The Liberty Flames (4-0) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2) square off at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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When is Liberty vs. Appalachian State and when does it start?
This contest between the Flames and Mountaineers is scheduled on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Liberty vs. Appalachian State
The Flames and Mountaineers will hit the gridiron at Kidd Brewer Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 28, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Liberty Stats & Insights
The Flames knocked off the East Carolina Pirates 35-24 in their most recent game.
Offensively, Liberty ranks 29th in the FBS with 458.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 48th in total defense (315.3 yards allowed per contest).
On offense, the Flames rank 59th in the FBS with 240.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 64th in passing yards allowed per contest (200.0).
Liberty ranks 44th in run defense this year (115.3 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 218.5 rushing yards per game.
Offensively, the Flames rank 43rd in the FBS with 33.5 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 53rd in points allowed (315.3 points allowed per contest).
Appalachian State Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Mountaineers lost 48-14 to the South Alabama Jaguars.
Appalachian State ranks 40th in total yards per game (438.3), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS with 453.8 total yards conceded per contest.
The Mountaineers’ pass offense has been excelling, posting 307.5 passing yards per contest (19th-best) this season. On defense, they rank 97th by allowing 240.5 passing yards per game.
Appalachian State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, allowing 213.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 100th with 130.8 rushing yards per contest.
The Mountaineers have been sputtering defensively, ranking 13th-worst with 35.8 points surrendered per game. They have been better on offense, posting 23.3 points per contest (103rd-ranked).
Liberty Key Players to Watch
Kaidon Salter has thrown for 949 yards (237.3 ypg) to lead Liberty, completing 64.1% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 131 rushing yards (32.8 ypg) on 40 carries.
Quinton Cooley’s team-high 371 rushing yards (92.8 per game) have come on 53 carries, with four touchdowns this year.
This season Billy Lucas has rushed for 264 yards (66.0 per game) on 57 carries with four touchdowns.
Treon Sibley’s team-high 357 receiving yards (89.3 yards per game) have come on 16 receptions with one touchdown.
Tyson Mobley has put together a 139-yard season so far (34.8 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, reeling in 16 passes.
Reese Smith’s nine grabs have yielded 131 yards (32.8 ypg) and three touchdowns.
Appalachian State Key Players to Watch
Joey Aguilar has 1,230 passing yards (307.5 ypg) to lead Appalachian State, completing 56.4% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
Anderson Castle has carried the ball 39 times for a team-high 184 yards (46.0 per game), with one touchdown this year. He’s also tacked on 11 catches for 62 yards (15.5 per game).
This season Kanye Roberts has racked up 27 carries for 101 yards (25.3 per game).
Kaedin Robinson’s 375 receiving yards (93.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 24 receptions.
Christan Horn has put up a 291-yard season so far (72.8 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, reeling in 14 passes.
Makai Jackson’s 16 receptions are good enough for 196 yards (49.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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