UAB's Johnston, Ubosi torch N. Illinois in Boca Raton Bowl
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
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
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
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 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
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