Kent State beats Utah State 51-41 for 1st bowl victory

Utah State coach Gary Anderson watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Kent State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State head coach Sean Lewis is doused at the end of the team's 51-41 win over Utah State in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State running back Will Matthews (2) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) carries the ball during the second half of the team's Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State defensive end Alex Hoag (53) celebrates recovering a Utah State fumble during the second half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State coach Sean Lewis shouts from the sideline during the second half of the team's Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State coach Sean Lewis celebrates the team's 51-41 win over Utah State in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight (24) celebrates winning defensive MVP in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State celebrates a 51-41 win over Utah State in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State wide receiver Isaiah McKoy (23) watches as wide receiver Antwan Dixon (10) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half against Utah State in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) scores a touchdown during the second half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Utah State coach Gary Anderson during the first half of the team's Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against Kent State on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against Utah State in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Kent State running back Will Matthews (2) celebrates his touchdown as Utah State safety Troy Lefeged Jr. (3) gets up during the second half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. Kent State won 51-41. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Utah State's Jordan Nathan, right, fumbles on a kick return as Kent State's Elvis Hines (8) recovers the ball during the first half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)