Kansas State defeated Michigan by a score of 31–14, breaking the Wildcats' five-game bowl losing streak.

North Dakota State went on to finish the season undefeated with a record of 15–0[7] and won their third consecutive FCS Championship.

[9] Kansas State scored first with a touchdown pass from Jake Waters to Tyler Lockett in the first quarter and K-State's kicker Ian Patterson made good on the extra point to take the lead 7–0.

At halftime, Kansas State led 21–6 with Tyler Lockett receiving three touchdown passes from Jake Waters and Michigan succeeding with two field goals.

[12] Supporters of Michigan used the results to highlight high hopes for the upcoming seasons with comments such as "The young guys are the bright spot for this team.

Throughout Michigan, Wolverine fans decided to visit their local Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant to watch the game.

However, upon arrival they learned that the restaurants were featuring UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2,[16] a mixed martial arts event held roughly that same time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.