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Davis Rushes for 126 Yards and TD, Helps Liberty Clinch Spot in CUSA Title Game After 28-23 Win
Davis rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown as Liberty won its ninth straight and secured first place in Conference USA.
On Saturday, running back Kam Davis rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown as Liberty edged Middle Tennessee State 28-23 at Williams Stadium, clinching a Conference USA championship game berth.
Jacksonville State's loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday dropped the Gamecocks out of a first-place tie, leaving Liberty alone atop the Conference USA standings at 9-1.
Liberty dominated on the ground, rushing 53 times for 370 yards while outgaining Middle Tennessee State 434 to 284 in total offensive production.
Quarterback Roman Gagliano threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns for the Blue Raiders, but receiver Neo Clifton's 14-yard touchdown catch cut the lead to 28-23 late.
The Conference USA championship game is scheduled for Dec. 4, with Liberty riding a nine-game winning streak into the matchup.