Mississippi State head footballcoach Dan Mullen greets fans as he leads his team into the Gator Bowl before the start of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State fans line up to cheer for their team as they enter the Gator Bowl before the start of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State fan William Braswell of Greenwood, Miss. shakes his cowbell as he greets the team as they arrive at the Gator Bowl before the start of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern defensive lineman Quentin Williams (88) returns a interception for a touchdown during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State running back LaDarius Perkins (27) eludes a tackle by Northwestern safety Jared Carpenter (27) during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen argues a call with the officials during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State wide receivers Arceto Clark (19) and Chad Bumphis (1) celebrate Clark's touchdown catch against Northwestern during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates a first down in the closing seconds of the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with the trophy after their 34-20 win over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt (91) holds the trophy along with his teammate Will Hampton (92) after their 34-20 win over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, left, greet each other after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State defensive back Darius Slay, rear, breaks up a pass against Northwestern wide receiver Tony Jones (6) during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) is sacked by Northwestern defensive lineman Tyler Scott (97) during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern defensive back Nick VanHoose (23) runs back a interception during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern beat Mississippi State 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt (91) and Bo Cisek (1) holds the trophy while their teammate Will Hampton (92) kisses it after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Mississippi State defensive lineman Devin Jones (60) hugs an assistant coach after losing 34-20 to Northwestern in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) breaks a long run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern beat Mississippi State 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) stiff arms Mississippi State defensive back Jay Hughes (30) during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern beat Mississippi State 34-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)