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Liberty at New Mexico State

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Liberty beat New Mexico State 30–⁠24. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Liberty led the series 6–⁠2.

AwayLiberty8–⁠4 in 2024
30
HomeNew Mexico State3–⁠9 in 2024
24

Final at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las CrucesTV: ESPN2Attendance 16,562

At kickoff
77°F, clear, wind 6 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU), 17 km from the stadium
Official
Rodney BurnetteGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liberty3602130
New Mexico State1070724

How the win probability moved

New Mexico State favored

Win probability by play: New Mexico State 58% at kickoff, 0% at the end. Biggest swing: 72 points.

Liberty favored

Win probability after every play, from CollegeFootballData.com’s model. The dot marks the biggest swing (72 points).

Standouts

  • PassingParker Awad9 of 22, 158 yards, 2 TDNew Mexico State
  • RushingQuinton Cooley12 carries, 111 yards, 2 TDLiberty
  • ReceivingTreon Sibley5 catches, 155 yardsLiberty
  • DefenseT.J. Bush8 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 for lossLiberty

Player stats

Liberty

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kaidon Salter16/2925600
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Quinton Cooley12111244
Vaughn Blue461045
Billy Lucas82305
Kaidon Salter1023016
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Treon Sibley5155063
Tyson Mobley432010
Reese Smith223016
Billy Lucas118018
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
T.J. Bush8220
C.J. Bazile Jr.60.50.50
Quinton Reese5110
Jahmar Brown5100
Larry Jones III10.50.50

New Mexico State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Parker Awad9/2215820
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Seth McGowan1566019
Michael Washington1461022
Ahmonte Watkins314012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ahmonte Watkins164164
Seth McGowan325118
Glynn Johnson Jr122022
Kordell David118018
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Buddha Peleti51.51.50
Naki Fahina5000
Kale Edwards5000
Sone Aupiu5000
Noah Arinze10.50.50

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

LibertyNew Mexico State
474Total yards276
256Passing yards158
218Rushing yards118
8.8Yards per pass7.2
6.4Yards per rush2.7
18First downs18
1–⁠11Third downs3–⁠15
1–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers1
11–⁠122Penalties9–⁠58
28:56Possession31:04
4Sacks (by defense)2

Efficiency

LibertyNew Mexico State
37%Success rate38%
0.20EPA per play−0.14
1.26Explosiveness1.03
0.23Rushing EPA−0.26
0.17Passing EPA0.06
8%Passing-down success23%
0.15First-down EPA0.09
0.54Second-down EPA−0.06
−0.09Third-down EPA−0.52
19%Havoc by its defense9%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Liberty 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Liberty −22, over/under 54.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Liberty 93%, New Mexico State 7%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

