The Arkansas State Red Wolves will battle the Missouri State Bears for the Xbox Bowl in Frisco.
The Red Wolves started the season 1-4 but have since won five of their last seven games. The Bears, on the other hand, win five in a row before losing the final two games of the season.
Missouri State running back Shomari Lawrence was just 36 yards away from reaching one thousand rushing yards. The Bears also received offensive contributions from senior quarterback Jacob Clark, who threw for over 1,000 yards against non-conference opponents.
Who will capture the first-ever Xbox Bowl and end their season on a positive note?
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know to watch Arkansas State vs. Missouri State.
Where to watch Arkansas State vs. Missouri State: TV channel, live stream
Arkansas State vs. Missouri State will air on ESPN2, with Jorge Sedano, Rodney McLeod, and Victoria Arlen. College football fans can stream the game on the ESPN app and Fubo, the latter offering a free trial.
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Xbox Bowl start time
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18
Time: 9 p.m. ET
The Xbox Bowl will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Xbox Bowl location, stadium
City: Frisco, Texas
Stadium: Ford Center At The Star
The 2025 Xbox Bowl location will be held at Ford Center At The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 12,000-seat stadium will hosted the first-ever Xbox bowl.