Purdie, placekicker Reeves lead Liberty rally past New Mexico State 30-14

In a thrilling matchup, Liberty College emerged victorious over visiting New Mexico State with a final score of 30-14 on Saturday. Deshawan Purdie's passing game and Kam Davis' ground play were instrumental in securing the win. Early on, Trey Hedden orchestrated a seven-play, 75-yard drive that resulted in a 24-yard touchdown pass to AJ Williams III, giving the Aggies an early 7-0 lead.

However, Liberty quickly took the lead with three field goals from Chase Reeves - 35, 41, and 49 yards - putting them ahead 9-7. Purdie then delivered a 15-yard touchdown pass to Makai Jackson before halftime, extending Liberty's lead to 16-7. In the second half, Hedden connected with Williams once more for a 5-yard touchdown reduction, bringing the score to 16-14.

Liberty's Davis showcased his versatility with a 63-yard touchdown run from the 5-yard line, sealing the game with 10:12 remaining on the clock. Peyton Jones added to the final score with a 1-yard touchdown run. Kam Davis rushed for 63 yards on 15 carries for Liberty. The team dominated possession time, with 37:05 minutes compared to New Mexico State's 22:55.

Hedden completed 256 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for the Aggies. Williams led the way in receiving, accumulating 150 yards on eight receptions and two touchdowns. Liberty has a strong record against New Mexico State, boasting an 8-2 head-to-head record, including a four-game win streak. Their next game is a home matchup against Middle Tennessee on Saturday. New Mexico State will face Missouri State away on the same day.