Liberty Bowl (1959- )
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The Liberty Bowl (also known as the AutoZone Liberty Bowl) is an annual U.S. American college football bowl game played in late December or early January since 1959. Since 1965, the game has been held at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. For its first five years, it was played in Philadelphia. Since 2004, the game has been sponsored by Memphis-based auto parts retailer AutoZone. Because of the scheduling of the bowl game near the end of the calendar year, no game was played during calendar years 2008 or 2015; and, two games were played in calendar year 2010.
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| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-27 | 2024 Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arkansas Razorbacks | Dec 27, 2024 |
| 2023-12-29 | 2023 Liberty Bowl: Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Dec 29, 2023 |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022 Liberty Bowl: Kansas vs. Arkansas | Dec 28, 2022 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2021 Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech (6-6) vs. Miss. State (7-5) | Dec 28, 2021 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2020 AutoZone Liberty Bowl: West Virginia vs. Tennessee | Dec 31, 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
When did the Liberty Bowl premiere?
The Liberty Bowl premiered on December 19, 1959.
Who were the two college football teams that played in the first Liberty Bowl game?
The two college football teams that played in the first Liberty Bowl game were Penn State and Alabama.
Which team won the first Liberty Bowl game?
Alabama won the first Liberty Bowl game against Penn State with a score of 7-0.
What was the theme of the halftime show during the Liberty Bowl game in 1960?
The theme of the halftime show during the Liberty Bowl game in 1960 was "National Parks."
What was the largest margin of victory in the history of the Liberty Bowl?
The largest margin of victory in the history of the Liberty Bowl was 55 points, with UCLA defeating Miami 42-17 in 1986.
How many times has the Liberty Bowl ended in a tie?
The Liberty Bowl has ended in a tie three times: in 1963, 1965, and 1971.
Who was the MVP of the 1978 Liberty Bowl game?
The MVP of the 1978 Liberty Bowl game was Arkansas wide receiver Donny Bobo.
When was the game held outside of Memphis for the first time?
The game was held outside of Memphis for the first time on December 31, 2004, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.
Which team holds the record for the most wins in Liberty Bowl history?
The Ole Miss Rebels hold the record for the most wins in Liberty Bowl history with six wins.
What was the final score of the 1997 Liberty Bowl game?
The final score of the 1997 Liberty Bowl game was Southern Miss 41, Pittsburgh 7.
Who was the MVP of the 2003 Liberty Bowl game?
The MVP of the 2003 Liberty Bowl game was TCU quarterback Tye Gunn.
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- AutoZone Liberty Bowl (United States)
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