Red Beans and Rice Bowl
| Sport | Football |
|---|---|
| First meeting | September 17, 1994 McNeese State 21, Central Arkansas 7 |
| Latest meeting | October 12, 2019 Central Arkansas 40, McNeese 31 |
| Trophy | Red Beans and Rice Bowl Trophy |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 13 |
| All-time series | Central Arkansas leads, 7–6 |
| Largest victory | Central Arkansas, 35–0 (2016) |
| Longest win streak | Central Arkansas, 3 (2010–2012) |
| Current win streak | Central Arkansas, 1 (2019–present) |
Locations of Central Arkansas and McNeese.
The Red Beans and Rice Bowl is the name of the rivalry between the Central Arkansas Bears and the McNeese Cowboys. The winner of the game receives a bronzed bowl trophy. The name of the game was chosen by the two schools to recognize the importance of the rice industry in Louisiana and Arkansas. The two teams have met thirteen times on the football field, with Central Arkansas leading 7–6.