The eighth annual Arizona Bowl game featured Toledo from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Wyoming from the Mountain West Conference.
The game began at approximately 2:30 p.m. MST and was aired on Barstool Sports's website and social media.
[5] The Rockets entered the game with an 11–2 record (8–0 in the MAC), having won their conference's West Division title.
The Cowboys entered the game with an 8–4 record (5–3 in the Mountain West), having tied for fourth place in their conference.
This was Wyoming's third Arizona Bowl, setting a new mark for most appearances in the game.