Overview
- Arkansas State (6–6) will face Missouri State (7–5) in the matchup, marking Missouri State’s first-ever bowl appearance.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 18, with the game televised by ESPN.
- The game will be played at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
- The event replaces the Bahamas Bowl and is part of ESPN’s 17-game bowl slate.
- Organizers highlighted Xbox-branded experiences for fans, and early reports noted the referenced ticket site, XboxBowl.com, was not yet active.