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Sam Houston Bearkats vs Liberty Flames

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Sam Houston
1-4
3-35
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Liberty
5-1
Williams Stadium (VA)

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Who won: Liberty 35-3

The Liberty Flames beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 35-3 on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Williams Stadium (VA). The Liberty outscored the Sam Houston 14-0 in the 4th quarter. Deshawn Purdie led the Liberty in passing yards (10/14, 114 YDS, 1 TD). Landyn Locke led the Sam Houston in passing yards (20/30, 138 YDS).

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Recap · Oct 8
Deshawn Purdie, Ethan Vasko guide Liberty to a 35-3 romp over Sam Houston

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.

What it means

  • Sam Houston has dropped 4 of the last 5.
  • Liberty has won 5 straight.
  • Sam Houston 0-3 on the road; Liberty 3-0 at home.

Latest headlines

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Quarterbacks

Sam Houston9th in CUSA
Landyn Locke QB
Season passing leader · 138 YDS
Liberty2nd in CUSA
Deshawn Purdie QB
Season passing leader · 114 YDS, 1 TD

Last 5

SHSU
  • L@ LIB3-35
  • L@ TTU14-49
  • Wvs NICH59-0
  • Lvs TLSA17-23
  • L@ TROY21-24
LIB
  • Wvs SHSU35-3
  • W@ DEL30-14
  • W@ CCU34-17
  • Wvs BALL51-15
  • Wvs GWEB24-23

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Game info

Venue
Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg, VA · Turf · Attendance 15,335

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