There are 38 article(s) tagged Liberty Bowl:

• December 2020

  • Army replaces Tennessee in AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Army replaces Tennessee after the Volunteers opted out of the bowl game because of positive coronavirus tests within the program.

    By Steven Johnson December 21, 2020

• November 2020

  • Calkins: When will we fill the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum again?

    It was a year ago this week that Memphians crammed on to Beale Street for “College GameDay.” When can something like that happen again? I talked to the experts. You may not like what they said. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 04, 2020

• October 2020

  • Even with smaller crowd, here’s why Liberty Bowl could be key for Memphis vs. UCF

    The Tigers are 36-5 at home since 2014. What’s the secret? 

    By Steven Johnson October 14, 2020

• September 2020

  • Calkins: Memphis AD hopes for more fans at games later in year

    Here's what athletic director Laird Veatch said of the season opener at the Liberty Bowl and what might get tweaked.

    By Geoff Calkins September 06, 2020

  • Calkins: On a sweet, surreal night at the Liberty Bowl, Memphis opens its pandemic season with a win

    The band was masked, the stadium was nearly empty of fans. But the Tigers won a football game at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night. For now, that will have to do. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 06, 2020

  • Memphis delivers a triumph for coach Ryan Silverfield

    Brady White threw for 275 yards and four touchdowns in the win against Arkansas State.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 05, 2020

• August 2020

  • Memphis to require fans be seated 12 feet apart for season opener vs. Arkansas State

    Only eligible season ticket holders will be able to attend the Liberty Bowl opener on Sept. 5.

    By Steven Johnson August 20, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers announce ticket plan for football season, including donate option

    Fans can opt-in for a new ticket location or donate back to the department

    By Steven Johnson August 06, 2020

• July 2020

  • Will fans be allowed at the Liberty Bowl? Answer is expected soon

    The latest information from the University of Memphis suggests fans should brace themselves for limited seating at Tiger football games this fall.

    By Steven Johnson July 24, 2020

• June 2020

  • Calkins: Fans at college football games? Not so fast, my friend

    Dr. Jon McCullers, head of the task force to open the University of Tennessee, remains skeptical that there will be large fan gatherings at football games this fall.

    By Geoff Calkins June 12, 2020

  • Calkins: As Memphis prepares to play football this season (really!), the Liberty Bowl may be the perfect place

    The Liberty Bowl has long been mocked as "too big" for modern times. But in this strangest of college football seasons, it may be the perfect place to spread out. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 10, 2020

• December 2019

  • Malcolm Perry’s elusiveness leads Navy to Liberty Bowl trophy

    The Navy offense runs through quarterback Malcolm Perry. And on a record-breaking day, Perry ended up without the ball on the biggest play.

    By Don Wade December 31, 2019

• November 2018

  • State approves TDZ for Fairgrounds redevelopment

    A state panel approved Memphis’ request Monday for a Fairgrounds Tourism Development Zone to help fund an estimated $150 million project complete with a youth sports and events complex that will depend on construction of a privately developed hotel.

    By Sam Stockard November 20, 2018