New Mexico State end zoneLiberty end zoneQ1 LibertyTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ1 New Mexico StateField goal, 9 playsQ1 LibertyPunt, 3 playsQ1 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 1 playQ1 LibertyField goal, 5 playsQ1 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 10 playsQ2 LibertyPunt, 3 playsQ2 New Mexico StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 LibertyField goal, 8 playsQ2 LibertyField goal, 12 playsQ2 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 New Mexico StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 LibertyPunt, 3 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 LibertyPunt, 3 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 LibertyMissed FG, 6 playsQ3 New Mexico StatePunt, 9 playsQ4 LibertyPunt, 3 playsQ4 New Mexico StateFumble return TD, 6 plays (Liberty scores)Q4 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 4 playsQ4 LibertyTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 New Mexico StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 LibertyTouchdown, 7 playsQ4 New Mexico StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 LibertyEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. New Mexico State drives left to right, Liberty right to left.
  1. Q1 LibertyTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 34 yards
  2. Q1 New Mexico StateField goal, 9 plays, 47 yards
  3. Q1 LibertyPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  4. Q1 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 1 play, 64 yards
  5. Q1 LibertyField goal, 5 plays, 54 yards
  6. Q1 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 10 plays, 75 yards
  7. Q2 LibertyPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  8. Q2 New Mexico StatePunt, 5 plays, 24 yards
  9. Q2 LibertyField goal, 8 plays, 73 yards
  10. Q2 LibertyField goal, 12 plays, 41 yards
  11. Q2 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  12. Q2 New Mexico StateEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  13. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  14. Q3 LibertyPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  15. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  16. Q3 LibertyPunt, 3 plays, −16 yards
  17. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  18. Q3 LibertyMissed FG, 6 plays, 53 yards
  19. Q3 New Mexico StatePunt, 9 plays, 30 yards
  20. Q4 LibertyPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  21. Q4 New Mexico StateFumble return TD, 6 plays (Liberty scores), 4 yards
  22. Q4 New Mexico StateTouchdown, 4 plays, 65 yards
  23. Q4 LibertyTouchdown, 6 plays, 82 yards
  24. Q4 New Mexico StatePunt, 5 plays, 29 yards
  25. Q4 LibertyTouchdown, 7 plays, 90 yards
  26. Q4 New Mexico StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −15 yards
  27. Q4 LibertyEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then New Mexico State 10, Liberty 3
Liberty Turnover on downs, 8 plays
15:00Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
15:001st & 10 at own 25Kaidon Salter pass complete to Darius Copeland for 3 yds to the LIB 28
15:002nd & 7 at own 28Vaughn Blue run for 8 yds to the LIB 36 for a 1ST down
15:001st & 10 at own 36Kaidon Salter pass complete to Reese Smith for 16 yds to the NMSU 48 for a 1ST down
15:001st & 10 at opp 48Quinton Cooley run for 1 yd to the NMSU 47
15:002nd & 9 at opp 47Liberty Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the LIB 49
15:002nd & 13 at own 49Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
15:003rd & 13 at own 49Kaidon Salter pass complete to Tyson Mobley for 10 yds to the NMSU 41
11:394th & 3 at opp 41Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
New Mexico State Field goal, 9 plays
11:391st & 10 at own 41Seth McGowan run for 7 yds to the NMSU 48
11:392nd & 3 at own 48Parker Awad pass incomplete
11:393rd & 3 at own 48Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 18 yds to the LIB 34 for a 1ST down
9:591st & 10 at opp 34Seth McGowan run for 5 yds to the LIB 29
9:592nd & 5 at opp 29Timeout New Mexico State, clock 09:59
9:592nd & 5 at opp 29Parker Awad pass complete to Mike Washington for 10 yds to the LIB 19 for a 1ST down
9:591st & 10 at opp 19Mike Washington run for 6 yds to the LIB 13
9:592nd & 4 at opp 13Mike Washington run for a loss of 1 yard to the LIB 14
9:593rd & 5 at opp 14Parker Awad run for 2 yds to the LIB 12
