Armed Forces Bowl

Armed Forces Bowl (2003- )

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The Armed Forces Bowl (officially the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl for sponsorship purposes) is an annual postseason college football bowl game. The contest is one of 11 bowls produced by ESPN Regional Television (a/k/a ESPN Plus) and has been televised annually on ESPN since its inception. Armed Forces Insurance is the official Insurance Partner of the Armed Forces Bowl and has sponsored the Great American Patriot Award, presented at halftime at the Bowl, since 2008. The game is played in the 44,008-seat Amon G. Carter Stadium on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring teams from a variety of collegiate football conferences; in addition, the D-I independent United States Military Academy (Army) is also eligible to participate.

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2025 Armed Forces Bowl: Rice Owls vs. Texas State Bobcats
Year 2025Episode 1210 min

2025 Armed Forces Bowl: Rice Owls vs. Texas State Bobcats

Live from Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas).

Jan. 2, 2026

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2026 Armed Forces Bowl:
Year 2026Episode 1210 min

2026 Armed Forces Bowl:

Live from Amon G. Carter Stadium – Fort Worth, TX.

Dez. 23, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2026-01-022025 Armed Forces Bowl: Rice Owls vs. Texas State BobcatsJan. 2, 2026
2024-12-272024 Armed Forces Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Navy MidshipmenDez. 27, 2024
2023-12-232023 Armed Forces Bowl: James Madison vs. Air ForceDez. 23, 2023
2022-12-222022 Armed Forces Bowl: Baylor Bears vs. Air Force FalconsDez. 22, 2022
2021-12-222021 Armed Forces Bowl: Army Black Knights vs. Missouri TigersDez. 22, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Armed Forces Bowl first premiere?

The first episode of Armed Forces Bowl aired in 2003.

Who were the teams that played in the 2003 edition of Armed Forces Bowl?

The 2003 edition of Armed Forces Bowl featured the Boise State Broncos and the TCU Horned Frogs.

Where was the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl held?

The 2003 Armed Forces Bowl was held at Amon Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

What was the final score of the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl?

The final score of the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl was Boise State 34, TCU 31.

Was the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl a close game?

Yes, the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl was a close game with a final score of Boise State 34, TCU 31.

Who won the MVP title at the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl?

Ryan Dinwiddie from Boise State won the Offensive MVP title, while Julius Roberts from TCU won the Defensive MVP title at the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl.

What conference did Boise State and TCU belong to at the time of the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl?

At the time of the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl, Boise State was a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and TCU was a member of Conference USA.

How many fans attended the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl?

The 2003 Armed Forces Bowl had an attendance of 40,097 fans at Amon Carter Stadium.

Did the Armed Forces Bowl honor any military branches during the 2003 edition of the game?

Yes, the 2003 edition of the Armed Forces Bowl honored all branches of the military.

Did the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl have any special halftime performances?

Yes, the halftime performance at the 2003 Armed Forces Bowl was a joint performance by all of the military bands.

Cast

Anish Shroff

Anish Shroff

plays himself
Andre T. Ware

Andre T. Ware

plays himself
Lauren Sisler

Lauren Sisler

plays herself
Courtney Lyle

Courtney Lyle

plays herself
Morgan Uber

Morgan Uber

plays herself
Paul Carcaterra

Paul Carcaterra

plays himself
Aaron Murray

Aaron Murray

plays himself
Rene Ingoglia

Rene Ingoglia

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Characters

Play-by-Play Commentator

Play-by-Play Commentator

played by Anish Shroff
Play-by-Play Commentator

Play-by-Play Commentator

played by Anish Shroff
Analyst

Analyst

played by Andre T. Ware
Analyst

Analyst

played by Andre T. Ware
Sideline Reporter

Sideline Reporter

played by Lauren Sisler
Play-by-Play Commentator

Play-by-Play Commentator

played by Courtney Lyle
Play-by-Play Commentator

Play-by-Play Commentator

played by Courtney Lyle
Reporter

Reporter

played by Morgan Uber
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Also known as

  • Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl (United States)
  • Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl (United States)

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