The third edition of the Fenway Bowl game featured UConn and North Carolina.
The matchup of UConn and North Carolina was announced on December 8.
UConn, competing as an independent, compiled an 8–4 record, coming off of their first winning season since 2010.
North Carolina compiled a 6–6 overall record (3–5 in conference play) during the regular season.
The Tar Heels started the season with three consecutive wins, lost their next four games, won the next three, and finished with back-to-back losses.