{
  "id": 18890691,
  "title": "Purdie, placekicker Reeves lead Liberty rally past New Mexico State 30-14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/purdie-placekicker-reeves-lead-liberty-rally-past-new-mexico-state-30-18890691",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T07:48:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/purdie-placekicker-reeves-lead-liberty-074807822.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "(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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Purdie, placekicker Reeves lead Liberty rally past New Mexico State 30-14",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/purdie-placekicker-reeves-lead-liberty-rally-past-new-mexico-state-30",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:48:55.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}