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Liberty rallies to defeat New Mexico State 30-14 in Las Cruces

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:48 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Liberty rallies to defeat New Mexico State 30-14 in Las Cruces

Summary

Liberty defeated New Mexico State 30-14 on Saturday in Las Cruces. Deshawan Purdie contributed significantly, throwing for 252 yards and a touchdown. New Mexico State took an early lead with a touchdown pass from Trey Hedden to AJ Williams III. Liberty responded with three field goals by Chase Reeves and a touchdown pass from Purdie to Makai Jackson just before halftime. After a quiet third quarter, the Flames secured the win with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Liberty improved to 8-1 overall and 5-0 in Conference USA, marking their fourth consecutive victory over New Mexico State.

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By the Numbers

•Liberty improves to 8-1, 5-0 in Conference USA
•Deshawan Purdie throws for 252 yards and a touchdown
•Kam Davis runs for a touchdown and gains 63 yards
•New Mexico State's Trey Hedden throws for 256 yards, two touchdowns
•Next for Liberty: home game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday

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7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Purdie, placekicker Reeves lead Liberty rally past New Mexico State 30-14

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(AP) — Deshawan Purdie threw for 252 yards and a touchdown and Kam Davis ran for a touchdown and Liberty beat New Mexico State 30-14 on Saturday.The Aggies took a 7-0 lead on the opening drive when Trey Hedden led a seven-play, 75-yard drive that ended with his 24-yard scoring pass to AJ Williams III.
— Yahoo Sports

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