Heading into the game, the University of Toledo finished their regular season slate with a first-ever perfect 10–0 record.
The 1969 Toledo Rockets football team was led by All-American defensive tackle Mel Long and quarterback Chuck Ealey.
Davidson College, meanwhile, qualified as Southern Conference champions for the first time ever.
In the game, the Rockets accumulated 324 yards of total offense and scored 42 points in the first half alone.
Toledo finished the season with a #20 national ranking in the final AP Poll.