Invitations were accepted by Florida State and Notre Dame to play in the contest on December 4.
Notre Dame was invited through an option in the Big East tie-in.
The game sold out on December 7, marking the Champs Sports Bowl's first ever sellout.
The Seminoles lead the all-time series 5–2, including a 2–0 bowl record against the Fighting Irish.
Beginning in 2014, Notre Dame will play Florida State at least once every three years as part of the Irish's agreement to play five ACC football schools each year, as in 2013, Notre Dame became a non-football member of the ACC, maintaining its football independence.