| Live United Texarkana Bowl | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Stadium | Razorback Stadium |
| Location | Texarkana, Arkansas |
| Operated | 2013–present |
| Conference tie-ins | GAC vs. at-large (2013-2016), GAC vs. MIAA (2017-present) |
The Live United Texarkana Bowl is an American NCAA Division II college football bowl game held at Razorback Stadium in Texarkana, Arkansas. The game was established in 2013 and has been played annually with the exception of 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020 the title sponsor has been Farmers Bank & Trust.[1]
The Live United Texarkana Bowl is one of four Division II sanctioned bowl games. The others are the Heritage Bowl, America's Crossroads Bowl, and Florida Beach Bowl. The game selection committee extends an invitation to the highest-standing team from the Great American Conference (GAC) which does not qualify for the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs.[2] Initially, the opponent was an at-large team selected from either the Lone Star Conference (LSC) or the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). Since 2017, the GAC and MIAA have provided the two participants. Teams from the GAC, MIAA, and LSC are also eligible for bids to the Heritage Bowl, played in Corsicana, Texas.
Profits from the game are donated to the United Way of Greater Texarkana. The game also generates an estimated $500,000 per year for the local economy.[3]
Game results
| Date played | Winning team | Losing team | notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2013 | Harding (GAC) | 44 | Texas A&M–Commerce (LSC) | 3 | [4] |
| December 6, 2014 | Central Missouri (MIAA) | 48 | Southeastern Oklahoma State (GAC) | 21 | [5] |
| December 5, 2015 | Central Oklahoma (MIAA) | 38 | Southwestern Oklahoma State (GAC) | 21 | [6] |
| December 3, 2016 | Texas A&M–Kingsville (LSC) | 24 | Southern Arkansas (GAC) | 17 | [7] |
| December 2, 2017 | Pittsburg State (MIAA) | 48 | Arkansas Tech (GAC) | 31 | [8] |
| December 1, 2018 | Missouri Western (MIAA) | 30 | Southern Arkansas (GAC) | 25 | [9] |
| December 7, 2019 | Missouri Western (MIAA) | 35 | Henderson State (GAC) | 14 | [10] |
| December 4, 2021 | Southeastern Oklahoma State (GAC) | 37 | Emporia State (MIAA) | 34 | [11] |
| December 3, 2022 | Emporia State (MIAA) | 48 | Southeastern Oklahoma State (GAC) | 27 | [12] |
| December 2, 2023 | Southern Arkansas (GAC) | 43 | Missouri Western (MIAA) | 27 | [13] |
Wins by conference
| Conference | Games | Win | Loss | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America | 8 | 6 | 2 | .750 |
| Lone Star | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Great American | 10 | 3 | 7 | .300 |
Appearances by team
| Team | Appearances | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Central Missouri | 1 | 1–0 |
| Central Oklahoma | 1 | 1–0 |
| Harding | 1 | 1–0 |
| Pittsburg State | 1 | 1–0 |
| Texas A&M-Kingsville | 1 | 1–0 |
| Missouri Western | 3 | 2–1 |
| Emporia State | 2 | 1–1 |
| Southern Arkansas | 3 | 1–2 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State | 3 | 1–2 |
| Arkansas Tech | 1 | 0–1 |
| Henderson State | 1 | 0–1 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State | 1 | 0–1 |
| Texas A&M–Commerce | 1 | 0–1 |
References
- ↑ "Live United Bowl Has New Title Sponsor". Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "GAC To Participate In Live United Texarkana Bowl". Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Live United Bowl a winner for Texarkana". KSLA-TV 12. December 6, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ↑ Haslett, Mark (December 16, 2013). "Lions fall to Harding in Texarkana Bowl". KETR-FM 88.9. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Central Missouri 48, Southeastern 21". Daily Oklahoman. December 7, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "UCO takes bowl game win over Southwestern". Daily Oklahoman. December 6, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Javelinas win Live United Bowl". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. December 4, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Gorillas Pour It On In Live United Bowl". Kansas City Star. December 3, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Zenner, Brandon (December 1, 2018). "Fast start helps Missouri Western to win in Live United Bowl". News-Press NOW. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ↑ "Borderline Beatdown: Griffons maul Reddies with run game, returns". St. Joseph News-Press. December 8, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Live United Bowl a winner for Texarkana". KSLA-TV 12. December 6, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Live United Bowl Champs: Emporia State rolls to 48-27 win over Southeastern Oklahoma". Emporia State University Athletics. December 3, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Griffons fall 43-27 to Southern Arkansas in Live United Bowl". Missouri Western State University Athletics. December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.