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Liberty Flames at Sam Houston Bearkats

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8-3, 3-2 Away
Final
18 - 20
9-3, 4-1 Home

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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Matchup Prediction

Bearkats: 58.0%
Flames: 42.0%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Scoring Summary

SHSU FG 1st Period 10:30 Christian Pavon 39 Yd Field Goal
LIB SF 1st Period 2:34 Team Safety
SHSU TD 2nd Period 10:14 Simeon Evans 17 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
SHSU TD 2nd Period 6:45 Simeon Evans 2 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
LIB TD 2nd Period 1:14 Elijah Canion 10 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Colin Karhu Kick)
SHSU FG 3rd Period 5:13 Christian Pavon 38 Yd Field Goal
LIB FG 4th Period 7:20 Colin Karhu 43 Yd Field Goal
LIB TD 4th Period 1:10 Kaidon Salter 33 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

Statistics

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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

Venue: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: 8,651 · Capacity:
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