KAIDON SALTER NEWS

Two TDs, two turnovers Salter went 9-for-16 for 114 yards and an interception against UMass on Saturday. He ran 13 times for 58 yards and two touchdowns, but also lost a fumble.

Impact At first, Salter was merely struggling to live up to the lofty numbers he posted in 2023. Now, nine games into the 2024 campaign, it is clear he has simply regressed as both a passer and rusher. He has not thrown for over 250 yards or rushed for over 100 yards in a game, and while he has five rushing scores, he's also lost five fumbles.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Salter passes for 2 TDs, runs for another in Liberty's 37-17 win over Middle Tennessee State

Kaidon Salter threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score as Liberty beat Middle Tennessee State 37-17 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing skid and become bowl-eligible

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Totals three touchdowns Salter went 11-for-15 for 154 yards and two touchdowns against MTSU on Saturday. He also ran nine times for 94 yards and a score, but lost a fumble.

Impact Well, had Salter not bounced back against one of the worst defenses in the FBS, that would have been a real concern. Even so, this is the third time in four games Salter has had under 200 yards passing, and he's now lost four fumbles on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Worst game of season Salter went 12-for-25 for 147 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against JSU on Wednesday. He also ran 17 times for 68 yards.

Impact Salter fumbled twice, but was fortunate that the Flames fell on both of them. Liberty just suffered a massive upset to Kennesaw State, but Salter did not rebound. Completing 48-percent of your passes and throwing for under 150 yards doesn't cut it, and Salter's really taken a step back from 2023's remarkable campaign.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not responsible for upset loss Salter went 22-for-40 for 206 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception against Kennesaw State on Wednesday. He also ran nine times for 87 yards.

Impact The winless Owls upset the undefeated Flames, but Salter fulfilled his role. His rushing has ticked up recently, as he has totaled 147 yards and two touchdowns over his last two games.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for two TDs Salter went 9-for-16 for 125 yards against FIU on Tuesday. He also ran 12 times for 60 yards and two scores.

Impact Those rushing numbers are quite good, though all in all Salter has not kept pace with what he did in 2023. Last year, Salter was a star with over 2,800 passing yards and over 1,000 rushing yards. This season, though five games he has 1,074 passing yards and a mere 191 rushing yards.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Star Under Fire For Insensitive Response to Week 5 Game Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter is taking heat on social media for his comment regarding App State amid Hurricane Helene.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SACBEE.COM

Week 5 matchup cancelled Salter and the Flames' contest against Appalachian State on Saturday has been called off due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.

Impact Salter and the rest of Liberty's program will get an extended bye week after their matchup with App State was called off due to weather conditions surrounding Hurricane Helene. The 6-foot-1 junior, who has thrown for 949 yards (66-of-103), seven touchdowns and one interception across four outings this season, adding on 131 yards on the ground, will lead the Flames into battle against FIU on Oct. 8, giving the team effectively three weeks off from football. Liberty's matchup against Appalachian State will not be rescheduled.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks through...sorta Salter went 19-for-32 for 223 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception against ECU on Saturday. He also ran for 36 yards on 12 attempts but fumbled twice, losing one.

Impact You see a quarterback throw four touchdowns and it is hard to be disappointed, but the concerns about Salter after last years remarkable campaign remain. He hasn't topped 256 passing yards in a game, and on the ground he's been a zero after rushing for 1,089 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023. Salter has not hit 50 rushing yards yet in a game, he has zero rushing scores, and he's already lost three fumbles.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kaidon Salter throws 4 TD passes, 3 the Reese Smith, and Liberty rallies, beats ECU 35-24

Kaidon Salter threw three of his four touchdown passes to Reese Smith to help Liberty rally from a 17-point deficit and beat ECU 35-24 in a game that was delayed shortly after kick...

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't keep pace with 2023 numbers Salter went 15-for-19 for 228 yards and a touchdown against UTEP on Saturday. He ran nine times for 24 yards, but fumbled twice, losing one of them.

