Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Liberty Flames: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 56–35 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles 35, Liberty Flames 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	6	0	18	6	35
Liberty Flames	12	18	6	12	56

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +14.26 EPA
• Tate Whatley (2572) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +6.91 EPA
• Chris Ferguson (2335) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -0.97 EPA

Rushing

• Frank Gore Jr. (2572) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Shedro Louis (2335) — 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Tate Whatley (2572) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• DJ Stubbs (2335) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• Demario Douglas (2335) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.67 EPA
• Antoine Robinson (2572) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malik Willis	2335	33	72.7%	0	6	+0.43	+14.26
Tate Whatley	2572	24	62.5%	0	1	+0.29	+6.91
Chris Ferguson	2335	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-0.97
Griffin Fleming	2572	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.16	-1.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USM	LIB
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2572	3	0	+0.46	Ended
Q1	2335	1	0	+1.60	Pass TD
Q1	2335	11	0	+4.80	Ended
Q1	2572	6	0	-1.19	Punt
Q1	2335	1	0	+3.09	Pass TD
Q1	2335	2	0	+1.28	Ended
Q1	2572	1	0	+1.57	Rush TD
Q1	2572	6	0	+4.00	Ended
Q2	2335	1	0	+3.79	Pass TD
Q2	2335	5	0	+0.33	Ended
Q2	2572	2	0	-0.73	Punt
Q2	2335	3	0	+3.05	Pass TD
Q2	2572	4	0	-4.20	Ended
Q2	2335	12	0	+5.81	Pass TD
Q2	2572	3	0	-3.58	Punt
Q3	2335	1	0	+2.90	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis sacked by Santrell Latham for a loss of 11 yards to the Liber 16 Malik Willis fumbled, forced by Santrell Latham, recovered by SoMis (-7.03 EPA)
2. Q3 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tate Whatley pass complete to Jason Brownlee for 35 yds to the Liber 44 for a 1ST down (+3.95 EPA)
3. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis pass complete to Johnny Huntley for 10 yds for a TD, (Alex Barbir KICK) (+3.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tate Whatley pass complete to Jason Brownlee for 17 yds for a TD, (Briggs Bourgeois KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
5. Q4 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Tate Whatley run for a loss of 1 yard to the Liber 37 (-3.62 EPA)
6. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Joshua Mack run for 2 yds to the Liber 27 (-3.5 EPA)
7. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis pass complete to Demario Douglas for 46 yds to the SoMis 13 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
8. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Shedro Louis run for 25 yds to the SoMis 7 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Liberty Flames controlled the final (56–35) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Malik Willis (2335) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: USM at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Liberty Flames?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles 35, Liberty Flames 56 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 35–56.

Where can I find the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401207160.

Who led Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Malik Willis (2335) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Liberty Flames in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.