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Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) is tackled by Baylor defensive tackle Cole Maxwell (96) and linebacker Matt Jones (52) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Corral left the field after the play. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Oklahoma State players pose at mid field for a team photo after winning the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Oklahoma State won 37-35. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ohio State kicker Noah Ruggles, at right, is lifted by teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)