaele Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs with the ball during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) scores a touchdown during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Peje' Harris (18) is not able to catch under pressure from Kennesaw State's defensive back Cole Loden (30) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Peje' Harris (18) is not able to catch under pressure from Kennesaw State's defensive back Cole Loden (30) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Avery Boyd (9) is not able to catch under pressure from Kennesaw State's defensive back Erwin Byrd (20) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech'wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) is not able to catch under pressure from Kennesaw State's defensive back Markeith Montgomery (21) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) prepares to pass during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) is brought down by Georgia Tech's defensive lineman Akelo Stone (97) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, against Kennesaw State at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech place kicker Brent Cimaglia (42) hits a field goal during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A moment of silence is observed before game between Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech players run on the football field to face Kennesaw State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A moment of silence is observed Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech players celebrate their 45-17 victory over Kennesaw State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) is congratulated by long snapper Jack Coco (34) after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) runs for a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) celebrates with offensive lineman Nick Pendley (64) after scoring a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) eludes a tackle by Kennesaw State's defensive back Welton Spottsville (5) during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman T.K. Chimedza (5) reacts during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) runs past Kennesaw State's defensive back Markeith Montgomery (21) for a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) gets tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jared Ivey (15) as he gets off a pass during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) is brought down by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Akelo Stone (97) during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins shouts instructions during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon reacts as he watches a replay during the first half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scores a touchdown during the second half Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets won 45-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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