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TABLE OF CONTENTS THE UNIVERSITY Table of Contents................................................................ 1

Coaching and Support Staff........................................ 64

Liberty University............................................................... 2

Future FBS Schedule/FBS Information................... 67

Notable Alumni .................................................................. 3

PLAYER PROFILES

Liberty at a Glance............................................................. 4 Rigorous Academics/Biblical Worldview.................. 6 University Facilities............................................................ 8 President Prevo Bio/Ian McCaw Bio .........................10 Liberty Flames Sports Network...................................12

2021 Roster........................................................................ 67 Player Profiles...................................................................72 2020 Statistics................................................................. 109

Academic Affairs for Athletics.....................................14

ATHLETICS PHONE DIRECTORY

Raising Athletic Excellence ..........................................16

University Switchboard........................(434) 582-2000

Athletics Compliance.......................................................18

Athletics Department............................(434) 582-2100

Strength & Conditioning................................................20

Football Office.........................................(434) 582-2040

Athletic Training................................................................22

Ticket Office................................. 434-582-SEAT (7328)

Sports Nutrition.................................................................24 LibertyFlames.com/Social Media ..............................25 Williams Stadium..............................................................26

For more information on Liberty Football, contact the Liberty University Office of Athletics Communications:

Liberty Football Center..................................................28 Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility .............30 Cost of Athletics Facilities.............................................31 Athletic Facilities...............................................................32 Athletics Excellence.........................................................38 Flames Spirit and Tradition...........................................40 Athletics Hall of Fame.....................................................41

Office of Athletics Communications Liberty University 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, Va. 24515 Office: (434) 582-2292 Fax: (434) 582-2076 Press Box Phone: (434) 582-4628

Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award....................................46

ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS/FOOTBALL CONTACT:

2019 and 2020 Cure Bowl Recaps.............................. 47

Todd Wetmore

COACHING STAFF

Phone: (434) 841-8974

Flames In The Pros...........................................................43

Head Coach Hugh Freeze.............................................49 Kent Austin ....................................................................... 53 Maurice Harris................................................................... 54 Ben Aigamaua.................................................................. 55 Bruce Johnson.................................................................. 56 Sam Gregg......................................................................... 57 Scott Symons.................................................................... 58 Josh Aldridge.................................................................... 59 Rickey Hunley................................................................... 60

Email: twetmore@liberty.edu

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Ryan Bomberger Phone: (434) 221-5576 Email: rbomberger@liberty.edu

ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR:

Jack Curtis.......................................................................... 61

Paul Carmany

Tanner Burns...................................................................... 62

Phone: (434) 221-5575

Dominic Studzinski......................................................... 63

Email: pjcarmany@liberty.edu

LIBERTY FOOTBALL 2021 SCHEDULE

Sept. 4 Campbell Sept. 11 at Troy Sept. 18 Old Dominion Sept. 24 at Syracuse Oct. 2 at UAB Oct. 9 Middle Tennessee Oct. 16 at ULM Oct. 23 at North Texas

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ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Steven Gonzalez Phone: (602) 803-0521 Email: srgonzalez@liberty.edu

ASSISTANT ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Joe Carmany Phone: (434) 534-4325 Email: jacarmany@liberty.edu

ASSISTANT ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Bill Smith Phone: (847) 363-0642 Email: wsmith51@liberty.edu The 2021 Flames Football Media Guide is produced by the Liberty University Athletics Department, the Office of Athletics Communications, and the Liberty University Marketing Department. Editor: Todd Wetmore Assistant Editors: Ryan Bomberger, Joe Carmany, Paul Carmany, Steven Gonzalez, and Bill Smith Contributing Editors: Liberty University Marketing, Kristin Conrad, Ashley Holloway, Kerry Hogan, Michael Massie, and Jessica Pandorf Cover Photography: Liberty University Photography Contributing Photographers: Liberty University Photography Cover Design: Trent Haddock, Liberty University Marketing Layout/Typesetting: Cody Davis, Liberty University Marketing

Oct. 30 UMass Nov. 6 at Ole Miss Nov. 20 Lousiana Nov. 27 Army

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Bold indicates home games. All times are Eastern Standard Time. Dates and times are subject to change.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

50 YEARS OF

Training Champions for Christ

Since 1971, Liberty University has created a diverse, faithful, and global community of Champions for Christ. Our 50th Anniversary honors this rich heritage by tracing the legacy of its champions as they bring Liberty’s mission to life and influence the world intellectually, culturally, and spiritually.

We invite you to join Liberty’s 50th Anniversary celebrations starting this fall, including a commemorative Homecoming game. LIBERT Y VS. MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OCT. 9

Visit Liberty.edu/50 for details and additional upcoming events. 02

L I B E R T Y U N I V E R S I T Y N O TA B L E A L U M N I

NOTABLE ALUMNI

ANTONIO GANDY-GOLDEN NFL Wide Receiver

RASHAD JENNINGS

“Dancing with the Stars” Winner; Former NFL Running Back

BOB GOOD

U.S. Congressman

CHIP SMITH

NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, ATP, & PGA Athletic Trainer

Liberty University prepares students in every vocation to impact the culture for Christ. Liberty graduates are sought out by employers because of their work ethic, knowledge, AVERY WARLEY-TALBERT WNBA Center

TOBYMAC

Christian Music Artist

SAMANTHA PONDER

ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown Host

practical skills, and integrity. Liberty alumni have found jobs with well-known organizations such as:

MEREDITH ANDREWS

WALT AIKENS

Christian Music Artist

Former NFL Safety

SHANNON BREAM

JOHN LUKE & MARY KATE ROBERTSON

“Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream” Anchor

“Duck Dynasty” Personalities

JEAN MANES

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador

DR. SAMKON GADO

Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgeon; Former NFL Running Back

L I B E R T Y U N I V E R S I T Y AT A G L A N C E

7,000+ ACRE CAMPUS

A STUDENTS FROM

700+ PROGRAMS OF S TUDY

250,000 ALUMNI

ALL 50 STATES AND MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES

In addition, during the past two years, LU Send Now has dispatched more than 20 relief teams to places such as Alabama, Antigua and Barbuda, California, Mexico, Nebraska, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Virginia.

L I B E R T Y U N I V E R S I T Y AT A G L A N C E

100+

TEAMS WITH NCAA

NCAA DIVISION I INDIVIDUAL

CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

DIVISION I CONFERENCE TITLES

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR THE NEARLY

$1.5 BILLION

CAMPUS REBUILDING ARE IN FULL FORCE

4,000 SEATS

CONFERENCE ALL-SPORT AWARD WINS IN 23 YEARS

LIBERTY ARENA

VENUE FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL

WI LLIAMS STADIUM

TV PRODUCTION-READY

STADIUM FOOTBALL

25,000+ 40+

SEATS

SUITES 3,000-SQUARE-FOOT

VIDEOBOARD

CLUB SPORTS TEAMS

A N D A T HRIV IN G I N T RAMU RAL P R O G RAM

TEAMS

W I T H FULLY FUN D E D SCH O LAR S H I P S

DIVISION I PROGRAMS

PROVIDING RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW

EQUIPPING STUDENTS Since 1971, Liberty University has become one of the world’s largest Christian universities and has produced 250,000 alumni impacting their fields around the world. Today, Liberty remains committed to investing in the lives of students, helping them realize their full potential, and bringing glory to God. Liberty holds regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)* to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. In addition to regional accreditation, many programs at Liberty have earned further accreditation through industry-specific organizations. These accrediting bodies maintain rigorous standards and only recognize educational programs that represent the highest levels of excellence in their specializations.

COMMITMENT TO CHRISTIAN VALUES Liberty’s unique character derives from its roots in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, as well as an abiding respect for this nation’s founding principles of limited government, individual liberty, and free enterprise. Our faculty members integrate biblical truth into every discipline while fostering a learning environment in which students are encouraged to excel. Liberty remains on the cutting edge of higher education, providing rigorous academics without compromising its commitment to Christian values.

In addition to outstanding residential programs, Liberty is a leader in online education.

*Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

PROVIDING RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW

BUILT ON A SOLID FOUNDATION Since its inception, Liberty University’s mission has been to provide a world-class educational experience with a solid Christian foundation, equipping men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for success in every aspect of their lives. Students at Liberty are prepared for more than a career — they are prepared for life. As an accredited, evangelical liberal arts institution with 15 colleges and schools and more than 700 programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty offers educational opportunities for students at every stage of life to develop into leaders of vision and integrity.

Liberty’s commitment to academic excellence is proven by its inclusion as a Doctoral University by the Carnegie Foundation. It is among only seven percent of schools in the country to receive this prestigious designation. The faculty at Liberty challenge students to think critically and creatively, and to become capable men and women of character who will make a positive impact in their communities and in the world. Service to others isn’t just a concept taught in Liberty classrooms; it’s a conviction our students and alumni live out every day.

U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S

DEMOSS HALL Housing computer labs, classrooms, lecture halls, and a rooftop terrace, the 4-story DeMoss Hall serves as one of the primary academic buildings on campus. Connected to DeMoss, the Montview Student Union features additional dining options, space for student clubs, student service centers, and a bowling alley, in addition to lounge seating and open common areas.

JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY The 4-story Jerry Falwell Library is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing resources in both traditional and digital formats. Students can study in a variety of reading rooms, group study rooms, multiple balconies and terraces, and a spacious café.

RESIDENTIAL COMMONS

CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES

With the completion of the third Residential Commons in August 2017, these buildings house nearly 3,000 students. Each building features two-person rooms, private bathrooms, on-site laundry, and a coed common area, providing students with comfortable seating and televisions.

Located across the lawn from the Jerry Falwell Library, the Center for Natural Sciences houses classrooms, an auditorium, and more than 30 laboratories designed for hands-on learning, including an advanced anatomy lab and a cell culture lab. The 4-story building also contains $2 million in equipment, such as a gene sequencer and GC mass spectrometer.

U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S

CENTER FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS

Housing classrooms, a research center, and labs, the 4-story Center for Medical and Health Sciences is home to the College of Osteopathic Medicine and select programs of the School of Health Sciences.

The Center for Music and the Worship Arts is split between two linked 4-story buildings and houses a concert hall capable of seating 1,600 guests. It is located along Liberty’s main academic corridor, across the courtyard from DeMoss Hall and adjacent to the Jerry Falwell Library.

FREEDOM TOWER

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Completed in Fall 2017, the tower is the centerpiece of Liberty’s campus rebuilding. It stands on the north end of campus, near The Food Court at Reber-Thomas, and houses the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity as well as spaces for special events. The tower also holds the Rawlings Scriptorium, which exhibits a collection of sacred texts, interactive screens, and a life-size replica of the Gutenberg press.

A 78,000-square-foot, 3-story building for the school was completed in 2019. The building includes a 500-seat auditorium, information technology labs, data centers, and the Center for Entrepreneurship. It also has a simulated stock trading room featuring glass walls, New York Stock Exchange display boards, and a real-time ticker.

JERRY PREVO & IAN MCCAW BIOS JERRY PREVO An entrepreneur and Baptist minister, Jerry Prevo has been a member of the Liberty University Board of Trustees since 1996 and filled the role of Board Chairman since 2003. He recently retired as the senior pastor of Anchorage Baptist Temple in Anchorage, Alaska, where he served for 47 years.

Additionally, Prevo is the CEO and chairman of Christian Broadcasting Inc., which he started and now has three stations and two broadcasting towers in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2020, Prevo took on the role of President of Liberty University following Jerry Falwell Jr.’s resignation. In accepting this role, he stepped down as Board Chairman and officially began his new duties in August 2020.

Raised in Tennessee, Prevo graduated from the Baptist Bible College and completed other work at various universities, including the University of Tennessee, Belmont College, and Tennessee Temple. He moved to Alaska in 1971 to take over a small mission work, where he put his entrepreneurial skills into action. Over time, he expanded the church congregation, including the implementation of a bus service to pick up children for Sunday services and, by extension, their parents. In the mid-1970s, the mission work purchased 20 acres and built a white-steeple building to hold services, and in 1992, a 43,000-square-foot auditorium was completed. Prevo has witnessed Anchorage Baptist Temple become one of the largest churches in Alaska. The services have drawn an average of more than 2,000 people per week. The church also offers education for preschool through senior high at Anchorage Christian Schools — the largest Christian school in Alaska — and ministers through its television station.

IAN MCCAW Ian McCaw has a vision for Liberty Athletics, and he has worked quickly to make that vision a reality since being named the department’s 11th director of athletics on Nov. 28, 2016. His vision is for Liberty’s intercollegiate athletics program to Train Champions for Christ, provide a world-class studentathlete experience, and achieve victory with integrity. McCaw has lived out this mission, guiding Liberty Athletics to unparalleled success on the field, in the classroom and the local community in a short time on Liberty Mountain. Heading into the 2020-21 athletics season, Liberty’s teams have captured 26 total conference titles since McCaw’s arrival on Liberty Mountain. The Flames football program won it’s first-ever bowl game, men’s basketball captured it’s first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, and Liberty student-athletes have posted department record numbers in GPA and graduation success rate. Less than three months into his time at the head of the Athletics Department, McCaw helped launch Liberty into the top level of intercollegiate competition. On Feb. 16, 2017, Liberty received notification that the NCAA had approved its request to enter into a two-year Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) reclassification process.

McCaw led Liberty during its final season as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) independent in 2017 and guided the Flames into their first season at the FBS level in 2018 — fulfilling the vision of university founder, Rev. Jerry Falwell, for Liberty’s Athletics programs to compete at the highest level of NCAA competition. During Liberty’s final two seasons as a member of the Big South Conference, McCaw guided Liberty Athletics to its 13th and 14th Sasser Cup titles in 2017 and 2018, an annual award given to the top athletics program in the conference. McCaw also helped pave the way for the future of Liberty Athletics on May 17, 2018, when it was announced that 17 of the 20 NCAA Division I programs will end a 27-year run in the Big South Conference to join the ASUN Conference for the 2018-19 athletics season. Under McCaw’s leadership, Liberty Athletics wasted little time making an impact in the ASUN Conference. During its inaugural season as a conference member, Liberty’s athletics programs captured seven ASUN championship titles, including men’s basketball (regular season and tournament), baseball (tournament), women’s tennis (regular season), men’s indoor track & field, women’s indoor track & field, men’s outdoor track & field and women’s outdoor track & field. Additionally, Liberty Athletics was awarded the Bill Bibb Trophy, which is presented to the ASUN Conference institution with the top overall athletics program. Liberty was also presented with the ASUN Conference’s Jesse Fletcher (Men’s All-Sports) and Sherman Day (Women’s AllSports) Trophies. This marked the third time in conference

