Images from the 2013 Taxyslayer.com Gator Bowl
Northwestern defensive lineman Quentin Williams (88) returns a interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates a first down in the closing seconds of the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
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Mississippi State wide receivers Arceto Clark (19) and Chad Bumphis (1) celebrate ClarkÂ’s touchdown catch against Northwestern during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Mississippi State running back LaDarius Perkins (27) eludes a tackle by Northwestern safety Jared Carpenter (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with the trophy after their 34-20 win over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt (91) holds the trophy along with his teammate Will Hampton (92) after their 34-20 win over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Mississippi State defensive back Darius Slay, rear, breaks up a pass against Northwestern wide receiver Tony Jones (6) during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
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Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) is sacked by Northwestern defensive lineman Tyler Scott (97) during the second half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
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Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen argues a call with the officials during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, left, greet each other after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern won 34-20.
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Mississippi State defensive lineman Devin Jones (60) hugs an assistant coach after losing 34-20 to Northwestern in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) breaks a long run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern beat Mississippi State 34-20.
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Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter (2) stiff arms Mississippi State defensive back Jay Hughes (30) during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern beat Mississippi State 34-20.
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Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is doused in the closing minute of the Wildcats 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla.
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