Liberty secures 35-3 victory over Sam Houston in Conference USA opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Liberty University defeated Sam Houston State 35-3 on Thursday in Lynchburg, Virginia, extending its winning streak to five games. Deshawn Purdie threw for a touchdown and ran for an additional 57 yards, while Ethan Vasko contributed two rushing touchdowns. Liberty dominated the game, amassing 297 rushing yards, with Jaylon Coleman leading the effort at 92 yards. Sam Houston managed only a 36-yard field goal late in the first half, marking a difficult start to their Conference USA season. The Flames will face Kennesaw State on October 22, while Sam Houston prepares to host Western Kentucky on October 11.
- •Liberty leads the all-time series against Sam Houston.
- •Purdie completed 10 of 14 passes for 114 yards.
- •Coleman led all rushers with 92 yards.
- •Sam Houston's record drops to 1-4, 0-1 in Conference USA.
- •Next games: Liberty at Kennesaw State; Sam Houston hosts Western Kentucky.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Deshawn Purdie, Ethan Vasko guide Liberty to a 35-3 romp over Sam Houston
"(AP) — Deshawn Purdie threw a touchdown pass before Ethan Vasko scored two of Liberty's four rushing touchdowns and the Flames spoiled Sam Houston's Conference USA opener with a 35-3 victory on Thursday night.Purdie completed 10 of 14 passes for 114 yards to help Liberty (5-1, 2-0) extend its winning streak to five.
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