Liberty Flames at UTEP Miners
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Ethan Vasko threw for 243 yards and ran for a touchdown in Liberty's 19-8 win over UTEP
Jay Billingsley made a 41-yard field goal, his fourth of the game, to give Liberty a 19-0 lead midway through the third quarter. He missed a 43-yarder late in the fourth, but Griffin sealed the victory with an interception four plays later.
Liberty (2-4, 1-1 Conference USA) outgained UTEP 404-167. The Flames rushed for 160 yards on 50 carries, led by Vaughn Blue’s 75 yards. Vasko was 19-of-33 passing.
Skyler Locklear was intercepted twice for UTEP (1-5, 0-2).
Jiquavious Marshall ended the first half by intercepting a pass over the middle near the end zone and going 70 yards the other way before getting taken down.
The Miners only had three first downs and 66 yards in the first half.
How To Watch
How can I watch Liberty Flames vs. UTEP Miners?
- TV Channel: Flames at Miners 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:21 | Ethan Vasko 2 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:53 | Jay Billingsley 27 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 8:25 | Jay Billingsley 29 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:18 | Jay Billingsley 50 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:27 | Jay Billingsley 41 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 11:39 | Skyler Locklear 13 Yd Run (Shay Smith Pass to Josh Schuchts for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 LIB |
 UTEP |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 9 |
| 3-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-15 |
| 4-5 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 403 | Total Yards | 167 |
| 243 | Passing | 111 |
| 19/33 | Comp/Att | 13/27 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 4.1 |
| 160 | Rushing | 56 |
| 50 | Rushing Attempts | 25 |
| 3.2 | Yards per rush | 2.2 |
| 6-57 | Penalties | 3-40 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 39:57 | Possession | 20:03 |
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