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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Head Coach Dan McCarney of the North Texas Mean Green holds up the trophy after defeating the UNLV Rebels in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. The North Texas Mean Green defeated the UNLV Rebels 36-14. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459997245 )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Alex Klorman #36 of the UNLV Rebels walks through the tunnel holding an American flag before the Heart of Dallas Bowl against the North Texas Mean Green at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976373 )

UNLV head coach Bobby Hauck, on left, shakes hands with North Texas head coach Dan McCarney before the start of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Carlos Harris #9 of the North Texas Mean attempts to stay in bounds against the UNLV Rebels during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459977849 )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Derek Thompson #7 of the North Texas Mean Green looks to pass against the UNLV Rebels during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976367 )

North Texas running back Antoinne Jimmerson (22) scores a touchdown as UNLV defensive back Mike Horsey (32) is unable to prevent the score during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

North Texas wide receiver Darnell Smith (80) makes the catch for a touchdown as UNLV defensive back Kenneth Penny (17) defends during the second half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Matt Vinal #20 and Trent Langham #50 of the UNLV Rebels prepare for the snap against the North Texas Mean Green during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976763 )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Caleb Herring #8 of the UNLV Rebels looks to pass against the North Texas Mean Green during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976765 )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Tim Cornett #35 of the UNLV Rebels runs against the North Texas Mean Green during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976307 )

UNLV wide receiver Marcus Sullivan (18) celebrates his touchdown reception against North Texas with wide receiver Devante Davis (81) during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Brandin Byrd #24 of the North Texas Mean Green runs against the UNLV Rebels during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459977851 )

North Texas head coach Dan McCarney gestures towards the field against UNLV during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

North Texas wide receiver Carlos Harris, left, fumbles the ball as he is hit by UNLV defensive back Tajh Hasson (29) during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. North Texas recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Brandin Byrd #24 of the North Texas Mean Green runs against the UNLV Rebels during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459977729 )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Brandin Byrd #24 of the North Texas Mean Green runs against the UNLV Rebels during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976365 )

North Texas defensive back Zed Evans (1) recovers a fumble by UNLV punt returner Keith Whitely during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Devante Davis #81 of the UNLV Rebels runs against Zac Whitfield #23 of the North Texas Mean Green during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459976401 )

UNLV head coach Bobby Hauck directs his team from the sideline during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game against North Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

UNLV quarterback Caleb Herring (8) unleashes a pass as North Texas linebacker Sed Ellis (52) contains during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Caleb Herring #8 of the UNLV Rebels runs against the North Texas Mean Green during the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459977841 )

North Texas defensive back Lairamie Lee (27) breaks up the pass intended for UNLV wide receiver Maika Mataele (87) during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

UNLV quarterback Caleb Herring (8) eludes the tackle attempt by North Texas defensive back Marcus Trice (8) as defensive tackle Richard Abbe (97) trails the play during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

UNLV wide receiver Devante Davis (81) breaks away from North Texas defensive back Kenny Buyers as linebacker Will Wright, on right, watches during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

North Texas running back Antoinne Jimmerson (22) and offensive lineman Antonio Johnson (71) celebrate Jimmerson's touchdown against UNLV during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

North Texas linebacker Zach Orr (35) celebrates after North Texas recovered a punt fumbled by UNLV running back Keith Whitely (28) during the first half of the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

North Texas defensive back Marcus Trice (8) and offensive lineman Mason Y'Barbo (57) douse head coach Dan McCarney following their 36-14 win over UNLV in the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

North Texas head coach Dan McCarney, left, celebrates with defensive back Marcus Trice (8) following their 36-14 win over UNLV in the Heart of Dallas NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone) ( Heart of Dallas Bowl Football )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Senior quarterback Derek Thompson #7 of the North Texas Mean Green receives the MVP award after the Heart of Dallas Bowl against the UNLV Rebels at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. The North Texas Mean Green defeated the UNLV Rebels 36-14. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459997253 )

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 01: Head Coach Dan McCarney of the North Texas Mean Green celebrates with his team after defeating the UNLV Rebels in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. The North Texas Mean Green defeated the UNLV Rebels 36-14. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) ( 459997297 )