North Texas Faces Texas State in Bowl Game

West Virginia University (WVU) is set to host Oklahoma State in their Big 12 home opener after a stunning win against No. 7 Kansas. WVU head coach Darian DeVries praised his team's ability to stay focused despite the excitement of the recent victory. The game will kick off at 12 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Meanwhile, the First Responder Bowl featuring North Texas and Texas State is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. ET, with North Texas facing significant player absences due to injuries and transfers. True freshman Drew Mestemaker will start as quarterback for North Texas in place of Chandler Morris, who has transferred. Texas State is entering the game as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 64.5.