Yates throws 4 TD passes, Georgia Tech rolls past Owls 45-17
Georgia Tech wide receiver Avery Boyd (9) catches the pass against Kennesaw State defensive back Erwin Byrd (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Avery Boyd (9) catches the pass against Kennesaw State defensive back Erwin Byrd (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs the ball against Kennesaw State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs the ball against Kennesaw State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
Georgia Tech defensive back Wesley Walker (13) congratulates defensive lineman Akelo Stone (97) after Stone sacked Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech defensive back Wesley Walker (13) congratulates defensive lineman Akelo Stone (97) after Stone sacked Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 03:50 PM EDT
Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) looks to pass against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) looks to pass against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs the ball against Kennesaw State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs the ball against Kennesaw State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:34 PM EDT
Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) is tackled by Georgia Tech linebacker Ayinde Eley (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) is tackled by Georgia Tech linebacker Ayinde Eley (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:05 PM EDT
Kennesaw State defensive back Markeith Montgomery (21) defends against Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kennesaw State defensive back Markeith Montgomery (21) defends against Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
Kennesaw State running back Adeolu Adeleke (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kennesaw State running back Adeolu Adeleke (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 03:51 PM EDT
Georgia Tech defensive lineman Akelo Stone (97) sacks Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Akelo Stone (97) sacks Kennesaw State quarterback Xavier Shepherd (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 03:48 PM EDT
Georgia Tech linebacker Charlie Thomas (25) celebrates after making an interception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech linebacker Charlie Thomas (25) celebrates after making an interception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 03:53 PM EDT
Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) looks to pass the ball against Kennesaw State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) looks to pass the ball against Kennesaw State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:08 PM EDT
Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) passes the ball against Kennesaw State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) passes the ball against Kennesaw State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:08 PM EDT
Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) is lifted up by offensive lineman Devin Cochran (77) after McGowan scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) is lifted up by offensive lineman Devin Cochran (77) after McGowan scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 03:51 PM EDT
Kennesaw State defensive back Welton Spottsville (5) pressures Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kennesaw State defensive back Welton Spottsville (5) pressures Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2021 02:04 PM EDT