There are 119 article(s) tagged AutoZone Liberty Bowl:

• December 2021

  • Mississippi State and Texas Tech headed to AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    The Dec. 28 game will pit Bulldogs coach Mike Leach against one of his former schools.

    By John Varlas December 05, 2021

• November 2021

  • Former ECS star Barrett Jones to speak at FCA/AutoZone Liberty Bowl breakfast

    The ESPN Radio football analyst, a three-time national champion at Alabama, will be featured at the Dec. 27 event.

    By John Varlas November 30, 2021

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school All-Star game rosters announced

    This year’s game takes place on Dec. 11 at MUS.

    By John Varlas November 22, 2021

• October 2021

  • Briarcrest’s Stewart, Kingsbury’s Jones to coach AutoZone Liberty Bowl all-star game

    After the pandemic nixed last year’s showcase of talent, coaches say the annual game is more important than ever.

    By John Varlas October 13, 2021

• June 2021

  • In a different arena, Peyton Manning’s still thriving

    Wearing an orange jacket in a nod to his history with the Tennessee Volunteers, the legendary quarterback follows his father’s footsteps receiving the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award.

    By John Varlas June 08, 2021

• May 2021

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Dec. 28 date, game time

    It is the first time since 1993 that it will be in a prime-time slot. 

    By John Varlas May 27, 2021

  • Longtime board member named AutoZone Liberty Bowl president

    Chris Moore also has served as co-chair of the bowl’s annual golf classic for the past 27 years.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 06, 2021

• April 2021

  • Opinion: When the name is wrong, the smell is no rose

    ‘“Liberty” works in Philadelphia, where Bud Dudley and the Liberty Bowl came from, but it has no unique meaning in Memphis.’

    By Dan Conaway April 16, 2021

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Peyton Manning

    The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.

    By John Varlas April 06, 2021

• December 2020

  • Austin Kendall leads West Virginia to comeback win over Army in AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    The Mountaineers rallied in the second half with key passing touchdowns after Army held on the ground.

    By Steven Johnson December 31, 2020

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl preview: 5 things to watch in W. Virginia-Army

    Will Army or West Virginia prevail in a matchup of two of the country’s best defenses?

    By Steven Johnson December 30, 2020

  • Why the AutoZone Liberty Bowl wanted to bring Army to Memphis

    Wanting to honor the bowl’s history, organizers have tried for decades to get the service academy.

    By Steven Johnson December 29, 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

  • Tennessee to face West Virginia in AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Despite a 3-7 record, the Vols will be playing in the Liberty Bowl. Can they keep up with a mid-level Big 12 squad?

    By Steven Johnson December 20, 2020

• November 2020

  • Prep notebook: Former Vikings coach to speak at FCA breakfast next month

    Les Steckel coached in two Super Bowls during a 20-year NFL career.

    By John Varlas November 06, 2020

• October 2020

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Dec. 31 date

    Memphis’ postseason classic is the seventh-oldest bowl game in the nation.

    By John Varlas October 30, 2020

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl teams with SCS to host combine

    With football officially off the table, superintendent Joris Ray says listening to data and science will determine if basketball will be played.

    By John Varlas October 24, 2020

• August 2020

  • Memphis-Arkansas State set for prime-time kickoff at 7 p.m.

    With few other games on the slate nationwide, ESPN has picked up the nonconference matchup.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2020

  • Memphis announces new restrictions for season opener

    Directives include requiring face coverings and cashless concession stands.

    By Steven Johnson August 24, 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 in search of another football opponent

    UT-Martin said it would be unable to play the Nov. 21 game.

    By Steven Johnson August 17, 2020

• June 2020

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl salutes 62 years of college football’s finest

    Four Heisman Trophy winners highlight AutoZone Liberty Bowl's all-decade teams.

    By John Varlas June 19, 2020

• April 2020

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl postpones events

    The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is postponing this year’s Distinguished Citizen Award presentation and dinner honoring Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning due to ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Manning will now be honored on June 6, 2021, at the Hilton Memphis Hotel.

    By John Varlas April 26, 2020

• February 2020

  • Peyton Manning honored by AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will receive the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Distinguished Citizen Award in ceremonies this June.

    By John Varlas February 27, 2020

• December 2019

  • Last-second field goal sends Navy past Kansas State

    Midshipmen capitalize on two big trick plays and a late field goal to win AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Kansas State.

    By John Varlas December 31, 2019