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Liberty Beats UTEP 19-8 at Sun Bowl to Halt Four-Game Skid

Eldric Griffin’s late interception capped a performance defined by a 404-167 yardage edge with UTEP’s offense stalled.

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Overview

  • Ethan Vasko went 19-of-33 for 243 yards and added a rushing touchdown for the Flames.
  • Jay Billingsley converted four field goals, including a 41-yarder that stretched the lead to 19-0 in the third quarter.
  • Liberty totaled 160 rushing yards on 50 carries, led by Vaughn Blue’s 75 yards.
  • UTEP quarterback Skyler Locklear threw two interceptions, and the Miners managed just three first downs and 66 yards in the first half.
  • The game aired on CBS Sports Network after Liberty entered as a slight favorite with an over/under near 46.5, and the result put Liberty at 2-4 (1-1 CUSA) and UTEP at 1-5 (0-2).