Maine's offense was unable to sustain drives, converting only 2 of 11 third downs. After Sincere Baines' 77-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, the Black Bears produced two turnovers, three failed fourth-down attempts, and four punts, leading to a significant drop in offensive production.

The Black Bears committed two turnovers and failed on three fourth-down conversion attempts, which halted promising drives and gave Liberty extra opportunities. These mistakes prevented Maine from building momentum and contributed to the offense's inability to score after the early second quarter.

Maine's defense, which had kept the game close through three quarters, allowed 21 points in the fourth quarter. Liberty's quarterback Ethan Vasko exploited the Black Bears' defense with both passing and rushing touchdowns, highlighting potential fatigue or schematic breakdowns late in the game.

Carter Peevy completed only 13 of 31 passes for 132 yards with an interception. His accuracy and decision-making were inconsistent, limiting the passing game's effectiveness and putting additional pressure on the run game and defense to carry the team.

Sincere Baines provided a spark with 118 rushing yards on just 11 carries, including a 77-yard touchdown. However, the offense failed to consistently leverage this success, as the passing game struggles and turnovers prevented Maine from controlling the clock or building on early momentum.