Tue Oct 14 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Liberty and New Mexico State Set to Clash in Conference USA Showdown
**Lynchburg, VA -** Two teams fresh off recent victories, the Liberty Flames and the New Mexico State Aggies, are set to face off in a Conference USA battle tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Williams Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network; contact your TV provider if it is not listed.
Liberty (2-4, 1-1 C-USA) is coming off a 19-8 win against UTEP, while New Mexico State (3-2, 1-1 C-USA) dominated Sam Houston State with a 37-10 victory. Despite their records, both teams have struggled with point differentials this season, with Liberty at -20 and New Mexico State at -3.
The Flames are currently 10.5-point favorites, according to SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for the game is set at 48.5 points. Liberty holds a commanding 6-2 lead in the all-time series against New Mexico State, including a 30-24 win last year.
Liberty’s offense is spearheaded by junior quarterback Ethan Vasko, a transfer in his first year with the program. Vasko has thrown for 1,006 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 173 yards and three scores. Running back Evan Dickens is another key player, averaging 5.3 yards per carry and adding to the team’s offensive firepower.
New Mexico State’s offense relies on senior quarterback Logan Fife, who has thrown for 1,272 yards and six touchdowns. His primary target is junior wide receiver Donovan Faupel, who has 312 receiving yards and one touchdown.
SportsLine’s projection model anticipates a high-scoring affair, predicting 58 combined points. The model has a strong track record, generating a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread picks. Experts advise checking the SportsLine model before placing any bets. You can find out which side of the spread they recommend at SportsLine.
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