Photos: Georgia Tech beats North Carolina at Mercedes-Benz

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Photos: Georgia Tech beats North Carolina at Mercedes-Benz

Photos from the Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina college football game on September 25, 2021.

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins is dunked with Gatorade by players after beating North Carolina 45-22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins is dunked with Gatorade by players after beating North Carolina 45-22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's linebacker Ayinde Eley (10) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Georgia Tech won 45-22 over North Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's offensive lineman Paula Vaipulu (60) celebrates after the win. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Georgia Tech sideline reacts as quarterback Jeff Sims (10) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Georgia Tech won 45-22 over North Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins (right) and North Carolina's head coach Mack Brown shake hands after the game. Georgia Tech won 45-22. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's linebacker Demetrius Knight II (17) runs after recovering a fumble by North Carolina's quarterback Sam Howell (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jordan Yates (13) prepares to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins instructs during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech cheerleaders celebrate after quarterback Jeff Sims scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's Ryan King recovers a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Kalani Norris (5) is not able to catch under pressure from North Carolina's defensive back Tony Grimes (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The teams line up during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Kalani Norris (5) is not able to catch under pressure from North Carolina's defensive back Tony Grimes (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

North Carolina's running back Ty Chandler (19) gets tackled by Georgia Tech's linebacker Quez Jackson (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

North Carolina's quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

North Carolina's quarterback Sam Howell (7) is sacked by Georgia Tech's defensive lineman Djimon Brooks (0), causing a fumble later being picked up by Georgia Tech's linebacker Demetrius Knight II. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Georgia Tech won 45-22 over North Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

North Carolina's running back Ty Chandler (19) is brought down by Georgia Tech's defense. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans cheer for their team during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) gets off a pass during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) gets off a pass to wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs against North Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Andrew Thacker, Tech's defensive coordinator, reacts during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Georgia Tech won 45-22 over North Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans cheer for their team during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's tight end Dylan Leonard (80) celebrates with offensive lineman Mikey Minihan (57) after scoring a two-point conversion during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

North Carolina's tight end Kamari Morales (88) makes a touchdown pass over Georgia Tech's defensive back Tariq Carpenter (2) during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins gives a thumbs up during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins is dunked with Gatorade by players after beating North Carolina 45-22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 25, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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