On November 29, college football news organizations reported that Troy would play in the Dollar General Bowl,[6] which was confirmed via an official announcement on December 2.[7] The Trojans entered the bowl with a 10–3 record (7–1 in conference). This was Troy's third consecutive bowl appearance, following victories in the 2016 Dollar General Bowl and 2017 New Orleans Bowl.
^The bowl has undergone various name changes during its history, with this being the last of three editions contested as the Dollar General Bowl. Dollar General ended its sponsorship of the bowl in May 2019.[5]