BYU linebacker Ezekiel Ansah intercepts a tipped pass during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego State quarterback Adam Dingwell throws a pass against BYU during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

BYU linebacker Ezekiel Ansah, center, is congratulated by Bronson Kaufusi, left, and Daniel Sorensen after intercepting a San Diego State pass during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

BYU quarterback James Lark throws a pass against San Diego State during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego State running back Chase Price breaks a tackle by BYU's Brandon Ogletree after catching a pass during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego State running back Adam Muema rushes against BYU for a first down during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego State defensive back Eric Pinkins (27) intercepts a pass in front of BYU wide receiver Cody Hoffman (2) during the second quarter of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. Pinkins returned the interception into the end zone but the touchdown was nullified by a penalty. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

BYU quarterback Riley Nelson scrambles for a 13-yard gain and a first down against San Diego State during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy holds out the ball as he scores on a 17-yard interception return during the fourth quarter of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. BYU defeated San Diego State 23-6. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Brigham Young defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi drags down San Diego State quarterback Adam Dingwell for a loss during the fourth quarter of BYU's 23-6 victory in the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

BYU players, including Manoa Pikula, (22), and Alani Fua, (5), celebrate after a fourth quarter turnover during their 23-6 victory over San Diego State in the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Brigham Young linebacker Kyle Van Noy scores on a recovered fumble which he caused when he hit San Diego State quarterback Adam Dingwell in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. BYU won the game 23-6. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego State wide receiver Colin Lockett takes a vicious hit from Brigham Young defensive back Craig Bills, right, and linebacker Spencer Hadley while trying to catch a pass on the goal line during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. BYU won the game 23-6. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, is congratulated by San diego State coach Rocky Long after BYU's 23-6 victory in the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)