7:234th & 3 at opp 12Abraham Montano 29 yd FG GOODNew Mexico State 3, Liberty 0
Liberty Punt, 3 plays
7:23Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
7:231st & 10 at own 25Billy Lucas run for 2 yds to the LIB 27
7:232nd & 8 at own 27Kaidon Salter run for no gain to the LIB 27
7:233rd & 8 at own 27Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
5:514th & 8 at own 27Max Morgan punt for 37 yds, fair catch by Jordan Smith at the NMSU 36
New Mexico State Touchdown, 1 play
5:511st & 10 at own 36Timeout New Mexico State, clock 05:51
5:391st & 10 at own 36Parker Awad pass complete to Monte Watkins for 64 yds for a TD (Abraham Montano KICK)New Mexico State 10, Liberty 0
Liberty Field goal, 5 plays
5:39Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
5:391st & 10 at own 25Kaidon Salter pass complete to Treon Sibley for 63 yds to the NMSU 12 for a 1ST down
5:391st & 10 at opp 12Vaughn Blue run for 2 yds to the NMSU 10
5:392nd & 8 at opp 10SALTER, Kaidon pass up the middle incomplete intended for HANSHAW, Bentley thrown to the NMS0. PENALTY NMS Pass Interference on CROSBY, Da’Marcus enforced at the spot of the foul for 8 yards to the NMS2 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
5:391st & goal at opp 2Kaidon Salter run for no gain to the NMSU 2
5:391st & goal at opp 2Kaidon Salter run for no gain to the NMSU 2
3:012nd & goal at opp 2Kaidon Salter sacked by Buddha Peleti for a loss of 4 yards to the NMSU 6
3:013rd & goal at opp 6Timeout New Mexico State, clock 03:01
3:013rd & goal at opp 6SALTER, Kaidon pass to the right incomplete intended for CANION, Elijah thrown to the NMS0. PENALTY LIB Unsportsmanlike Conduct on GRAY, Xavior enforced 15 yards from the NMS6 to the NMS21 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
3:013rd & goal at opp 6SALTER, Kaidon pass to the right incomplete intended for CANION, Elijah thrown to the NMS0. PENALTY LIB Unsportsmanlike Conduct on GRAY, Xavior enforced 15 yards from the NMS6 to the NMS21 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2:533rd & goal at opp 21Colin Karhu 39 yd FG GOODNew Mexico State 10, Liberty 3
New Mexico State Touchdown, 10 plays
2:53Max Morgan kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
2:531st & 10 at own 25Parker Awad run for 3 yds to the NMSU 28
2:532nd & 7 at own 28Liberty Penalty, Illegal use of the hands on LUCAS, Billy enforced (Billy Lucas) to the LIB 40 for a 1ST down
2:531st & 10 at opp 40Mike Washington run for 1 yd to the LIB 39
2:532nd & 9 at opp 39Mike Washington run for 1 yd to the LIB 38
2:533rd & 8 at opp 38Parker Awad pass complete to TJ Pride for 12 yds to the LIB 26 for a 1ST down
0:001st & 10 at opp 26Mike Washington run for 5 yds to the LIB 21
Q2 15:002nd & 5 at opp 21Seth McGowan run for 3 yds to the LIB 18 New Mexico State Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the LIB 41
Q2 15:002nd & 15 at opp 31Mike Washington run for 11 yds to the LIB 20
Q2 15:003rd & 4 at opp 20Parker Awad run for 7 yds to the LIB 13 for a 1ST down
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 13AWAD, Parker pass to the right incomplete intended for DAVID, Kordell thrown to the LIB0. PENALTY LIB Pass Interference on BUSH, TJ enforced at the spot of the foul for 8 yards to the LIB5 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q2 13:151st & goal at opp 5Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 5 yds for a TD (Abraham Montano KICK)New Mexico State 17, Liberty 3
Q2 13:15MONTANO, Abraham PAT kick attempt is good, score nullified by penalty. PENALTY NMS Holding on LYDIATT, Jerry enforced 10 yards from the LIB3 to the LIB13. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q2 13:15MONTANO, Abraham PAT kick attempt is good, score nullified by penalty. PENALTY NMS Holding on LYDIATT, Jerry enforced 10 yards from the LIB13 to the LIB23. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2nd quarter7 drives, then New Mexico State 17, Liberty 9
Liberty Punt, 3 plays
13:15Timeout New Mexico State, clock 13:15
13:15Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
13:151st & 10 at own 25Billy Lucas run for 3 yds to the LIB 28
13:152nd & 7 at own 28Billy Lucas run for 5 yds to the LIB 33
13:153rd & 2 at own 33Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
13:151st & 10 at own 25Billy Lucas run for 3 yds to the LIB 28
13:152nd & 7 at own 28Billy Lucas run for 5 yds to the LIB 33
13:153rd & 2 at own 33Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
