The 15th annual Military Bowl featured East Carolina and NC State.
[5] The matchup of East Carolina of the American Athletic Conference ("The American") and NC State of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) was announced on December 8.
East Carolina compiled a 7–5 regular-season record (5–3 in conference).
[6][7] NC State ended their regular season with a 6–6 record (3–5 in conference).
The Wolfpack faced two ranked FBS teams, losing to Tennessee and Clemson.