BYU at Liberty 10/22/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The BYU Cougars travel to Lynchburg, VA this week for a matchup with the Liberty Flames. BYU comes into their eighth game of the season one game above .500 riding a two game losing streak after a 17 point home loss to Arkansas. Defensively BYU was obliterated as Arkansas accumulated 644 total yards of offense including 367 through the air to score 52 points in the game.

Offensively BYU moved the ball well scoring 35 points on 471 yards but turn the ball over three times leading to the loss. Jaren Hall led to BYU offense completing 26 of 41 passes for 356 yards in three touchdowns and ran the ball six times for 23 yards as well. Christopher Brooks added 53 yards on 10 carries and Puka Nacua chipped in a team high 141 yards and one touchdown on 8 receptions.

The Liberty Flames continue a home stand this week with six wins through seven games played riding a four-game win streak following a one point victory. Defensively Liberty did just enough holding Gardner-Webb to 325 yards and 20 points after forcing 3 turnovers in the game.

Offensively the Flames moved the ball well compiling 315 yards to score 21 points in the game including seven in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Jonathan Bennett was the motor within the Liberty offense completing 17 of 30 passes for 222 yards and one score. Dae Dae Hunter led the way on the ground for the flames with 76 yards and one touchdown on 9 carries.