Texas State vs Rice: Armed Forces Bowl January 2, 2026 Showdown

Texas State vs Rice: Armed Forces Bowl January 2, 2026 Showdown

Texas State prepares to play Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl on January 2, 2026, marking a pivotal moment as it transitions from the Sun Belt to the Pac-12. This matchup is Texas State’s second against Rice in three years, despite Rice finishing the season with a disappointing 5-7 record. Their bowl eligibility was secured after higher-ranked teams opted out, allowing them to leverage their top Academic Progress Rate. Texas State enters the game f…

Texas State seeks to usher in new era against Rice in bowl showdown

For the second time in three years, the Texas State Bobcats will be facing off against the Rice Owls in a bowl game. This time around, they’ll face off in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, Jan. 2, at the Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. This game implicitly ushers in the start of a new era at Texas State; after this game, the Sun Belt logo on the Bobcat jerseys will be replaced with a Pac-12 one. Rice finished its season 5-7 in the co…