Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State, Northern Illinois to meet in Montgomery

Arkansas State and Northern Illinois are set to meet in the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery.

For Arkansas State, it’s the Red Wolves’ third appearance in the game at Cramton Bowl.

Both teams come in to the game with 6-6 records.

Northern Illinois opened with a win over Boston College and won five of its last seven games. It’s the first time since 2019 that Arkansas State is bowl eligible.

The Red Wolves are led by Sun Belt freshman of the year Jaylen Raynor at quarterback. Northern Illinois running back Antario Brown has run for 1,164 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Arkansas State (6-6, Sun Belt) vs Northern Illinois (6-6, Mid-American Conference) will be played at 11AM CST on Dec. 23.

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