LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Jacob Clark threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Tristian Gardner with 27 seconds to play, lifting Missouri State to a 21-17 win over Liberty on Saturday.
The Bears executed a dramatic 70-yard drive in the final minute, with Clark completing key passes of 22, 20, and 15 yards before connecting on the game-winning touchdown.
The Flames had been competing fiercely throughout the game, but Missouri State’s clutch performance in the closing moments secured the victory.