East Carolina Pirates 24–35 Liberty Flames: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2024

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated East Carolina Pirates 35–24 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 24, Liberty Flames 35.

Game summary

Liberty Flames beat East Carolina Pirates 35–24 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 247.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quinton Cooley — 105.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Reese Smith — 6 rec, 80.0 yds.
EPA edge: Liberty (+0.205/play) vs East Carolina (-0.093/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	12	3	6	0	24
Liberty Flames	0	6	12	12	35

Scoring Map

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

ECUEast Carolina Pirates

+3OPP 18

LIBLiberty Flames

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Carolina
Q1TD
JGJake Garcia
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jake Garcia rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q1TD
MGMarlon Gunn Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Marlon Gunn Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
15-0
Field goal good from 35 yards
Liberty
Q2TD
ECElijah Canion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Kaidon Salter pass to Elijah Canion for a touchdown (14 yards)
Liberty
Q3TD
RSReese Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for a touchdown (17 yards)
Liberty
Q3TD
RSReese Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for a touchdown (14 yards)
East Carolina
Q3TD
RHRahjai Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Rahjai Harris rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Liberty
Q4TD
RSReese Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for a touchdown (15 yards)
Liberty
Q4TD
QCQuinton Cooley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Quinton Cooley rushes 21 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 247.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +14.37 EPA
Jake Garcia (East Carolina) — 247.0 yds · -0.19 EPA/play -7.04 EPA

Rushing

Quinton Cooley (Liberty) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 47.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
Billy Lucas (Liberty) — 59.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

Reese Smith (Liberty) — 6 rec · 80.0 yds +2.95 EPA
Chase Sowell (East Carolina) — 5 rec · 72.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Tyson Mobley (Liberty) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	33	54.5%	247	4	+0.43	+14.37
Jake Garcia	East Carolina	37	51.4%	247	0	-0.19	-7.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Carolina	Liberty
Plays	67	76
EPA / play	-0.093	+0.205
Total EPA	-6.22	+15.57
Success rate	40.3%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.190	+0.435
Rush EPA / play	+0.027	+0.028
Yards	383	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Liberty	3	2	-2.88	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	9	71	+4.67	Rush TD
Q1	Liberty	5	6	-2.94	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	9	45	+0.14	Punt
Q1	Liberty	2	0	-3.64	Fumble
Q1	East Carolina	1	1	+0.30	Rush TD
Q1	Liberty	3	10	-1.49	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	9	33	-1.34	Field goal
Q2	Liberty	4	45	-4.14	Interception
Q2	East Carolina	3	5	-1.78	Missed FG
Q2	Liberty	12	80	+7.09	Pass TD
Q2	East Carolina	6	20	-1.49	Ended
Q3	Liberty	11	85	+8.18	Pass TD
Q3	East Carolina	6	39	-3.29	Ended
Q3	Liberty	9	69	+5.57	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass intercepted (-5.01 EPA)
Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Fumble (-4.94 EPA)
Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Elijah Canion for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.83 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Quinton Cooley rushes 21 yards for a touchdown (+3.99 EPA)
Q4 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.72 EPA)
Q3 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Reese Smith for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.52 EPA)
Q1 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

Liberty Flames controlled the final (35–24) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 247.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Liberty at 0.205 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 East Carolina Pirates vs Liberty Flames?

East Carolina Pirates 24, Liberty Flames 35 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 24–35.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401640991.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Kaidon Salter (Liberty) led passers with 247.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

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