Heart of Dallas Bowl

North Texas Mean Green wide receiver Brandon Johnson (46) takes the field before the the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Cheerleaders Brianna Delashaw, left, Jordyn Solorzano, center, and Krysta Brewer pray before the the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

A  North Texas Cheerleader runs her fingers through her hair during the halftime show at the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green running back Brandin Byrd (24) runs the ball during the second half  of the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. North Texas Mean Green beat UNLV Rebels with a final score of 36-14.((Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Fans cheer as the Green Brigade Marching Band plays before the the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Ian Campbell, 17, center, cheers for North Texas Mean Green with his friends Garrett Dawson, left, and Liam McNichols, right, just after kickoff during the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Campbell is senior at Marcus High and he has seen more than 90 of UNT's home games. He thinks he's been to every one since he was born. Campbell plans to attend UNT after high school. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green wide receiver Brelan Chancellor (3) is chased by UNLV Rebels defensive back Brandon Baker (25) during the second half  of the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. North Texas Mean Green beat UNLV Rebels with a final score of 36-14.((Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green tight end Drew Miller (86) celebrates after North Texas Mean Green scores a touchdown in the end of the fourth quarter during the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. North Texas Mean Green beat UNLV Rebels with a final score of 36-14.  (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green players dance on the field while waiting for the punt during the second half  of the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

UNLV Rebels linebacker Tau Lotulelei (55), left, tackles North Texas Mean Green running back Brandin Byrd (24), right, during the second half  of the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. North Texas Mean Green beat UNLV Rebels with a final score of 36-14.(Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green defensive back Chad Davis (16) cheers as he takes the field before the the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green wide receiver Darvin Kidsy (4) enters the field before the the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green players grasp the trophy after winning the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. North Texas Mean Green beat UNLV Rebels with a final score of 36-14.(Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

North Texas Mean Green players and fans cheer after winning the Heart of Dallas Bowl on January 1, 2014 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. North Texas Mean Green beat UNLV Rebels with a final score of 36-14.(Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)