IAN MCCAW BIO & FLAMES GAME DAY EXPERIENCE history a member institution has swept all three honors and the first “Above and Beyond”, a five-year strategic plan for intercollegiate time since FGCU did so in 2012-13. athletics, was developed and implemented to achieve the department’s goals and objectives. An outgrowth of this plan was the creation On the gridiron, Liberty’s football program caught the attention of many at the FBS level with the Flames’ success during the program’s and successful completion of the “Victory with Integrity” and “From Here We Build” development campaigns. During his 13 years as inaugural season at the highest level of collegiate football. Baylor’s director of athletics, the department raised more than $390 Liberty finished with a 6-6 record in 2018, becoming the ninth team million for capital projects and student-athlete scholarships. in NCAA history to win six or more games in its first year of FBS While at Baylor, McCaw created a robust sports ministry program football. that included student-athlete and team mission trips and service The Flames continued their success in 2019, posting an 8-5 record, programs, and he strengthened the school’s relationship with the the team’s highest win total since 2014. Liberty became only the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. third team in NCAA history to win a bowl game during its first full Prior to his days at Baylor, McCaw served as the director of athletics season at the FBS level by defeating Georgia Southern, 23-16, in the at the University of Massachusetts during the 2002-03 academic 2019 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla. year. At UMass, he was responsible for a 23-sport program, helping Liberty’s men’s basketball program has also experienced develop and implement a five-year strategic plan and secure funding unprecedented success since McCaw’s arrival on campus. The Flames for basketball locker room renovations. have won back-to-back ASUN Conference titles (2019 and 2020) and posted an upset win over No. 5 seed Mississippi State in the Prior to his time at UMass, McCaw served as director of intercollegiate 2019 NCAA Tournament. The first-round victory marked the first athletics and campus recreation at Northeastern from 1997-2002. time in program history Liberty had won an NCAA Tournament game. During the last of his five years with the Huskies, Northeastern captured a school-record six America East Conference championships The Flames are also succeeding in the classroom, as Liberty’s student- and had five teams finish among the nation’s top 20. athletes posted a 3.24 cumulative GPA following the 2019-20 academic year. In addition, the NCAA announced the athletics McCaw went to Northeastern from Tulane, where he served as senior department’s graduation success rate was at 88 percent in November associate athletic director for development and associate athletic director for external affairs from 1992-97. He was also Tulane’s co2019. Both marks are the highest recorded in department history. interim director of athletics in 1996. McCaw is well equipped to lead Liberty at the highest level of college Prior to his years at Tulane, McCaw worked in a variety of athletic athletics, having nearly two decades of previous service as director of athletics at Baylor (2003-16), Massachusetts (2002-03), and administrative posts at the University of Maine from 1986-92, including sports information, marketing, and external affairs. Northeastern (1997-2002). Recognized as a national leader in intercollegiate athletics, McCaw During his time at Baylor, the Bears experienced tremendous success has served as chair of the NCAA Recruiting and Personnel Issues on the field, in the classroom, and in fundraising and facility development. McCaw helped Baylor capture five team national Cabinet. He was also a member of the Big 12 Television & Game championships (acrobatics & tumbling, 2015; equestrian, 2012; men’s Management and Officiating Committees. Additionally, he served tennis, 2004; and women’s basketball, 2005 and 2012), had 17 on the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics student-athletes win individual national championships (track & field Executive Committee and was on the Division I-A Athletics Director Association Board of Trustees. and men’s and women’s tennis), and captured 58 Big 12 Conference titles. McCaw was named 2014-15 FBS NACDA Under Armour Athletic Baylor’s football team reached bowl games for six consecutive years Director of the Year and was a finalist for the 2012 and 2015 Sports (2010-15) and won the Big 12 Championship in 2013 and 2014. The Business Journal Athletics Director of the Year awards. He was named Bears’ Robert Griffin III became the nation’s top collegiate football the 2012 NACDA West Region Under Armour Athletic Director of player in 2011 when he was named the school’s first ever Heisman the Year and the 2010 Waco Tribune-Herald Central Texas Sportsman of the Year. He also received the 2013 VanderZwaag Distinguished Trophy winner. Alumnus Award from the University of Massachusetts Sport During his final five seasons at Baylor, the Bears’ football and men’s Management Program. and women’s basketball programs posted a combined 350-84 record, McCaw earned his master’s degree in sport management from the best mark in the country during that span. Massachusetts in 1987, after receiving a bachelor’s degree in sports Under McCaw’s watch, student-athletes thrived in the classroom as administration at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, in 1985. Baylor finished first or second in the Big 12 in graduation success McCaw and his wife, Heather, have four children: Christy, Paul, Callie, rate in seven of his last nine years. The school recorded its highest and Corinne. ever cumulative GPA in 2015-16 (3.34). While Baylor enjoyed extraordinary academic and athletic success under McCaw’s leadership, his department also made significant administrative strides.

LIBERTY FLAMES SPORTS NETWORK RADIO AND TV PROGRAMMING

During the 2021-22 academic year, Flames fans can catch all the action on the Liberty Flames Sports Network (LFSN), which is comprised of Liberty’s radio and television networks and has covered Flames athletics since 1981. The flagship radio station for Liberty Football is The Journey 88.3 FM in Lynchburg, Va. The 50,000-watt station is part of The Journey FM Radio Network, which has 19 affiliates that cover Virginia and much of North Carolina. Alan York returns for his 12th season calling Flames Athletics. York is the radio play-byplay voice of football and men’s basketball. Additionally, York is the television voice for Liberty Baseball and Softball. Nick Pierce handles radio play-by-play duties for baseball and the football sidelines. Fans may also follow Liberty Athletics on WFFP Channel 24, the flagship television station of LFSN. The station airs football as well as baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball games. The station can be viewed on all satellite and cable systems throughout Southwestern and Central Virginia. Liberty sporting events have been broadcast on outlets across the nation, including the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), ESPN+, ESPN3, Cox Television Network, American Sports Network (ASN), The Walk, and various independent stations, representing more than 40 million households coast-to-coast. LFSN’s television broadcast team consists of trained professionals who have worked for most of the major sports networks in the United States, including ESPN, ABC Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, NASCAR, SportSouth, Comcast, and Fox Sports.

Top: Alan York (left), Nick Pierce (center) and Matt Warner (right) during the pregame show, which airs from the stadium concourse each week. Bottom: The “Game On” set where Liberty’s weekly sports magazine TV show is produced.

FOOTBALL GAME DAY COVERAGE The Liberty Flames Sports Network from Van Wagner is the best way to follow Liberty Flames Football on the radio at home and on the road. The tailgate show begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Hosted by Nick Pierce and guests, the show provides the most in-depth pregame radio coverage of Liberty Football. Fans will hear commentary from coaches and players, along with exclusive pregame thoughts from Head Coach Hugh Freeze. Alan York and Paul Rutigliano team up for their 12th season together in the radio booth. During the live radio play-by-play broadcast, Nick Pierce reports from the sideline, and live studio reports keep you up-to-date on scores from across the country. At the conclusion of the game, listen to the Postgame Show for a complete recap, including interviews with the Flames and Head Coach Hugh Freeze.

FLAMES SPORTS HOTLINE RADIO SHOW The Liberty Flames Sports Hotline is broadcast live each Monday night during the football season. The “Voice of the Flames” Alan York hosts the hour-long show that takes you inside Liberty Athletics. Head Football Coach Hugh Freeze joins York each week, along with Liberty Athletics administrators, studentathletes, and other coaches. The show is carried on the regional ESPN family of stations: 93.3 FM (Lynchburg), 1320 AM (Lynchburg), 1240 AM (Roanoke), 106.3 FM (Danville), and 1250 AM (Bedford).

LIBERTY FLAMES SPORTS NETWORK LFSN FOOTBALL AFFILIATES VIRGINIA Charlottesville Clifton Forge Danville Lynchburg (Flagship) Marion Newport News Pulaski/Roanoke Richmond Shenandoah Valley Suffolk Virginia Beach Williamsburg Wytheville

NORTH CAROLINA 97.1 90.9 88.3 88.3 94.7 96.9 106.5 94.9 95.5 107.3 98.3 100.1 101.9

Elizabeth City Norlina Roanoke Rapids Rocky Mount Zebulon

88.3 94.3 91.1 107.3 90.5

FLAMES CENTRAL A weekly sports show that airs on LFSN affiliates around the country and on ESPN+. The show is available locally on WSET ABC 13, WDBJ 7, and MASN. Check local listings for air times. The 30-minute show, hosted by Matt Warner, Rett McGibbon, and Emily Austen, focuses on Liberty student-athletes, coaches and alumni, while telling stories of faith and discussing current issues in sports and culture.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FOR ATHLETICS

Liberty University student-athletes continue to score high marks both in the classroom and on the field due to the efforts of Academic Affairs for Athletics. With offices and academic space located in the Liberty Athletics Center (LAC), which opened in November 2017, Liberty Academic Affairs for Athletics provides resources for student-athletes to succeed, including two open learning environments, a tech lab, two smart classrooms, multiple tutorial and group study rooms, multiple neighborhoods for specific subject study, and a student-athlete development center.

