Kaidon Salter throws for two scores, runs for two more in Liberty's 33-17 win over New Mexico State
— Kaidon Salter accounted for four touchdowns and Liberty defeated New Mexico State 33-17 in a Conference USA opener on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
17
Liberty Flames
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| LIB | 7 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Williams Stadium (VA) · 20,123 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 30-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | L 3-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs New Mexico Lobos | L 18-42 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:24 17-33
Teagen Lenderink 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:57 17-30
Kaidon Salter 2 Yd Run (Nick Brown Kick)
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Field Goal 0:16 17-23
Teagen Lenderink 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:13 17-20
Bentley Hanshaw 24 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Nick Brown Kick)
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Touchdown 5:18 17-13
Trent Hudson 13 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:40 10-13
Kaidon Salter 3 Yd Run (Teagen Lenderink PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 12:32 10-7
Ethan Albertson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:08 7-7
CJ Daniels 40 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Teagen Lenderink Kick)
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Touchdown 11:22 7-0
Jamoni Jones 10 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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LIB
6 plays, 36 yards, 3:55 · End of Game
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NMSU 3:55
6 plays, 45 yards, 1:33 · Downs
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LIB 5:28
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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NMSU 9:21
11 plays, 54 yards, 4:15 · Interception
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LIB 13:36
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NMSU 0:32
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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LIB 1:24
8 plays, 22 yards, 3:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 17-33
Teagen Lenderink 29 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 4:26
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:25 · Fumble
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LIB 5:57
17 plays, 75 yards, 9:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:57 17-30
Kaidon Salter 2 Yd Run (Nick Brown Kick)
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NMSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half
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LIB 0:16
10 plays, 80 yards, 1:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:16 17-23
Teagen Lenderink 22 Yd Field Goal
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NMSU 1:48
2 plays, 21 yards, 0:25 · Interception
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LIB 2:13
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 17-20
Bentley Hanshaw 24 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Nick Brown Kick)
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NMSU 5:18
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:18 17-13
Trent Hudson 13 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson Kick)
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LIB 8:40
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:40 10-13
Kaidon Salter 3 Yd Run (Teagen Lenderink PAT blocked)
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NMSU 12:32
10 plays, 69 yards, 4:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:32 10-7
Ethan Albertson 35 Yd Field Goal
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LIB 2:08
6 plays, 71 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:08 7-7
CJ Daniels 40 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Teagen Lenderink Kick)
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NMSU 5:23
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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LIB 7:01
8 plays, 46 yards, 4:14 · Fumble
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NMSU 11:22
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 7-0
Jamoni Jones 10 Yd Run (Ethan Albertson Kick)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
LIB
16
1st Downs
26
6-10
3rd down efficiency
9-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
339
Total Yards
526
169
Passing
276
14/26
Comp/Att
15/25
6.5
Yards per pass
11.0
170
Rushing
250
24
Rushing Attempts
52
7.1
Yards per rush
4.8
6-48
Penalties
7-82
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
22:06
Possession
37:54
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