Sponsored by restaurant franchise Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the game was officially known as the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl.
This was the first time that San Diego State and UTSA had played each other.
The team was led by second year head coach Jeff Traylor.
The Aztecs won the West Division and made the MW Championship Game, losing 13–46 to Utah State.
The Aztecs were led by head coach Brady Hoke.