They were invited to the Birmingham Bowl where they defeated Texas Tech .
The Bulls finished the 2017 season 10 -- 2 , 6 -- 2 in AAC play to finish in second place in the East Division .
Bulls were invited to the Birmingham Bowl where Bulls defeated Texas Tech .
The Bulls finished the 2017 season 10 -- 2 , 6 -- 2 in AAC play to finish in second place in the East Division .