Arkansas State will face Missouri State for the Xbox Bowl in Frisco.
Arkansas State started the season 1-4 but turned things around. The Red Wolves won five of their last seven games to earn their bowl spot.
Missouri State took a different path. The Bears won five straight games before dropping their final two contests of the regular season.
Shomari Lawrence came close to a major milestone for Missouri State. The running back finished just 36 yards shy of 1,000 rushing yards this season.
The Bears also got solid production from quarterback Jacob Clark. The senior threw for over 1,000 yards against non-conference opponents this year.
Both teams will look to end their seasons on a positive note in this first-ever Xbox Bowl matchup.
Where to watch Arkansas State vs. Missouri State: TV channel, live stream
The Xbox Bowl will air on ESPN2. Jorge Sedano, Rodney McLeod, and Victoria Arlen will handle the broadcast.
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Xbox Bowl start time
• Date: Thursday, Dec. 18
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
The Xbox Bowl kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18.
Arkansas State vs. Missouri State radio station
Radio coverage is available on SiriusXM channel 84.
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Xbox Bowl location, stadium
• City: Frisco, Texas
• Stadium: Ford Center At The Star
The 2025 Xbox Bowl takes place at Ford Center At The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 12,000-seat stadium will host the inaugural Xbox Bowl.
College football bowl schedule 2025-26
Tuesday, Dec. 16
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Salute to Veterans Bowl |
Jacksonville State vs. Troy |
9 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Wednesday, Dec. 17
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Cure Bowl |
Old Dominion vs. South Florida |
5 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| 68 Ventures Bowl |
Louisiana vs. Delaware |
8:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Thursday, Dec. 18
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Xbox Bowl |
Missouri State vs. Arkansas State |
9 p.m. |
ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Dec. 19
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Myrtle Beach Bowl |
Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State |
11 a.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Gasparilla Bowl |
NC State vs. Memphis |
2:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP First Round |
Alabama vs. Oklahoma |
8 p.m. |
ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
Saturday, Dec. 20
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| CFP First Round |
Texas A&M vs. Miami (Fla.) |
Noon |
ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP First Round |
Ole Miss vs. Tulane |
3:30 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
| CFP First Round |
Oregon vs. James Madison |
7:30 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
Monday, Dec. 22
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Famous Idaho Potato Bowl |
Utah State vs. Washington State |
2 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Tuesday, Dec. 23
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Boca Raton Bowl |
Louisville vs. Toledo |
2 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| New Orleans Bowl |
Southern Miss vs. Western Kentucky |
5:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Frisco Bowl |
Ohio vs. UNLV |
9 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Wednesday, Dec. 24
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Hawaii Bowl |
California vs. Hawaii |
8 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Dec. 26
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| GameAbove Sports Bowl |
Northwestern vs. Central Michigan |
1 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Rate Bowl |
Minnesota vs. New Mexico |
4:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| First Responder Bowl |
UTSA vs. Florida International |
8 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Saturday, Dec. 27
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Military Bowl |
East Carolina vs. Pitt |
11 a.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Pinstripe Bowl |
Clemson vs. Penn State |
Noon |
ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Fenway Bowl |
Army vs. UConn |
2:15 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Pop-Tarts Bowl |
BYU vs. Georgia Tech |
3:30 p.m. |
ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Arizona Bowl |
Fresno State vs. Miami (Ohio) |
4:30 p.m. |
The CW Network, Fubo |
| New Mexico Bowl |
San Diego State vs. North Texas |
5:45 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Gator Bowl |
Missouri vs. Virginia |
7:30 p.m. |
ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Texas Bowl |
Houston vs. LSU |
9:15 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Dec. 29
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Birmingham Bowl |
Georgia Southern vs. App State |
2 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Independence Bowl |
Louisiana Tech vs. Coastal Carolina |
2 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Music City Bowl |
Illinois vs. Tennessee |
5:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Alamo Bowl |
TCU vs. USC |
9 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| ReliaQuest Bowl |
Vanderbilt vs. Iowa |
Noon |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Sun Bowl |
Duke vs. Arizona State |
2 p.m. |
CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Citrus Bowl |
Texas vs. Michigan |
3 p.m. |
ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Las Vegas Bowl |
Utah vs. Nebraska |
3:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) |
Ohio State vs. Texas A&M/Miami (Fla.) |
7:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) |
Texas Tech vs. Oregon/JMU |
Noon |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) |
Indiana vs. Oklahoma/Alabama |
4 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) |
Georgia vs. Ole Miss/Tulane |
8 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 2
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| Armed Forces Bowl |
Texas State vs. Rice |
1 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Liberty Bowl |
Cincinnati vs. Navy |
4:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Duke’s Mayo Bowl |
Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest |
8 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Holiday Bowl |
SMU vs. Arizona |
8 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) |
Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner |
7:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) |
Rose winner vs. Orange winner |
7:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Bowl |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
| CFP National Championship |
TBD vs. TBD |
7:30 p.m. |
ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
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