The 2017 Camellia Bowl was a postseason

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, on December 16, 2017. The game was the fourth edition of the Camellia Bowl and featured the

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and the

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. Sponsored by broadcasting company

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, the game was officially known as the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl.

Teams

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders finished the 2017 regular season with a 6–6 record. This was their first appearance in the Camellia Bowl.

Arkansas State Red Wolves

The Arkansas State Red Wolves finished the 2017 regular season with a 7–4 record. This was their first appearance in the Camellia Bowl.

Game summary

Scoring summary

Statistics

References

External links

Game statistics
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