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Can Liberty Flames Blaze Past Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

The Liberty Flames are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying encounter against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. This matchup is poised to test the Flames' resilience and strategy, coming off a mixed bag of performances in their recent games.


Dec 18, 2021; Mobile, Alabama, USA; Liberty Flames wide receiver DJ Stubbs (5) runs the ball against the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the fourth quarter of the 2021 LendingTree Bowl , toppicat Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert McDuffie-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing Liberty's Recent Performances


Liberty's journey through the season has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of struggle. In their last game against Jacksonville State Gamecocks on October 30, 2024, the Flames couldn't hold off their opponents, succumbing to a 31-21 defeat despite a valiant effort. This loss highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly in maximizing possession time and minimizing turnovers.


However, not all was bleak in that encounter. The Flames showcased their defensive prowess with notable performances from players like Bryce Dixon and A'Khori Jones who contributed significantly to the team's defensive efforts. Despite these individual successes, it became evident that for Liberty to triumph in future games, a more cohesive team effort would be required.


In contrast, during their game on October 23 against Kennesaw State Owls, despite facing an underdog with only one win under its belt at that point in the season, Liberty narrowly missed victory with a close scoreline of 24-27. This game served as another reminder of football's unpredictable nature and emphasized the importance of capitalizing on every scoring opportunity presented.


Looking Ahead: Strategies for Success Against MTS


As we pivot our focus towards the upcoming clash with Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders scheduled for November 9 at 1:00 PM EDT broadcasted on CBS Sports Network satellite channel 221 from Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium; it becomes imperative for Liberty to draw lessons from past performances.


Firstly, enhancing offensive strategies will be crucial. The Flames need to leverage Quinton Cooley’s rushing prowess more effectively while ensuring Kaidon Salter sharpens his passing accuracy which was somewhat inconsistent in previous outings.


Defensively speaking; tightening up against runs while also preparing for aerial threats will be key given MTS’s potential versatility in offense based on historical data analysis.


Moreover; special teams could play a pivotal role – both punting strategies led by Max Morgan showing promising signs need continuation while also focusing on reducing penalties which have previously hampered momentum during critical phases of past games.


Final Thoughts


In conclusion; while challenges lie ahead for Liberty Flames as they face Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders away from home turf; opportunities abound too. By addressing identified weaknesses while building upon strengths demonstrated throughout this season – particularly defensively - there exists genuine potential for success come November 9th.


Fans eager not just witness but support their team can tune into CBS Sports Network or attend live at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium ensuring they don’t miss out any action packed moment this promising matchup has offer!


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