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

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: An airport buffet, de-annexation and the best music

    Good morning; it’s Tuesday, Dec. 31. Today marks the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl as well as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland's annual prayer breakfast. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 31, 2019

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade

    The annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade down Beale Street Monday, Dec. 30, featured the marching bands of both Kansas State University and the Naval Academy as well as high school bands from around the country, cars, dance groups, national beauty pageant winners and other participants and local dignitaries.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 31, 2019

  • Twelve months make a world of difference for Navy, Kansas State

    Both of Tuesday's Liberty Bowl team in much better shape than they were this time last year.

    By John Varlas December 31, 2019

  • Kansas State aims to show offense also productive

    Improved passing game adds an extra dimension to Kansas State's gameplan.

    By John Varlas December 30, 2019

  • Playing in hometown bowl ‘surreal’ for Navy’s Kinley

    Former Lausanne standout has started all 12 games in Navy's secondary this season.

    By John Varlas December 29, 2019

  • Kansas State, Navy expected to pack the house for AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Navy-Kansas State match-up figures to be a good draw for AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By John Varlas December 08, 2019

• October 2019

  • Memphis Football: Breaking down Tigers bowl opportunities

    The Memphis Tigers are bowl eligible for the sixth straight season. They have plenty of options ahead of them. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 24, 2019

  • Fairley’s Robinson, Douglass’ Harris tabbed to coach in all-star game

    Fairley's Robinson becomes first alum to coach in all-star game.

    By John Varlas October 17, 2019

• June 2019

  • Liberty Bowl re-ups with AutoZone, SEC and Big 12 through 2025

    Liberty Bowl renews sponsorship agreement with AutoZone and will continue SEC and Big 12 affiliations.

    By John Varlas June 04, 2019

• May 2019

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game

    AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.

    By Don Wade May 23, 2019

• April 2019

  • AutoZone executive Bill Giles elected to head 2019 Liberty Bowl Festival Association

    Bill Giles has been elected to oversee the 61st AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By John Varlas April 23, 2019

• December 2018

  • Oklahoma State holds off Missouri’s fourth-quarter rally to capture 60th Liberty Bowl

    Oklahoma State builds an early lead, then hangs on to defeat Missouri 38-33 on big defensive plays in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By John Varlas December 31, 2018

  • Missouri QB Drew Lock wouldn’t miss AutoZone Liberty Bowl for anything

    Instead of sitting out, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock relishes the chance for one final game.

    By John Varlas December 29, 2018

  • Liberty Bowl presents challenges on both sides of the ball

    Liberty Bowl competitors Missouri and Oklahoma State are looking forward for the chance to see how they stack up offensively and defensively.

    By John Varlas December 28, 2018

  • Liberty Bowl a homecoming for Missouri standouts

    Three local players are returning home to help Missouri in the Liberty Bowl.

    By John Varlas December 26, 2018

  • Oklahoma State trying to ‘put up points and execute’ against a physical Missouri defense

    The Oklahoma State Cowboys hope to cap an unusually disappointing season with a high-scoring offense as they face Missouri in next week's AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    By Jonah Jordan December 26, 2018

  • ECS receiver Williams takes MVP honors in hard-hitting AutoZone High School All-Star Game

    Despite being on the losing side in Saturday's AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game, Fayette Academy running back Reid Holland was pretty pumped when it was over.

    By John Varlas December 08, 2018

  • Missouri coach comes to AutoZone Liberty Bowl with 8-4 record, a big contract extension

    Times are good for Barry Odom – very good.

    By Don Wade December 06, 2018

  • Memphis headed to Birmingham Bowl; Mizzou vs. Okla. State in AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    Memphis (8-5, 5-4 American Athletic Conference) will play in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 22 against Wake Forest of the Atlantic Coast Conference. 

    By Jonah Jordan December 02, 2018