Tulsa at Mississippi State 12/31/2020
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) during warmups before they play Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) during warmups before they play Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 11:49 AM EST
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) passes the ball as offensive lineman Jaden Muskrat (79) blocks Mississippi State linebacker Aaron Brule (3) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) passes the ball as offensive lineman Jaden Muskrat (79) blocks Mississippi State linebacker Aaron Brule (3) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 01:40 PM EST
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to wide receiver JuanCarlos Santana (5) against Mississippi State during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to wide receiver JuanCarlos Santana (5) against Mississippi State during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 01:41 PM EST
Mississippi State running back Jo'Quavious Marks (21) runs past Tulsa safety Kendarin Ray (1) for a touchdown during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State running back Jo'Quavious Marks (21) runs past Tulsa safety Kendarin Ray (1) for a touchdown during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 01:40 PM EST
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) hands the ball to running back Jo'Quavious Marks (21) against Tulsa during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) hands the ball to running back Jo'Quavious Marks (21) against Tulsa during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 01:40 PM EST
Mississippi State safety Shawn Preston Jr. (12) and cornerback Martin Emerson (1) break up the pass intended for Tulsa wide receiver Josh Johnson (13) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State safety Shawn Preston Jr. (12) and cornerback Martin Emerson (1) break up the pass intended for Tulsa wide receiver Josh Johnson (13) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:04 PM EST
Tulsa wide receiver JuanCarlos Santana (5) catches the ball in front of Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson (1) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa wide receiver JuanCarlos Santana (5) catches the ball in front of Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson (1) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:04 PM EST
Mississippi State wide receiver Austin Williams (85) runs past Tulsa safety Kendarin Ray (1) after a catch during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State wide receiver Austin Williams (85) runs past Tulsa safety Kendarin Ray (1) after a catch during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:05 PM EST
Tulsa running back Corey Taylor II (24) runs the ball against Mississippi State during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa running back Corey Taylor II (24) runs the ball against Mississippi State during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:07 PM EST
Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:07 PM EST
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) passes under pressure from Mississippi State linebacker Erroll Thompson (40) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) passes under pressure from Mississippi State linebacker Erroll Thompson (40) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:07 PM EST
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) as Mississippi State defensive end Aaron Odom (17) looks on during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) as Mississippi State defensive end Aaron Odom (17) looks on during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:06 PM EST
Tulsa wide receiver JuanCarlos Santana (5) runs past Mississippi State cornerback Tyler Williams (13) after a catchduring the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa wide receiver JuanCarlos Santana (5) runs past Mississippi State cornerback Tyler Williams (13) after a catchduring the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:05 PM EST
Mississippi State cornerback Jay Jimison (36) breaks up the pass intended for Tulsa wide receiver Josh Johnson (13) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State cornerback Jay Jimison (36) breaks up the pass intended for Tulsa wide receiver Josh Johnson (13) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:06 PM EST
Tulsa wide receiver Cannon Montgomery (20) holds the ball as place kicker Zack Long (90) kicks a field goal against Mississippi State during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa wide receiver Cannon Montgomery (20) holds the ball as place kicker Zack Long (90) kicks a field goal against Mississippi State during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:08 PM EST
Tulsa running back Deneric Prince (8) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Dylan Couch (73) against Mississippi State during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa running back Deneric Prince (8) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Dylan Couch (73) against Mississippi State during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:30 PM EST
Members of Tulsa and Mississippi State fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Members of Tulsa and Mississippi State fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:09 PM EST
Tulsa running back Deneric Prince (8) dives past the goal line for a touchdown in between Mississippi State safety Collin Duncan (19) and safety Shawn Preston Jr. (12) during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa running back Deneric Prince (8) dives past the goal line for a touchdown in between Mississippi State safety Collin Duncan (19) and safety Shawn Preston Jr. (12) during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 02:29 PM EST
Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:10 PM EST
Members of Tulsa and Mississippi State fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Members of Tulsa and Mississippi State fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:10 PM EST
Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:10 PM EST
Mississippi State punter Tucker Day (37) sits injured after a punt to Tulsa during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State punter Tucker Day (37) sits injured after a punt to Tulsa during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:36 PM EST
Tulsa wide receiver Keylon Stokes (2) runs the ball past Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson (1) during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa wide receiver Keylon Stokes (2) runs the ball past Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson (1) during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:34 PM EST
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws under pressure by Tulsa linebacker Grant Sawyer (19) during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws under pressure by Tulsa linebacker Grant Sawyer (19) during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:34 PM EST
Tulsa running back Corey Taylor II (24) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Dante Bivens (75) against Mississippi State during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Tulsa running back Corey Taylor II (24) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Dante Bivens (75) against Mississippi State during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:36 PM EST
Mississippi State punter Tucker Day (37) is assisted off the field after an injury while punting to Tulsa during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State punter Tucker Day (37) is assisted off the field after an injury while punting to Tulsa during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:33 PM EST
Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) runs after an interception against Tulsa during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) runs after an interception against Tulsa during the second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Dec. 31, 2020 04:35 PM EST