California running back Jaydn Ott, right, runs against UNLV defensive back Jett Elad during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

UNLV interim head coach Del Alexander is dunked after the team's victory against California during the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

California wide receiver Tobias Merriweather, middle, is tackled by UNLV defensive backs Malik Chavis, top, and Jalen Catalon during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

UNLV wide receiver Kayden McGee, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Jacob De Jesus during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against California Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

UNLV running back Darrien Jones, left, and defensive back Devin Hartsuck celebrate after the team's win against California during the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

California tight end Jack Endries, left, is stopped short of the goal line by UNLV defensive back Jalen Catalon during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

UNLV interim head coach Del Alexander reacts on the sideline during the second half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against California Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up the LA Bowl belt after UNLV's victory over California during the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the ball before the LA Bowl NCAA college football game between California and UNLV Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

California quarterback CJ Harris, left, stiff arms UNLV linebacker Marsel McDuffie during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

California wide receiver Tobias Merriweather, middle, is tackled by UNLV defensive backs Malik Chavis, top, and Jalen Catalon during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

California wide receiver Mikey Matthews reacts after a dropped a pass during the second half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against UNLV Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

UNLV celebrates after the team's win against California during the LA Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

California head coach Justin Wilcox, left, reacts during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against UNLV Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)