Corey Rucker racked up 166 yards receiving and a score, Jaylen Raynor threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, and Arkansas State took down Missouri State 34-28 in the inaugural Xbox Bowl on Thursday...

MSU is 10-1 and ranked No. 9 in both the Associated Press and USA TODAY Coaches poll, No. 10 in the NET rankings used by the NCAA tournament selection committee, and No. 11 per the college basketball ...

The Bears were transitioning from FCS to FBS this season, but they qualified for a bowl game, and would be awarded a bowl bid if enough 6-6 teams did not attain eligibility.