Unlike the week prior, UAB was able to get a final field goal to take the lead, towards the end of the 4th quarter in a win of 27–25.

Florida Atlantic clinched its spot in the Championship Game after its November 30 win over Southern Miss.

UAB earned its spot after clinching the West Division title on November 30 with a win over North Texas.

[4] The Blazers are the first team to represent the West Division twice consecutively since former CUSA member, Tulsa, did back in 2008.

UAB was previously 1–0 overall in the game, with their sole win last season against Middle Tennessee.at FAU Stadium • Boca Raton, Florida