COSIDA DIVISION I ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS PHILLIP ASEWEH Second Team 2011 Men’s Soccer

JOVAINE ATKINSON Second Team 2020 Men’s Track & Field

SERENA BARR

Second Team 2017 Field Hockey

DANIELLE MCNANEY

ALICIA FINNIGAN

DANIEL NEWELL

First Team 1998 Second Team 1997 Football

Second Team 2019 | 2018 Swimming & Diving

MEGAN FRAZEE

NATALIE BEALE

First Team 2009 Second Team 2008 Women’s Basketball

JASON BENHAM

Second Team 2019 Men’s Soccer

KAT BOUTON

First Team 2008 | 2007 Men’s Soccer

Second Team 2016 Women’s Swimming & Diving Third Team 1998 Baseball

Second Team 2017 Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country

RUBEN GARCIA MIKE GELATT

MITCH HANSON

JAY CLINE

First Team 2014 Football

ALEX CLOSE

Second Team 2013 Volleyball

Second Team 2004 Football First Team 2015 | 2014 Baseball

KRISTIN COLSON Second Team 2004 Volleyball

HOLLY DEEM

Third Team 1998 Women’s Track & Field

BECCA HARAF

CLENDON HENDERSON First Team 2008 Men’s Track & Field

JENNIFER HODGES Third Team 2000 Women’s Soccer

AMELIA JOHNSON

JACOB DEVALVE

Third Team 2019 Volleyball

CALEB EDMONDS

First Team 2012 | 2011 Football

Second Team 2014 Men’s Track & Field

Second Team 2014 Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country

JARROD EVERSON

PAT KELLY

TREY LAMBERT First Team 2014 Baseball

First Team 2005 Second Team 2004 Women’s Track & Field Third Team 2009 Men’s Track & Field

ASHLEY RININGER

First Team 2016 | 2015 Women’s Basketball

MEGAN ROBINSON First Team 2015 Third Team 2014 Softball

CHRIS ROCCO First Team 2009 Football

HEATHER SAGAN

First Team 2002 Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country

DAVID SCOUTEN Third Team 2016 Men’s Track & Field

JOHN SHERRET

Third Team 2015 Men’s Track & Field

KRISTAL THARP

Second Team 2005 Women’s Basketball

CATHY WILLIAMS

Third Team 1999 Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country

HUNTER WINSTEAD Second Team 2017 Football

ARLENE ZELINSKAS Second Team 2007 Women’s Track & Field

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FOR ATHLETICS

STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT The NCAA’s mission is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of educational programs and studentathletes as an important part of the student body. With this in mind, the Student-Athlete Development program was created to support the development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience. Student-Athlete Development prepares studentathletes for their next step in life after college. Hosting workshops and seminars each year that focus on academics, interpersonal skills, career planning, diversity training, and financial responsibility, Student-Athlete Development sets student-athletes up for success beyond their sport. Academic Affairs for Athletics rounds out its holistic approach by creating a culture of servant leadership among Liberty student-athletes through involvement in local schools and the community through outreach events. With thousands of hours served, dozens of events attended, and countless lives impacted, student-athletes at Liberty embody the “Love. Care. Serve.” movement in Lynchburg and surrounding communities. “Love. Care. Serve.” is our promise to each other and the Lynchburg community. We want to demonstrate love, care for those in need, and serve with a grateful heart.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) Liberty University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) connects and strengthens the relationship between the Athletic Department and the student-athlete population. SAAC is made up of 2-3 representatives from each team who will attend monthly meetings to stay up-to-date on opportunities being offered and engage in fellowship with their peers. Our goal is to develop our SAAC representatives as leaders within their programs. SAAC provides student-athletes the forum to discuss and vote on potential NCAA legislation, giving them a voice in their student-athlete experience. Representatives embrace “paying it forward” through selfless service within each athletic program, across campus, a and within the greater Lynchburg community.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FOR ATHLETICS STAFF KRISTIE BEITZ

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Affairs

MATT ANTHONY

Associate Director of Academic Affairs

COURTNEY HUFFMAN

Associate Director & Summer Bridge Coordinator

LAUREN AMY

Senior Learning Specialist

MICHAEL JOHNSON

Academic Coordinator

CARTER HULL

Academic Coordinator

JASMINE GLAIZE Learning Specialist

MEGAN PICKETT

Academic Coordinator & StudentAthlete Development

MARY-CLAIRE MCINTYRE

Learning Specialist

RAISING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE

ACADEMIC MAJORS The top areas of study for Liberty student-athletes are as follows:

PSYCHOLOGY | BIOLOGY | NURSING | AVIATION | ENGINEERING

STUDENT-ATHLETE GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE Liberty Athletics finished the 2019-20 school year with an 88 percent student-athlete graduation rate, the highest rate in department history. Liberty’s student-athlete Graduation Success Rate (GSR) has seen an increase or remained steady in every year since the 2012-13 academic year. Additionally, 19 of Liberty’s 20 NCAA Division I athletic programs have a graduation rate of 80 percent or higher.

69%

70%

2009-10

2010-11

74%

2011-12

78%

80%

81%

2014-15

2015-16

87%

88%

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

71%

2012-13

2013-14

ACADEMIC HONORS LIBERTY STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY AND WITHIN THE ASUN CONFERENCE FOR THEIR HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. Since the start of the 2016-17 school year, seven student-athletes have been awarded the nation’s highest academic distinction, CoSIDA Academic All-America status: Jovaine Atkinson (track & field) Serena Barr (at-large team/field hockey), Kat Bouton (track & field), Alicia Finnigan (at-large team/ swimming & diving), Ruben Garcia (men’s soccer), Amelia Johnson (volleyball), and Hunter Winstead (football). During the 2020-21 academic year, 393 student-athletes earned a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (69%). Additionally, 44 student-athletes earned a 4.0 cumulative GPA, while 19 out of LIberty’s 20 programs earned a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Liberty Athletics earned the second highest cumulative GPA on record as well, 3.27. A total of 249 Liberty Flames student-athletes garnered inclusion on the 2020-21 ASUN Conference Academic Honor Roll.

RAISING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE 930-974 APR

ACADEMIC PROGRESS RATE (APR) Over the last several years, the Liberty University Athletics program has met or exceeded the NCAA standards as defined by the APR initiative. For the 2019-20 academic year, 90 percent of Liberty’s teams scored 975 or higher, with 14 receiving a score of 1,000 or higher.

1,000+ APR 975-999 APR

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COMMUNITY IMPACT TRICK OR TREAT SO OTHERS CAN EAT 2020 Donation: 3,400 cans collected and donated

HOP ON POP 2020-21: 3,533 books collected and donated

ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Over 1,000 letters distributed to faculty and staff

ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE MISSION STATEMENT Liberty University Athletics Compliance Office’s objective is to advance and support Liberty University’s mission statement by maintaining the NCAA principle of institutional control. This is accomplished through proactive, comprehensive education of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and supporters of Flames Athletics about NCAA, ASUN Conference, and Liberty University rules and regulations. The Compliance Office monitors policies and procedures to protect Liberty University and its constituents. The Compliance Office also serves to advance the uncompromising integrity and commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior at Liberty University and strives to ensure a positive student-athlete experience while continuing the tradition of athletic excellence. Liberty is committed to upholding the principle of institutional control in the operation of its Athletics Department in a way that is within the rules and regulations of the NCAA, ASUN Conference, and the university. As Liberty strives for excellence on and off the field, ethical conduct must be sought and held in the highest regard. Any activity outside the rules and regulations of the NCAA could jeopardize student-athletes’ eligibility to compete.

