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

The XBox Bowl sees Jaylen Raynor and the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Missouri State Bears square off on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The matchup begins at 9 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN2. This game will be available on ESPN2.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Missouri State Bears.

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

Arkansas State 2025 Stats & Insights

• Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS (416 yards allowed per game), Arkansas State has put up better results offensively, ranking 72nd in the FBS offensively averaging 384.7 yards per game.
• Arkansas State is putting up 257.2 passing yards per game offensively this season (35th in the FBS), and is giving up 236.3 passing yards per game (100th) on the other side of the ball.
• Offensively, the Red Wolves rank 90th in the FBS with 24.4 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 83rd in points allowed (416 points allowed per contest).
• Offensively, the Red Wolves rank 102nd in the FBS with 127.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 110th in rushing yards allowed per contest (179.8).
• Arkansas State is averaging a 40% third-down conversion rate on offense (67th in the FBS), and ranks 82nd on defense with a 40.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
• The Red Wolves have the 17th-worst turnover margin in college football at -9, forcing 14 turnovers (81st in the FBS) while turning it over 23 times (126th in the FBS).

Arkansas State 2025 Key Players

Missouri State's 2025 Schedule

Missouri State 2025 Stats & Insights

• Missouri State is generating 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 game (22nd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 77th by surrendering 224.6 passing yards per game.
• The Bears rank 82nd in the FBS with 25.4 points per contest on offense, and they rank 89th with 28.3 points allowed per contest on defense.
• The Bears rank 22nd-worst in rushing yards per game (117.9), but they've been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 85th in the FBS with 160.2 rushing yards conceded per contest.
• Missouri State is posting a 34.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (111th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 41.7% third-down rate (97th-ranked) on defense.
• After forcing 16 turnovers (57th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 16 times (74th in the FBS) this season, the Bears own the 70th-ranked turnover margin of 0.

Missouri State 2025 Key Players

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