The 64th edition of the Senior Bowl was won by the South team, 21–16.
[3] Schwartz had previously coached in the 2010 Senior Bowl.
Clothing company Nike was the sponsor for the second consecutive year, and provided apparel for the game.
The referee for the game, David Smith of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), had been a quarterback for Alabama and MVP of the 1988 Sun Bowl.
† Andre Ellington was injured in practice and did not play; his roster spot was filled by Mike James.