The First Responder Bowl will feature the Texas State Bobcats squaring off against the Rice Owls on December 26, 2023, starting at 5:30 PM ET. We have more info below, and that includes how to watch this game on Fubo.
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Texas State vs. Rice Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- Location: University Park, Texas
- Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: Texas State (-225)
- Spread: Bobcats (-6.5)
- Total: 60.5
Texas State vs. Rice Stats and Insights
- Texas State has scored a total of 26 more points than its opponents this year (2.2 per game), while Rice has outscored opponents by 43 points (3.6 per game).
- Texas State, on average, scores 9.3 more points (36) than Rice allows (26.7).
- In games where the Bobcats score more than 26.7 points they have put together a record of 6-2.
- This season Rice puts up 3.5 fewer points per game (30.3) than Texas State gives up (33.8).
- In games where the Owls score more than 33.8 points this season, they have put together a record of 3-0.
Top Performers
Texas State
- TJ Finley has been a catalyst for the Bobcats’ offense this year, registering 3,188 passing yards with 24 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 68.6% completion percentage.
- Finley has been providing value on the ground, as he’s run for 92 yards (1.3 YPC) and five rushing touchdowns in 12 games.
- Ismail Mahdi has collected 1,209 rushing yards (6.1 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns in 12 games for the Bobcats.
- The Bobcats’ passing game has been aided by the receiving ability of Mahdi, who has grabbed 18 balls (on 26 targets) for 177 yards and one touchdown.
- Joey Hobert has been an important part of the Bobcats’ offense in 2023, registering 71 receptions for 847 yards and eight touchdowns.
- Kole Wilson has been targeted 88 times for 61 catches, 697 yards and eight touchdowns in 12 games.
- With 1.5 sacks to go with 10.0 TFL, 84 tackles, and two interceptions in 12 games, Brian Holloway has been a key contributor to the Bobcats’ defensive unit in 2023.
- Ben Bell has helped spur the Bobcats’ defense with 8.0 sacks to go along with 12.0 TFL and 44 tackles in 12 games.
- The Bobcats’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Shawn Holton, who has played 12 games and compiled one interception to go along with 68 tackles and one pass defended.
- With 58 tackles, Kaleb Culp has helped lead the Bobcats’ defense over 12 games.
Rice
- In 12 games, Luke McCaffrey has 68 receptions for 963 yards (80.3 per game) and 12 touchdowns.
- In 12 games, JT Daniels has thrown for 2,443 yards (203.6 per game), with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and a completion percentage of 63.1%.
- In 12 games, Dean Connors has run for 707 yards (58.9 per game) and five TDs.
- Connors also has 42 catches for 395 yards and three TDs.
- On the ground, Juma Otoviano has scored four touchdowns and accumulated 312 yards (26.0 per game).
- In 12 games for the Owls, Plae Wyatt has compiled 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL and 60 tackles.
- In 12 games for the Owls, Myron Morrison has recorded 58 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack.
- The Owls’ Sean Fresch has totaled 43 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in 12 games.
- Gabe Taylor has amassed two interceptions to go with 40 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended In 12 games for the Owls.
