Well, the UMass-Liberty went just about what was expected. The Minutemen needed to keep it close and make the Flames explosive offense work for points. Instead, Kaidon Salter did, as he has done all year, accounted for four TD's (two passing and two running). Liberty scored on their first five possessions and put the game out of reach early. Liberty has good athletes all over and excellent team speed. The Flames did not punt once.
The UMass offense needed to get going early and did not do so. By the time the UMass offense started to move the ball the game was out of reach. Gino Campiotti had two TD receptions, which was great to see. Taisun Phommachanh continued to be hampered by his leg injury. He's only using half his game.
Liberty, in contention for a New Years Day bowl, could have run it up, but did not. UMass needs to focus on next week's game with UConn. Beating the Huskies will mean four wins and real progress for the program.
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The Hampshire Gazette reports Kaidon Salter's four touchdowns leads Liberty to Victory.
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If you missed it, New Mexico State absolutely dominated Auburn 31-10. The Aggies held Auburn to 213 total yards and just handled the Tigers. Amazin'.
Eastern Michigan plays Buffalo Tuesday.
Toledo plays Central Michigan on Friday.
Miami of Ohio was off after playing on Wednesday.
New Mexico beat Fresno State on the road.
Arkansas State did run it up on Texas State 77-31 to become bowl eligible.
Penn State held Rutgers to 221 total yards and two field goals.
Army beat Coastal Carolina 28-21. A win over Navy on December 9th will make the Black Knights bowl eligible.
Merrimack lost to Duquesne in the NEC Championship game.
UConn held Sacred Heart to a field goal and won 31-3.
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