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← Back to GamesOct 9, 2025 • Week 7
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UTEPUTEP
Conference Game

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

Team1Q2Q3Q4QFinal
LibertyLiberty
766019
UTEPUTEP
00088

Box Score

Team statistics comparing Liberty and UTEP
StatisticLibertyUTEP
Passing19-3313-27
Pass Yards243111
Rush Yards16556
Total Yards408167
Turnovers02
3rd Down3-183-15
Penalties6-573-40
Possession39:5720:03

Player Leaders

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Situational Analysis

Liberty

Down
1-3
Short
4-6
Med
7-10
Long
11+
XLong
1st
—
0%
1 play
35%
31 plays
100%
1 play
2nd
75%
4 plays
40%
5 plays
38%
13 plays
50%
4 plays
3rd
40%
5 plays
0%
2 plays
67%
6 plays
67%
3 plays
4th
80%
5 plays
—
—
—

UTEP

Down
1-3
Short
4-6
Med
7-10
Long
11+
XLong
1st
—
—
31%
16 plays
—
2nd
—
40%
5 plays
25%
8 plays
100%
1 play
3rd
33%
3 plays
0%
3 plays
20%
5 plays
50%
2 plays
4th
0%
1 play
—
—
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