FIVE RULES OF ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE 1. Only coaches and Athletics Department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Alumni, friends, or other representatives of athletics interest (e.g., boosters who are not employed by the university) are not permitted to contact a prospect (or members of the prospect’s family) by letter, telephone, or in person (on or off campus) for the purpose of soliciting their participation in the athletics program. Liberty faculty members are permitted to have contact with the prospects on campus during unofficial visits or off campus (near the institution) during official visits. 2. A prospect remains a prospect even after he or she signs a letter of intent or financial aid agreement to attend the university. The prospect does not lose his or her prospect status until the start of classes or the beginning of official team practice prior to the start of classes. 3. The restrictions governing any contact between a prospect and representatives of a member institution’s athletics interest include unavoidable incidental interactions. It is understood that such contact is not prearranged by the athletics representative or an Athletics Department staff member, is not made for the purpose of recruitment of the prospect, and involves only normal civility. For example, if a booster meets a high school student or junior college student-athlete, they may not talk with them about Liberty Athletics. If they are attending a public function and find themself talking to the parents of a prospect, that booster can talk about anything that does not relate to the Athletics Department. 4. A student-athlete who accepts any benefits or special consideration based on his or her status as an athlete or because of athletic skill will lose all eligibility for intercollegiate athletic participation. Nothing can be done for prospective or enrolled student-athletes without specific authorization from the Liberty Athletics Compliance Office. 5. Representatives of athletics interests are reminded that NCAA rules regarding enrolled student-athletes remain in effect throughout the entire year, including summer breaks. When student-athletes complete their final season of eligibility, they must abide by NCAA rules until the end of that academic year and/or until they are no longer receiving athletics financial aid. If you have a question about NCAA rules and your interaction with Liberty coaches, student-athletes, or staff, please contact: Athletics Compliance Office Liberty University | 1971 University Blvd. | Lynchburg, Va. 24515 (434) 582-2116 | Compliance@liberty.edu “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” – Romans 13:1

ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE INTERACTION WITH BOOSTERS AND LIBERTY STUDENT-ATHLETES It’s easy for boosters to form a relationship with Liberty student-athletes while cheering them on and watching them compete. Building these types of relationships is not only fun for fans but also important in the lives of student-athletes. In an effort to ensure that the eligibility of student-athletes is not jeopardized, all boosters should review these guidelines and direct any questions to the Liberty Athletics Compliance Office.

WHO IS A “BOOSTER”?: • Donated to the Flames Club • Bought a season ticket in ANY sport • Provided benefits to Liberty student-athletes • Promoted Liberty’s athletics programs

WHAT A BOOSTER CAN DO: • Provide summer employment to a student-athlete, as long as he or she is paid the going rate and only for work actually performed. • Provide a meal to a student-athlete or the team at their home (not a restaurant). They can also furnish a ride to their home for the meal. These meals should be approved by the Compliance Office in advance.

WHAT A BOOSTER CANNOT DO: • Give a gift of clothing or equipment • Provide free or reduced housing costs • Give cash or cosign on loans • Arrange for employment of a relative • Provide use of a car

• Provide rentals or purchases of any type • Pay the costs for a student-athlete’s friends or family to visit campus • Provide free medical or professional services • Provide free use of a phone for long-distance calls • Provide funds for entertainment of an athlete, their friends, or relatives

WHAT ARE EXTRA BENEFITS? An extra benefit is any special arrangement from the institution, its staff, or its boosters to provide a benefit to student-athletes or their friends and family. It is not considered an extra benefit if it is provided to all the institution’s students or specifically permitted by NCAA rules.

EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED EXTRA BENEFITS: • The use of a car • The gift of a loan or assistance securing a loan • Discounts on services, e.g., dry cleaning or car repair • Discounts on purchases, such as clothing or airline tickets • The use of a cellphone or phone card • Receipt of services from businesses, e.g., movie tickets or dinner

EXAMPLES OF PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS: • Athletics scholarships • Appropriate equipment for practice and competition • Travel expenses for competition • Complimentary admission to their contests for family and friends • Awards to recognize their participation and achievement • Medical treatment • Academic support services

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ABOUT The philosophy of the Liberty Football Strength & Conditioning staff is to impact the lives and minds of our student-athletes. The program and process is derived from clinical research as well as practical applications. This management of proper design and implementation of programming is based around the specific needs centered on the bio-motor abilities specific to sport. Additional subtlety has been added to account for specific positional demands as well as individual needs based on asymmetries and/or deficiencies.

Ground-based strength and power modalities, performed with high efficiency, will be the pillars of our weight room development. Speed, coordination, conditioning, and mechanical efficiency will be emphasized in our field work. Most of all, we will create an environment that is as thrilling to train in as Williams Stadium is to play in on game day.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FOOTBALL STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STAFF

DOMINIC STUDZINSKI Director of Football Strength & Conditioning

JEFF BOSCHMAN

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach For Football

AUSTIN ARDREY

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach For Football

RYAN GRUBBS

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach For Football

B.J. HAYES

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach For Football

OLYMPIC SPORTS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STAFF

HENRY BARRERA

Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports

KARYL WIESE

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports

WILL GRAHAM

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports

BRETT NETHERY

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports

ATHLETIC TRAINING ABOUT Student-athletes at Liberty University have one of the most dedicated sports medicine teams in the country. Scott Lawrenson is the assistant athletics director for sports medicine, while Barry Finke and Aaron Schreiner serve as senior associate athletic trainers. Ben Galley, Mary O’Berry, Maggie Carr, Noah Wilson, Laura Mancuso, Shannon Neeley, and Dan Preusser are assistant athletic trainers. In addition to being Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) within the state of Virginia, all 10 full-time athletic trainers hold master’s degrees. The university’s athletic training staff utilizes Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital for emergency or general medical needs. The sports

medicine team also utilizes the doctors from Central Virginia Family Physicians (CVFP) for general medical needs. Additionally, Liberty is privileged to have team services available through OrthoVirginia. The main athletic training room, located within the Liberty Athletics Center, houses the latest equipment. Satellite training rooms are located in the Liberty Football Center, Vines Center, Liberty Baseball Stadium, Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium, Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex, Liberty Natatorium, and East Campus Field House.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

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SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF SCOTT LAWRENSON

Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine

BARRY FINKE

Senior Associate Athletic Trainer Football

AARON SCHREINER

Senior Associate Athletic Trainer Men’s Basketball, Golf, Swimming & Diving

NOAH WILSON

Assistant Athletic Trainer Track & Field, Cross Country

MAGGIE CARR

Assistant Athletic Trainer Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s Tennis

BEN GALLEY

Assistant Athletic Trainer Field Hockey, Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Tennis

LAURA MANCUSO

Assistant Athletic Trainer Women’s Basketball

SHANNON NEELEY

Assistant Athletic Trainer Volleyball, Swimming & Diving

ALEX FLEMING

Assistant Athletic Trainer Football

DAN PREUSSER

Senior Associate Athletic Trainer Baseball, Men’s Soccer

SPORTS NUTRITION DEPARTMENT ABOUT The Liberty Athletics Department is committed to the overall health and well-being of our student-athletes. We proudly demonstrate that commitment with our Department of Sports Nutrition (LUSN), which includes a full-time sports dietitian to help maximize the health and performance of our student-athletes. Liberty University represents only a handful of Division I institutions that offer this service to their athletes.

MISSION STATEMENT Champion Performance exists to ensure that student-athletes are equipped physically, mentally, and spiritually to realize their full potential in training, competition, and life throughout their collegiate career and beyond.

LUSN SERVICES OFFERED: • • • •

Team nutrition education talks Grocery store and dining hall tours Cooking demos Restaurant and menu selection for game day and recovery meals

• Body-composition testing • Individual nutrition consultations • Fueling station management, encouraging healthy snacking and daily recovery • Distribution of NCAA-compliant products, such as recovery shakes • Nutritional supplement reviews*

*All supplements taken by an NCAA student-athlete must follow NCAA guidelines. If these guidelines are not followed, the athlete may risk failing his or her required drug testing due to banned substances in some products. Questions about supplements can be directed to the Sports Nutrition Department and should be posed prior to consumption.

LIBERTYFLAMES.COM ABOUT FOR THE MOST COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT, VISIT THE PROGRAM’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE, LIBERTYFLAMES.COM. Updated daily, LibertyFlames.com provides fans with the most comprehensive online coverage of Liberty’s 20 NCAA Division I athletic programs. LibertyFlames.com includes rosters, coach and player bios, player features, game releases, statistics, schedules, results, and other athletics news.

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INITIAL GROUNDBREAKING COMPLETION

MAY 8, 1989

RENOVATION

OCT. 21, 1989

SUMMER 1990

SUMMER 1994

The first game was played, and 12,750 fans watched Liberty score 31 unanswered points in a 37-18 Homecoming victory over Towson.

Lights were added.

The stadium was officially named “Williams Stadium” in honor of Arthur L. and Angela Williams, major contributors to the university.

FALL 2006 NOV. 4, 2006 The stateLiberty University of-the-art, passed the one 48,000-squaremillion mark in home foot Football attendance during Operations Center, its 21-0 win over located at the Western Carolina at north end of the Williams Stadium. stadium, was completed.

