UAB at Northern Illinois 12/18/2018
Northern Illinois wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, left, avoids a tackle by UAB safety Kyle Harrell (31) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, left, avoids a tackle by UAB safety Kyle Harrell (31) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:21 PM EST
Northern Illinois wide receiver Jauan Wesley, right, can't make a catch as UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V (4) defends during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois wide receiver Jauan Wesley, right, can't make a catch as UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V (4) defends during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:24 PM EST
Northern Illinois running back Tre Harbison (22) runs past UAB linebacker Fitzgerald Mofor, right, to score a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois running back Tre Harbison (22) runs past UAB linebacker Fitzgerald Mofor, right, to score a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:28 PM EST
UAB running back Spencer Brown scores a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB running back Spencer Brown scores a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:32 PM EST
Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) passes during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) passes during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:50 PM EST
UAB running back Jarrion Street (5) makes a catch as Northern Illinois linebacker Cortez Hogans (25) defends during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB running back Jarrion Street (5) makes a catch as Northern Illinois linebacker Cortez Hogans (25) defends during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:55 PM EST
UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) passes during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) passes during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:51 PM EST
UAB running back Spencer Brown, center, is congratulated by wide receiver Collin Lisa (13) and offensive lineman Rishard Cook, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB running back Spencer Brown, center, is congratulated by wide receiver Collin Lisa (13) and offensive lineman Rishard Cook, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:58 PM EST
UAB place kicker Nick Vogel (19) kicks a field goal during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB place kicker Nick Vogel (19) kicks a field goal during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 08:57 PM EST
Northern Illinois running back Tre Harbison (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois running back Tre Harbison (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 09:01 PM EST
UAB head coach Bill Clark holds the trophy after winning the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB head coach Bill Clark holds the trophy after winning the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 10:46 PM EST
UAB wide receiver Xavier Ubosi runs to score a touchdown during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB wide receiver Xavier Ubosi runs to score a touchdown during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:02 PM EST
UAB wide receiver Xavier Ubosi (7) holds his trophy after being named the MVP after UAB defeated Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB wide receiver Xavier Ubosi (7) holds his trophy after being named the MVP after UAB defeated Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 10:54 PM EST
Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) is sacked by UAB defensive lineman Zachary Williams, bottom, during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) is sacked by UAB defensive lineman Zachary Williams, bottom, during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:03 PM EST
UAB head coach Bill Clark reacts during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB head coach Bill Clark reacts during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:17 PM EST
Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) runs for a first down as UAB defensive lineman Zachary Williams (5), defensive lineman Stacy Keely (97) and defensive lineman Quindarius Thagard (41) pursue during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) runs for a first down as UAB defensive lineman Zachary Williams (5), defensive lineman Stacy Keely (97) and defensive lineman Quindarius Thagard (41) pursue during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:19 PM EST
Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey watches during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey watches during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:19 PM EST
UAB running back Spencer Brown (28) runs as Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) is blocked during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB running back Spencer Brown (28) runs as Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) is blocked during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:22 PM EST
UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III is tackled by Northern Illinois defensive tackle Ben LeRoy (99) during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III is tackled by Northern Illinois defensive tackle Ben LeRoy (99) during the second half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. UAB won 37-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dec. 18, 2018 11:17 PM EST
FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2018, file photo, UAB running back Spencer Brown (28) carries during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Boca Raton, Fla. Brown has had consecutive 1,200-yard seasons. He ran for 1,227 yards (87.6 per game) with 16 TDs last year. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2018, file photo, UAB running back Spencer Brown (28) carries during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Boca Raton, Fla. Brown has had consecutive 1,200-yard seasons. He ran for 1,227 yards (87.6 per game) with 16 TDs last year. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Aug. 15, 2019 08:56 AM EDT