Calvert, Hickson guide Liberty past UMass 63-21
Stephen Calvert passed for 474 yards and four touchdowns and Frankie Hickson added three scoring runs as Liberty overpowered Massachusetts 63-21 on Saturday in a game between independent programs.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Liberty Flames
63
Massachusetts Minutemen
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | 28 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 63 |
| MASS | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium · 10,184 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | W 30-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Florida International Panthers | W 49-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | W 34-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | W 35-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | @ Delaware Blue Hens | W 30-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:16 63-21
Frankie Hickson 1 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 8:18 56-21
Sadiq Palmer 45 Yd pass from Andrew Brito (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 12:43 56-14
Frankie Hickson 15 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 0:32 49-14
Jerome Jackson 4 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 3:23 42-14
Brandon Robinson 2 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 9:35 35-14
DJ Stubbs 38 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 11:59 28-14
Josiah Johnson 3 Yd pass from Andrew Brito (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 28-7
Antonio Gandy-Golden 60 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 21-7
Demario Douglas 31 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 8:13 14-7
Troy Henderson 5 Yd pass from Brandon Robinson (Alex Probert Kick)
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Touchdown 9:22 7-7
Cam Roberson 16 Yd Run (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Touchdown 13:22 7-0
Frankie Hickson 7 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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LIB
9 plays, 26 yards, 4:47 · End of Game
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MASS 4:47
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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LIB 8:28
13 plays, 69 yards, 8:11 · Fumble
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MASS 1:39
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:37 · Punt
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LIB 3:16
4 plays, 56 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 63-21
Frankie Hickson 1 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 4:19
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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LIB 5:55
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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MASS 8:18
3 plays, 46 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:18 56-21
Sadiq Palmer 45 Yd pass from Andrew Brito (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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LIB 9:32
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:43 · Fumble
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MASS 11:15
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LIB 12:43
3 plays, 59 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:43 56-14
Frankie Hickson 15 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 13:38
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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MASS
1 play, 6 yards, 0:32 · End of Half
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LIB 0:32
8 plays, 79 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 49-14
Jerome Jackson 4 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 1:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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LIB 3:23
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:23 42-14
Brandon Robinson 2 Yd Run (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 6:04
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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LIB 7:42
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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MASS 8:39
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:56 · Punt
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LIB 9:35
6 plays, 74 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 35-14
DJ Stubbs 38 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 11:59
9 plays, 76 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:59 28-14
Josiah Johnson 3 Yd pass from Andrew Brito (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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LIB 0:02
2 plays, 72 yards, 0:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 28-7
Antonio Gandy-Golden 60 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 0:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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LIB 1:36
4 plays, 90 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 21-7
Demario Douglas 31 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 2:54
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:16 · PUNT
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LIB 4:10
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:13 · PUNT
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MASS 5:23
9 plays, 61 yards, 2:50 · Downs
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LIB 8:13
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:13 14-7
Troy Henderson 5 Yd pass from Brandon Robinson (Alex Probert Kick)
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MASS 9:22
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:22 7-7
Cam Roberson 16 Yd Run (Cooper Garcia Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
LIB
MASS
31
1st Downs
10
5-11
3rd down efficiency
4-17
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
730
Total Yards
240
488
Passing
134
23/32
Comp/Att
16/27
15.3
Yards per pass
5.0
242
Rushing
106
45
Rushing Attempts
37
5.4
Yards per rush
2.9
6-38
Penalties
8-64
3
Turnovers
0
3
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:49
Possession
28:11
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