Iowa State’s defense faces a difficult challenge on Friday when the Cyclones play Memphis in the Liberty Bowl. Memphis averaged better than 452 yards of offense in posting a 9-3 regular season record. Cyclone defensive lineman J.R. Singleton.

Singleton says a win would help the Cyclones build momentum for next season.

The Cyclones won their final four road games of the regular season and that will good prep for taking on the home team in Memphis.

That’s junior defensive back Myles Purchase who says Memphis has big play potential.