(AP) – The Missouri Tigers will meet former Big 12 Conference rival Oklahoma State in the Liberty Bowl on New Year’s Eve afternoon in Memphis, Tennessee. Here are the specifics on the matchup, courtesy of the Associated Press.
No. 24 Missouri (8-4, Southeastern Conference, No. 23 College Football Playoff) vs. Oklahoma State (6-6, Big 12), Dec. 31, 3:45 p.m. ET.
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
TOP PLAYERS
Missouri: QB Drew Lock, 252 of 399 for 3,125 yards with 25 touchdown passes and eight interceptions.
Oklahoma State: WR Tylan Wallace, 79 catches for 1,408 yards and 11 touchdowns
NOTABLE
Missouri: The Tigers won their last four regular-season games. This game will represent a bit of a homecoming for Missouri coach Barry Odom, who was defensive coordinator at Memphis from 2012-14.
Oklahoma State: The Cowboys have lost three of their last four games, but they also have victories over three teams currently in the Top 25: No. 14 Texas (No. 15 CFP), No. 15 West Virginia (No. 16 CFP) and No. 23 Boise State (No. 25 CFP).
LAST TIME
Missouri beat Oklahoma State 41-31 in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 3, 2014. The two former Big Eight and Big 12 rivals have met 52 times, with Missouri holding a 29-23 edge.
BOWL HISTORY
Missouri: Third Liberty Bowl and 33rd overall bowl appearance. Missouri beat LSU in the 1978 Liberty Bowl and lost to Purdue in the 1980 Liberty Bowl.
Oklahoma State: First Liberty Bowl and 29th overall bowl appearance. This marks the 13th straight season the Cowboys have played in a bowl game.
