Baylor, playing less than 100 miles from its campus, is technically the road team against Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
This is the fourth meeting between the two programs and the first since 1977. The Bears have won all three previous matchups against the Falcons.
Baylor (6-6), despite having a worse record than Air Force (9-3) and ending the regular season with three straight losses, is favored.
The Falcons have the country’s top rushing offense by a wide margin. They run for 330.6 yards per game and accordingly lead the nation in time of possession.