Hopkins, UAB beat No. 12 BYU 31-28 in Independence Bowl
UAB quarterback Dylan Hopkins (9) looks to throw during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

UAB quarterback Dylan Hopkins (9) looks to throw during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) looks to throw during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) looks to throw during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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BYU defensive back Talan Alfrey (25) leaps to try stay inbounds while UAB linebacker Noah Wilder (50) closes in during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

BYU defensive back Talan Alfrey (25) leaps to try stay inbounds while UAB linebacker Noah Wilder (50) closes in during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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UAB tight end Gerrit Prince (20) scores a touchdown against BYU defensive back D'Angelo Mandell (5) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

UAB tight end Gerrit Prince (20) scores a touchdown against BYU defensive back D'Angelo Mandell (5) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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UAB tight end Gerrit Prince (20) scores a touchdown against BYU defensive lineman Earl Tuioti-Mariner (91) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

UAB tight end Gerrit Prince (20) scores a touchdown against BYU defensive lineman Earl Tuioti-Mariner (91) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) is hit by UAB safety Keondre Swoopes (0) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) is hit by UAB safety Keondre Swoopes (0) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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UAB running back DeWayne McBride (22) breaks free for a touchdown run during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

UAB running back DeWayne McBride (22) breaks free for a touchdown run during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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UAB tight end Gerrit Prince (20) celebrates a touchdown against BYU with UAB tight end Hayden Pittman (10) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

UAB tight end Gerrit Prince (20) celebrates a touchdown against BYU with UAB tight end Hayden Pittman (10) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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BYU wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates a touchdown with Keanu Hill (1) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

BYU wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates a touchdown with Keanu Hill (1) during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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BYU wide receiver Gunner Romney (18) makes a reception against UAB cornerback CD Daniels, rear, during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

BYU wide receiver Gunner Romney (18) makes a reception against UAB cornerback CD Daniels, rear, during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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