The Big Ten Conference co-champion Michigan Wolverines defeated the Ole Miss Rebels of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), 35–3.
For sponsorship reasons, the game was officially known as the Mazda Gator Bowl.
Michigan entered the game with an overall record of 8–3, 6–2 in the Big Ten.
Ole Miss entered the game with an overall record of 9–2, 6–2 in the SEC.
# denotes national championship game; † denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game