Liberty Flames at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Sam Houston holds off Liberty 20-18, Bearkats remain in contention for Conference USA title game
Liberty's Kaidon Salter scored on a 33-yard run to cap a six-play, 64-yard drive with 1:10 remaining, but the Flames failed on the two-point conversion attempt.
The Bearkats will need Jacksonville State to beat Western Kentucky on Saturday to make the championship. The Gamecocks secured their bid to their first title game with a 21-11 win over Sam Houston on Nov. 23 and will host the championship on Dec. 6. The Hilltoppers are in with a win on Saturday.
Watson connected with scoring throws of 17 and 2 yards to Evans to give Sam Houston a 17-2 lead midway through the second quarter. Watson finished 19-of-33 passing for 202 yards.
Jay Ducker added 96 yards on the ground for Sam Houston (9-3, 6-2). Christian Pavon kicked a 39-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 38-yarder in the third for the Bearkats.
Salter's 10-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Canion pulled Liberty to 17-9 with 1:14 left before halftime. Salter was 12-of-35 passing for 83 yards and threw two interceptions. Quinton Cooley had 90 yards rushing on 19 carries for Liberty (8-3, 5-3).
How To Watch
How can I watch Liberty Flames vs. Sam Houston Bearkats?
- TV Channel: Flames at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 10:30 | Christian Pavon 39 Yd Field Goal |
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SF | 1st Period 2:34 | Team Safety |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:14 | Simeon Evans 17 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:45 | Simeon Evans 2 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:14 | Elijah Canion 10 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Colin Karhu Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 5:13 | Christian Pavon 38 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 7:20 | Colin Karhu 43 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:10 | Kaidon Salter 33 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 LIB |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 3-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 |
| 2-5 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 262 | Total Yards | 333 |
| 83 | Passing | 202 |
| 12/37 | Comp/Att | 19/34 |
| 2.2 | Yards per pass | 5.9 |
| 179 | Rushing | 131 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 44 |
| 5.0 | Yards per rush | 3.0 |
| 4-20 | Penalties | 7-45 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 24:42 | Possession | 35:18 |
Game Information
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: 8,651 · Capacity:
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