The game was sponsored by roofing repair company RoofClaim.com and was officially known as the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl.

The Bulls defeated the Orange 45–0, the largest shutout in collegiate bowl game history.

From 2005 to 2012, South Florida and Syracuse both competed as members of the Big East Conference.

[8] The Orange entered the game with a 6–6 record (2–6 in the ACC), having finished tied for 11th place in their conference.

The Bulls entered the game with a 6–6 record (4–4 in The American), having finished tied for fifth place in their conference.