From the Media Room: New Mexico State

The Flames returned to the Media Room in the Liberty Football Center on Tuesday to recap their season-opening win over Bowling Green and preview this week's CUSA match-up against New Mexico State.

Liberty (1-0, 0-0 CUSA) will host fellow conference newcomer New Mexico State (1-1, 0-0 CUSA) for both teams' inaugural Conference USA contest, Saturday evening at Williams Stadium.

Liberty is 3-2 all-time against the Aggies, including 2-1 in Lynchburg. However, New Mexico State recorded an impressive 49-14 victory at Liberty last season (Nov. 26, 2022).

The Flames will attempt to begin 2-0 for the fourth consecutive season after recording a 34-24 home victory over Bowling Green on Sept. 2. Liberty raced out to a 24-0 advantage before holding on for the victory.

Liberty's defeat of Bowling Green came in Jamey Chadwell's coaching debut with the Flames. It marked Chadwell's 100th career coaching victory.

The Flames racked up 246 rushing yards against Bowling Green, led by the duo of starting quarterback Kaidon Salter (19 carries, 82 yards) and Wake Forest transfer RB Quinton Cooley (16 carries, 78 yards). Duquesne transfer running back Billy Lucas scored his first touchdown in a Liberty jersey, finishing the game with eight carries for 38 yards.

The Flames' five interceptions against Bowling Green tied the Williams Stadium single-game record. Four different players recorded a pick, including cornerback Kobe Singleton, who returned his INT 36 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter.

Schedule

From the Media Room: New Mexico State

Players Mentioned

Quinton Cooley

Billy Lucas

Kaidon Salter

Kobe Singleton