Coastal Carolina entered the game with an 11–0 record (8–0 in conference play) and ranked ninth in the AP Poll.
The Chanticleers[a] defeated two ranked teams during the regular season, Louisiana and BYU, giving each of those programs their only loss.
On second down, Liberty again appeared to try to stay out of the end zone, but as the Flames' running back approached the goal line, there was a fumble, which Coastal Carolina recovered.
Liberty had possession first in overtime; after running three plays that gained four yards, the Flames had a five-yard delay-of-game penalty, then successfully kicked a 44-yard field goal, to take a 37–34 lead.
In Coastal Carolina's overtime possession, the Chanticleers had three incomplete passes, then attempted a 42-yard field goal that was blocked, leaving the final score at 37–34 for Liberty.