Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., hold up the American Flag during the national anthem before the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. Approximately 200 Airmen volunteered to hold the flag for the pre-game ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Two F-15 Eagles assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron preform a flyover during the national anthem at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The Airmen who held the flag were afforded the opportunity to stay and watch the game between the Utah Utes and Brigham Young University Cougars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., hold a 100-yard U.S. flag during the opening ceremony of the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The flag was carried across the entire field and supported by 180 Airmen during the playing of the national anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Holmes)
Brigham Young University running back Francis Bernard scores a touchdown during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The BYU Cougars were playing the Utah Utes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Brigham Young University wide receiver Devon Blackman tries to stay in bounds after catching a long pass during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The BYU Cougars fell behind quickly in the first quarter 35-0 to the Utah Utes, rallied late in the game, but came up a touchdown short. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Brigham Young University wide receiver Davon Blackman catches a long pass during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. Despite a late-game rally, the BYU Cougars lost to the Utah Utes 35-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Utah quarterback Travis Wilson attempts to run for a first down against the Brigham Young University defense during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The Utah Utes defeated the BYU Cougars 35-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Utah quarterback Travis Wilson tries to avoid being sacked by Brigham Young University linebacker Manoa Pikula during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The Utah Utes were victorious over the BYU Cougars 35-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Utah defensive back Justin Thomas (right) tries to tackle Brigham Young University wide receiver Terenn Houk during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The Utah Utes were able to hold off a late-game rally by the BYU Cougars and win 35-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Utah kicker Andy Phillips attempts a field goal during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. The Utah Utes defeated the Brigham Young University Cougars 35-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
Brigham Young University quarterback Tanner Mangum attempts a pass during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Dec. 19, 2015. After falling behind early to the Utah Utes 35-0, the BYU Cougars rallied late in the game but fell short 35-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Spangler)
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