Iowa State vs. Memphis: Unpredictable Showdown in Liberty Bowl!

Memphis faces Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl for the second time in seven years.

Memphis aims for its 10th consecutive bowl appearance and hopes to reach 10 wins.

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Iowa State bounced back with a 7-5 season after missing a bowl game last year.

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Last year's Liberty Bowl was a thriller, and a close game is expected again.

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Date and time: Friday, Dec. 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Iowa State's strong defense vs. Memphis' potent passing offense is a key matchup.

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The 2017 Liberty Bowl marked Iowa State's first bowl win in years, and Memphis is looking for redemption. Prediction: Memphis +8.5.

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