Bobcats 45, Owls 21
Final · SERVPRO First Responder Bowl · ESPN, ESPN+ · Gerald J. Ford Stadium · Attendance 26,542
2023 FBS playoffs: bracket and every series →| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TXST | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
 RICE | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
The Texas State Bobcats beat the Rice Owls 45-21 on Dec 26, 2023 in the playoffs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Top performers
TJ Finley threw for 152 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for the Bobcats.
Ismail Mahdi ran for 122 yards on 24 carries.
AJ Padgett threw for 85 yards, 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions for the Owls.
Dean Connors ran for 64 yards on 15 carries.
Before and after
- Bobcats · 2023 season · Previous Nov 25, 2023: USA 44, TXST 52
- Owls · 2023 season · Previous Nov 25, 2023: FAU 21, RICE 24
Other Bobcats vs Owls games
| Date | Game | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | RICE at TXST | 10-41 | Playoffs |
