BYU and Georgia Tech, both left out of the College Football Playoff, will face off in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. BYU y Georgia Tech, ambos quedados fuera del College Football Playoff, se enfrentarán en el Pop-Tarts Bowl.

No. No. 12 BYU and No. 12 BYU y No. 22 Georgia Tech, both excluded from the College Football Playoff after losses to Texas Tech, will play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. 22 Georgia Tech, ambos excluidos del College Football Playoff después de las derrotas ante Texas Tech, jugarán en el Pop-Tarts Bowl. BYU (11-2) aims for its first 12-win season since 2001, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier returning from injury and linebacker Isaiah Glasker citing the snub as motivation, though leading rusher LJ Martin is out due to surgery. BYU (11-2) aspira a su primera temporada con 12 victorias desde 2001, con el regreso del quarterback Bear Bachmeier tras una lesión y el linebacker Isaiah Glasker citando el desaire como motivación, aunque el corredor líder LJ Martin está fuera por cirugía. Georgia Tech (9-3), which started 8-0 before a 1-3 finish, features ACC Player of the Year and Heisman finalist Haynes King in his final game. Georgia Tech (9-3), que comenzó 8-0 antes de terminar 1-3, cuenta con el Jugador del ACC del Año y el finalista de Heisman Haynes King en su último juego. Both teams seek a strong season finale. Ambos equipos buscan una fuerte final de temporada.