Liberty absolutely steamrolled Florida International on Saturday, delivering a brutal 49-10 beatdown that saw them score the game’s first 42 points without an answer. The Flames, now sitting pretty at 7-1 overall and a perfect 4-0 in CUSA play, made a massive statement with this performance.
Purdie and Davis Light Up the Scoreboard
Deshawn Purdie was surgical, throwing for 227 yards and a touchdown on an incredibly efficient 16-of-19 passing. He looked sharp and in control all game long. But it was Kam Davis who consistently punched it in, running for two scores from 2 and 3 yards out. The offense exploded from the jump: Jaylon Coleman kicked things off with a 14-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and Ethan Vasko added a 1-yard score, helping Liberty blast out to a commanding 28-0 lead by halftime. This team wasn’t messing around.
Relentless Pressure and Zero Mercy
They didn’t let up in the third quarter either. Purdie connected with Zeke Wimbush for an 11-yard touchdown early, and Vasko got his second 1-yard score, pushing the lead to a staggering 42-0. Makai Jackson was Purdie’s go-to guy, pulling in six catches for 86 yards, showcasing a dangerous aerial attack. Liberty racked up 391 total yards while absolutely stifling FIU to just 210 total yards, including a measly 34 on the ground. Florida International, who are now 3-5 overall and 1-3 in conference, finally got on the board in the fourth quarter with a 38-yard field goal from Robert Czeremcha and a 14-yard touchdown pass from JJ Kohl to Jojo Stone. Kohl finished with 164 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, but by then, the game was long decided.
The Flames are on fire right now, showing exactly why they’re top of their conference. Next up, they head to New Mexico State next Saturday, looking to keep this momentum rolling. Meanwhile, FIU will try to regroup as they host Missouri State next Saturday.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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