Get ready for a rare showdown in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl as the North Texas Mean Green go head to head with the Texas State Bobcats at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. This marks the first encounter between these two programs since 1994, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the game.
The Bobcats are determined to add another First Responder Bowl to the trophy case after finishing the season with a 7-5 record and second place standing in the Sun Belt West Conference. The Bobcats, led on offense by Jordan McCloud , are a force to be reckoned with, boasting an impressive 69.6% completion rate for 2,920 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Mean Green had a strong start to the season, going 5-1, but they struggled towards the end, finishing with a record of 6-6. North Texas was led by quarterback Chandler Morris , who has been the standout player for the team. Morris boasts a completion rate of 63.1%, having thrown for 3,774 yards and an impressive 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Morris enters the transfer portal, which means the Mean Green will look to freshman Drew Mestemaker under center.