With a win in the Texas Bowl, the Baylor Bears and Vanderbilt Commodores can earn their first winning season under their respective head coaches.
In order to reach Thursday's contest at NRG Stadium, both teams had to win their final regular-season games to become bowl eligible.
Baylor used an 11-point victory over Texas Tech to salvage a campaign in which lost four of its last six contests.
Vanderbilt closed with victories in three of its last four games, including a 38-13 demolition of Tennessee to reach six wins.
Texas Bowl Information
Date: Thursday, December 27
Time: 9 p.