Eastern Michigan Eagles 20–56 Liberty Flames: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2021

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 56–20 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 20, Liberty Flames 56.

Game summary

Liberty Flames dominated Eastern Michigan Eagles 56–20 in Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.73 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Boone Jr. — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Hassan Beydoun — 11 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	9	6	0	3	20
Liberty Flames	6	18	15	12	56

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

LIBLiberty Flames

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

EMU
Q1TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Skyler Thomas 27 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Beck PAT failed)
LIB
Q1TD
DSDJ Stubbs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
DJ Stubbs 54 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
EMU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
LIB
Q2TD
MWMalik Willis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Malik Willis 2 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
LIB
Q2TD
JHJohnny Huntley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Johnny Huntley 20 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
LIB
Q2TD
TGT.J. Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
T.J. Green 34 Yd Run (Jason Stricker PAT failed)
EMU
Q2TD
SESamson Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Samson Evans 2 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
LIB
Q3TD
DDDemario Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Demario Douglas 3 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
LIB
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-33
Brayden Beck 43 Yd Field Goal
LIB
Q3TD
MWMalik Willis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-39
Malik Willis 35 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
LIB
Q4TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-45
Jeff Hubbard 34 Yd Interception Return (Chad Ryland Kick)
EMU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-45
Chad Ryland 43 Yd Field Goal
LIB
Q4TD
KSKevin Shaa
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-51
Kevin Shaa 64 Yd pass from Johnathan Bennett (Brayden Beck Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Malik Willis (2335) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +15.99 EPA
Johnathan Bennett (2335) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.39 EPA/play +4.39 EPA
Samson Evans (2199) — 0.0 yds · -1.12 EPA/play -1.12 EPA

Rushing

Darius Boone Jr. (2199) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Samson Evans (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
Shedro Louis (2335) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

Hassan Beydoun (2199) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Dylan Drummond (2199) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Tanner Knue (2199) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malik Willis	2335	22	59.1%	3	+0.73	+15.99
Johnathan Bennett	2335	1	100.0%	1	+4.39	+4.39
Samson Evans	2199	1	0.0%	0	-1.12	-1.12
Ben Bryant	2199	36	63.9%	0	-0.03	-1.22
Kaidon Salter	2335	1	0.0%	0	-1.32	-1.32
Preston Hutchinson	2199	9	55.6%	0	-0.28	-2.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	EMU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	2199	5	-6.44	Touchdown
Q1	2199	1	+0.80	Ended
Q1	2335	1	+3.86	Pass TD
Q1	2199	1	+0.97	Ended
Q1	2335	3	+1.94	Ended
Q1	2335	1	-0.68	Ended
Q1	2199	2	-2.44	Ended
Q1	2199	1	-0.34	Ended
Q1	2335	3	-2.36	Ended
Q1	2199	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2199	12	+1.77	Ended
Q1	2199	2	-0.84	Ended
Q2	2335	1	+1.57	Rush TD
Q2	2335	4	+7.47	Ended
Q2	2199	1	-2.64	Ended
Q2	2335	1	+0.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Liberty Flames · EASTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Substitution Infraction (2 Yards) to the EMich 1 (-8.0 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Skyler Thomas 27 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Beck PAT failed) (-7.97 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Jeff Hubbard 34 Yd Interception Return (Chad Ryland Kick) (-7.49 EPA)
Q2 · Liberty Flames · Malik Willis pass complete to Shedro Louis for 4 yds to the EMich 4 for a 1ST down EASTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Roughing Passer (Turan Rush) to the EMich 2 for a 1ST down (+5.71 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Darius Boone Jr. run for a loss of 1 yard to the Liber 14 (-4.99 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Kevin Shaa 64 Yd pass from Johnathan Bennett (Brayden Beck Kick) (+4.39 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ben Bryant pass complete to Zach Westmoreland for 21 yds to the Liber 22 for a 1ST down (+4.29 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Preston Hutchinson pass complete to Hassan Beydoun for 4 yds to the Liber 4 (-4.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Liberty Flames controlled the final (56–20) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Malik Willis (2335) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: EMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Liberty Flames?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 20, Liberty Flames 56 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 20–56.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331169.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Malik Willis (2335) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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