Liberty Flames at Sam Houston Bearkats
· NCAA - Football
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.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
 |
FG | 1st Period 10:30 | Christian Pavon 39 Yd Field Goal |
 |
SF | 1st Period 2:34 | Team Safety |
|
TD | 2nd Period 10:14 | Simeon Evans 17 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 6:45 | Simeon Evans 2 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 1:14 | Elijah Canion 10 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Colin Karhu Kick) |
|
FG | 3rd Period 5:13 | Christian Pavon 38 Yd Field Goal |
|
FG | 4th Period 7:20 | Colin Karhu 43 Yd Field Goal |
|
TD | 4th Period 1:10 | Kaidon Salter 33 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 LIB |
 SHSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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:
College Football News
Oklahoma St. approves new Gundy contract with reduced salary
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy's revised contract, approved Friday, includes a reduced salary and buyout, as well as provisions that require him to be more involved in fundraising.
Judge weighs $2.8B NCAA settlement amid objection filings
Over a dozen objections were filed against the nearly $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement ahead of Friday's deadline. A hearing for the the settlement has been scheduled for April 7.
Top 5 Heisman favorites in 2025
Check out the top five Heisman Trophy favorites for 2025 according to ESPN BET.
Betting buzz: Breaking down the early Heisman favorites
Does Arch Manning deserve to be a Heisman contender in his first year starting, or will Jeremiah Smith steal the spotlight in his second year? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the early Heisman favorites.
Texas QB Arch Manning betting favorite to win Heisman Trophy
Texas' Arch Manning opens as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy at ESPN BET. He's followed by fellow QBs Garrett Nussmeier, Nico Iamaleava, Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar.