Here are five things to know about the Cactus Bowl matchup between Baylor and Boise State.
1. Different paths. These two schools took very different paths to the Cactus Bowl. Baylor started the season 6-0 and appeared to be on the path to a high-profile bowl, possibly even a New Year's Six game. But a total collapse in the final half of the season to end up 6-6 and headed to Tempe. Boise State was steadily good throughout the season, ending the year 10-2. The Broncos lost those two games by a combined nine points but the loss to Wyoming cost Boise a chance in the Mountain West championship game and the chance at a higher-profile bowl.