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Liberty Flames vs. UTEP Miners: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Flames defeat Miners 42–28 in Week 13

Kaidon Salter paced the box score as Flames closed out a 42–28 Week 13 finish.

Liberty Flames 42 12-1 Winner
Final 42–28
UTEP Miners 28 3-9
Winner
Liberty Flames
Final score
42–28
Halftime
Liberty Flames 24–6 UTEP Miners
Top passer
Kevin Hurley
FantasyHQ MVP
Kaidon Salter

Top CFB performers · Flames

  • Johnathan Bennett 6.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.0 EPA
  • Billy Lucas 69.0 yds · 1 TD +5.0 EPA
  • Kaidon Salter 94.0 yds +9.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Miners

  • Kevin Hurley 57.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.00 EPA/play +6.0 EPA
  • Mike Franklin 35.0 yds · 1 TD -2.8 EPA
  • Daryon Triche 21.0 yds +1.6 EPA

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated UTEP Miners 42–28 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Liberty Flames 42, UTEP Miners 28.

Game summary

Liberty Flames rolled past UTEP Miners 42–28 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kevin Hurley (UTEP) — 57.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.00 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Billy Lucas — 69.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Kelly Akharaiyi — 5 rec, 109.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Liberty (+0.125/play) vs UTEP (-0.010/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liberty Flames1866642
UTEP Miners6001828

Scoring Map

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

LIBLiberty Flames
UTEPUTEP Miners

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Liberty
    Q1TD
    CDCJ Daniels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kaidon Salter pass to CJ Daniels for a touchdown (6 yards)

  2. UTEP
    Q1TD
    DHDeion Hankins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Deion Hankins rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  3. Liberty
    Q1TD
    BLBilly Lucas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Billy Lucas rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  4. Liberty
    Q1TD
    QCQuinton Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Quinton Cooley rushes 42 yards for a touchdown

  5. Liberty
    Q2TD
    QCQuinton Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Quinton Cooley rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  6. Liberty
    Q3TD
    QCQuinton Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-6

    Quinton Cooley rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  7. UTEP
    Q4TD
    MFMike Franklin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-12

    Mike Franklin rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  8. Liberty
    Q4TD
    JJJames Jointer Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-12

    James Jointer Jr. rushes 26 yards for a touchdown

  9. UTEP
    Q4TD
    KHKevin Hurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-18

    Kevin Hurley rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  10. UTEP
    Q4TD
    MVMarcus Vinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-24

    Kevin Hurley pass to Marcus Vinson for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kevin Hurley (UTEP) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.00 EPA/play +5.99 EPA
  • Johnathan Bennett (Liberty) — 6.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.01 EPA
  • Nate Hampton (Liberty) — 0.0 yds · -1.92 EPA/play -1.92 EPA

Rushing

  • Billy Lucas (Liberty) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
  • Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 94.0 yds +0.76 EPA
  • Quinton Cooley (Liberty) — 78.0 yds · 3 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

  • Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP) — 5 rec · 109.0 yds +2.20 EPA
  • Javoni Gardere (UTEP) — 2 rec · 22.0 yds +2.53 EPA
  • CJ Daniels (Liberty) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kevin HurleyUTEP366.7%571+2.00+5.99
Johnathan BennettLiberty1100.0%60-0.01-0.01
Nate HamptonLiberty10.0%00-1.92-1.92
Cade McConnellUTEP2646.2%1730-0.08-2.18
Kaidon SalterLiberty1118.2%221-0.96-10.59

Team EPA comparison

StatLibertyUTEP
Plays7353
EPA / play+0.125-0.010
Total EPA+9.12-0.54
Success rate50.7%35.8%
Pass EPA / play-0.963+0.131
Rush EPA / play+0.361-0.181
Yards470304

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Liberty765+4.11Pass TD
Q1UTEP375+6.52Rush TD
Q1Liberty1175+6.02Rush TD
Q1UTEP35-2.73Punt
Q1Liberty665+4.56Rush TD
Q1UTEP37-2.05Punt
Q2Liberty12-5.64Fumble
Q2UTEP47-5.51Ended
Q2Liberty1392+6.62Rush TD
Q2UTEP3-7-2.15Punt
Q2Liberty23-0.55Punt
Q2UTEP543-1.57Interception
Q2Liberty18-3.09Fumble
Q2UTEP20-0.67Punt
Q2Liberty47-0.97Ended
Q3UTEP835-2.33Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-5.64 EPA)
  2. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for 64 yards (2nd & 7) (+5.0 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-4.86 EPA)
  4. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Javoni Gardere for 9 yards (4th & 8) (+4.42 EPA)
  5. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Kevin Hurley pass to Emari White for 54 yards (1st & 10) (+3.82 EPA)
  6. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for 20 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.68 EPA)
  7. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.22 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Liberty Flames controlled the final (42–28) in Week 13.
  • Passing edge: Kevin Hurley (UTEP) — 57.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Liberty at 0.125 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 UTEP Miners?

Liberty Flames 42, UTEP Miners 28 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 42–28.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520444.

Who led Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Kevin Hurley (UTEP) led passers with 57.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Liberty Flames

Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W

UTEP Miners

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L