Total Yards
Georgia Tech429
Northern Illinois301
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Northern Illinois at Georgia Tech
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
22 - 21
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Georgia Tech
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Passing Yards
Georgia Tech158
Northern Illinois136
Rushing Yards
Georgia Tech271
Northern Illinois165
Turnovers
Georgia Tech1
Northern Illinois1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature80°F
Wind4 mph SE
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Georgia Tech vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Georgia Tech31:05
Northern Illinois28:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northern Illinois edges Georgia Tech 22-21
Northern Illinois defeated Georgia Tech 22-21 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 301-429 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northern Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 22-21. J.Richardson extra point is good. came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Northern Illinois the first major swing.
Northern Illinois's box score carried the story: 301 total yards, 165 rushing yards, and 136 passing yards. Georgia Tech finished with 429 total yards, including 271 on the ground and 158 through the air.
Northern Illinois converted 5-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Northern Illinois led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was H.Waylee rushed to GT End Zone for 35 yards. H.Waylee for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Key Moments
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J.Richardson extra point is good. (Northern Illinois led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
H.Waylee rushed to GT End Zone for 35 yards. H.Waylee for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Northern Illinois led 7-0 over Georgia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
J.Yates pass complete to NIL 22. Catch made by K.McGowan at NIL 22. Gain of 22 yards. K.McGowan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Georgia Tech led 7-14 over Northern Illinois).
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B.Cimaglia extra point is good. (Georgia Tech led 7-14 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
R.Lombardi pass complete to GT 5. Catch made by M.Joiner at GT 5. Gain of 5 yards. M.Joiner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Northern Illinois led 14-0 over Georgia Tech).
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J.Richardson extra point is good. (Northern Illinois led 14-0 over Georgia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
22-21
Northern Illinois defeated Georgia Tech.
Total yards
301-429
Northern Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
165
Northern Illinois averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
136
Northern Illinois averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Northern Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Georgia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Georgia Tech | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 429 | 301 |
| Passing Yards | 158 | 136 |
| Rushing Yards | 271 | 165 |
| First Downs | 25 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-5 | 11-82 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-27 | 11-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 31:05 | 28:55 |