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One has an SEC tie-in. The other is a FedEx Cup Playoffs stop. The AutoZone Liberty Bowl and FedEx St. Jude Championship both are working to fend off competitors who want what they have.
A longtime board member and volunteer for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Festival Association was installed as its president during a ceremony at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis.
“Our bowl is a highly-rated national television event and in 2024, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl was the most viewed television event of any kind originating from Memphis,” said Steve Ehrhart, the game’s executive director, in a statement.
A veteran, versatile sports voice will be this year’s recipient of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said the new capacity for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be 42,000-44,000 — not the 50,000 that was originally planned.
Taylen Green accounted for 422 yards and three touchdowns to earn the game’s Most Valuable Player award as the Razorbacks closed out the season with an impressive victory over Texas Tech.Related content:
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green put up crazy numbers in the Razorbacks’ AutoZone Liberty Bowl win against Texas Tech. His last visit to Memphis did not go nearly so well.
Box score for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl football game where the Texas Tech Red Raiders played the Arkansas Razorbacks at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Joey McGuire grew up on the Texas-Arkansas border with season tickets for the Razorbacks. He is now wrapping up his third season as coach of Texas Tech, which plays Arkansas in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday.
Melrose’s Rhyan Brown wins most valuable player after topping 100 yards and scoring a touchdown in the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game at Memphis University School.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders, who won three of their last four games to end the regular season, will face an Arkansas team that is making its second Liberty Bowl appearance in three years. The Razorbacks have won three Liberty Bowls since 2010.
The 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl has its two teams for a Dec. 27 date at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.Related content:
The 22nd edition of the game will feature 88 players representing 53 local schools.
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Earlier this week, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the College Football Playoff Foundation presented a check for $300,338 to St. Jude.
Head coaches from Bolton High and Sheffield High named coaches for the 22nd AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game.
“They started knocking down Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Monday. The goal isn’t to have a nicer place to watch games. The goal is an invitation to a power conference. But is it too little, too late?”Related story:
Executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the question of where he anticipates this year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be played.Related story:
The 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be broadcast on ESPN.
Silverfield spoke to reporters about the progress his team’s made so far this offseason, the Tigers’ ongoing search for a new athletic director, and more.
Hardaway responded to questions about his new-look roster and coaching staff, David Jones’ decision to remain in the NBA Draft, FedEx’s recent name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with Memphis athletics, and more.
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann reached Memphis later in life, but his accomplishments after football have made him a celebrated addition to the community.
Rebecca Distuhl, owner and president of Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, is a longtime board member and volunteer with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
The former Heisman Trophy runner-up and Super Bowl champion is this year’s Distinguished Citizen award winner.