Liberty Flames vs. Buffalo Bulls: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Buffalo Bulls 55–27 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Liberty Flames 55, Buffalo Bulls 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Liberty Flames	9	12	15	12	55
Buffalo Bulls	0	12	6	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 356.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +21.83 EPA
• Cole Snyder (Buffalo) — 289.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +18.82 EPA
• Johnathan Bennett (Liberty) — 0.0 yds · -1.68 EPA/play -1.68 EPA

Rushing

• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA
• Mike Washington (Buffalo) — 52.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Ron Cook Jr. (Buffalo) — 17.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Boobie Curry (Buffalo) — 3 rec · 53.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Elijah Smoot (Liberty) — 4 rec · 99.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• CJ Daniels (Liberty) — 4 rec · 106.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	24	75.0%	356	5	+0.91	+21.83
Cole Snyder	Buffalo	43	67.4%	289	4	+0.44	+18.82
Johnathan Bennett	Liberty	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.68	-1.68
incomplete	Buffalo	11	0.0%	0	0	-0.49	-5.36
incomplete	Liberty	8	0.0%	0	0	-1.19	-9.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Liberty	Buffalo
Plays	62	80
EPA / play	+0.250	+0.113
Total EPA	+15.48	+9.07
Success rate	46.8%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.290	+0.215
Rush EPA / play	+0.200	-0.124
Yards	578	398

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	8	52	+0.54	Field goal
Q1	Buffalo	3	6	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Liberty	3	7	-2.48	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	2	8	-0.06	Punt
Q1	Liberty	3	67	+5.03	Pass TD
Q1	Buffalo	8	53	+1.02	Missed FG
Q1	Liberty	6	53	-0.09	Ended
Q2	Buffalo	3	-5	-2.48	Ended
Q2	Liberty	1	-1	+0.42	Ended
Q2	Liberty	7	85	+6.02	Pass TD
Q2	Buffalo	2	-1	+0.06	Ended
Q2	Liberty	3	27	+2.86	Rush TD
Q2	Buffalo	8	75	+7.07	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	9	24	-2.28	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	9	89	+6.69	Pass TD
Q3	Buffalo	2	-1	-3.15	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to CJ Daniels for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Nik McMillan for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.45 EPA)
3. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder to Boobie Curry — Pass Incompletion (8 yards) (+4.83 EPA)
4. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter rushes for 43 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Treon Sibley for a touchdown (56 yards) (+4.14 EPA)
6. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Darrell Harding Jr. for a touchdown (7 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kickoff (+3.67 EPA)
8. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Aaron Bedgood rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Liberty Flames controlled the final (55–27) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 356.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Liberty at 0.25 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 Buffalo Bulls?

Liberty Flames 55, Buffalo Bulls 27 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Buffalo Bulls?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 55–27.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Buffalo Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520222.

Who led Liberty Flames vs Buffalo Bulls in passing?

Kaidon Salter (Liberty) led passers with 356.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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