Hawaii Bowl: Quick look at Fresno State vs. SMU

BOWL MATCHUP: Fresno State Bulldogs(9-3, 7-1 MWC) vs. SMU Mustangs (6-6, 5-3 CUSA)

WHEN: Monday, December 24, 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Aloha Stadium, Honlolulu, Hawaii

CONFERENCES: Mountain West (Fresno State), Conference USA (SMU)

2012 SEASON: Fresno State captured a share of the Mountain West title in its first year in the conference, going 9-3 on the season and 7-1 in conference while averaging over 40 points per game. The Bulldogs, led by QB Derek Carr, thrashed Air Force 48-15 to clinch the title share 2 weeks ago in their final game

SMU had an up-and-down year. The Mustangs finished 6-6 and became bowl eligible by knocking off eventually CUSA champ Tulsa, but lost to Tulane and were blown out by Rice along the way.

COACHES: Tim DeRuyter (Fresno State), June Jones (SMU)

TV: ESPN

WEB STREAMING: WatchESPN

RADIO: ESPN Radio.

SERIES RECORD: Fresno State leads 5-1 all-time, all of them conference matchups.

LAST MEETING: Oct. 30, 2004, Fresno State 42, SMU 0.