Where is Iowa State football team headed for its bowl game? Houston? Memphis?

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So now what?

What did Iowa State’s epic 42-35 victory at Kansas State mean for its postseason bowl destination?

It was easier for Abu Sama to snowboard around Bill Snyder Family Stadium than it is to explain where Matt Campbell’s team might play next. So many possibilities exist that it’s easier to start with this:

The most logical destinations are the Dec. 27 Texas Bowl in Houston and the Dec. 29 Liberty Bowl in Memphis (not necessarily in that order) – but don’t rush out and book your travel plans just yet. We’ll find out for sure on Sunday.

Remember, there are no rules other than winning six games. Big 12 bowls pick independently of won-lost records and who beat whom during the season. It’s kind of like the transfer portal. Or name, image and likeness.

It’s the wild, wild West. The best-seller gets the best bowl.

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Iowa State coach Matt Campbell hoists the trophy after the Cyclones’ 34-17 victory against Oregon in the 2021 Fiesta Bowl.

I recall something from years ago when reporting on another Iowa university – let’s call them Hawkeyes. Hayden Fry, not only a great coach but also a schmoozer-extraordinaire, could sell anything, and that included the team he coached. Fry’s personality and the fan support of his successful program often got Iowa into the best postseason games.

At Iowa State, you, the fans, are the smooth talkers. You do it by faithfully following the Cyclones through both highs and lows, and bowl representatives notice that.

“Iowa State fans travel well,” Texas Bowl executive director David Fletcher told me this week. “Incredible national brand. Finished the season on a high note with a great win.”

He knows Cyclone fans’ bowl history, but don’t read between the lines. There was no…

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Publish date : 2023-11-29 14:45:10

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