UTEP Miners at Liberty Flames
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Lucas scores 3 TDs and Liberty extends Conference USA run with 28-10 victory over UTEP
Liberty is 10-0 in Conference USA games as a member and 19-1 all-time against teams that were Conference USA members when the game was played.
Liberty also extended its regular-season winning streak to 15 games.
Lucas ran for two touchdowns in the first half and Liberty led 14-3 at the break. His 2-yard run late in the third quarter answered a 60-yard pass from UTEP's Skyler Locklear to Kenny Odom.
Tyson Mobley's 13-yard touchdown catch from Kaidon Salter in the fourth quarter capped the scoring for Liberty.
Lucas finished with 104 yards on 21 carries for the Flames (3-0, 2-0). Salter completed 15 of 19 passes for 228 yards with the one touchdown.
Locklear was 26-of-43 passing for 244 yards with one touchdown for UTEP (0-3, 0-1). He threw two interceptions.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Miners at Flames 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 9:40 | Buzz Flabiano 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 4:34 | Billy Lucas 12 Yd Run (Colin Karhu Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:35 | Billy Lucas 1 Yd Run (Colin Karhu Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:26 | Kenny Odom 60 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:07 | Billy Lucas 2 Yd Run (Colin Karhu Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:51 | Tyson Mobley 13 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Colin Karhu Kick) |
Statistics
 UTEP |
 LIB |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 3-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 335 | Total Yards | 415 |
| 244 | Passing | 228 |
| 26/43 | Comp/Att | 15/19 |
| 5.7 | Yards per pass | 12.0 |
| 91 | Rushing | 187 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 4.3 |
| 2-25 | Penalties | 2-20 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:14 | Possession | 30:46 |
Game Information
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Attendance: 21,805 · Capacity:
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