Liberty lost its third consecutive game on Saturday, as the Flames were extinguished by New Mexico State 49–14.
The loss was the worst of the three game slide to end the regular season—a stretch that included UConn and Virginia Tech prior to the home defeat to the Aggies on Saturday.
The loss would normally be inexplicable, but the result is not all too surprising considering the swirling rumors around coach Hugh Freeze and Auburn’s coaching opening. In fact, the rumors became so apparent that Freeze felt the need to address them with his team ahead of Saturday’s contest.