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Iowa State capped a resurgent regular season with an instant classic vs. Kansas State. Now, the Cyclones have a chance to end the 2023 campaign on a high note in their bowl game. Iowa State will take on Memphis in the Liberty Bowl. Here's what to know about the game and the matchup.Liberty Bowl: Iowa State vs. MemphisWhen: 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29Where: Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TennesseeTV: ESPNWhat to know about Memphis footballMemphis finished the regular season 9-3 overall and 6-2 in AAC play.The Tigers and Cyclones have met before, in this very bowl game — a 21-20 Iowa State win in 2017.An odd quirk for this game: Memphis will be playing the game in its home stadium. The Tigers went 4-2 at home in 2023 but most recently lost 38-34 to SMU in their home finale. Liberty Bowl travel packages, ticketsIowa State says bowl travel packages are available now. See more information here.Top playersIowa State: DB Jeremiah Cooper, five interceptions (fifth nationally) and 1.4 passes defended per game (fourth in FBS). Has allowed just one touchdown in 331 coverage snaps. Memphis: RB Blake Watson, 1,045 yards, 14 touchdowns rushing; 50 catches, 463 yards, three TDs receiving.NotableIowa State: Won six league games for the third time, including wins over No. 22 Oklahoma State and then-No. 19 Kansas State in the regular-season finale. QB Rocco Becht is Big 12 offensive freshman of the year.Memphis: Had AAC’s No. 2 scoring offense, averaging 39.7 points per game along with 452.3 total yards.Rematch of 2017 Liberty BowlIowa State beat Memphis, 21-20, in the 2017 Liberty Bowl, in which Allen Lazard was named MVP after catching 10 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown. Bowl historyIowa State: Making sixth bowl trip in seven seasons and 18th overall (5-12). The Cyclones are 1-2 in the Liberty Bowl.Memphis: 10th straight bowl bid is longest current streak among non-Power Five teams and ninth-longest overall. Information from the Associated Press was used in this article.