Impact Well...it's been three games now. The opponents have all been easy. Salter was a star last season, a top fantasy performer. This year, he has as many turnovers as touchdowns. The utter lack of rushing is really concerning. Last season Salter ran for over 1,000 yards with 12 touchdowns. This year he has 95 yards on 28 attempts without a single score.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two TDs Salter went 16-for-23 for 242 yards and two touchdowns against Campbell on Saturday. He also ran nine times for 48 yards but lost a fumble.

Impact It took the Liberty offense a bit to get going, but this game featured a weather delay and was not played in the best of conditions. Salter did enough to lead the Flames to a win while putting up respectable numbers. He threw for 32 touchdowns while running for 12 last season as one of the best fantasy quarterbacks in college football. There's no reason to worry.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Conference USA College Football Preview: Odds, Prediction to Win and Best Win Total Bets for 2024 Season 2024 Conference USA season preview, predictions, dark horses and best bets for the upcoming football season. Can anyone catch Kaidon Salter...

JULY 26 • THESTATE.COM

Source: Liberty QB Kaidon Salter withdraws from transfer portal One of the top QBs in the transfer portal is off the market as he's withdrawn from the portal, 247Sports has learned.

JANUARY 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Cedar Hill QB Kaidon Salter to transfer from Liberty Quarterback Kaidon Salter, who was responsible for a school-record 44 touchdowns, and wide receiver CJ Daniels, whose 55 receptions went for...

JANUARY 6 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Transfer Portal Quarterback Spotlight: Dual-threat Kaidon Salter brings plenty of talent to the field Kaidon Salter is a transfer portal quarterback option that is ultra talented.

JANUARY 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Reports: Liberty QB Kaidon Salter entering transfer portal Quarterback Kaidon Salter, who guided Liberty to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the Fiesta Bowl, is entering the transfer porta...

JANUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Liberty star QB Kaidon Salter plans to enter transfer portal One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation is on the move.

JANUARY 2 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kaidon Salter leads unbeaten No. 20 Liberty past New Mexico State 49-35 for C-USA title

Kaidon Salter threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and undefeated No. 20 Liberty maintained its hopes of a New Year’s Six bowl bid, beating New Mexico State 49-35 in the C...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Totals four TDs Salter went 11-for-16 for 225 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against UMass on Saturday. He also ran 13 times for 118 yards and two scores, though he lost a fumble.

Impact You can get away with two turnovers when you total four TDs and run for over 100 yards. This is actually the third time in five games that Salter has rushed for over 100 yards, and with a Conference USA title game in the mix for the Flames, he should end up over 1,000 yards on the ground.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UMass no match for unbeaten No. 25 Liberty, as Kaidon Salter posts 4 TDs in 49-25 win - The Boston Globe Kaidon Salter threw for 225 yards, rushed for 118 and accounted for four touchdowns Saturday as the 25th-ranked Flames defeated the Minuteme...

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

No. 25 Liberty stays unbeaten after Kaidon Salter accounts for 4 touchdowns in 49-25 win over UMass

Kaidon Salter threw for 225 yards, rushed for 118 and accounted for four touchdowns as No. 25 Liberty defeated UMass 49-25

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kaidon Salter throws 3 TDs, runs 2 more as No. 25 Liberty beats Old Dominion 38-10

Kaidon Salter threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more, all in the first half, as No. 25 Liberty kept its perfect record intact with a 38-10 victory over Old Dominion on S...

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salter's 4 TD passes help Liberty beat Louisiana Tech 56-30, improve to 9-0

Kaidon Salter threw four touchdown passes, Quinton Cooley and Aaron Bedgood scored two touchdowns apiece and Liberty beat Louisiana Tech 56-30 to improve to 9-0 for the first time...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge game in win Salter went 10-for-15 for 169 yards and three touchdowns against WKU on Tuesday. He also ran 13 times for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Liberty remains undefeated, and also favored to be undefeated when the season ends. Head coach Jamey Caldwell has worked magic with Salter, turning him into an efficient dual-threat quarterback and a real boon to the fantasy football world.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE