Middle Tennessee wide receiver Ty Lee (8) gets away from Western Kentucky defenders Devon Key (2) and DeAndre Farris (22) while scoring a touchdown on a 43-yard pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky running back D'Andre Ferby (32) is stopped by Middle Tennessee defenders Malik Manciel (93), Luke Harris, second from right, and Rosheem Collins (96) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky quarterback Drew Eckels passes against Middle Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky kick-returner Roger Cray (24) is stopped by Middle Tennessee's Cordell Hudson (22) and Daniel Sargent (69) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky quarterback Drew Eckels (4) is pressured by Middle Tennessee defensive lineman Rosheem Collins (96) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill (12) passes against Western Kentucky in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky running back Joshua Samuel (25) carries the ball as Middle Tennessee defensive back Cordell Hudson (22) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky wide receiver Xavier Lane (9) is brought down in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee defensive back Cordell Hudson (22) breaks up a pass intended for Western Kentucky wide receiver Lucky Jackson (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill (12) scrambles away from Western Kentucky defensive lineman DeAngelo Malone (10) and linebacker Ben Holt (44) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky head coach Mike Sanford directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee running back Chaton Mobley, center, falls after being hit by Western Kentucky defensive lineman DeAngelo Malone (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee running back Chaton Mobley (44) tries to keep Western Kentucky defensive back Antwon Kincade (31) away in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill congratulates his players after a touchdown against Western Kentucky in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill, left, talks with Western Kentucky coach Mike Sanford after an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee defensive back Cordell Hudson is taken off the field after being injured during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee defensive back Cordell Hudson (22) lies on the field after being injured during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky wide receiver Lucky Jackson (11) leaps over Middle Tennessee defensive back Chris Stamps (2) as Jackson scores a touchdown on a 46-yard reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky wide receiver Lucky Jackson (11) catches a 46-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Middle Tennessee's Chris Stamps during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Western Kentucky wide receiver Lucky Jackson (11) catches a 46-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Middle Tennessee's Chris Stamps (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee's Darryl Randolph (29) blocks a field-goal attempt by Western Kentucky's Ryan Nuss, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee defensive end Tyshun Render (94) sacks Western Kentucky quarterback Steven Duncan (10) for a 7-yard loss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee defensive tackle Jordan Ferguson (91) lands on Western Kentucky quarterback Steven Duncan after Duncan was sacked for a 7-yard loss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee linebacker DQ Thomas (20) knocks the ball loose from the grasp of Western Kentucky quarterback Steven Duncan (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee linebacker DQ Thomas (20) steps over Western Kentucky quarterback Steven Duncan (10) after knocking him down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Middle Tennessee running back Chaton Mobley (44) gets past Western Kentucky defensive lineman Juwuan Jones (34) as Middle Tennessee offensive lineman Amir Luckett (77) blocks during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Middle Tennessee won 29-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill congratulates his players after a touchdown against Western Kentucky in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sun Belt Conference champion Appalachian State is playing in a bowl during a time of transition for its coaching staff. Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill wants his quarterback son to go out a winner. Those are just two story lines surrounding Saturday night's New Orleans Bowl. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)