Liberty Bowl Odds: Iowa State vs Memphis Lines, Spread
| Memphis Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 59.5 -110o / -110u | +310 |
| Iowa State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 59.5 -110o / -110u | -400 |
The 2023 Liberty Bowl matchup is official, as Iowa State will take on Memphis — and here's everything you need to know about the Liberty Bowl odds and Iowa State vs Memphis lines, spread and more.
Iowa State opened as a 7-point favorite over Memphis in the 2023 Liberty Bowl. The line has since moved, and Iowa State is now a 10.5-point favorite over Memphis, with the total set at over/under 59.5 points scored by both teams combined. Iowa State is now a -400 moneyline favorite over Memphis, while Memphis is +310 to win outright.
Liberty Bowl Injuries & Transfer News
Memphis Tigers
Memphis will play in its home stadium, but Iowa State fans usually travel very well.
Transfer Portal
- Starting RG Davion Carter (852 snaps)
- Starting OT Makylan Pounders (673 snaps)
- Backup QB Tevin Carter (34 snaps)
- Starting S Cameron Smith (629 snaps)
- DL Zy Brockington (24 snaps)
Mitchell Gildehaus (107 snaps) and Terrance McClain (388 snaps) will start at RG and RT, respectively.
Injuries
- Starting CB Julian Barnett (322 snaps) didn't play in the finale and isn't listed on the depth chart. Tyrin Taylor (164 snaps) will start.
- Backup BUCK Andres Fox (181 snaps) missed the final two games but is on the depth chart.
Iowa State Cyclones
Transfer Portal
- RB Eli Sanders (195 snaps)
- RB Cartevious Norton (240 snaps)
- CB Terrell Crosby (51 snaps)
- S Treyveon McGee (54 snaps)
- LB Carston Marshall (64 snaps)
- OG Darrell Simmons (142 snaps)
Norton and Sanders didn't play in the finale. Expect Abu Samu (141 snaps) to start at running back.
Injuries
Starting S Malik Verdon (496 snaps) missed the finale with a fractured forearm. Head coach Matt Campbell said the time off has helped, but he remains 50-50 to play.
True freshman Drew Surges (120 snaps) filled in in his absence against Kansas State with safety Ben Nikkel (267 snaps) also not playing.
Opt-Outs
- Starting CB TJ Tampa (747 snaps)
Our college football betting expert, Collin Wilson, has projected the spread for every college football bowl game. For the Liberty Bowl, our expert projects the Iowa State vs Memphis spread at Iowa State -9.
The 2023 Liberty Bowl featuring Iowa State vs Memphis will take place on Friday, Dec. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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