Both Western Michigan and Middle Tennessee were looking for their eighth win on the year. With similar teams, they faced off in one of the most exciting bowls from a season ago, the Bahamas Bowl.
Zach Terrell and Brent Stockstill have guided two of he best passing offenses in the country, ranking in the top 30. This had the look of a high-scoring affair, but it would be up to both run games to open up the passing attack.
Western Michigan’s ground game got off to a tremendous start behind Jamauri Bogan who had five carries for 113 yards early on.