2023 Frisco Bowl UTSA Roadrunners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd

The 2023 Frisco Bowl, officially known as the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl, took place on December 19, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. This sixth annual event served as one of the concluding games of the 2023 FBS football season, featuring a matchup between the UTSA Roadrunners of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the Marshall Thundering Herd of the Sun Belt Conference.

Team Profiles

Marshall Thundering Herd

Marshall entered the game with a 6-6 record. Their season was a rollercoaster, starting with four consecutive wins—including a notable victory over Virginia Tech—followed by a five-game losing streak. The Thundering Herd secured their bowl eligibility in the final week of the regular season with a crucial win over Arkansas State, powered by a five-touchdown performance from Cam Fancher.

UTSA Roadrunners

The UTSA Roadrunners entered the contest with an 8-4 record. After a slow 1-3 start due to a turf toe injury to quarterback Frank Harris, the team rallied to win seven straight conference games. Although they finished third in the AAC after a loss to Tulane, they remained a formidable opponent. However, Harris was unable to play in the bowl game due to a shoulder injury sustained during the Tulane matchup.

Game Summary

The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 50°F and an attendance of 11,215 fans. The contest began with Marshall taking an early lead, but UTSA eventually seized control of the game.

Scoring Breakdown

UTSA's offense, led by Owen McCown, proved too powerful for the Marshall defense, scoring 35 unanswered points after the initial Marshall lead to secure a dominant position in the game.