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Liberty at BYU
Nov 10, 2019 • Completed
Away
Liberty
Conference USA

Final Score
24 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
BYU holds off Liberty 31-24
BYU defeated Liberty 31-24 in Week 11 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 471-431 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Baylor Romney pass complete to Micah Simon for 2 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 471 total yards, 165 rushing yards, and 306 passing yards. Liberty finished with 431 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 303 through the air.
BYU converted 7-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, BYU led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Micah Simon pass complete to Matt Bushman for 44 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Baylor Romney pass complete to Micah Simon for 2 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 7-7 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Stephen Calvert pass complete to Zac Foutz for 19 yds for a TD (Alex Probert KICK) (Liberty led 7-0 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Jake Oldroyd 24 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 10-7 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Micah Simon pass complete to Matt Bushman for 44 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 17-7 over Liberty).
Field Goal Good
Alex Probert 24 yd FG GOOD (Liberty led 10-17 over BYU).
Passing Touchdown
Baylor Romney pass complete to Aleva Hifo for 41 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 24-10 over Liberty).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
BYU defeated Liberty.
Total yards
471-431
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
165
BYU averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
306
BYU averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-17
Liberty's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | BYU | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 471 | 431 |
| Passing Yards | 306 | 303 |
| Rushing Yards | 165 | 128 |
| First Downs | 23 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 9-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 27-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:50 | 29:12 |