Marshall's Ethan Payne (28) breaks free on a carry against...

Marshall's Ethan Payne (28) breaks free on a carry against Arkansas State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Huntington, W.Va. Credit: AP/Sholten Singer

UTSA (8-4, American Athletic) vs. Marshall (6-6, Sun Belt), Dec. 19, 9 p.m. ET

LOCATION: Frisco, Texas

TOP PLAYERS

UTSA: OLB Trey Moore, third nationally with 14 sacks, 17 1/2 tackles for a loss.

Marshall: RB Rasheen Ali, 1,043 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns.

NOTABLE

UTSA: The Roadrunners are 0-4 in their bowl history

UTSA tight end Oscar Cardenas (9) pulls in a touchdown...

UTSA tight end Oscar Cardenas (9) pulls in a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Tulane won 29-16. Credit: AP/Gerald Herbert

Marshall: The Thundering Herd is one of 12 teams from the Sun Belt Conference to have attained bowl eligibility this season, the most for any conference.

LAST TIME

Marshall 23, UTSA 0, 2018.

BOWL HISTORY

Marshall's Chuck Montgomery (10) stretches out for a touchdown against...

Marshall's Chuck Montgomery (10) stretches out for a touchdown against Arkansas State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Huntington, W.Va. Credit: AP/Sholten Singer

UTSA: Second appearance in the Frisco Bowl, fifth bowl appearance overall.

Marshall: First Frisco bowl and 19th bowl appearance overall. Thundering Herd is 13-5 in previous bowl games.

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