The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl is all set to be a close battle between two Texas-based teams- the North Texas Mean Green (6-6) and the Texas State Bobcats (7-5). Both teams have met 39 times over past decades with North Texas leading at a score of 29-7-3. However, this will be their first-ever meeting at the FBS level. Fans are set to witness this historical rivalry on Friday, January 3. Spotlight also goes on the announcers who make the game come alive to the fans watching from their drawing rooms. With seasoned broadcasters at work, this game’s coverage is in the expert hands.

The First Responder Bowl will have ESPN’s prominent broadcast team of Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers, and Cole Cubelic. This talented group of three has been entertaining viewers since 2017, when they started hosting SEC Network’s “SEC Saturday Night.”

The play-by-play announcer, Tom Hart, has a lot of experience, having worked with ESPN for ten years. His impressive style of presenting details and sync with the game tempo have resulted in him becoming the face of various sports besides football and basketball.

Former Vanderbilt star quarterback Jordan Rodgers provides some of the best commentary on television. With deep football knowledge and experience, he breaks down complex plays for viewers, making the broadcast more credible. And on the sideline, we have Cole Cubelic, he used to be an Auburn offense lineman. The understanding of line tracer and analytical tools makes his participation great value on game day.

The First Responder Bowl is scheduled for a 3:00 PM central time on Friday, January 3rd at the Gerald J. Ford Stadiums in Dallas. The event will air on ESPN with Hart, Rodgers, and Cubelic pulling all the pride of rivalry of this Texas-sized showdown.

Previewing First Responder Bowl between North Texas and Texas State

The stakes are high. Texas State, which is playing in its second bowl game, hopes to keep its bowl-winning streak going after beating Rice in this bowl last year. At the same time, North Texas tries to end the six-bowl losing streak and win a postseason game for the first time since 2013. Both teams have excellent offense, and the sides are in the top ten in total yards. The teams will fight to satisfy their egos and gain the pride of the Lone Star State.

Following the transfer of starting quarterback Chandler Morris, Drew Mestemaker makes his debut start for Arkansas and the team. Nevertheless, Channing’s move brings firepower to the team, such as the wide receiver Damon Ward Jr, who occupies the top place among active players in terms of yards with 622 receiving. The duo of running back Shane Porter and Makenzie McGill strengthen the team’s offense.

Texas State’s quarterback, Jordan McCloud, leads the offense with 2,920 passes and 29 TDs this season, averaging 41.2 points. Wideouts Joey Hobart and Jaden Williams add skill while running backs Lincoln Pare and Torrance Burgess Jr step in for departing transfers. On defense, Kalil Alexander and Trez Moore anchor a unit ranked 62nd in points allowed.

The game will keep fans glued to their televisions with a strong team of professional announcers. Hart’s extraordinary play-calling, Rodgers’ quarterback perspective, and Cubelic’s reports from the field—all will not only commentate but amplify the watching experience.

For North Texas, this game is an opportunity to rewrite past mistakes in the post-season and embrace the team for the hard stance against transfer challenges. For Texas State, it’s about maintaining that upward trend and backing up their championship in the First Responder Bowl.