Sun Bowl: USC vs. Georgia Tech

USC safety T.J. McDonald (7) brings down Georgia Tech running back Davis Sims during the Sun Bowl.  (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech defensive end Emmanuel Dieke puts the pressure on USC quarterback Max Wittek as he’s releasing a pass.  (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech running back Davis Sims leaps a pile of teammates and USC defenders during a gain in the Sun Bowl.  (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Trojans cornerback Nickell Robey can’t prevent Yellow Jackets running back Orwin Smith from getting to the end zone.  (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech running back David Sims celebrates his touchdown against USC during the first half of the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

USC running back Silas Redd dives into the end zone past Georgia Tech’s Louis Young during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

USC cornerback Nickell Robey warms up before the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

USC quarterback Max Wittek looks to hand off during the Sun Bowl.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

USC running back Silas Redd rushes past Georgia Tech linebacker Jabari Hunt-Days during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.  (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech cornerback Rod Sweeting looks to his sideline during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech quarterback Vad Lee is tripped up by a USC defender as he crosses the line of scrimmage during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech’s B.J. Bostic dives for a pass while defended by USC’s Nickell Robey during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech offensive guard Omoregie Uzzi watches from the sideline during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.  (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson reacts after his team fumbled during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

Georgia Tech defensive back Jamal Golden celebrates after his team recovered a fumble by Southern California during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)

USC tight end Xavier Grimble catches a pass while defended by Georgia Tech defensive back Louis Young during the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2012.   (Mark Lambie / Associated Press)