Kent State running back Trayion Durham (34) is tackled by Arkansas State defensive back Cole Lorigan during the first quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Kent State running back Julian Durden (35) is brought down from behind by Arkansas State defensive back Don Jones in the first quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State running back David Oku is wrapped up by Kent State defensive lineman Dana Brown Jr. (6) for a loss in the first quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Kent State coach Darrell Hazzell talks with his offense as they come off the field following an interception by Arkansas State in the first quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State running back Michael Gordon (35) tries to run free of the grasp of Kent State's Chris Humphrey (6) in the second quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Kent State wide receiver Eric Adeyemi (4) is hit by Arkansas State defenders during the second quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State interim coach John Thompson, center, talks with his players during a timeout against Kent State in the second quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State linebacker Nathan Herrold (40) reaches out to intercept this pass in the end zone intended for Kent State tight end Tim Erjavec (42) in the second quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State linebacker Nathan Herrold (40) reaches out to intercept a pass in the end zone intended for Kent State tight end Tim Erjavec (42) in the second quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Kent State running back Dri Archer (1) crosses the goal line to score against Arkansas State in the second quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Kent State running back Julian Durden (35) pushes away from Arkansas State defensive back Cole Lorigan (20) on a carry in the first quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State tight end Darion Griswold (19) is tackled by Kent State defensive back Sidney Saulter (21) after a pass reception in the third quarter of the GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Arkansas State won, 17-13. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State quarterback Ryan Aplin (16) is congratulated by Kent State safety Sal Battles (2, right) at the end of the 2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Arkansas State won 17-13. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State interim head coach John Thompson struggles to lift the champions trophy following the Red Wolves' 17-13 victory over Kent State in the 2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)

Arkansas State interim head coach John Thompson stands as team personnel and players hoist the champions trophy following the Red Wolves' 17-13 victory over Kent State in the 2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/G.M. Andrews)