David Ubben, The Athletic: FIU-UTSA, First Responder Bowl. “The Roadrunners are away from the home tree of the Alamodome, but they’re a fun team. And so is Willie Simmons’ FIU squad. Panthers QB Keyone Jenkins is must-see TV if he’s healthy.”

Jan. 4, 2015 — Toledo 63, Arkansas St. 44 Jan. 5, 2014 — Arkansas State 23, Ball St. 20 Jan. 6, 2013 — Arkansas State 17, Kent St. 13 Jan. 8, 2012 — Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas St. 20

NC State and Memphis are due to play at 2:30 p.m. ET Friday in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.