MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Iowa State Cyclones (7-5) are looking to cap off an up-and-down season as they face the Memphis Tigers (9-3) in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
It's the 10th straight bowl bid for Memphis, the longest current streak among non-Power Five teams. The Tigers are led by 1,000-yard rusher Blake Watson. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht is the Big 12 offensive freshman of the year.
Local 5 Sports Director Reina Garcia and Local 5 Sports Reporter/Anchor Jake Brend will be live in Memphis all week as ISU prepares for the Tigers.
How can I watch the Iowa State vs. Memphis game?
The 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be televised on ESPN at 2:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 29.
You can also listen to the game with The Varsity App or by finding a local radio affiliate.
Who is favored to win?
The over/under is currently set at 57.5, according to ESPN BET and Iowa State is -10.5 on the spread.
Other sportsbooks listed below:
- FanDuel: Iowa State -10.5
- DraftKings: Iowa State -10.5
- BetMGM: Iowa State -10.5
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Haven't Iowa State and Memphis played in this bowl game before?
Yes. Iowa State beat Memphis 21-20 in the 2017 Liberty Bowl, led by Allen Lazard's 10 catches, 142 yards and a touchdown.
This year marks ISU's fourth Liberty Bowl appearance in team history (1972, 2012, 2017, 2023).
The Associated Press contributed to this story