Hawaii at Louisiana Tech 12/22/2018

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) recovers his own fumble while being tackled by Louisiana Tech linebacker Collin Scott (35) and defensive tackle Jordan Bradford (94) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) reaches out to try and grab Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii defensive lineman Manly Williams (49) attempts to chase down Louisiana Tech quarterback J'Mar Smith (8) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii wide receiver Marcus Armstrong-Brown (85) runs with the football while being pursued by Louisiana Tech safety James Jackson (10) and cornerback Michael Sam (5) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech wide receiver Adrian Hardy (6) can't make the catch as Hawaii defensive back Rojesterman Farris II, right, defends on the play in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii defensive lineman Zeno Choi, center, and defensive lineman Blessman Ta'ala (54) attempt to block a field goal by Louisiana Tech place kicker Bailey Hale (34) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii defensive back Khoury Bethley (13) breaks up a pass intended for Louisiana Tech wide receiver Teddy Veal (9) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii wide receiver Jason-Matthew Sharsh (89) jumps over Louisiana Tech safety Darryl Lewis (38) and his teammate offensive lineman J.R. Hensley (57) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii players and coaches celebrate a fumble recovery by Hawaii defensive lineman Kendall Hune (95) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz, left, talks to quarterback J'Mar Smith (8) during a timeout in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) sacks Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) in the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii running back Fred Holly III, right, escapes the grasp of Louisiana Tech linebacker Dae'Von Washington (33) in the second half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) gets away from Louisiana Tech defensive end Willie Baker, bottom, in the second half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech quarterback J'Mar Smith (8) scrambles out of the pocket while being chased by Hawaii defensive lineman Zeno Choi (99) in the second half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz holds up the Hawaii Bowl championship trophy as Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) waves to the crowd after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz and Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) hold the Hawaii Bowl Championship trophy after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii running back Fred Holly III (21) attempts to hurdle over Louisiana Tech safety Darryl Lewis (38) in the second half of a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) throws a pass in the second half of a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz thanks the Louisiana Tech fans as defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) holds the Hawaii Bowl championship trophy after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech football team squeeze in for a team picture after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz and Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich congratulate each other after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) celebrates with his teammates after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii defensive lineman Kendall Hune (95) was named the Most Valuable Player for his team after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

The Louisiana Tech football team pose for a team picture after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as his team plays Louisiana Tech in the second half of a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson (45) was named the most valuable player for his team as his head coach Skip Holtz looks on after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz, surrounded by his team players, holds the Hawaii Bowl championship trophy after a Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Honolulu. Louisiana Tech beat Hawaii 31-14. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)