Campbell (2-2): Beat North Alabama 48-31
After beginning the season 0-2, Campbell has started to turn a corner by picking up two consecutive wins in dominating fashion. Campbell plays Liberty’s old Big South foe Gardner-Webb next week.
Troy (2-3): Lost at South Carolina 23-14
Troy hung with the 3-2 Gamecocks all game, but two interceptions gave South Carolina the edge they needed in this one. Troy faces Georgia Southern next week.
Old Dominion (1-3): Lost at UTEP 28-21
The Monarchs held a one-point lead going into the fourth quarter, but 4-1 UTEP scored eight points in the fourth quarter to survive. This was the C-USA opener for both teams, and ODU faces Marshall next week.
Syracuse (3-2): Lost at Florida State 33-30
Syracuse likely felt pretty good coming into a game against 0-4 Florida State after beating Liberty last week, but the Seminoles used a last-second field goal to get their first win of the season. Syracuse quarterback Garret Shrader ran for 137 yards and 3 touchdowns in the loss.
Middle Tennessee (2-3): Beat Marshall 34-28
Middle Tennessee used two interceptions and running back Chaton Mobley’s 132 yards on 15 carries to edge Marshall. Liberty hosts MTSU for homecoming next weekend.
Louisiana-Monroe (2-2): Lost at #16 Coastal Carolina 59-6
Coastal Carolina was simply the better team. The Chanticleers led 38-3 at halftime and never looked back. ULM plays Georgia State next week.
North Texas (1-3): Lost at Louisiana Tech 24-17
North Texas held Louisiana Tech scoreless in the second half but couldn’t muster enough points to move to 2-2. A player to for Liberty to keep an eye on is Mean Green running back DeAndre Torrey, who rushed for 119 yards on 26 carries and a touchdown in the loss.
Massachusetts (0-5): Lost to Toledo 45-7
Massachusetts has yet to lose a game by less than two touchdowns this season. The Minutemen play host to Connecticut next week.
#17 Mississippi (3-1): Lost at #1 Alabama 42-21
Alabama dominated all facets of this game and proved why they deserve to be ranked first nationally. Ole Miss will likely stay ranked and continue their winning ways, but Alabama is in a class of its own. Ole Miss will host Arkansas next week.
Louisiana (4-1): Beat South Alabama 20-18
After dropping the season opener to Texas, the Ragin’ Cajuns have reeled off four consecutive wins. South Alabama had 387 total yards to Louisiana’s 283, but Louisiana out-rushed the Jaguars 225-144. Billy Napier’s squad will look to keep winning next week against Appalachian State.
Army (4-1): Lost at Ball State 28-16
Army’s offense was stifled by Ball State in an upset loss. The Black Knights will travel to Wisconsin next week.
