The Xbox Bowl will be taking place on Thursday at the Ford Center At The Star in Frisco Texas, and it will feature Missouri State taking on Arkansas State in what should be a close game between two strong teams that fell a bit short in making it to the CFP. The Red Wolves had an inconsistent season while Missouri State has had a great season, capped off with that brawl during their rivalry game against Ole Miss.
Both teams want to end their 2025 campaign with a bowl game win at Frisco, and the question is, which players might not be able to make it to the big game? This may be due to various reasons, from injuries to opting out because of transfers or declaring for the NFL draft.
Xbox Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Missouri State Opt-Outs And Injury Report
Arkansas State Red Wolves
So far, no Arkansas State player has opted out of the game and they are relatively healthy, with only a few players listed as questionable. They also do not have any players declaring for the transfer portal yet, so nothing much missing for the Red Wolves for the Xbox Bowl.
- TE Tyler Little, Questionable, Undisclosed
- OG Tristian Smith, Doubtful, Undisclosed
- Safety Malik McConico, Questionable, Undisclosed
Missouri State Bears
Unlike their opponents, Ryan Beard’s squad is a bit more banged up, but nothing really serious heading into Thursday’s big game. However, the Bears do have one player who is expected to enter the transfer portal once it opens on Jan. 2. A few players for the Bears are expected to miss the game, unlike the Red Wolves which only has them listed as questionable.
- DL Gilles Tchio, Questionable, Undisclosed
- TE Jackson Kohl, Questionable, Undisclosed
- CB Floyd Williams, Questionable, Undisclosed
- DT Ryan Williams Out, Undisclosed
- DE Mitchell Toney OUT, Undisclosed
- C Cash Hudson Opted Out, Entering Transfer Portal
Xbox Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Missouri State Odds
The game is expected to be quite a close one, if the odds are to be believed. Missouri State is considered the +1.5 (-120) spread favorites, with the moneyline being -104 for the Bears and -112 for the Red Wolves. The Over is at 54.5 (-114) and the Under is at 54.5 (-106).
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