ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Flames Defeat FIU 31-24
FIU was unable to contain Quinton Cooley on Tuesday and the result was a 31-24 Week 7 loss against the Flames.
Liberty did not, however, defeat the Panthers against the spread, which closed at -15.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 55.5.
Quinton Cooley rushed for 174 yards, while Kaidon Salter added 60 yards in the win. Reese Smith and Tyson Mobley added 68 and 30 receiving yards respectively.
Kejon Owens rushed for 52 yards for FIU, while Lexington Joseph added 26 yards. Keyone Jenkins threw for 245 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson had 95 and 90 yards respectively.
FIU was outgained by Liberty 406-344 yards in Tuesday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-18 by the Flames.
The time of possession battle favored Liberty as their offense was on the field for 30:32, longer than the 29:28 of their opponents.
Liberty heads into a Week 9 battle against Kennesaw State. FIU, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTEP.