The game pitted the Fresno State Bulldogs and the Bowling Green Falcons.
They defeated their two non-conference opponents (Kentucky and Akron) while winning every MAC game by at least four points.
Coach Stolz announced before the game that he would leave the program for San Diego State.
Fresno State did not lose any game in the regular season, with only a tie to Hawaii being the one blemish en route to their third Pacific Coast Athletic Association title in eight years and second California Bowl appearance in four seasons, which was also against Bowling Green.
In the California Bowl, they turned the ball over eight times (five fumbles, three interceptions).