Middle Tennessee State football slowed down a Liberty team that had not been tested in Conference USA play this season.
But the effort wasn't enough for a big upset win as the Flames , a 21-point favorite, pulled off a 28-23 home victory and clinched a spot in the CUSA title game.
"We took our shots and had our shots," coach Derek Mason said. "(Liberty) gives you limited opportunities. They made enough plays to stay ahead of the chains. We put up the type of fight we need to put up in this house. It lets us know what we're capable of."
The loss to Liberty (9-1, 6-0) all but ends MTSU's chances of playing in the league title game. However, the…
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