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Central Florida wide receiver Jeff Godfrey (2) is tripped up by Ball State safety J.C. Wade (27) during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Central Florida running back Latavius Murray (28) is sent flying on a hit by Ball State safety Chris Pauling (25) during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Receiver Josh Reese #19 of the Central Florida Knights cannot come up with this pass against the Ball State Cardinals during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Central Florida coach George O'Leary, left, gestures to an assistant coach during the third quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game against Ball State on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. UCF won 38-17. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Central Florida running back Latavius Murray (28) follows a block by offensive linesman Jordan Rae (73) on Ball State defensive lineman Brandon Newman (99) to score on a 2-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ball State quarterback Keith Wenning throws a pass against Central Florida during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Fans of the Ball State Cardinals cheer for their team against the Central Florida Knights during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Ball State tight end Zane Fakes (88) pushes off Central Florida linebacker Terrance Plummer after a reception during the second quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ball State tight end Dylan Curry (40) is upended by Central Florida linebacker Jonathan Davis (11) during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Receiver Willie Snead #3 of the Ball State Cardinals celebrates his touchdown with Jahwan Edwards #32 against the Central Florida Knights during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall (6) gets past Ball State safety J.C. Wade (27) after a reception during the third quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. Central Florida won 38-17. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tightend Dylan Curry #40 of the Ball State Cardinals runs after a catch against the Central Florida Knights during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Running back Latavius Murray #28 of the Central Florida Knights scores a touchdown against the Ball State Cardinals during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Quarterback Blake Bortles #5 of the Central Florida Knights dives over defenders Tony Martin #47 and Travis Freeman #8 of the Ball State Cardinals for a touchdown during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Head coach Pete Lembo of the Ball State Cardinals directs his team against the Central Florida Knights during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Receiver Jamill Smith #2 of the Ball State Cardinals returns a kick against the Central Florida Knights during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Receiver Breshad Perriman #81 of the Central Florida Knights dives for extra yardage in front of defenders Travis Freeman #8 and Jason Pinkston #6 of the Ball State Cardinals during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Running back Latavius Murray #28 of the Central Florida Knights runs out of the grasp of linebacker Justin Cruz #48 of the Ball State Cardinals during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Central Florida wide receiver Breshad Perriman (81) is tripped up by Ball State linebacker Travis Freeman (8) after a reception during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles (5) eludes Ball State safety Jarrett Swaby (34) on a run during the first quarter of the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Quarterback Blake Bortles #5 of the Central Florida Knights throws a pass against the Ball State Cardinals during the Beef 'O' Brady's St Petersburg Bowl Game at Tropicana Field on December 21, 2012 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)