Gallery: Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt (91) and Bo Cisek (1) holds the trophy while their teammate Will Hampton (92) kisses it after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
Gallery: Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, left, greet each other after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
Gallery: Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) is sacked by Northwestern defensive lineman Tyler Scott (97) during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
Gallery: 010113-Northwestern's Chi Chi Ariguzo, left, intercepts a pass as teammates Damien Proby (460 and Quentin Williams (88) look on during the second quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game agaisnst Mississippi State in Jacksonville, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Northwestern won 34-20.
Gallery: Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates a first down in the closing seconds of the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
Gallery: Mississippi State running back LaDarius Perkins (27) eludes a tackle by Northwestern safety Jared Carpenter (27) during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Gallery: Mississippi State defensive lineman Devin Jones (60) hugs an assistant coach after losing 34-20 to Northwestern in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Gallery: Oklahoma State players celebrate with the trophy after their 58-14 win over Purdue in the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Dallas.
Gallery: Purdue wide receiver Antavian Edison, left, is tackled by Oklahoma State cornerback Andrae May (16) during the second half of the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Dallas. Oklahoma State won 58-14.
Gallery: Oklahoma State tight end Jeremy Seaton (44) celebrates with teammates after a first-half touchdown against Purdue during the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Dallas.
Gallery: Oklahoma State kick returner Josh Stewart (5) runs past tackle attempts by Purdue long snapper Jesse Schmitt (50) and defensive back Taylor Richards (4) on a punt return during the first half during the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Dallas.
Gallery: South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, center, joins his players as they celebrate with the fans after their 33-28 win over Michigan in the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: South Carolina running back Kenny Miles (31) celebrates with quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) after they defeated Michigan 33-28 in the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: South Carolina wide receiver Damiere Byrd (10) celebrates with tight end Rory Anderson (81) after scoring on a 56-yard first-quarter touchdown against Michigan during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: South Carolina cornerback Jimmy Legree (15) intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Drew Dileo (9) during the first quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: South Carolina cornerback Akeem Auguste (3) breaks up a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Joe Reynolds (85) during the first quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson (16) is tripped up by South Carolina linebacker DeVonte Holloman (21) during the first quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner (12) is sacked by South Carolina cornerback Victor Hampton (27) during the second quarter of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
Gallery: Georgia head coach Mark Richt, center, is doused by defensive end Ray Drew (47), flanker Chris Conley (31) and free safety Marc Deas (23) after their 45-31 win over Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Brant Sanderlin) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT
Gallery: Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree (9) sacks Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) on a fourth and nine play late in the fourth quarter of the Capital One Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Georgia won 45-31.
Gallery: Georgia wide receiver Tavarres King (12) catches a pass in front of Nebraska cornerback Andrew Green (11) for a 75-yard touchdown play during the first half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Gallery: Georgia head coach Mark Richt, left, has words with referee Mike Defee during the first half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA football game against Nebraska, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Gallery: Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley (31) runs for a touchdown on an 87-yard pass play past Nebraska cornerback Josh Mitchell (5) during the second half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Georgia won 45-31.
Gallery: Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini, right, shouts at line judge Walt Colman, left, during the first half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA football game against Georgia, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Gallery: Georgia mascot Uga IX sits near a fan during the first half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. Georgia won 45-31. (AP Photo/The World-Herald, Matt Miller) MAGS OUT; ALL NEBRASKA LOCAL BROADCAST TV OUT
Gallery: Stanford head coach David Shaw celebrates with his children following their 20-14 win over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Stanford Khalil Wilkes celebrates Stanford's defeat over Wisconsin at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Stanford wide receiver Jamal-Rashad Patterson reacts after completing a pass during the first half at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis is hit by Stanford linebacker Joe Hemschoot (40) during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif. Stanford won 20-14.
Gallery: A pass intended for Stanford tight end Levine Toilolo is blocked by Wisconsin defensive back Nate Hammon during the first half at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Wisconsin wide receiver Chase Hammond is attended to after being tackled during the second half at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Stanford wide receiver Jamal-Rashad Patterson, left, makes a catch against Wisconsin defensive back Shelton Johnson (24) during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan drives through Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland during the first half at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Stanford tight end Zach Ertz, right, makes a catch under pressure from Wisconsin defensive back Dezmen Southward during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: Stanford fan Paul Martinez cheers before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Gallery: In this image released by Tim Long Photography, Inc., Wisconsin takes on Stanford in this aerial view during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
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