Bowling Green Falcons vs. Liberty Flames: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Bowling Green Falcons 34–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 24, Liberty Flames 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	0	12	9	0	24
Liberty Flames	6	15	6	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 137.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.24 EPA
• Camden Orth (Bowling Green) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.06 EPA
• Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 53.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -15.57 EPA

Rushing

• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 81.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Quinton Cooley (Liberty) — 78.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Billy Lucas (Liberty) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Odieu Hiliare (Bowling Green) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +2.30 EPA
• Treon Sibley (Liberty) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds +1.46 EPA
• Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim (Bowling Green) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +0.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	21	52.4%	137	2	+0.06	+1.24
Camden Orth	Bowling Green	10	50.0%	66	1	+0.01	+0.06
Connor Bazelak	Bowling Green	21	23.8%	53	0	-0.74	-15.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bowling Green	Liberty
Plays	61	68
EPA / play	-0.178	-0.094
Total EPA	-10.87	-6.42
Success rate	34.4%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.673	+0.059
Rush EPA / play	+0.368	-0.163
Yards	362	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	9	73	+5.45	Rush TD
Q1	Bowling Green	4	19	-0.66	Ended
Q1	Liberty	6	14	-5.04	Ended
Q1	Bowling Green	9	39	+0.64	Punt
Q1	Liberty	6	18	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	3	5	-2.38	Punt
Q2	Liberty	8	66	+4.67	Pass TD
Q2	Bowling Green	3	38	-7.17	Touchdown
Q2	Bowling Green	1	0	-3.10	Interception
Q2	Liberty	3	1	-2.68	Field goal
Q2	Bowling Green	5	65	+6.34	Rush TD
Q2	Liberty	4	22	-3.66	Fumble
Q2	Bowling Green	1	0	-3.22	Interception
Q2	Liberty	4	27	-0.77	Touchdown
Q2	Liberty	1	9	0.00	Ended
Q3	Bowling Green	8	59	+2.60	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (76 yards) (-9.52 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Camden Orth pass to Odieu Hiliare for a touchdown (32 yards) (+6.81 EPA)
3. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Rush (1st & 1) (-6.1 EPA)
4. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.02 EPA)
5. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.16 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Camden Orth pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
7. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter rushes for 30 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.01 EPA)
8. Q2 · Bowling Green Falcons · Ta'ron Keith rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Liberty Flames controlled the final (34–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 137.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Liberty at -0.094 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Liberty Flames?

Bowling Green Falcons 24, Liberty Flames 34 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 24–34.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520160.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Kaidon Salter (Liberty) led passers with 137.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Bowling Green Falcons at Liberty Flames in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.