9:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, (ESPN)
Where: Chase Field (Phoenix)
Line: Boise State by 7
Records: Baylor (6-6, 3-6 Big 12), Boise State (10-2, 6-2 Mountain West)
Last meeting: First matchup between the two schools
What's at stake
Boise State is looking for another signature bowl win against a "power five" school to add to its résumé. Baylor is trying to make sure the season does not end with seven straight losses. The Bears have not been able to send their seniors and coaching staff out properly, and the Cactus Bowl is a chance to rectify that.