First Responder Bowl
- Matchup: Texas State vs. Rice
- Date:Â Tuesday, Dec 26th, 2023
- Time: 5:30 p.m
- Stadium:Â Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas, Texas)
- ’22 Winner:
Memphis Tigers
First Responder Bowl Odds
Every year, the First Responder Bowl becomes a top NCAA postseason college football game played in Dallas, Texas. This year’s edition will be held at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on December 26th; keep this First Responder Bowl schedule under your hat, lest you forget it!
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl betting odds are not yet available, since the teams haven’t been announced. Check out the NCAAF odds above to place your bet.
Understanding the SERVPRO Betting Odds
Let’s take this example: the 2021 edition of the First Responder Bowl featured the Louisville Cardinals facing the Air Force Falcons. The Falcons were ahead in stats and odds, given their 10-3 season record.
Bettors who made the right call to bet on the Air Force Falcons nailed a 100-dollar profit for every 150-dollar wager on a -150 moneyline. Those who favored Louisville as underdogs did not make any return on the Cardinals winning at +220 odds.
Given that the game finished 31-28, those who also bet for the over 41.5 and took the Falcons at -6.5 also made some solid profits.
First Responder Betting Trends & Picks
Another opportunity to get the most out of every dollar bet on elite college football action is available at the First Responder Bowl. Finding the best college football odds, bets, and markets to maximize every dollar wagered is a prime goal for all bettors and fans looking to make the most of betting on college football.Â
It is advised that bettors thoroughly examine all statistics, data, and information about top bowl teams, players, and trends related to the First Responder Bowl. These measures will allow bettors to maximize every dollar wagered on bowl events, and get the most out of the experience of placing money on top college sports.Â
Here are some top trends that have characterized the First Responder Bowl:
- Conference USA has the most appearances at the First Responder Bowl with seven.Â
- Conference USA also has the most wins at the First Responder Bowl, with four wins and just three losses.Â
- The North Texas Mean Green is the only school featured in more than one edition of the First Responder Bowl. Their record is now 1-1.Â
- Except for the 2019 edition, every winning team surpassed the 30-point mark. Â
Betting History Of The First Responder Bowl
The first edition of the Bowl dates to 2011, when it was first held in January. However, in 2014 the First Responder Bowl was moved back to December. The inaugural 2011 First Responder Bowl game was played between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Northwestern Wildcats. That first game featured top action, and the Raiders surpassed the Wildcats by a score of 45-38.
First Crushing Victory
In the 2013 edition of the game, the Oklahoma State Cowboys beat the Purdue Boilermakers with a crushing 58-14 victory. These games set the parameters high for teams to push their level up and deliver solid performances with high scores.
Conference USA schools still lead with the most appearances, currently at seven. However, the Mid-American Conference has only been featured in one First Responder Bowl and has still not recorded a win at the event.
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First Responder Bowl Scores (Playoffs)
Even since the first edition of the Bowl in 2011, the schedule has been set to feature teams from different conferences that would deliver a solid show and many points. Also, since that first edition, every single winning team has surpassed the 30-point mark except in 2019. As a result, fans can expect a prime-time performance with plenty of action and points at the First Responder Bowl.
Season | Winning team | Losing team | Score |
---|---|---|---|
2022 | Memphis Tigers | Utah St. Aggies | 38-10 |
2021 | Air Force | Louisville | 31-28 |
2020 | Louisiana | UTSA | 31-24 |
2019 | Western Kentucky | Western Michigan | 23-20 |
2018 | Boston College | Boise State | Game Cancelled due to weather |
2017 | Utah | West Virginia | 30-14 |
2016 | Army | North Texas | 38-31 |
2015 | Washington | Southern Mississippi | 44-31 |
2014 | Louisiana Tech | Illinois | 35-18 |
2013 | North Texas | UNLV | 36-14 |
2012 | Oklahoma State | Purdue | 58-14 |
2011 | Houston | Penn State | 30-14 |
2010 | Texas Tech | Northwestern | 45-38 |
Wins | Teams | Years won |
---|---|---|
1 | Western Kentucky | 2019 |
1 | Utah | 2017 |
1 | Army | 2016 |
1 | Washington | 2015 |
1 | Louisiana Tech | 2014 |
1 | North Texas | 2013 |
1 | Oklahoma State | 2012 |
1 | Houston | 2011 |
1 | Texas Tech | 2010 |