Sims sparks Ga. Tech to 45-22 upset of No. 21 North Carolina

Georgia Tech's Dylan Leonard (80), Billy Ward (85) and Ben Wilhelm (87) sing "Ramblin Wreck" after defeating North Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins yells to his players on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) throws a touchdown pass as North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) is stopped by North Carolina linebackers Cedric Gray (33) and Chris Collins (17) after a short run in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) fumbles as he is tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan Domineck. during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) is sacked by North Carolina defensive lineman Myles Murphy (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Makius Scott (90) celebrates with defensive line coach Larry Knight after a defensive stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) gets past Georgia Tech linebacker Ayinde Eley (10) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) tries to escape the grasp of North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) gets past North Carolina linebacker Chris Collins (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) loses the ball after being hit by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Ja'Quon Griffin (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. Murphy recovered his fumble. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malachi Carter (7) makes a catch for a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Kyler McMichael (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws from the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins points to the video board as he argues with officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)