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FRISCO, TX — Missouri State football ended a historic season, in which it qualified for a bowl game in its first season as an FBS program, with a loss in the Xbox Bowl. The Bears made a late push, but came up short in a 34-28 loss to Arkansas State on Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

The Red Wolves emerged victorious in the inaugural Xbox Bowl, taking down first-year FBS program Missouri State 34-28 in the first college football game played at the Ford Center inside The Star — the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys.

Missouri State wide receiver Jmariyae Robinson (0) dives into the end zone for a touchdown defended by Arkansas State safety Joe Drew (38) during the Xbox Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 18,

Missouri State had plenty of chances to lie down after it fell behind 31-7. That's now how these Bears operated in a special 2025 season.

Tonight's 9 p.m. ET matchup airs on ESPN2 from Frisco, TX, with free trials available for new customers on select streaming platforms.

Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Missouri State Bears are set to play their first ever FBS bowl game tonight in Frisco, Texas. But before the Bears and Arkansas State can make news on the gridiron,

Missouri State's Xbox Bowl served as swan song for the Petrino family's leadership of the football program. They're proud of what they built.