Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Northern Illinois

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Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Northern Illinois

AJC photos from the Georgia Tech vs. Northern Illinois college football game on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins gestures after Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie made the game-winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois' defense block the final field goal attempt during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans react after Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) made the game winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) leaves the football field after Georgia Tech lost during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jordan Yates (13) falls during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jordan Yates (13) flips during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) is injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs down the sidelines until he is pushed out during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Northern Illinois' running back Harrison Waylee (30) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's mascot, Buzz, jumps off from the Ramblin' Wreck before the start of the home opener against Northern Illinois outside Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins and players arrive before the start of the home opener against Northern Illinois outside Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's band performs as players and coaching staff arrive before the start of the home opener against Northern Illinois outside Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as players and coaching staff arrive. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech players are welcomed by fans and family members. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech players are welcomed by fans and family members. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins and players arrive. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's mascot, Buzz, and cheerleaders entertain Juliet Amador, 3, (left) and her sister Olivia, 5. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's mascot, Buzz, entertains Juliet Amador, 3, (left) and her sister Olivia, 5, before the start of the home opener. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois' tight end Miles Joiner (80) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) makes a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans cheer after wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans cheer after wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's quarterback Jordan Yates (13) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's quarterback Jordan Yates (13) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's running back Dontae Smith (4) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois' wide receiver Messiah Travis (11) is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia Tech's defensive back Tre Swilling (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's linebacker Quez Jackson (4) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans cheer for their team during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs with a ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins shouts instructions during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) watches from the sideline after he got injured in an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) makes the game winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) makes the game winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) celebrates after he made the game winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins appeals after Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) made the game winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

September 4, 2021 Atlanta - Northern Illinois players and coaching staff celebrate after Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) made the game winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins gestures after Northern Illinois' wide receiver Tyrice Richie made the game-winning catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Northern Illinois won 22-21 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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