Colin Karhu makes a game-winning PAT in overtime and Liberty edges Massachusetts 35-34

By The Associated Press

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Quinton Cooley rushed for 147 yards and scored his third touchdown in overtime, Colin Karhu made a game-winning point-after attempt and Liberty edged Massachusetts 35-34. UMass had a chance to win it on the final drive of regulation. Freshman AJ Hairston had 15-yard completions to T.Y. Harding and Jakobie Keeney-James to get near midfield. Then Hairston connected with tight end Dominick Mazotti on consecutive plays to get to the Liberty 23. UMass ran clock before setting up Jacob Lurie’s 43-yard attempt in the middle of the field. Liberty called a timeout just before the field goal and Lurie eventually missed it wide right. Jalen John opened overtime with a 23-yard run and he scored on the next play to give UMass the lead. But Lurie’s point-after attempt hit the upright.