Final

• Lynchburg, VA
Liberty dominated the Black Bears in their home opener, featuring a stifling defense that held Maine to just seven points at Williams Stadium.

Matchup

Recap

Liberty powered past Maine 28-7 behind quarterback Ethan Vasko's dominant performance, accounting for all four Flames touchdowns. After trailing early from Sincere Baines' 77-yard run for the Black Bears, Vasko responded with three touchdown passes and a 13-yard rushing score. The Flames broke open a tied game with a fourth-quarter explosion, scoring 21 unanswered points to pull away at Williams Stadium.

Key Players

Liberty Flames
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ETHAN VASKO
QB Liberty Flames JR
3 Passing Touchdowns
197 Passing Yards
63 Rushing Yards
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Liberty Flames
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REESE SMITH
WR Liberty Flames SR
6 Receptions
46 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdowns
Reveal
Liberty Flames
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CJ BAZILE JR.
LB Liberty Flames SR
1.5 Sacks
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
5 Assisted Tackles
Reveal
Maine Black Bears
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SINCERE BAINES
RB Maine Black Bears JR
118 Rushing Yards
77 Rushing Long
1 Rushing Touchdowns
Reveal
Maine Black Bears
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CHRISTIAN THOMAS
LB Maine Black Bears SR
10 Tackles
5 Assisted Tackles
1 Passes Defended
Reveal
Maine Black Bears
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RASHAWN MARSHALL
RB Maine Black Bears SO
76 Rushing Yards
6.9 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
30 Rushing Long
Reveal

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