Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) catches a pass over Georgia Tech defensive back Wesley Walker (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois cornerbacks Eric Rogers (12) and Jordan Gandy (14) celebrate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scores a touchdown as Northern Illinois safety Jordan Hansen (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois running back Harrison Waylee (30) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12), wide receiver Mohamed Toure (9), tight end Liam Soraghan (83) and tight end Miles Joiner (80) celebrate a touchdown by running back Harrison Waylee (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Adonicas Sanders (12) can't make the catch as Northern Illinois cornerback Eric Rogers (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois linebacker Lance Deveaux Jr. (2) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (4) celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock celebrates the team's win over Georgia Tech in an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois wide receiver Jeremiah Howard (14) celebrates after the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Northern Illinois won 22-21. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) runs for a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA football game against the Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith scores a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) is lifted by offensive lineman Ryan Johnson during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws during the second half of the teams NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois wide receiver Tyrice Richie (3) catches a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Northern Illinois running back Clint Ratkovich scores a touchdown during the second half of the teama's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)