Liberty Flames 42–29 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42–29 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Liberty Flames 42, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 29.

Game summary

Liberty Flames beat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42–29 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 352.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quinton Cooley — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Dalvin Smith — 7 rec, 71.0 yds.
EPA edge: Liberty (+0.385/play) vs Western Kentucky (+0.293/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Liberty Flames	6	6	6	18	42
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	3	0	18	29

Scoring Map

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

LIBLiberty Flames

+3OPP 9

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (2 yards)
Liberty
Q1TD
KSKaidon Salter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Kaidon Salter rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 26 yards
Liberty
Q2TD
CDCJ Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Kaidon Salter pass to CJ Daniels for a touchdown (47 yards)
Liberty
Q3TD
VVVictor Venn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Kaidon Salter pass to Victor Venn for a touchdown (9 yards)
Liberty
Q4TD
QCQuinton Cooley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Quinton Cooley rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Austin Reed pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (43 yards)
Liberty
Q4TD
ABAaron Bedgood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Aaron Bedgood rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
RHRiver Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Austin Reed pass to River Helms for a touchdown (63 yards)
Liberty
Q4TD
TSTreon Sibley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-21
Kaidon Salter pass to Treon Sibley for a touchdown (27 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (21 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 352.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +18.22 EPA
Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 161.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +12.54 EPA

Rushing

Quinton Cooley (Liberty) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD +1.07 EPA
Billy Lucas (Liberty) — 52.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 7 rec · 71.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 62.0 yds +0.86 EPA
CJ Daniels (Liberty) — 3 rec · 67.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	44	65.9%	352	4	+0.41	+18.22
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	16	62.5%	161	3	+0.78	+12.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Liberty	Western Kentucky
Plays	68	65
EPA / play	+0.385	+0.293
Total EPA	+26.20	+19.03
Success rate	60.3%	41.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.783	+0.414
Rush EPA / play	+0.263	+0.039
Yards	507	478

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	13	77	+6.54	Pass TD
Q1	Liberty	7	75	+6.44	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	18	-2.13	Punt
Q1	Liberty	7	18	-0.84	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	55	+0.23	Field goal
Q2	Liberty	8	70	+3.54	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	44	-1.02	Missed FG
Q2	Liberty	5	29	+1.01	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	31	-1.22	Interception
Q2	Liberty	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Liberty	3	7	-2.21	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	7	-2.50	Punt
Q3	Liberty	9	83	+6.56	Pass TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	7	35	-0.22	Punt
Q3	Liberty	10	80	+5.61	Rush TD
Q4	Western Kentucky	8	75	+6.87	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (21 yards) (+6.47 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (43 yards) (+5.72 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to River Helms for a touchdown (63 yards) (+5.53 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Treon Sibley for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.5 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kickoff (+4.55 EPA)
Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to CJ Daniels for a touchdown (47 yards) (+4.03 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Davion Ervin-Poindexter for 18 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.86 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Rush (1st & 10) (-3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Liberty Flames controlled the final (42–29) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 352.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Liberty at 0.385 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Liberty Flames vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Liberty Flames 42, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 29 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 42–29.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520346.

Who led Liberty Flames vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 352.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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