How to Watch Arkansas State vs. Missouri State: XBox Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 18, 2025

Updated Dec. 18, 2025 11:28 a.m. ET

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The XBox Bowl will see Jaylen Raynor and the Arkansas State Red Wolves squaring off against the Missouri State Bears on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The Red Wolves' matchup against the Bears will be airing on ESPN2.

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How to Watch Arkansas State vs. Missouri State

When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas
TV Channel: ESPN2
Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Arkansas State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Southeast Missouri State	W 42-24
9/6/2025	at Arkansas	L 56-14
9/13/2025	vs. Iowa State	L 24-16
9/20/2025	at Kennesaw State	L 28-21
9/27/2025	at Louisiana-Monroe	L 28-16
10/4/2025	vs. Texas State	W 31-30
10/14/2025	at South Alabama	W 15-14
10/25/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	W 34-24
11/1/2025	at Troy	W 23-10
11/8/2025	vs. Southern Miss	L 27-21
11/20/2025	vs. Louisiana	L 34-30
11/29/2025	at Appalachian State	W 30-29
12/18/2025	vs. Missouri State	-

Arkansas State 2025 Stats & Insights

Arkansas State sports the 72nd-ranked offense this season (384.7 yards per game), and have been worse on defense, ranking 22nd-worst with 416 yards allowed per game.
Arkansas State is totaling 257.2 passing yards per game on offense (35th in the FBS), and ranks 100th on the other side of the ball with 236.3 passing yards allowed per game.
The Red Wolves are averaging 24.4 points per game on offense (90th in the FBS), and they rank 83rd defensively with 27.3 points allowed per game.
The Red Wolves are compiling 127.5 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 102nd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 110th, surrendering 179.8 rushing yards per game.
Arkansas State ranks 67th in third-down efficiency (40%) on offense and 82nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (40.2%) on defense this year.
With 14 forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against 23 turnovers committed (126th in the FBS), the Red Wolves' -9 turnover margin is the 17th-worst in college football.

Arkansas State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaylen Raynor	QB	3,073 YDS (67.2%) / 16 TD / 11 INT 434 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 36.2 RUSH YPG
Corey Rucker	WR	69 REC / 866 YDS / 3 TD / 72.2 YPG
Kenyon Clay	RB	470 YDS / 3 TD / 39.2 YPG / 3.7 YPC 36 REC / 192 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 17.5 REC YPG
Chauncy Cobb	WR	69 REC / 767 YDS / 0 TD / 63.9 YPG
Eathan Hassler	DL	49 TKL / 8 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Demarcus Hendricks	DL	48 TKL / 8 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Aaron Alexander	LB	80 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
AG McGhee	DB	64 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Missouri State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at USC	L 73-13
9/6/2025	at Marshall	W 21-20
9/13/2025	vs. SMU	L 28-10
9/20/2025	vs. Tennessee-Martin	W 42-10
9/27/2025	vs. Western Kentucky	L 27-22
10/8/2025	at Middle Tennessee	W 22-20
10/22/2025	at New Mexico State	W 24-17
10/29/2025	vs. Florida International	W 28-21
11/8/2025	at Liberty	W 21-17
11/15/2025	vs. UTEP	W 38-24
11/22/2025	at Kennesaw State	L 41-34
11/29/2025	vs. Louisiana Tech	L 42-30
12/18/2025	vs. Arkansas State	-

Missouri State 2025 Stats & Insights

Missouri State is compiling 391.8 total yards per game on offense this season (65th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 384.8 total yards per contest (80th-ranked).
Missouri State's pass offense has been dominant, putting up 273.9 passing yards per contest (22nd-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 77th by giving up 224.6 passing yards per game.
From an offensive standpoint, the Bears are compiling 25.4 points per contest (82nd-ranked). They rank 89th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (28.3 points surrendered per game).
The Bears' rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 117.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On defense, they rank 85th with 160.2 rushing yards allowed per contest.
With a 34.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Missouri State ranks 111th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 97th, allowing a 41.7% third-down rate.
With 16 forced turnovers (57th in the FBS) and 16 turnovers committed (74th in the FBS) this season, the Bears rank 70th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

Missouri State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jacob Clark	QB	2,895 YDS (65.1%) / 24 TD / 11 INT 8 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 0.7 RUSH YPG
Shomari Lawrence	RB	964 YDS / 7 TD / 80.3 YPG / 5.3 YPC 17 REC / 101 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.1 REC YPG
Jmariyae Robinson	WR	40 REC / 536 YDS / 6 TD / 48.7 YPG
Ramone Green Jr.	RB	256 YDS / 1 TD / 21.3 YPG / 5.6 YPC 26 REC / 421 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 38.3 REC YPG
Jalen Brooks	LB	49 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Thomas Anderson	DB	40 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
DJ Wesolak	DL	28 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
Kanye Young	LB	38 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT