Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton holds the trophy after the team's victory over South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton, in black and red behind trophy, and players celebrate the team's victory over South Alabama during the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley (2) is sacked by Western Kentucky linebacker JaQues Evans (3) during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed smiles after receiving the MVP trophy after the team's victory over South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Western Kentucky wide receiver Jaylen Hall (0) runs after a reception against South Alabama cornerback Jamar Richardson (6) during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed (16) throws against South Alabama defensive lineman Jamie Sheriff (11) during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed (16) runs against South Alabama during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed (16) celebrates a touchdown made by Western Kentucky wide receiver Jaylen Hall (0) against South Alabama during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)