Ohio wide receiver Sebastian Smith (6), defended by Western Michigan defensive back Sam Beal (18), makes a catch during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Western Michigan defensive back Sam Beal, right, intercepts a pass intended for Southern California wide receiver Jalen Greene during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Northern Illinois running back Jordan Huff (23) is tackled by Western Michigan defensive back Sam Beal (18) and and safety Asantay Brown during an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Western Michigan defensive back Sam Beal looks to the sideline in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Akron on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Akron, Ohio. Western Michigan won 41-0. (AP Photo/David Dermer)