Cincinnati at Virginia Tech 12/31/2018
Cincinnati linebacker Malik Clements, left, pulls on Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis' facemask in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati linebacker Malik Clements, left, pulls on Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis' facemask in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 01:53 PM EST
Cincinnati quarterback Hayden Moore, center, is tackled by a group of Virginia Tech defenders as he rushes the ball in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati quarterback Hayden Moore, center, is tackled by a group of Virginia Tech defenders as he rushes the ball in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 01:59 PM EST
Cincinnati wide receiver Rashad Medaris, left, catches a pass in front of Virginia Tech defensive back Tyree Rodgers in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati wide receiver Rashad Medaris, left, catches a pass in front of Virginia Tech defensive back Tyree Rodgers in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 02:00 PM EST
Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) throws a pass in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) throws a pass in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 02:06 PM EST
Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland, center, rushes for a touchdown in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland, center, rushes for a touchdown in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 02:06 PM EST
Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) sneaks into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) sneaks into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 02:07 PM EST
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell directs his players in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell directs his players in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 02:20 PM EST
Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples, right, rushes past Cincinnati safety Darrick Forrest in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples, right, rushes past Cincinnati safety Darrick Forrest in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 02:15 PM EST
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, second from left, speaks with an official during a timeout in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, second from left, speaks with an official during a timeout in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:27 PM EST
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, second from right, embraces safety James Wiggins (32) after Wiggins intercepted a pass attempt in the final moments of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, second from right, embraces safety James Wiggins (32) after Wiggins intercepted a pass attempt in the final moments of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:22 PM EST
Cincinnati cornerback Tyrell Gilbert, left, collides with Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner as Turner rushes the ball in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Gilbert was ejected from the game for targeting Turner on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati cornerback Tyrell Gilbert, left, collides with Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner as Turner rushes the ball in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Gilbert was ejected from the game for targeting Turner on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:32 PM EST
Cincinnati players celebrate after winning the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati players celebrate after winning the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:21 PM EST
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:27 PM EST
Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) rushes past Virginia Tech defenders for a first down in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II (3) rushes past Virginia Tech defenders for a first down in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:31 PM EST
Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) walks off the field after speaking with Cincinnati quarterback Hayden Moore (8) in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) walks off the field after speaking with Cincinnati quarterback Hayden Moore (8) in the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati won 35-31. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:40 PM EST
Cincinnati safety James Wiggins, right, intercepts a pass-attempt intended for Virginia Tech wide receiver Damon Hazelton, back center, in the final moments of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant (7) looks on. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati safety James Wiggins, right, intercepts a pass-attempt intended for Virginia Tech wide receiver Damon Hazelton, back center, in the final moments of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant (7) looks on. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dec. 31, 2018 04:24 PM EST