| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | 14 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 59 |
| UMASS | 14 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 62 |
Garcia FG gives UMass 62-59 win over Liberty in 3 OT
AMHERST, Mass. -- Cooper Garcia kicked a field goal that made the difference as UMass beat Liberty 62-59 in triple overtime on Saturday night.
With the score tied 59-all in the third overtime, Jarell Addo intercepted a Stephen Calvert pass, denying Liberty a scoring opportunity. Six plays later, Garcia booted a 22-yard field goal for the win.
Ross Comis threw for a career-best 540 yards and four touchdowns along with two rushing scores for UMass. Marquis Young ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Andy Isabella caught two touchdown passes and had a school record 303 yards receiving.
The Minutemen (4-6) trailed 45-31 late in regulation when Comis ran six yards for a score to make it 45-38. They followed up on their next drive with a touchdown run by Marquis Young to even it at 45-all with 25 seconds left. Brice McAllister intercepted Calvert as time expired, forcing overtime.
Calvert threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns for the Flames (4-4). Frankie Hickson ran for 133 yards and two scores.
Game Information
2023 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8-0 | 13-1 |
| New Mexico State | 7-1 | 10-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Sam Houston | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UTEP | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida International | 1-7 | 4-8 |
2023 FBS Independents Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 10-3 |
| Army | 0-0 | 6-6 |
| UConn | 0-0 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 3-9 |
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