12:044th & 2 at own 33Max Morgan punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Jordan Smith at the NMSU 24
New Mexico State Punt, 5 plays
12:041st & 10 at own 24Monte Watkins run for 3 yds to the NMSU 27
12:042nd & 7 at own 27Monte Watkins run for 12 yds to the NMSU 39 for a 1ST down
12:041st & 10 at own 39Parker Awad pass incomplete
12:042nd & 10 at own 39Parker Awad pass complete to Latrell Neville for 7 yds to the NMSU 46
12:043rd & 3 at own 46Parker Awad run for 2 yds to the NMSU 48
9:264th & 1 at own 48George Eberle punt for 37 yds
Liberty Field goal, 8 plays
9:261st & 10 at own 15Timeout New Mexico State, clock 09:26
9:261st & 10 at own 15Quinton Cooley run for 5 yds to the LIB 20
9:262nd & 5 at own 20Vaughn Blue run for 6 yds to the LIB 26 for a 1ST down
9:261st & 10 at own 26Kaidon Salter run for 4 yds to the LIB 30
9:262nd & 6 at own 30Kaidon Salter pass complete to Treon Sibley for 52 yds to the NMSU 18 for a 1ST down
9:261st & 10 at opp 18Quinton Cooley run for 4 yds to the NMSU 14
9:262nd & 6 at opp 14Kaidon Salter run for 2 yds to the NMSU 12
9:263rd & 4 at opp 12Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
5:554th & 4 at opp 12Colin Karhu 31 yd FG GOODNew Mexico State 17, Liberty 6
5:55Timeout New Mexico State, clock 05:55
5:55Timeout New Mexico State, clock 05:55
4:163rd & 2 at own 28New Mexico State Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the NMSU 23
4:163rd & 7 at own 23Timeout New Mexico State, clock 04:16
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
4:163rd & 7 at own 23Parker Awad sacked by TJ Bush Jr. for a loss of 8 yards to the NMSU 15
3:334th & 15 at own 15George Eberle punt for 37 yds, downed at the LIB 48
Liberty Field goal, 12 plays
3:331st & 10 at own 48Billy Lucas run for 2 yds to the 50 yard line
3:332nd & 8 at the 50Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
2:074th & 1 at opp 43Billy Lucas run for 2 yds to the NMSU 41 for a 1ST down
2:053rd & 8 at the 50Kaidon Salter pass complete to Reese Smith for 7 yds to the NMSU 43
2:054th & 1 at opp 43Timeout Liberty, clock 02:05
2:001st & 10 at opp 41Timeout New Mexico State, clock 02:00
2:001st & 10 at opp 41Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
2:002nd & 10 at opp 41Kaidon Salter pass complete to Billy Lucas for 18 yds to the NMSU 23 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at opp 23Kaidon Salter pass complete to Tyson Mobley for 9 yds to the NMSU 14
2:002nd & 1 at opp 14Billy Lucas run for 3 yds to the NMSU 11 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at opp 11Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
2:002nd & 10 at opp 11Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
2:003rd & 10 at opp 11Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
0:51Max Morgan kickoff for 65 yds , Monte Watkins return for 20 yds to the NMSU 20
0:511st & 10 at own 20Seth McGowan run for 5 yds to the NMSU 25
0:512nd & 5 at own 25Mike Washington run for 3 yds to the NMSU 28
0:513rd & 2 at own 28New Mexico State Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the NMSU 23
0:374th & 10 at opp 11Colin Karhu 29 yd FG GOODNew Mexico State 17, Liberty 9
New Mexico State End of half, 1 play
0:37Max Morgan kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
0:001st & 10 at own 25[NH] Kneel down by AWAD, Parker at NMS24 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00.
3rd quarter7 drives, then New Mexico State 17, Liberty 9
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
14:53Max Morgan kickoff for 58 yds , Monte Watkins return for 23 yds to the NMSU 30
14:531st & 10 at own 30Seth McGowan run for 2 yds to the NMSU 32
14:532nd & 8 at own 32Parker Awad pass incomplete
14:533rd & 8 at own 32Parker Awad sacked by Larry Jones III and CJ Bazile Jr. for a loss of 8 yards to the NMSU 24
13:294th & 16 at own 24George Eberle punt for 50 yds , Brylan Green returns for 11 yds to the LIB 37
Liberty Punt, 3 plays
13:291st & 10 at own 37Quinton Cooley run for 3 yds to the LIB 40
13:292nd & 7 at own 40Quinton Cooley run for 5 yds to the LIB 45
13:293rd & 2 at own 45Quinton Cooley run for no gain to the LIB 45
11:344th & 2 at own 45Max Morgan punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Jordan Smith at the NMSU 11
11:341st & 10 at own 11Timeout New Mexico State, clock 11:34
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 11Monte Watkins run for a loss of 1 yard to the NMSU 10
