[7] This was Boston College's second consecutive bowl game that has been impacted by weather, as the 2018 First Responder Bowl (in which Boston College played Boise State) was canceled and ruled a no contest due to inclement weather.

The Eagles lost to both ranked opponents they faced, Clemson and Notre Dame.

They finished atop the East Division of The American, then lost the AAC Championship Game to Memphis, 29–24.

The Bearcats were 1–3 against ranked opponents, defeating UCF while falling to Ohio State and Memphis twice.

at Legion Field • Birmingham, Alabama † denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game