From the Media Room: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
12/19/2023 1:38:00 PM | Football
The Flames have returned to the practice field this week in preparation for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and before leaving town for a few days for Christmas break.
Prior to Tuesday's practice, Liberty wide receiver Aaron Bedgood and linebacker Joseph Carter visited with the local media to discuss their preparation for the Jan. 1 bowl game against No. 8 Oregon.
In its first year in Conference USA, Liberty posted a perfect 8-0 conference record. The Flames won their first FBS conference title, defeating fellow league newcomer New Mexico State 49-35 in the CUSA Championship Game at home.
Liberty is in its fifth year as a fully bowl-eligible program and is making its fifth straight bowl game appearance. The Flames earned victory in each of their first three bowl games and holds a 3-1 overall bowl record.
Jamey Chadwell, the 2023 CUSA Co-Coach of the Year and Paul "Bear" Bryant Award Group of Five Coach of the Year, is up for several National Coach of the Year honors. He owns a 44-6 record dating back to the start of the 2020 season and has coached a pair of unbeaten regular seasons during that span.
Liberty QB Kaidon Salter holds program single-season records for both passing TDs (31) and TDs responsible for (43). Salter and Oregon's Bo Nix are two of five FBS QBs responsible for 40+ TDs this year.
The Flames rank No. 1 nationally in rushing offense (302.9 ypg). RB Quinton Cooley leads the way with 1,322 yards, ranking No. 3 in program history and No. 9 in the nation this season. Liberty is the only FBS team with two 1,000-yard rushers so far this year.
Liberty leads the nation in passes intercepted with 21. The Flames are led by FWAA All-America 2nd Team selection Brylan Green with five picks. Oregon's Bo Nix has tossed just three INT's in 2023.
Prior to Tuesday's practice, Liberty wide receiver Aaron Bedgood and linebacker Joseph Carter visited with the local media to discuss their preparation for the Jan. 1 bowl game against No. 8 Oregon.
In its first year in Conference USA, Liberty posted a perfect 8-0 conference record. The Flames won their first FBS conference title, defeating fellow league newcomer New Mexico State 49-35 in the CUSA Championship Game at home.
Liberty is in its fifth year as a fully bowl-eligible program and is making its fifth straight bowl game appearance. The Flames earned victory in each of their first three bowl games and holds a 3-1 overall bowl record.
Jamey Chadwell, the 2023 CUSA Co-Coach of the Year and Paul "Bear" Bryant Award Group of Five Coach of the Year, is up for several National Coach of the Year honors. He owns a 44-6 record dating back to the start of the 2020 season and has coached a pair of unbeaten regular seasons during that span.
Liberty QB Kaidon Salter holds program single-season records for both passing TDs (31) and TDs responsible for (43). Salter and Oregon's Bo Nix are two of five FBS QBs responsible for 40+ TDs this year.
The Flames rank No. 1 nationally in rushing offense (302.9 ypg). RB Quinton Cooley leads the way with 1,322 yards, ranking No. 3 in program history and No. 9 in the nation this season. Liberty is the only FBS team with two 1,000-yard rushers so far this year.
Liberty leads the nation in passes intercepted with 21. The Flames are led by FWAA All-America 2nd Team selection Brylan Green with five picks. Oregon's Bo Nix has tossed just three INT's in 2023.
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