How to Watch Texas State vs. Rice: Armed Forces Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 2, 2026

Brad Jackson and the Texas State Bobcats and the Rice Owls will play in the Armed Forces Bowl on January 2, 2026, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. You'll want to head to ESPN for the upcoming game between the Bobcats and Owls.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Texas State Bobcats and the Rice Owls.

How to Watch Texas State vs. Rice

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
• Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

Texas State's 2025 Schedule

Texas State 2025 Stats & Insights

• Texas State has the 92nd-ranked defense this season (398.7 yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking fifth-best with a tally of 475.8 yards per game.
• Texas State is averaging 255.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 36th in the FBS. The defense ranks 84th, surrendering 228.3 passing yards per game.
• While the Bobcats rank 25th-worst in the FBS in scoring defense with 30.6 points allowed per game, it's been a different story on the other side of the ball, as they rank 12th-best in the FBS (36.1 points per game).
• Offensively, the Bobcats have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by putting up 220.6 per game. They rank 96th on defense (170.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Texas State ranks 110th in third-down defense this season (43% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with a 47.9% third-down percentage.
• With nine forced turnovers (122nd in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (63rd in the FBS), the Bobcats' -7 turnover margin ranks 110th in college football.

Texas State 2025 Key Players

Rice's 2025 Schedule

Rice 2025 Stats & Insights

• Rice has been sputtering offensively, ranking 14th-worst with 311.3 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, giving up 401.1 total yards per contest (96th-ranked).
• In terms of passing, this season has been hard for Rice on both sides of the ball, as it is posting only 97.9 passing yards per game (second-worst) and surrendering 243.8 passing yards per game (25th-worst).
• This season has been tough for the Owls on both offense and defense, as they are putting up only 19.8 points per contest (18th-worst) and allowing 32.3 points per game (17th-worst).
• The Owls' run offense has been dominant, compiling 213.3 rushing yards per game (13th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 80th by surrendering 157.3 rushing yards per game.
• Rice's defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, allowing a 45.3% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 103rd with a 45.3% third-down rate.
• The Owls own a -2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 81st in the FBS.

Rice 2025 Key Players

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