A clash between the Ohio Bobcats and Troy Trojans in the 2016 Dollar General Bowl looks like a war of wills with neither side holding a clear advantage.
The Bobcats drummed up an 8-5 record and an appearance in the MAC title game behind a stout defense, one that almost pulled off an upset of Western Michigan.
It's the inverse for the Trojans, who boast one of the nation's most prolific passing attacks. Many will recall the near upset of then-No. 2 Clemson at the start of the season—Troy hasn't cooled off since.
In one of the more intriguing matchups of the bowl season, the unexpected element is nothing short of a good thing.