SUMMER 2010 Williams Stadium was expanded from 12,000 to 19,200 seats, and a five-story tower was completed. The tower features a press box, 18 luxury suites, an 11,000-square-foot Club Pavilion, offices for the Liberty Athletics administration, and concessions stands.

WILLIAMS STADIUM FACILITIES The Liberty Football Center, complete with coaches’ offices, locker room, equipment room, recruiting area, team lounge, weight room and training room, is located at the north end of the stadium. Carter Tower, complete with 18 luxury suites, is located above the west bleachers. Visiting teams are provided with a full player and coaches’ locker room inside the Liberty Indoor Practice Facility.

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BRANCH & ASSOCIATES OF RICHMOND, VA. (2010) AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. (CMA) OF LYNCHBURG, VA. (2018)

The end zones are red with white and blue lines bordering the field, and the school’s logo is displayed in color in the middle of the field.

WILLIAMS STADIUM SINGLE-GAME ATTENDANCE RECORDS ATTENDANCE DATE 1. 22,551 2. 21,712 3. 21,671 4. 20,838 5. 20,425 6. 20,393 7. 20,217 8. 19,314 9. 19,111 10. 18,955

W-L RESULT

Sept. 19, 2015 W Liberty 31, Montana 21 Nov. 12, 2016 L Liberty 26, Charleston Southern 48 Aug. 31, 2019 L Liberty 0, Syracuse 24 Oct. 4, 2014 L Liberty 39, Richmond 46 Sept. 1, 2018 W Liberty 52, Old Dominion 10 Oct. 24, 2015 W Liberty 45, Kennesaw State 35 Oct. 25, 2014 W Liberty 34, Gardner-Webb 0 Oct. 2, 2010 W Liberty 52, Savannah State 14 Oct. 15, 2011 W Liberty 63, Coastal Carolina 27 Nov. 19, 2015 W Liberty 24, Coastal Carolina 21

EXPANSION

OCT. 2, 2010

NOV. 19, 2015

SEPT. 1, 2018

AUG. 31, 2019

2020 SEASON

A then Liberty- and Big South-record 19,314 fans attended the first game at the renovated Williams Stadium during a 52-14 victory over Savannah State.

Williams Stadium hosted its first-ever nationally televised game on ESPNEWS as Liberty defeated No. 4 Coastal Carolina 24-21.

Newly-expanded Williams Stadium hosted Liberty’s inaugural game as an FBS member. The Flames defeated Old Dominion 52-10.

Liberty plays host to No. 22 Syracuse at Williams Stadium, marking the first time a Power 5 and top-25 ranked FBS team visited Lynchburg.

The Flames post a perfect 6-0 record at home in 2020 and go on to win their second straight Cure Bowl title. The Flames defeated No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina 37-34 in overtime in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl and finished the year with a 10-1 mark and ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press poll and No. 18 in the Amway Coaches Poll.

LIBERTY FOOTBALL CENTER ABOUT The Liberty Football Center (LFC) is a 65,455 square feet facility located in the north end zone at Williams Stadium that was renovated and reopened in Spring 2020. Shortly after the completion of the 2018 football season, Liberty began the renovation project to expand its football operations center that originally opened in 2006 and was known as the Football Operation Center (FOC). The recently completed renovation project added an additional 18,000 square feet to the three-story facility. The top floor of the newly renovated facility houses 17 offices, 10 position meeting rooms, and offensive and defensive meeting rooms, plus a 147-seat, theater style team meeting room. The middle floor of the building, located at ground level, includes a new locker room with 122 lockers and an attached equipment room to better service Liberty’s football players.

The floor also houses a 13,000-square-foot player’s lounge, including a nutrition center, and can accommodate up to 130 people. The area also will be used as a recruiting area during home football games. A glass enclosed cardio workout room replaced the existing front entrance to the operations center, and the workout area overlooks the lower level. Rounding out the new amenities of this floor is a press room for weekly press conference and postgame interviews, plus a new training room. The sports medicine area also includes 11 treatment beds, an onsite x-ray room, and hydrotherapy pools. Closing out the facility is a state-of-the-art weight room in the lower level of the football center. The 16,000-square-foot workout space is furnished with the latest training equipment, allowing Liberty’s players to prepare themselves to excel at the highest level of college football.

LIBERTY FOOTBALL CENTER

INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY As part of the football program’s FBS reclassification process, Liberty opened its indoor football facility during the summer of 2017 — the Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility. The $29 million project provides a full-size indoor football practice field, plus end zones, with a 70-foot ceiling clearance. The facility is located northeast of the Liberty Football Center and adjacent to Liberty’s AstroTurf practice field.

COST OF ATHLETICS FACILITIES

LIBERTY ATHLETICS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (SINCE 2010) Estimated Cost: $1M

Clarkson Clubhouse

• Completed in 2014

Estimated Cost: $4M

Cook Tennis Center/Hershey-Esbenshade Tennis Courts • Multi-year renovations completed in 2017

Estimated Cost: $10M

Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium • Completed in 2015

Estimated Cost: $20M

Vines Center

• Multi-year renovations completed in 2015

Estimated Cost: $29M

Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility • Completed in Summer 2017

Estimated Cost: $65M

Liberty Arena

• Completed in Fall 2020

Estimated Cost: $2M

East Campus Field House • Completed in 2012

Estimated Cost: $5M

Liberty Field Hockey and Lacrosse Fields • Completed in 2011

Estimated Cost: $16M

Williams Stadium

• Major renovations completed in 2010 and 2018

Estimated Cost: $20M

Liberty Football Center

• Completed in Spring 2020

Estimated Cost: $29M

Liberty Indoor Track Complex

• Completed in Winter 2017

Estimated Cost: $3M

Osborne Stadium/Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex • Renovation completed in 2012

Estimated Cost: $5M

Liberty Indoor Tennis Center

• Completed in Winter 2021

Estimated Cost: $19M

Liberty Natatorium

• Completed Fall 2017

Estimated Cost: $20M

Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium • Completed in 2013

Estimated Cost: $32M

Liberty Athletics Center

• Completed in Fall 2017

P R O J E C T S U N D E R WAY

Liberty Multipurpose Center

• Set to open Summer 2022

ATHLETICS FACILITIES WILLIAMS STADIUM H O M E O F F LA MES FOOTBA LL | CA PACITY: 25 ,00 0 + | OPENED IN 1989 | RENOVATED AND EXPANDED IN 2010 AND 201 8

LIBERTY FOOTBALL CENTER BA S E O F OPERATIONS FOR F LA MES FOOTBA LL | 65,455 SQUARE FEET | OPENED IN 2 0 0 6 | RENOVATED IN 202 0

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY FE AT UR IN G A F U LL-SIZ E A STR OTU R F PRACTICE F IELD WITH END ZONES | 70 -FOOT CEILING CLEARANCE | OPENED IN JULY 2 01 7

ATHLETICS FACILITIES FOOTBALL PRACTICE FIELD OU TD OOR ASTROTURF FIELD | OPENED IN 2 0 07

LIBERTY ATHLETICS CENTER H O U SES ACA D EMIC A R EA S, A N OLY MPIC SPORT WEIGHT ROOM, AND A CENTRALIZED ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM H O L DS A N EQU IPMENT R OOM A ND A LIBERTY S PORTS NUTRITION REFUELING STATION | OPENED IN FALL 2017

ATHLETICS FACILITIES VINES CENTER F E AT UR I N G PRACTICE COU RTS FOR F LA MES BAS KETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL | CAPACITY: 9, 547 | OPENED IN 1990 R ENOVATED A ND EXPANDED IN 2 014 , 2015, AND 202 0

LIBERTY ARENA HOME OF F LA MES BA SK ETBA LL A ND VOLLEYBALL | CAPACITY: 4 , 0 0 0 | OPENED IN FALL 2 02 0

BASKETBALL PRACTICE FACILITY BA S E O F O P E RAT IO NS FOR F LA MES BA SK ETBA LL | IN CLUDES 3 , 0 0 0 -SQUARE-FOOT BAS KETBALL PERFORMANCE CENTER | OPEN E D I N 2 01 3

ATHLETICS FACILITIES LUURTSEMA CENTER/OSBORNE STADIUM/MATTHES-HOPKINS TRACK COMPLEX BA S E O F O P E RATION S FOR F LA MES SOCCER A N D TRACK & FIELD | 1 ,0 0 0 CHAIRBACK S EATS | TRACK COMPLETELY REB UILT I N 2 01 2

