Maine Black Bears vs. Liberty Flames: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Maine Black Bears 28–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Maine Black Bears 7, Liberty Flames 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maine Black Bears	0	6	0	0	7
Liberty Flames	0	6	0	18	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Vasko (Liberty) — 212.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Maine) — 110.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -14.92 EPA

Rushing

• Ethan Vasko (Liberty) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA
• Sincere Baines (Maine) — 118.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
• Rashawn Marshall (Maine) — 76.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Scott Woods (Maine) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Molayo Irefin (Maine) — 3 rec · 35.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Reese Smith (Liberty) — 6 rec · 61.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Vasko	Liberty	34	55.9%	212	3	+0.13	+4.46
Carter Peevy	Maine	33	39.4%	110	0	-0.45	-14.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Maine	Liberty
Plays	61	74
EPA / play	-0.157	+0.116
Total EPA	-9.58	+8.62
Success rate	29.5%	45.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.452	+0.131
Rush EPA / play	+0.191	+0.104
Yards	320	406

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	17	62	+1.84	Missed FG
Q1	Maine	11	42	-2.12	Ended
Q1	Liberty	3	6	-2.60	Punt
Q2	Maine	1	77	+5.92	Rush TD
Q2	Liberty	3	5	-2.55	Punt
Q2	Maine	8	22	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Liberty	6	35	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Maine	3	1	-1.30	Punt
Q2	Liberty	4	15	-0.68	Punt
Q2	Maine	6	22	-2.45	Fumble
Q2	Liberty	3	38	+5.24	Pass TD
Q2	Maine	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Maine	5	41	+2.86	Punt
Q3	Liberty	5	34	+0.47	Punt
Q3	Maine	7	39	-0.24	Punt
Q3	Liberty	13	64	-4.96	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Maine Black Bears · Sincere Baines rushes 77 yards for a touchdown (+5.92 EPA)
2. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Punt (-4.83 EPA)
3. Q4 · Maine Black Bears · Carter Peevy pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
4. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Ethan Vasko rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.98 EPA)
5. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Ethan Vasko to Austin Henderson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Ethan Vasko pass to Donte Lee Jr. for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
7. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Ethan Vasko to Austin Henderson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.64 EPA)
8. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Ethan Vasko pass to Evan Dickens for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Liberty Flames controlled the final (28–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ethan Vasko (Liberty) — 212.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Liberty at 0.116 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 Maine Black Bears vs Liberty Flames?

Maine Black Bears 7, Liberty Flames 28 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Maine Black Bears vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 7–28.

Where can I find the Maine Black Bears vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757220.

Who led Maine Black Bears vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Ethan Vasko (Liberty) led passers with 212.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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