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LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams running back Dee Hart #10 gains yardage against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson #7 eyes the end zone and gets there against Colorado State Rams defensive back Tyree Simmons #5 in the third quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Utah Utes running back Troy McCormick #21stiff arms Colorado State Rams defensive back Preston Hodges #24 along the sidelines after a long gain in the first quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 hands off to Colorado State Rams running back Dee Hart #10 in the first quarter against the Utah Utes during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Utah Utes wide receiver Delshawn McClellon #10 makes a catch against Colorado State Rams safety Trent Matthews #16 for a touchdown in the first quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams running back Dee Hart #10 looks to get through the defense of Utah Utes defensive back Eric Rowe #18 and Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams #20 in the third quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams wide receiver Rashard Higgins #82 gets wrapped up by Utah Utes defensive back Brian Blechen #4 Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams #20 in the third quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a reverse pass play against the Utah Utes in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. Colorado State Rams wide receiver Charles Lovett #4 threw the pass to Grayson. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Twins, one a Colorado State Rams fan, the other a Utah Utes fan in the stands during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 scores a touchdown against Utah Utes defender Dominique Hatfield on a reverse pass play in the first quarter during the Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. Colorado State Rams wide receiver Charles Lovett #4 threw the pass to Grayson. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams wide receiver Rashard Higgins #82 makes a catch for a long gain and a first down in the first quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker #23 keeps over Colorado State defenders in the second quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams quarterback Garrett Grayson #18 throws against the Utah Utes in the fourth quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams cheerleaders fly the CSU flags during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson #7 eyes the end zone and gets there against Colorado State Rams linebacker Cory James #31 in the third quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson #7 escapes a tackle by Colorado State Rams linebacker Max Morgan #40 in the second quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo #51 heads to the locker room after the game against the Utah Utes at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams wide receiver Rashard Higgins #82 leaves the field late in the fourth quarter and goes to the locker room with an unspecified injury during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams running back Treyous Jarrells #3 and Colorado State Rams linebacker Deonte Clyburn #12 acknowledge fans as they head to the locker room after the game against the Utah Utes at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams running back Dee Hart #10 heads to the locker room after the game against the Utah Utes at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams defensive lineman LaRyan King #94, right, hugs Colorado State Rams linebacker Cory James #31 on the bench late in the fourth quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado interim head coach, Dave Baldwin in the on the sidelines in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State cheerleaders fly CSU flags during pre-game before the Rams took on the Utah Utes at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State mascot, Cam the Ram, during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

LAS VEGAS, CO - DECEMBER 20: Colorado State Rams linebacker Cory James #31 sits dejected on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. Rams lost (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Dejected Colorado State fans late in the game against the Utah Utes during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

The Utah Utes hoist their Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl championship trophy at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. Utah defeated the Colorado State Rams 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo #51, left, Utah Utes defensive back Brian Blechen #4 greet each other after the coin toss for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

The Utah Utes and the Colorado State Rams at the coin toss for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State interim head coach, Dave Baldwin waits to come out onto the field to play the Utah Utes in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State Rams offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo #51 on the sidelines late in the fourth quarter during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. The Rams lost 45-10. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

An fly over by two Air Force F-15's during pre-game for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl featuring the Colorado State Rams and the Utah Utes at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State University interim head coach, Dave Baldwin takes a walk around the field at Sam Boyd Stadium before playing the Utah Utes at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Air Force servicemen and women hold up the American Flag during a practice run before the Colorado State Rams play the Utah Utes in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

The Colorado State Rams arrive at Sam Boyd Stadium to take on the Utah Utes for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )

Colorado State cheerleaders from left to right, Kenna Wilhelm, Sabrina Contreras and Nikki Bronson, pose for pictures before CSU took on the Utah Utes at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium December 20, 2014. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP21FBCCSU_AC14972 )