AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State football team (7-5, 6-3 Big 12) has accepted an invitation to play in the 65th AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. It will be the sixth bowl game in the last seven seasons and the 18th bowl appearance in school history.
Iowa State will face Memphis (9-3, 6-2 AAC) on Friday, Dec. 29 at 2:30 p.m. CT at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. ESPN will broadcast the game. Iowa State is 1-0 all time against Memphis, defeating the Tigers, 21-20, in the 2017 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Iowa State tied for fourth place in the Big 12 Conference after earning six victories against league foes. It marks just the third time in school history that the Cyclones have won six league games, all of which have come under Matt Campbell's direction.
This will be ISU's fourth appearance in the Liberty Bowl. The Cyclones are 1-2 in the bowl: 1972 lost to Georgia Tech, 31-30; 2012 lost to Tulsa, 31-17; 2017 defeated Memphis, 21-20.
Iowa State has a 5-12 all-time record in bowl games. Eighth-year head coach Matt Campbell has the most bowl appearances among ISU skippers as the Cyclones head to their sixth bowl game of his tenure.
BOWL TICKET ORDERING INFORMATION FOR AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL
Tickets for the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl taking place in Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, Dec. 29 at 2:30 p.m. CT will cost $85-$120.
Tickets for an "All You Can Eat & Drink" Pre-Game Buffet & Party located in the Memphis Sports and Events Center cost $52.50. Enjoy a meal of Memphis BBQ, live music, and a performance by the University pep band and spirit squad. The Memphis Sports and Events Center is adjacent to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
CYCLONE CLUB MEMBERS
Ticket orders can be placed either:
Online (tickets are available to order now online) (Click here) - login to your My Cyclone Athletics Account to ensure your Cyclone Club priority is honored. If you are having issues logging into your account, call the athletics ticket office on Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
By phone beginning Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. through the Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office (toll-free at 1-888-478-2925 or locally at 515-294-1816)
Seat locations for bowl tickets will NOT be determined at the time of purchase; locations will be allocated based upon Cyclone Club membership level and priority within that level. If you are not a donor your tickets will be determined after all Cyclone Club priority orders are filled. The deadline to place bowl ticket orders and ensure priority seating based upon your membership level is Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.
Priority seating limits will be applied at the following ticket levels per account: Directors Level (12 tickets), Victory Level (8 tickets), Captains Level (6 tickets), Gold Level (4 tickets) and Cardinal, States and Century Levels (4 tickets). Any additional tickets ordered by Cyclone Club members above their respective priority seating limit will be allocated in the best available locations based on availability.
All Cyclone Club donors and season ticketholders who purchase their bowl tickets through Iowa State's bowl ticket allotment will receive 20 bonus Cyclone Club priority points for 2023.
NON-DONORS and GENERAL PUBLIC
Season ticket holders who are not Cyclone Club members and the general public can also purchase their bowl tickets online, via phone or in-person at the athletics ticket office. Seat locations for those tickets will be determined after all Cyclone Club priority orders are filled. Click here to order tickets online.
ADDITIONAL TICKET INFORMATION
Credit cards will NOT be charged for the payment of tickets at the time of order. The credit card provided will be charged for the price of the tickets available and fee total on or before Monday, Dec. 18. All tickets are based on availability. Placing a ticket order does not guarantee ticket information. Ticket quantities are limited, and your tickets may be placed in the next available price range, based on availability. If your order cannot be fulfilled your credit card will not be charged and you will be notified on or before Dec. 11.
MOBILE TICKET DELIVERY ONLY
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl utilizes mobile tickets. Please know printed tickets will not be distributed and there is no option to receive printed tickets. You must be able to use a mobile ticket to attend.
More detailed information regarding accessing your mobile tickets will be shared once available.
PARKING INFORMATION
Several different advance parking options are available and may be purchased directly from the bowl by clicking here. It is recommended you purchase now as parking passes are limited.
OFFICIAL TRAVEL PACKAGE INFO
Iowa State University will be offering justone official university bowl travel packagethrough On Location.
So whether you are a member of the ISU Alumni Association, Cyclone Club, Cyclone Gridiron Club, ISU Letterwinners Club, or a fan of the Cyclones,click hereto purchase your travel package now.
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