The Rainbow Warriors (4-4) play the Cougars (3-4) in the New Mexico Bowl. Hawaii defeated Houston 54-48 during their only prior encounter in the 2003 Hawaii Bowl. The Warriors seek their first non-Hawaii Bowl victory since the 1999 Oahu Classic.

The Miners and Bulldogs meet for the New Mexico Bowl. Fresno State went 9-3 this season, including two wins over nationally-ranked foes. Texas El-Paso lost this bowl game in 2010 and 2014. Fresno State fell in this match in both 2008 and 2009.

From University Stadium Albuquerque, NM.The Cougars (7-5) ride a three-game win streak into their New Mexico Bowl meeting with the Mustangs (7-5). BYU plays in its fifth straight bowl, splitting the last four. SMU seeks its first bowl victory since 2012 after losing its last two.