Northwestern at Utah 12/31/2018

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, greets players before the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

United States Navy sailors hold up a giant U.S. flag before the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game between Utah and Northwestern, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah tight end Jake Jackson (44) jumps over Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II (29) as he scores a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) throws under pressure during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah quarterback Jason Shelley (15) runs away from Northwestern safety Jared McGee (41) on his way to a first down during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah tight end Jake Jackson (44) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) is sacked for a 10-yard loss by Utah defensive back Javelin K. Guidry (28) and linebacker Cody Barton (30) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern wide receiver Kyric McGowan (8) makes a catch in front of the defense of Utah defensive back Julian Blackmon (23) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Green (84) makes a catch in front of the defense of Utah defensive back Tareke Lewis (5) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah players congratulate wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah quarterback Jason Shelley (15) runs away from Northwestern safety Jared McGee (41) on his way to a first down during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

United States Navy sailors hold up a giant U.S. flag before the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game between Utah and Northwestern, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern offensive lineman Trey Klock (39) dives past Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) for a touchdown during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah quarterback Jason Shelley (15) fumbles as he is tackled by Northwestern defensive lineman Joe Gaziano (97) as he runs during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. The fumble was picked up by Northwestern and returned for an 86-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern offensive lineman Trey Klock (39), center, is congratulated by wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman (81) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern safety Jared McGee (41) picks up a fumble next to linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. McGee returned the fumble for an 86-yard touchdown. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on from the sideline during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18), and teammates celebrate after defeating Utah in the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, center, lifts the Holiday Bowl trophy after defeating Utah in the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern offensive lineman Trey Klock (39) douses head coach Pat Fitzgerald as time runs out during the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)