Liberty Flames 29–27 Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Southern Miss Golden Eagles 29–27 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Liberty Flames 29, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 27.

Game summary

Liberty Flames edged Southern Miss Golden Eagles 29–27 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) — 48.0 pass yds, +0.15 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Frank Gore Jr. — 96.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Demario Douglas — 5 rec, 97.0 yds.
EPA edge: Liberty (-0.168/play) vs Southern Miss (-0.232/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Liberty Flames	0	9	0	18	3	29
Southern Miss Golden Eagles	0	3	6	6	3	27

Scoring Map

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

LIBLiberty Flames

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 15

OPP EZ

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 36

USMSouthern Miss Golden Eagles

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Miss
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
Liberty
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 32 yards
Liberty
Q2TD
JBJohnathan Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Johnathan Bennett rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Southern Miss
Q3TD
FGFrank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Frank Gore Jr. rushes 46 yards for a touchdown
Liberty
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Interception returned for a touchdown
Liberty
Q4TD
DDDemario Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Kaidon Salter pass to Demario Douglas for a touchdown (10 yards)
Southern Miss
Q4TD
FGFrank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Frank Gore Jr. rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Liberty
Q4TD
DDDemario Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
Kaidon Salter pass to Demario Douglas for a touchdown (23 yards)
Liberty
OT2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
30-15
Field goal good from 26 yards
Southern Miss
OT2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
30-18
Field goal good from 53 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) — 48.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +0.44 EPA
Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 123.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.15 EPA
Charlie Brewer (Liberty) — 18.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -0.42 EPA

Rushing

Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
Shedro Louis (Liberty) — 55.0 yds -0.42 EPA
Dae Dae Hunter (Liberty) — 62.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Demario Douglas (Liberty) — 5 rec · 97.0 yds +2.76 EPA
Caleb Snead (Liberty) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Jakarius Caston (Southern Miss) — 2 rec · 54.0 yds +1.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Frank Gore Jr.	Southern Miss	4	25.0%	48	0	+0.15	+0.44
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	12	58.3%	123	2	+0.01	+0.15
Charlie Brewer	Liberty	4	75.0%	18	0	-0.10	-0.42
Antavious Willis	Southern Miss	2	50.0%	-4	0	-1.47	-1.47
Trey Lowe	Southern Miss	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.09	-4.18
Ty Keyes	Southern Miss	8	50.0%	89	0	-0.66	-5.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Liberty	Southern Miss
Plays	83	69
EPA / play	-0.168	-0.232
Total EPA	-12.75	-14.41
Success rate	28.9%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.593	-0.746
Rush EPA / play	+0.215	-0.082
Yards	444	406

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Miss	6	22	-1.33	Punt
Q1	Liberty	5	19	-4.19	Ended
Q1	Southern Miss	5	37	-2.91	Fumble
Q1	Liberty	5	16	-1.44	Punt
Q1	Southern Miss	10	63	+0.02	Field goal
Q2	Liberty	13	54	+0.57	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	1	0	-5.55	Interception
Q2	Liberty	3	0	-2.80	Field goal
Q2	Southern Miss	3	6	-1.70	Punt
Q2	Liberty	5	21	-0.70	Punt
Q2	Southern Miss	4	24	-3.54	Interception
Q2	Liberty	1	18	+3.97	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Miss	3	10	-1.77	Interception
Q2	Southern Miss	1	0	-2.11	Interception
Q2	Liberty	7	27	-3.42	Punt
Q3	Southern Miss	5	64	+5.54	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass intercepted (-7.99 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Ty Keyes pass intercepted (-5.55 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.43 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Demario Douglas for a touchdown (23 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Fumble (-4.89 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Frank Gore Jr. rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+4.78 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Miss Golden Eagles · Ty Keyes pass intercepted (-4.11 EPA)
Q2 · Liberty Flames · Johnathan Bennett rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+3.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Liberty Flames controlled the final (29–27) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) — 48.0 yds.
EPA edge: Liberty at -0.168 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 Liberty Flames vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Liberty Flames 29, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 27 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 29–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404157.

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

Frank Gore Jr. (Southern Miss) led passers with 48.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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