11:342nd & 11 at own 10Seth McGowan run for 10 yds to the NMSU 20
11:343rd & 1 at own 20New Mexico State Penalty, False Start (Seth McGowan) to the NMSU 15
11:343rd & 6 at own 15Parker Awad pass incomplete
9:524th & 6 at own 15George Eberle punt for 59 yds , Tyson Mobley returns for 10 yds to the LIB 36
9:521st & 10 at own 36SALTER, Kaidon pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to SMITH, Reese caught at the LIB40 and advanced to the LIB41 (BARNES, Tayden), out of bounds. PENALTY LIB Illegal use of the hands on DOZIER, Donovan enforced 15 yards from the LIB36 to the LIB21 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Liberty Punt, 3 plays
9:521st & 25 at own 21Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
9:522nd & 25 at own 21Kaidon Salter sacked by Buddha Peleti and Noah Arinze for a loss of 12 yards to the LIB 9
9:523rd & 37 at own 9Kaidon Salter pass complete to Elijah Canion for 11 yds to the LIB 20
8:074th & 26 at own 20Max Morgan punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Jordan Smith at the NMSU 46
New Mexico State Punt, 3 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 46Mike Washington run for 1 yd to the NMSU 47
8:072nd & 9 at own 47Parker Awad pass incomplete
8:073rd & 9 at own 47Parker Awad pass incomplete
7:124th & 9 at own 47George Eberle punt for 53 yds for a touchback
Liberty Missed FG, 6 plays
7:121st & 10 at own 20Kaidon Salter pass complete to Tyson Mobley for 6 yds to the LIB 26
7:122nd & 4 at own 26Vaughn Blue run for 45 yds to the NMSU 29 for a 1ST down
7:121st & 10 at opp 29Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
7:122nd & 10 at opp 29Quinton Cooley run for 2 yds to the NMSU 27
7:123rd & 8 at opp 27QB Keeper SALTER, Kaidon rush to the right for a gain of 7 yards to the NMS20, out of bounds. PENALTY LIB Holding on GRAY, Xavior enforced 11 yards from the NMS27 to the NMS38 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
7:123rd & 19 at opp 38New Mexico State Penalty, Offsides (Kale Edwards) to the NMSU 33
7:123rd & 14 at opp 33Kaidon Salter run for 6 yds to the NMSU 27
3:454th & 8 at opp 27Colin Karhu 45 yd FG MISSED
New Mexico State Punt, 9 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 27Parker Awad pass incomplete
3:452nd & 10 at own 27Seth McGowan run for 7 yds to the NMSU 34
2:224th & 1 at own 36Timeout New Mexico State, clock 02:22
2:223rd & 3 at own 34Mike Washington run for 2 yds to the NMSU 36
2:224th & 1 at own 36Seth McGowan run for 2 yds to the NMSU 38 for a 1ST down
2:221st & 10 at own 38Parker Awad pass incomplete
2:222nd & 10 at own 38Mike Washington run for 3 yds to the NMSU 41
2:223rd & 7 at own 41AWAD, Parker pass to the left incomplete intended for DAVID, Kordell thrown to the LIB47. PENALTY LIB Pass Interference on OLIVER, Alex enforced 15 yards to the LIB44 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2:221st & 10 at opp 44PJ Johnson III run for a loss of 3 yards to the LIB 47
0:002nd & 13 at opp 47Seth McGowan run for 4 yds to the LIB 43
Q4 15:003rd & 9 at opp 43Parker Awad pass incomplete
Q4 14:444th & 9 at opp 43George Eberle punt for 30 yds, downed at the LIB 13
4th quarter8 drives, then Liberty 30, New Mexico State 24
Liberty Punt, 3 plays
14:441st & 10 at own 13Billy Lucas run for 4 yds to the LIB 17
14:442nd & 6 at own 17Quinton Cooley run for 3 yds to the LIB 20
14:443rd & 3 at own 20Kaidon Salter pass incomplete
13:074th & 3 at own 20Max Morgan punt for 62 yds, downed at the NMSU 18
New Mexico State Fumble return TD, 6 plays (Liberty scores)
13:071st & 10 at own 18Seth McGowan run for 5 yds to the NMSU 23
13:072nd & 5 at own 23Seth McGowan run for 4 yds to the NMSU 27
13:073rd & 1 at own 27Seth McGowan run for no gain to the NMSU 27
13:074th & 1 at own 27MCGOWAN, Seth rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NMS31 (BAZILE, JR., CJ;CARROLL, Grey). PENALTY Before the snap, LIB Illegal Substitution enforced 5 yards from the NMS27 to the NMS32 and results in a 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY (replay the down).
11:151st & 10 at own 32Mike Washington run for 2 yds to the NMSU 34
11:152nd & 8 at own 34Mike Washington run for 3 yds to the NMSU 37
9:453rd & 5 at own 37CJ Bazile Jr. 22 Yd Fumble Return (Kaidon Salter Run for Two-Point Conversion)New Mexico State 17, Liberty 15
9:45Max Morgan kickoff Liberty Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Xavior Gray) to the LIB 20
New Mexico State Touchdown, 4 plays
