First Responder Bowl
At a glance
Games on record7since 2019
Big Ten record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerUTSA57-20 vs Florida International
Biggest margin37 pointsUTSA 57-20, 2025
Most appearances since 2019
Texas State2 games · 2-0
UTSA2 games · 1-1
Air Force1 game · 1-0
Louisiana1 game · 1-0
Memphis1 game · 1-0
Western Kentucky1 game · 1-0
Florida International1 game · 0-1
Louisville1 game · 0-1
Every First Responder Bowl result since 2019
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UTSA | 57-20 | Florida International |
| 2024 | Texas State | 30-28 | North Texas |
| 2023 | Texas State | 45-21 | Rice |
| 2022 | Memphis | 38-10 | Utah State |
| 2021 | Air Force | 31-28 | Louisville |
| 2020 | Louisiana | 31-24 | UTSA |
| 2019 | Western Kentucky | 23-20 | Western Michigan |
Big Ten teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last First Responder Bowl?
UTSA beat Florida International 57-20 in the 2025 First Responder Bowl, played December 26, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
How has the Big Ten done in the First Responder Bowl?
No Big Ten team has played in the First Responder Bowl since 2019.
Which team has played in the First Responder Bowl the most?
Texas State has played in the First Responder Bowl 2 times since 2019, winning 2.