Former Fresno State star and NFL quarterback David Carr briefly talks to his brother, Bulldogs quarterback Derek Carr (4), after the loss to USC. (Craig Kohlruss / McClatchy-Tribune)
Quarterbacks Derek Carr of Fresno State and Cody Kessler (6) of USC visit after the Las Vegas Bowl game. (Craig Kohlruss / McClatchy-Tribune)
Trojans running back Javorius Allen, who rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns in 27 carries, picks up yardage during the final scoring drive in the fourth quarter. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
USC quarterback Cody Kessler, who threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns, completed all three of his passes on the final scoring drive against Fresno State to help seal a 45-20 victory in the Las Vegas Bowl. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
USC fullback Soma Vainuku hurdles diving Fresno State defender Jonathan Nortan as Donavon Lewis continues pursuit on the play. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler scrambles for a first down against Fresno State in the third quarter. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
Trojans cornerback Josh Shaw intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Bulldogs receiver Davante Adams in the third quarter. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Trojans receiver Nelson Agholor celebrates with Clay Helton, offensive coordinator and interim coach, after replay officials confirmed his catch was good for a 17-yard touchdown in the second quarter. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
USC running back Ty Isaac breaks into the clear against Fresno State during the 2013 Las Vegas Bowl. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
Trojans receiver Nelson Agholor is tackled along the sideline by Bulldogs defender Dalen Jones in the first half. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
Trojans receiver Marqise Lee slides into the end zone after getting tripped by Bulldogs defensive back Derron Smith on a 40-yard touchdown pass play in the second quarter. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
USC running back Javorius Allen celebrates his 24-yard touchdown run against Fresno State in the second quarter Saturday. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
USC receiver Nelson Agholor hauls in 40-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against Fresno State. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler, who passed for a Las Vegas Bowl record four touchdowns in the first half, unloads a pass under pressure from Bulldogs linebacker Kyrie Wilson in the first quarter. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
Trojans receiver Darreus Rogers breaks free from Bulldogs defensive back Jonathan Norton after a catch in the first quarter. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
Marqise Lee (leaping) celebrates with teammates after a 10-yard touchdown catch against Fresno State in the first quarter Saturday. (David Cleveland / Associated Press)
USC receiver Marqise Lee (9) hauls in a 10-yard touchdown reception against Fresno State in the first quarter of the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday.
