Texas State senior wide receiver Jaden Williams (0) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the University of North Texas during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

A young Texas State fan holds a sign thanking Santa for tickets to his first bowl game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State junior defensive end Kalil Alexander (22) and head coach G.J Kinne lead the football team onto the field to face North Texas at the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State marching band major dances in front of the brass section during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State color guard prepare to preform before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

President Kelly Damphousse cheers with the crowd before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State strutters hype up the crowd before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State fans celebrate in the stands at the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State fans climb onto the railing to celebrate Texas State taking the lead in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against North Texas, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State fans boo the referees after a controversial call that denied Texas State a touchdown during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State marching band majors watch in suspense as Texas State football takes on North Texas during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State senior cornerback Jordan Polk (10) celebrates his interception of a pass thrown by North Texas quarterback, with tight end coach Will Bryant, during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State band perform before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State color guard give a performance before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State senior cornerback Jordan Polk (10) celebrates his interception of a pass thrown by North Texas quarterback, with senior safety Bobby Crosby (27) during the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State junior defensive end Tymere Jackson (42) lifts up the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl trophy, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.