FRISCO, Tex–Nearly three weeks after Missouri State ended its season at home, on a two-game losing streak, the Bears finally returned to the field Thursday night, to face Arkansas state in the biggest game in program history,

The Xbox Bowl, the newest addition to the bowl slate, is bringing Missouri State vs. Arkansas State to a TV near you on Thursday, Dec. 18.

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However, Beard's old role reportedly will not stay vacant for long. Missouri State is naming SMU offensive coordinator Casey Woods its next coach on a five-year contract, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Pete Thamel of ESPN.

The unique trophies for the Xbox Bowl aren’t the only ones on the line for the Red Wolves and Bears. A group of fans from both Arkansas State and Missouri State created their own hardware for the game,