ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 163 AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Iowa State Cyclones (6 - 6) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (10 - 3) at Liberty Bo
- December 31, 2012
AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Iowa State Cyclones (6-6) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (10-3) at Liberty Bowl is an episode of ESPN's College Football Thursday Primetime season 15, episode 163. The show covers a significant college football matchup between two esteemed teams: Iowa State Cyclones and Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
With only six victories, Iowa State Cyclones have had an average season, but it's worth noting that they play in the Big 12 Conference, which is widely considered one of the toughest conferences in college football. Nonetheless, the Cyclones have a talented squad with a strong defense that's ranked among the best in the nation and a decent offense that's capable of delivering some genuine sparks.
On the other hand, Tulsa Golden Hurricane has been a force to reckon with this season, holding an impressive 10-3 record. They've played some remarkable games, including their victory against Cincinnati in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship game. A lot of Tulsa's success this season has to lead back to their hardworking defense, which has shown the ability to create turnovers and score points.
This monumental collision will take place at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. It's an open-air stadium with a seating capacity of over 59,000 spectators. The stadium has great history, has been around since 1965, and has hosted past NCAA bowl games, professional football, and even concerts.
The Cyclones will be hoping that their solid defense can keep the Golden Hurricane's high-powered offense at bay, while their offense should aim to capitalize on any chance they get to score points. Regardless, Iowa State Cyclones will need their offensive machine to be in full gear if they're going to pull off a surprise win in this critical matchup.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane, on the other hand, will be looking to cement their strong season by winning this bowl game. Their hopes will hang on their ability to maintain control of the ball and create turnovers with their aggressive defense. They'll also be aiming to overwhelm Iowa State Cyclones' defense with their quick, creative offense.
ESPN's broadcast of this game will be hosted by Rece Davis, who will be joined by former coaches David Pollack and Mark Sanchez and writer/pundit Pat McAfee. They will be analyzing the tactics, stats, and personnel of both teams in what looks to be a tightly contested and dramatic game. There will also be a sideline reporting team headed by Senior College Football Writer Heather Dinich alongside seasoned reporter Molly McGrath.
All in all, this game represents a milestone for both teams as they hope to end their season on a high note. Iowa State Cyclones will be looking to prove that they can match up to more elite teams in college football, while Tulsa Golden Hurricane will be aiming to conclude their fantastic season with this bowl win. This is an episode of ESPN's College Football Thursday Primetime that any college football fan would not want to miss.