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Texas Showdown: Rice vs. Texas State in Armed Forces Bowl Rematch
2 Jan
Summary
- Rice faces Texas State in the 2026 Armed Forces Bowl, a rematch of a 2023 game.
- Texas State is a 16.5-point favorite, aiming for their fourth consecutive win.
- The game's over/under is set at 55.5 points with projections favoring the over.
An all-Texas duel is set for the 2026 Armed Forces Bowl as the Rice Owls face the Texas State Bobcats. Rice (5-7) secured bowl eligibility with a less-than-stellar record and enters the game on a two-game losing streak, most recently suffering a significant defeat. Conversely, Texas State (6-6) has found momentum, winning their last three contests, including a dominant offensive performance in their most recent game.
The upcoming bowl game is a familiar encounter, serving as a rematch of the 2023 First Responder Bowl, where Texas State emerged victorious by a 45-21 margin. Rice will be notably without their starting quarterback, who has entered the transfer portal, adding another layer of challenge for the Owls. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET from Fort Worth, Texas, with Texas State positioned as a considerable 16.5-point favorite according to the latest odds.
