At their current programs, it was also the first bowl game for both respective head coaches (Nick Saban and Dan Hawkins).
[6] Early in the second quarter, Wilson connected with Nikita Stover on a 31-yard touchdown pass and the Crimson Tide lead 27–0.
[4] The Buffaloes controlled the majority of the second quarter after Wilson threw an interception to Ryan Walters with just under six minutes remaining in the half.
[6] Colorado cut the Alabama lead to 27–14 at the half on a pair of Cody Hawkins touchdown passes.
[4] Colorado responded on the following drive with a 14-yard Hawkins touchdown pass to DeVree to cut the Alabama lead to 30–24 with 3:51 remaining in the game.