The Conference USA Championship Game on Friday proved to be a slobberknocker.
In the end, Liberty outscored New Mexico State, 49-35, to remain undefeated at 13-0.
THE LIBERTY FLAMES ARE YOUR 2023 @ConferenceUSA CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/kQRHgajcZL
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 2, 2023
Every score in the game came on a touchdown. The Flames scored the final 14 points of the game after the Aggies had rallied from down 35-21 in the third quarter.
Kaidon Salter had a huge game for Liberty. The quarterback threw for 315 yards and 2 TDs. He also rushed for 165 yards — on only 12 carries — and the insurance TD, a 35-yard run.
SHOW-STOPPING 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Inwj89aKBG
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 2, 2023
Liberty remains in the running for a Group of 5 slot in a New Year’s Bowl. Much of that hinges on the SMU-Tulane AAC Championship Game on Saturday because the Green Wave are ranked ahead of the Flames.