LIBERTY NATATORIUM O LY M P IC- S IZ E D, N IN E-LA N E, 5 0-METER POOL | SEPA RATE 17-FOOT-DEEP DIVING WELL WITH TWO S PRINGB OARDS AND THREE-CO LU M N TOWE R 1 , 3 0 0 S E AT ING CA PACITY WITH WRA PA R OU ND, THREE-S IDED B OWL S EATING | 75, 0 0 0 SQUARE FEET | OPENED IN FALL 2 01 7

LIBERTY MULTIPURPOSE CENTER IN DO O R PRACTICE FACILITY FOR F LA MES BA SEBALL, SOFTBALL, MEN’ S AND WOMEN’ S SOCCER AND WOMEN’ S LACROSS E S ET TO OPEN S UMMER 202 2

ATHLETICS FACILITIES LIBERTY INDOOR TRACK COMPLEX H O M E O F L IBE RTY TRACK & F IELD | SIX-LA NE, HY DRAULICALLY BANKED, 2 0 0 -METER TRACK | CAPACITY: 1 , 50 0 | OPENED I N 2 01 7

WORTHINGTON FIELD AT LIBERTY BASEBALL STADIUM HOME OF F LA MES BA SEBA LL | CAPACITY: 2 ,50 0 CHAIRBACK S EATS | OPENED IN 2013

KAMPHUIS FIELD AT LIBERTY SOFTBALL STADIUM HOME OF LA DY F LA MES SOF TBA LL | CAPACITY: 1 , 0 0 0 CHAIRBACK S EATS | OPENED IN 2 014

ATHLETICS FACILITIES LIBERTY TENNIS COMPLEX H O M E O F F LA MES TENN IS | IN CLU D ES 12 OU TD OO R COURTS AND 6 INDOOR COURTS | CAPACITY: 2 50 (OUTDOOR), 10 0 (IND O O R)

EAST CAMPUS FIELD HOUSE H O M E O F LA DY F LA MES F IELD HOCK EY A ND LACROSS E | CAPACITY: 750 PER FIELD | OPENED IN 2012 ; RENOVATED AND EXPANDED IN 2018-19

CLARKSON CLUBHOUSE BA SE OF OPERATIONS FOR F LAMES GOLF | 4 , 60 0 SQUARE FEET | OPENED IN 2 014

ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE YEAR IN REVIEW The 2020-21 athletic year was one of the best in Liberty Athletics department history. The Flames tied a department record with 10 conference titles, including ASUN championships in softball, women’s soccer, women’s cross country, women’s outdoor track & field, men’s basketball, men’s golf, men’s indoor track & field, men’s outdoor track & field, and men’s tennis, and a CCSA title in women’s swimming & diving. Additionally, football became the second team in NCAA history to win back-to-back bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level, successfully defending its Cure Bowl title.

FOOTBALL The Flames finished 10-1, matching the program record for victories in a season. Liberty recorded its first-ever win over an ACC program (Syracuse), its first win over Virginia Tech, and its first triumph over an FBS Top 25 opponent (No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the Cure Bowl). As a result, the Flames finished the season ranked No. 17 nationally.

VOLLEYBALL A youthful Lady Flames team placed two players (Lydia Burts and Trinity Watts) on the ASUN All-Freshman Team. Burts, a second team All-ASUN honoree, was the first Liberty freshman since 2016 to earn all-conference honors.

MEN’S SOCCER Liberty finished 7-3-2, headlined by its first-ever win over North Carolina, a victory over No. 21 Coastal Carolina, and a defeat of Big South champion High Point. The Flames earned their first-ever national ranking, reaching as high as No. 15 during the season.

WOMEN’S SOCCER The Lady Flames used an improbable run of four wins in 11 days, including victories over both No. 1 seeds (Lipscomb and North Florida), to capture their first ASUN title. As a result, Liberty made its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016.

FIELD HOCKEY The Lady Flames finished 13-3, highlighted by their first-ever victories over NCAA Tournament qualifier UConn and No. 12 Duke. Liberty was ranked No. 4 nationally on March 23, representing the highest national ranking by any Liberty program at the NCAA Division I level.

CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD The women’s cross country team qualified for the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships for the first time, placing 26th nationally. Liberty captured four ASUN Conference titles, including women’s cross country, men’s indoor track & field, and a sweep of the men’s and women’s outdoor track & field championships.

MEN’S BASKETBALL The Flames finished 23-6, capturing their first outright ASUN regular-season title and cutting down the nets as ASUN Tournament champions for the third year in a row. Liberty extended its home winning streak to 36 games and also posted victories over Mississippi State and South Carolina away from Lynchburg.

ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The 19-8 Lady Flames posted their best ASUN regular-season record (12-4) and qualified for the ASUN Tournament title game for the third consecutive year. The Lady Flames went 12-0 during their inaugural season at Liberty Arena, pushing their overall home winning streak to 17.

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Hosting the CCSA Swimming & Diving Championship, Liberty finished in a first-place tie with FGCU to capture its third consecutive conference title. Payton Keiner qualified for the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship for the third time in her career.

MEN’S TENNIS The Flames enjoyed a history-making season, winning a program-record 20 matches capped off by a victory in the ASUN title match for their first-ever conference title. Liberty also achieved its first national ranking, reaching No. 39 in the year-end listing.

WOMEN’S TENNIS The Lady Flames went 18-7, tying for the second most victories in program history. Liberty went a perfect 6-0 in conference play, earning the ASUN North Division’s top seed. Individually, Esther Lovato finished the season with a 23-1 singles record.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE Liberty reached the ASUN Championship final for the second time in as many seasons. The Lady Flames went 10-9 against a schedule that included seven nationally ranked opponents and boasted a league-high 14 All-ASUN honorees.

MEN’S GOLF The Flames qualified for the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf National Championship for the third time in program history, finishing in 21st place. Liberty also claimed its first ASUN championship in record fashion, posting the lowest 54-hole team score (20-under par 832) in tournament history.

BASEBALL Liberty finished the season at 41-16, capturing the ASUN North Division title with a 19-2 conference record and advancing to the ASUN Championship title game. The Flames earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, where they advanced to the regional final for the second time in program history.

SOFTBALL The Lady Flames claimed their first ASUN Championship title to qualify for their fourth NCAA Division I Softball Championship appearance in program history. For the second time, the Lady Flames advanced to the NCAA regional final round. Liberty also cracked the national Top 25 polls for the first time ever, topping out at No. 24.

FLAMES SPIRIT AND TRADITION THE NICKNAME The Liberty University athletics teams have been nicknamed the Flames since 1974, when the student body chose the Flames over several other options. The decision was based upon the school’s motto, “Knowledge Aflame.” Liberty began in 1971 as Lynchburg Baptist College with green and gold as the school’s colors. In 1976, the name was adjusted to Liberty Baptist College, and the colors were changed to red, white, and blue. The school once again changed its name in 1985 to Liberty University. However, throughout the shifts, “Flames” remained the nickname for Liberty’s athletics teams. In 1980, the eagle was designated as the Flames’ new mascot because of the patriotic symbolism and connection with the school name. It was designed with the Flames’ nickname in mind. Thus, a flaming torch clutched in the eagle’s left talon was included in the original mascot renderings.

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2013-PRESENT

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

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KYRIE (DORN) ADAMS

VOLLEYBALL: 1996-99

Kyrie (Dorn) Adams was one of the driving forces behind the Liberty volleyball program’s success in the late 1990’s, helping Liberty post 20 or more wins during each of her four seasons on the court. The Lady Flames won a combined 93 matches during Adams’ stellar four-year career, resulting in two Big South regular season titles, two Big South Tournament victories and the program’s first two trips to the NCAA Volleyball Championship (1997 and 1999).

sharing the honors with Pate Sole (1982-83), Rick Sielhamer (1983-84), and Perry Aincough (1984-85 and 1985-86.

ROBERT KARLSSON

MEN’S GOLF: 2009-12 Robert Karlsson helped establish Liberty’s men’s golf as a perennial top-40 team with a stellar four-year career during which he rewrote the Flames’ record books.

