Utah State running back Gerold Bright (8) scores a touchdown ahead of North Texas defensive back Jameel Moore (39) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
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North Texas running back DeAndre Torrey (13) scores a touchdown against Utah State during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) scores a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Aaren Vaughns sprints to the end zone to score a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Jalen Greene (21) sprints to the end zone to score a touchdown ahead of North Texas defensive back Nate Brooks (9) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State players celebrate after their victory over North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws against North Texas during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
North Texas quarterback Quinn Shanbour (19) throws as he is sacked by Utah State nose guard Caden Andersen, left, during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, right, celebrates with offensive lineman Quin Ficklin (51) after scoring a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) intercept a pass intended for North Texas wide receiver Cudjoe Young (81) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State running back Gerold Bright (8) scores a touchdown ahead of North Texas defensive back Jameel Moore (39) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Aaren Vaughns scores a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Aaren Vaughns catches a pass before scoring a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State interim head coach Frank Maile, center, speaks to his players during a time out in the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against North Texas in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Jalen Greene (21) catches a pass ahead of North Texas defensive back Nate Brooks (9) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Jalen Greene celebrates after scoring a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State interim head coach Frank Maile lifts the trophy after his team's 52-13 victory over North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State cornerback DJ Williams celebrates after being named the Outstanding Defensive Player of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Utah State beat North Texas 52-13. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) celebrates after being named the Outstanding Offensive Player as interim head coach Frank Maile looks on, following the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Utah State beat North Texas 52-13. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State running back Darwin Thompson (5) tries to break away from North Texas defenders during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Utah State won 52-13. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to throw a pass against North Texas during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Utah State won 52-13. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State wide receiver Ron'quavion Tarver (1) scores a touchdown during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against North Texas in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Utah State won 52-13. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
North Texas coach Seth Littrell reacts during a time out in the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Utah State won 52-13. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)