A slow start proved costly as Iowa State lost to Memphis 36-26 in the Liberty Bowl. It was a game the Cyclones trailed 19-0 in the first quarter. Sophomore linebacker Caleb Bacon.

Memphis had 364 yards of passing and added 166 on the ground.

Rocco Becht had 446 yards of passing and three touchdowns but Memphis held the Cyclones to no rushing yards.

The Cyclones finish the season 7-6 and with most of the starters returning the future is bright.