Liberty Bowl
At a glance
Games on record14since 2008
Big Ten record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerNavy35-13 vs Cincinnati
Biggest margin37 pointsMississippi State 44-7, 2013
Most appearances since 2008
Arkansas4 games · 4-0
Cincinnati2 games · 1-1
Mississippi State2 games · 1-1
Texas Tech2 games · 1-1
West Virginia2 games · 1-1
East Carolina2 games · 0-2
Iowa State2 games · 0-2
Kentucky1 game · 1-0
Every Liberty Bowl result since 2008
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Navy | 35-13 | Cincinnati |
| 2024 | Arkansas | 39-26 | Texas Tech |
| 2023 | Memphis | 36-26 | Iowa State |
| 2022 | Arkansas | 55-53 | Kansas |
| 2021 | Texas Tech | 34-7 | Mississippi State |
| 2020 | West Virginia | 24-21 | Army |
| 2015 | Arkansas | 45-23 | Kansas State |
| 2014 | Texas A&M | 45-37 | West Virginia |
| 2013 | Mississippi State | 44-7 | Rice |
| 2012 | Tulsa | 31-17 | Iowa State |
| 2011 | Cincinnati | 31-24 | Vanderbilt |
| 2010 | UCF | 10-6 | Georgia |
| 2009 | Arkansas | 20-17 | East Carolina |
| 2008 | Kentucky | 25-19 | East Carolina |
Big Ten teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
The Liberty Bowl since 2008: every result by year, who has played in it most and how Big Ten teams have fared. When the matchup for the next Liberty Bowl is set, it appears at the top of this page. See all the bowl games, the College Football Playoff and the rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Liberty Bowl?
Navy beat Cincinnati 35-13 in the 2025 Liberty Bowl, played January 2, 2026 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
How has the Big Ten done in the Liberty Bowl?
No Big Ten team has played in the Liberty Bowl since 2008.
Which team has played in the Liberty Bowl the most?
Arkansas has played in the Liberty Bowl 4 times since 2008, winning 4.