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Liberty Flames vs. Kennesaw State Owls: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Owls defeat Flames 27–24 in Week 9

Kaidon Salter paced the box score as Owls closed out a 24–27 Week 9 finish.

Liberty Flames 24 5-2
Final 24–27
Kennesaw State Owls 27 1-6 Winner
Winner
Kennesaw State Owls
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Liberty Flames 12–12 Kennesaw State Owls
Top passer
Davis Bryson
FantasyHQ MVP
Kaidon Salter

Top CFB performers · Flames

  • Kaidon Salter 206.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.7 EPA
  • Billy Lucas 50.0 yds -1.4 EPA
  • Kaidon Salter 87.0 yds +10.5 EPA

Top CFB performers · Owls

  • Davis Bryson 182.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +9.6 EPA
  • Michael Benefield 54.0 yds · 1 TD -3.4 EPA
  • Qua Ashley 52.0 yds · 1 TD +1.7 EPA

Quick answer

Kennesaw State Owls defeated Liberty Flames 27–24 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Liberty Flames 24, Kennesaw State Owls 27.

Game summary

Kennesaw State Owls edged Liberty Flames 27–24 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) — 182.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.46 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Michael Benefield — 54.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Elijah Canion — 5 rec, 61.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Liberty (+0.072/play) vs Kennesaw State (+0.016/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liberty Flames663624
Kennesaw State Owls666627

Scoring Map

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

LIBLiberty Flames
KENNKennesaw State Owls

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Liberty
    Q1TD
    TSTreon Sibley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kaidon Salter pass to Treon Sibley for a touchdown (15 yards)

  2. Kennesaw State
    Q1TD
    CMChristian Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Davis Bryson pass to Christian Moss for a touchdown (41 yards)

  3. Kennesaw State
    Q2TD
    MBMichael Benefield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Michael Benefield rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  4. Liberty
    Q2TD
    DLDonte Lee Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Kaidon Salter pass to Donte Lee Jr. for a touchdown (15 yards)

  5. Kennesaw State
    Q3TD
    QAQua Ashley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Qua Ashley rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

  6. Liberty
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 30
    Score
    15-18

    Field goal good from 47 yards

  7. Kennesaw State
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    15-21

    Field goal good from 31 yards

  8. Kennesaw State
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    15-24

    Field goal good from 41 yards

  9. Liberty
    Q4TD
    ECElijah Canion

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-24

    Kaidon Salter pass to Elijah Canion for a touchdown (17 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) — 182.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +9.60 EPA
  • Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 206.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.67 EPA

Rushing

  • Michael Benefield (Kennesaw State) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
  • Qua Ashley (Kennesaw State) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
  • Billy Lucas (Liberty) — 50.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

  • Elijah Canion (Liberty) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +1.47 EPA
  • Donte Lee Jr. (Liberty) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds +1.38 EPA
  • Treon Sibley (Liberty) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds +0.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Davis BrysonKennesaw State2176.2%1821+0.46+9.60
Kaidon SalterLiberty4052.5%2063-0.02-0.67

Team EPA comparison

StatLibertyKennesaw State
Plays6962
EPA / play+0.072+0.016
Total EPA+5.00+0.98
Success rate49.3%37.1%
Pass EPA / play-0.017+0.457
Rush EPA / play+0.196-0.210
Yards371323

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Kennesaw State620-1.07Punt
Q1Liberty1178+6.21Pass TD
Q1Kennesaw State675+6.32Pass TD
Q1Liberty945+0.87Ended
Q2Kennesaw State141+2.19Ended
Q2Liberty10-5.30Ended
Q2Kennesaw State319+2.40Rush TD
Q2Liberty32-2.47Punt
Q2Kennesaw State33-2.40Punt
Q2Liberty511-1.57Interception
Q2Kennesaw State612-1.15Punt
Q2Liberty1069+6.61Pass TD
Q2Liberty27-0.24Ended
Q2Kennesaw State55-1.50Ended
Q3Liberty23-1.47Ended
Q3Kennesaw State122+1.53Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.3 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Donte Lee Jr. for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Penalty (4th & 10) (+4.17 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Elijah Canion for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Davis Bryson pass to Christian Moss for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Treon Sibley for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.49 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Davis Bryson pass to Blake Bohannon for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.15 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Qua Ashley rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+3.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Kennesaw State Owls controlled the final (27–24) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) — 182.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Liberty at 0.072 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 Kennesaw State Owls?

Liberty Flames 24, Kennesaw State Owls 27 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Kennesaw State Owls?

Kennesaw State Owls won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Kennesaw State Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401640993.

Who led Liberty Flames vs Kennesaw State Owls in passing?

Davis Bryson (Kennesaw State) led passers with 182.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Liberty Flames

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L

Kennesaw State Owls

Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W