Overview
- ESPN will televise the game, though outlets list conflicting kickoff times of 6 p.m. local time versus 8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET.
- Defensive coordinator John Hauser is serving as Ohio's interim head coach after Brian Smith was put on leave during a university investigation.
- UNLV is 10-3 under first-year coach Dan Mullen following a Mountain West title game loss to Boise State, while Ohio is 8-4 in its fourth consecutive bowl season.
- This edition is being played at the Dallas Cowboys' 12,000-seat Ford Center at The Star because Toyota Stadium, the bowl's usual site, is under construction.
- Ticket resales were listed starting at about $64 on VividSeats and $75 on StubHub.