Missouri State Bears at Liberty Flames
· NCAA - Football
Liberty takes on Missouri State in CUSA action
Missouri State (5-3) at Liberty (4-4), Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. EST.
How to watch: ESPN+
Key stats
Liberty Offense
Overall: 371.4 yards per game (80th in FBS)
Passing: 197.4 yards per game (100th)
Rushing: 174 yards per game (52nd)
Scoring: 24.1 points per game (93rd)
Liberty Defense
Overall: 364.3 yards per game (61st in FBS)
Passing: 188.9 yards per game (28th)
Rushing: 175.4 yards per game (106th)
Scoring: 22.6 points per game (54th)
Missouri State Offense
Overall: 372.9 yards per game (77th in FBS)
Passing: 254.1 yards per game (38th)
Rushing: 118.8 yards per game (115th)
Scoring: 22.8 points per game (101st)
Missouri State Defense
Overall: 375.5 yards per game (75th in FBS)
Passing: 237.5 yards per game (96th)
Rushing: 138 yards per game (53rd)
Scoring: 27 points per game (87th)
Missouri State is 127th in third down percentage, converting 32.1% of the time.
Missouri State is 129th in the FBS averaging 70.8 penalty yards per game, compared to Liberty's 33rd-ranked 45.9 per-game average.
Team leaders
Liberty
Passing: Ethan Vasko, 1,406 yards, 8 TDs, 5 INTs, 60.3 completion percentage
Rushing: Evan Dickens, 611 yards on 100 carries, 8 TDs
Receiving: Donte Lee Jr., 436 yards on 23 catches, 4 TDs
Missouri State
Passing: Jacob Clark, 1,641 yards, 13 TDs, 8 INTs, 64.1 completion percentage
Rushing: Shomari Lawrence, 550 yards on 112 carries, 4 TDs
Receiving: Dash Luke, 339 yards on 25 catches, 2 TDs
Last game
Liberty defeated Delaware 59-30 on Saturday, Nov. 1. Vasko led Liberty with 221 yards on 14-of-20 passing (70.0%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball five times for 31 yards and one rushing touchdown. Dickens carried the ball 22 times for 217 yards and scored four touchdowns. Lee had five receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown.
Missouri State won 28-21 over Florida International on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Clark led Missouri State with 163 yards on 16-of-27 passing (59.3%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball 10 times for 35 yards. Lawrence had 104 rushing yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns, adding one reception for seven yards. Makai Cope had two receptions for 52 yards.
Next game
Liberty plays at Florida International on Nov. 15. Missouri State hosts UTEP on Nov. 15.
How To Watch
How can I watch Missouri State Bears vs. Liberty Flames?
- TV Channel: Bears at Flames 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 MOST |
 LIB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22.8 | Points Per Game | 24.1 |
| 372.9 | Total Yards | 371.4 |
| 254.1 | Yards Passing | 197.4 |
| 118.8 | Yards Rushing | 174.0 |
| 27.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 22.6 |
| 375.5 | Yards Allowed | 364.3 |
| 237.5 | Pass Yards Allowed | 188.9 |
| 138.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 175.4 |
Game Information
Location: Lynchburg, VA -
Capacity:
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