No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammate Oscar Cardenas (84) in the second quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) gets away from UTSA's Clarence Hicks during the first quarter of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

UTSA offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr., filling in as coach after Jeff Traylor tested positive for COVID-19, watches from the sideline during the first quarter of the team's First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

UTSA linebacker Clarence Hicks (9) celebrates after an interception by Percy Butler (not shown) in the first quarter of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) can't hold on to a pass as UTSA cornerback Ken Robinson (21) defends in the second quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Elijah Mitchell (15) runs through a tackle attempt by UTSA safety Rashad Wisdom in the first quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

UTSA wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (18) catches a touchdown pass in front of Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Mekhi Garner (20) in the third quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Elijah Mitchell (15) runs between UTSA defensive lineman Brandon Matterson (99) and safety Antonio Parks (4) during the first quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Trey Ragas (9 scores the go-ahead touchdown as UTSA linebacker De'Marco Guidry (41) goes for the tackle during the fourth quarter of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette offensive lineman Shane Vallot (64) carries the trophy around the stadium while offensive lineman Cole Prudhomme, left, and wide receiver Devon Pauley greet fans after the team's 31-24 win over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette linebacker Ferrod Gardner (7), coach Billy Napier and others hold up the trophy after a 31-24 win over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier is doused by offensive lineman Luke Junkunc (78) during the fourth quarter of the team's 31-24 win over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana-Lafayette linebacker Tanner Wiggins (44) can't hold on to a pass on a fake field goal in the first quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against UTSA in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)