Iowa State will try to cap a bounce back season with a victory on Friday when the Cyclones take a 7-5 into the Liberty Bowl against Memphis. After a 4-8 season in 2022 the Cyclones opened this campaign 1-2.

That’s ISU coach Matt Campbell, who says he remained confident even during the slow start.

A young Cyclone team has a chance to earn a fourth eight-win season in the last seven years.

The Cyclones beat Memphis 21-20 in the 2017 Liberty Bowl and this will be like another road game.

Campbell says a key will be how the Cyclones have handled the month off as well as the bowl atmosphere.

Campbell says freshman quarterback Rocco Becht help direct the Cyclones through a rough start.