Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Liberty Flames: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 21–16 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Sam Houston Bearkats 16, Liberty Flames 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sam Houston Bearkats	9	0	6	0	16
Liberty Flames	6	12	0	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 244.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +8.78 EPA
• Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 254.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.36 EPA
• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — -5.0 yds · -1.61 EPA/play -1.61 EPA

Rushing

• Quinton Cooley (Liberty) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Aaron Bedgood (Liberty) — 33.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 12 rec · 97.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• CJ Daniels (Liberty) — 5 rec · 157.0 yds +2.95 EPA
• Malik Phillips (Sam Houston) — 5 rec · 94.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	21	52.4%	244	1	+0.42	+8.78
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	43	60.5%	254	2	+0.06	+2.36
Noah Smith	Sam Houston	1	0.0%	-5	0	-1.61	-1.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sam Houston	Liberty
Plays	64	62
EPA / play	+0.014	+0.144
Total EPA	+0.88	+8.95
Success rate	32.8%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.017	+0.418
Rush EPA / play	+0.006	+0.004
Yards	344	449

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	5	74	+6.07	Rush TD
Q1	Sam Houston	12	83	+8.29	Pass TD
Q1	Liberty	2	1	-5.92	Interception
Q1	Sam Houston	3	4	-2.59	Field goal
Q1	Liberty	9	77	+6.22	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	3	4	-2.36	Punt
Q2	Liberty	9	57	+1.68	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	3	3	-1.50	Punt
Q2	Liberty	4	62	+5.33	Pass TD
Q2	Sam Houston	4	40	-1.28	Interception
Q2	Liberty	3	5	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	5	30	-0.85	Punt
Q3	Liberty	6	26	-0.26	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	3	8	-1.71	Punt
Q3	Liberty	3	6	-2.45	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass intercepted (-5.18 EPA)
2. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to CJ Daniels for a touchdown (51 yards) (+4.98 EPA)
3. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Elijah Smoot for 39 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.82 EPA)
4. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Al'vonte Woodard for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
5. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Treon Sibley for 32 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.45 EPA)
6. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.32 EPA)
7. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Penalty (3rd & 15) (+3.25 EPA)
8. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for 25 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Liberty Flames controlled the final (21–16) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 244.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Liberty at 0.144 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 Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames?

Sam Houston Bearkats 16, Liberty Flames 21 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 16–21.

Where can I find the Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520296.

Who led Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Kaidon Salter (Liberty) led passers with 244.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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