This was the fifth meeting between Missouri and Army; entering the bowl, the Tigers led the all-time series, 3–2.

[5] Missouri entered the bowl with a 6–6 record (3–5 in SEC play).

After winning their first four games, the Knights fell to 4–3, then rallied to an 8–3 record before losing their final regular-season contest to Navy.

Army lost to the only ranked team they faced, Wake Forest.

Alternate Official: Marvel July[6]at Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, Texas