Liberty Flames vs. Oregon Ducks: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Oregon Ducks defeated Liberty Flames 45–6 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Liberty Flames 6, Oregon Ducks 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Liberty Flames	6	0	0	0	6
Oregon Ducks	3	24	6	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bo Nix (Oregon) — 363.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +22.14 EPA
• Austin Novosad (Oregon) — 44.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +1.35 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -8.87 EPA

Rushing

• Bucky Irving (Oregon) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 39.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Jordan James (Oregon) — 63.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Tez Johnson (Oregon) — 11 rec · 172.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• CJ Daniels (Liberty) — 7 rec · 79.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Traeshon Holden (Oregon) — 5 rec · 69.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bo Nix	Oregon	35	80.0%	363	5	+0.63	+22.14
Austin Novosad	Oregon	7	71.4%	44	0	+0.19	+1.35
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	24	58.3%	126	1	-0.37	-8.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Liberty	Oregon
Plays	52	71
EPA / play	-0.075	+0.381
Total EPA	-3.89	+27.08
Success rate	42.3%	60.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.370	+0.560
Rush EPA / play	+0.178	+0.123
Yards	293	590

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	6	60	+5.34	Pass TD
Q1	Oregon	7	60	+1.38	Field goal
Q1	Liberty	5	27	+0.72	Punt
Q1	Oregon	3	5	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Liberty	7	42	+0.39	Punt
Q1	Oregon	7	82	+6.66	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	3	5	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Oregon	10	73	+5.09	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	3	5	-1.79	Punt
Q2	Oregon	5	80	+6.06	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	8	41	-1.49	Interception
Q2	Oregon	5	68	+5.80	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Oregon	7	75	+4.64	Pass TD
Q3	Liberty	8	57	-1.20	Ended
Q3	Oregon	13	82	+4.60	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Oregon Ducks · Bo Nix pass to Traeshon Holden for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.22 EPA)
2. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-4.22 EPA)
3. Q4 · Oregon Ducks · TEAM rushes for a loss of 2 yards (2nd & 8) (-3.77 EPA)
4. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Aaron Bedgood rushes for 33 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.76 EPA)
5. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Quinton Cooley rushes for 41 yards (1st & 10) (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q1 · Oregon Ducks · Bo Nix pass to Tez Johnson for 40 yards (2nd & 5) (+2.94 EPA)
7. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass intercepted (-2.92 EPA)
8. Q2 · Oregon Ducks · Bo Nix pass to Gary Bryant Jr. for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+2.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oregon Ducks controlled the final (45–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bo Nix (Oregon) — 363.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Oregon at 0.381 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 Oregon Ducks?

Liberty Flames 6, Oregon Ducks 45 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks won with a final score of 6–45.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Oregon Ducks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551782.

Who led Liberty Flames vs Oregon Ducks in passing?

Bo Nix (Oregon) led passers with 363.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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