9:45Max Morgan kickoff for 49 yds , Mike Washington return for 19 yds to the NMSU 35
9:371st & 10 at own 35Parker Awad pass complete to PJ Johnson III for 22 yds to the LIB 43 for a 1ST down
9:371st & 10 at opp 43Parker Awad pass complete to Kordell David for 18 yds to the LIB 25 for a 1ST down
9:371st & 10 at opp 25Parker Awad run for 5 yds to the LIB 20
9:372nd & 5 at opp 20AWAD, Parker pass up the middle incomplete thrown to the LIB20; QB hurried by BODNAR, Christian. PENALTY LIB Unsportsmanlike Conduct on BROWN, Jahmar enforced half the distance from the goal, 10 yards from the LIB20 to the LIB10 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
9:371st & goal at opp 10AWAD, Parker pass to the right incomplete intended for DAVID, Kordell thrown to the LIB0. PENALTY LIB Pass Interference on OLIVER, Alex enforced at the spot of the foul for 8 yards to the LIB2 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
7:421st & goal at opp 2Parker Awad run for 2 yds for a TD (Abraham Montano KICK)New Mexico State 24, Liberty 15
7:42Timeout New Mexico State, clock 07:42
Liberty Touchdown, 6 plays
7:38Abraham Montano kickoff for 65 yds , Kylen Austin return for 18 yds to the LIB 18
7:381st & 10 at own 18Kaidon Salter pass complete to Treon Sibley for 21 yds to the LIB 39 for a 1ST down
7:381st & 10 at own 39Quinton Cooley run for 13 yds to the NMSU 48 for a 1ST down
7:381st & 10 at opp 48Quinton Cooley run for 4 yds to the NMSU 44
7:382nd & 6 at opp 44Kaidon Salter pass complete to Darius Copeland for 10 yds to the NMSU 34 for a 1ST down
7:381st & 10 at opp 34Kaidon Salter pass complete to Tyson Mobley for 7 yds to the NMSU 27
5:122nd & 3 at opp 27Quinton Cooley run for 27 yds for a TD (Colin Karhu KICK)New Mexico State 24, Liberty 22
New Mexico State Punt, 5 plays
5:12Max Morgan kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
5:121st & 10 at own 25Seth McGowan run for 3 yds to the NMSU 28
5:122nd & 7 at own 28Seth McGowan run for 19 yds to the NMSU 47 for a 1ST down
3:482nd & 7 at the 50Timeout Liberty, clock 03:48
3:481st & 10 at own 47Seth McGowan run for 3 yds to the 50 yard line
3:482nd & 7 at the 50Mike Washington run for 2 yds to the LIB 48
3:044th & 3 at opp 46Timeout Liberty, clock 03:04
3:043rd & 5 at opp 48Parker Awad pass complete to Seth McGowan for 2 yds to the LIB 46
2:594th & 3 at opp 46George Eberle punt for 36 yds, fair catch by Brylan Green at the LIB 10
Liberty Touchdown, 7 plays
2:591st & 10 at own 10Kaidon Salter pass complete to Bentley Hanshaw for 4 yds to the LIB 14
2:592nd & 6 at own 14Billy Lucas run for 2 yds to the LIB 16
1:551st & 10 at own 21Timeout New Mexico State, clock 01:55
1:553rd & 4 at own 16Kaidon Salter run for 5 yds to the LIB 21 for a 1ST down
1:551st & 10 at own 21Kaidon Salter run for 16 yds to the LIB 37 for a 1ST down
1:551st & 10 at own 37Kaidon Salter pass complete to Treon Sibley for 11 yds to the LIB 48 for a 1ST down
1:122nd & 2 at opp 44Timeout New Mexico State, clock 01:12
1:121st & 10 at own 48Kaidon Salter pass complete to Treon Sibley for 8 yds to the NMSU 44
1:052nd & 2 at opp 44Quinton Cooley run for 44 yds for a TD (Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for Two-Point Conversion)Liberty 30, New Mexico State 24
New Mexico State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:05Max Morgan kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1:051st & 10 at own 25New Mexico State Penalty, Intentional Grounding (Parker Awad) to the NMSU 15
0:482nd & 25 at own 10Timeout New Mexico State, clock 00:48
0:482nd & 20 at own 15New Mexico State Penalty, Illegal Snap on YARRO, Canaan enforced (Canaan Yarro) to the NMSU 10
0:482nd & 25 at own 10Parker Awad pass incomplete
0:483rd & 25 at own 10Parker Awad pass incomplete
0:314th & 25 at own 10Parker Awad pass incomplete
Liberty End of game, 1 play
0:001st & goal at opp 10[NH] Kneel down by SALTER, Kaidon at NMS11 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00.

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Liberty leads 7–⁠2 in nine meetings, counting the one since this game.

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2025Liberty 30, New Mexico State 27
2024Liberty 30, New Mexico State 24
2023Liberty 49, New Mexico State 35Conference USA Championship
2023Liberty 33, New Mexico State 17
2022New Mexico State 49, Liberty 14
2019Liberty 49, New Mexico State 28

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