Liberty Defeats UTEP 19-8 Behind Strong First-Half Offense
Liberty defeated UTEP 19-8 in Week 7 play, with the Flames building an early lead that proved insurmountable despite a fourth-quarter UTEP rally. Liberty dominated the first half, scoring 13 points through two quarters while holding UTEP scoreless. The Flames added six more in the third quarter before both teams went silent in the fourth, when UTEP finally scored eight points.
Liberty's offense generated explosive plays early, with quarterback Ethan Vasko connecting on several key passes. Vasko completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Julian Gray and a 31-yard completion to Jaylon Coleman in the first quarter, establishing field position. Running back Vaughn Blue led the ground attack with 75 rushing yards. Wide receiver Jacob Jenkins led all receivers with nine catches.
UTEP's Skyler Locklear completed 90 passing yards but struggled with turnovers, including an interception returned for 70 yards by Jiquavious Marshall in the second quarter. Liberty covered the 2-point spread, while the game finished under the 46.5-point over-under.
AI-generated recap · Aug 10, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 19 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Box Score
| Statistic | Liberty | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 19-33 | 13-27 |
| Pass Yards | 243 | 111 |
| Rush Yards | 165 | 56 |
| Total Yards | 408 | 167 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down | 3-18 | 3-15 |
| Penalties | 6-57 | 3-40 |
| Possession | 39:57 | 20:03 |
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