Adams was a three-time All-Big South selection and was named the Big South Player of the Year and Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1998. During her standout junior season, she led the Big South in kills per set (4.12), while sending down a career-best 424 kills.

Karlsson burst onto the scene in 2009, joining the program in the spring and claiming Big South Freshman of the Year honors. The conference accolade was the first of many that would include being a four-time All-Big South selection and a two-time Big South Men’s Golfer of the Year (2010 and 2011).

When she graduated from Liberty, the native of East Northport, N.Y., ranked third in program history with 1,476 career kills and fifth with 1,235 career digs. Adams was the fifth player in program history to join the 1,000/1,000 club (career kills/digs), helping her earn a spot on the 1990-99 Big South Volleyball All-Decade team. Following her time with the Lady Flames, Adams played with D.C. Women’s Pro Team and oversees with Athletes in Action.

Karlsson led the Flames to Big South titles in 2011 and 2012, the first two in program history. Liberty would claim the NCAA Greensboro Regional title in 2012 and make their first-ever appearance at the 2012 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. The Flames finished the event in 10th place, the highest finish by any team at an NCAA Division I national championship event in Liberty Athletics history.

PAT BUSSEY

WRESTLING: 1981-86

Pat Bussey was a two-time NCAA Division II AllAmerican, following a pair of top-10 finishes at the NCAA Division II national championships in 1985 and 1986. Bussey’s early individual success on the mat helped the Flames achieve new levels of team success. Liberty finished in 15th place at the 1983 NAIA National Championship, the Flames’ highest finish at the NAIA level before transitioning to the NCAA Division II level. The 177-pound wrestler finished in fifth place at the 1985 NCAA Division II national championship and in sixth place at the 1986 NCAA Division II national championship. During his senior campaign, Liberty finished in fifth place at the 1986 national championship event, the highest national finish by a Liberty athletics program any level of NCAA competition. The native of South River, N.J., is a member of Liberty’s Eagle Medal Gold Club (100 career victories), finishing his career with a 110-40-0 record (73.3 win percentage). Bussey was a four-time team captain,

The native of Kalmar, Sweden, finished his career with the lowest career scoring average in program history (72.02). The program’s first-ever Division I All-American (GCAA/PING and Golfweek third team selection) has represented the Flames on the PGA Canada Tour and the European Tours since his graduation.

MEGAN (FRAZEE) LEUZINGER

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: 2006-09 Megan (Frazee) Leuzinger is one of the most accomplished women’s basketball players in program history, helping continue the unparalleled success of the program on the court.

Leuzinger’s dominance on the court helped Liberty win 96 games during her career, including Big South Conference titles in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Liberty finished the 2007-08 season with a 28-4 record and earned a No. 12 seed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, the program’s best-ever seed in the tournament. The native of Xenia, Ohio, was selected by the San Antonio Silver Stars with the 14th pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft. She played two seasons in the WNBA and seven more overseas in Europe. Leuzinger continues to be a part of the game she loves as she currently serves as the head coach at Evangel University in Springfield, Mo.

JAMES MCKNIGHT

FOOTBALL/MEN’S TRACK & FIELD: 1990-94

James McKnight was a two-sport standout student-athlete for the Flames, setting new standards of excellence on the gridiron and in track & field during his time on Liberty Mountain. Despite only playing for three seasons for the Flames’ football program, McKnight finished his career with 1,948 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. At the time of his graduation, his touchdown mark ranked second only to fellow Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame member Kelvin Edwards in program history. McKnight joined the Flames’ track & field squad during his junior and senior seasons and helped the program capture its first-ever conference title as a senior at the Big South Outdoor Track Championship in 1994. One of six 100-point club members on the 1994 team, he finished his career with three school records, including the school record for the indoor long jump that has stood for nearly 30 years (250.5/7.63 m). Following his collegiate career, the native of Apopka, Fla., became the 10th player in football program history to sign with an NFL franchise. He played for 11 years in the NFL with four teams (Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and the N.Y. Giants), finishing his career with 3,595 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.

Leuzinger was a two-time Big South Player of the Year (2008 and 2009) and finished her career with 1,883 career points scored (third best in program history). She was also a two-time Big South Female StudentAthlete of the Year (2008 and 2009), a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-America honoree (2008 and 2009), and a member of the Associated Press All-America honorable mention team in 2009.

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF

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2019

Renard Brown Baseball 1980-82

Sharon (Wilkerson) Johnnie Engelhardt Emory Men’s Cross Country/ Women’s Basketball Track & Field, 1982-84 1997-2000

Steve Isaacs Men’s Basketball 1980-83

Mickey Paige Football, 1985-88

Mike Decker Men’s Track & Field 1999-2001

Wayne Haddix Football 1983-86

Matt Hildebrand Men’s Basketball 1991-94

Frank Landrey Men’s Golf Coach 1992-2004

Danielle (McNaney) Detmer Track & Field, 2002-05

Warren Stewart Wrestling, 1988-90

Bailey Alston Men’s Basketball 1988-90

Brenda Bonheim Volleyball/Women’s Basketball Coach/SWA 1975-2000

Katie Phillips Bigham Softball, 1996-99

Jesse Castro Wrestling 1977-81

Richard Shelton Dave Williams Football, 1984-88 Strength & Conditioning Coach, 1984-2017

Mark Chafin Men’s Basketball 1975-78

John Sanders Football 1979-82

CLASS OF

2016

Steve Kearns Football 1976-79

Todd Setsma Men’s Golf 1993-95

2011

Randy Tomlin Baseball 1986-88

Ed Vickers Men’s Basketball 1978-80

Paul Annan Men’s Soccer 1982-85

Fred Banks Football 1982-84

Bill Bell Men’s Soccer Coach 1980-2000

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2010

Katie (Feenstra) Mattera Sam Rutigliano Women’s Basketball Football Coach 2002-05 1989-99

Pat Sipe Baseball 1983-86

Theresa Bream Gina Gibson Women’s Basketball, 1990- Women’s Track & 93; Volleyball, 1987-90 Field, 1982-85

Lee Guetterman Baseball 1978-81

CLASS OF 2009

Mike Hatch Wrestling 1984-87

Jerry Edwards Heather (Sagan) Zealand Radio Play-by-Play Women’s Cross Country/ 1981-2010 Track & Field, 1999-2002

CLASS OF

2015

Eric Green Football 1985-89

Ryan Werner Men’s Track & Field, 1992-96

2012

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Annie Hunt Fairchild Women’s Cross Country/ Track & Field, 1984-87

Sharon Snodgrass Women’s Basketball 1979-82

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2017

Julius Nwosu Men’s Basketball 1991-93

Anthonia (Akpama) Oyedele Volleyball, 1996-99

Nancy Davis Women’s Soccer 1998-2001

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Sam Chelanga Men’s Cross Country/ Track & Field, 2008-11

Robby Justino Football 1989-92

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2018

Rashad Jennings Football, 2006-08

Delethea Quarles Women’s Track & Field, 1987-89

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Peter Aluma Men’s Basketball 1994-97

Jake Matthes Men’s Cross Country/ Track & Field Coach, 1976-91

Dr. Jerry Falwell Founder and Former Chancellor

Arthur L. Williams Athletics Financial Supporter

Elena (Kisseleva) Bengds Women’s Basketball 1997-2000

Bob Bonheim Wrestling/ Football Coach 1973-86

Sid Bream Baseball 1979-81

Kelvin Edwards Football 1982-85

Karl Hess Men’s Basketball 1977-80

Chip Smith Football 1973-76

Al Worthington Baseball Coach, 1974-86; Athletics Director, 1983-89

FLAMES IN THE PROS FLAMES IN THE PROS

Name/Position (Years at LU) | Team (League) Years | Active Players listed in red Aikens, Walt/CB (2011-13) Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2014-19

Forslund, Mike/QB (1979-82) Washington Federals (USFL) 1983

Anderson, Ben/QB (1994-97) New York Giants (NFL) 1998 Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 1999

Gado, Sam/RB (2001-04) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2005 Green Bay Packers (NFL) 2005-06 Houston Texans (NFL) 2006-07 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2007 St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2008-09

Ajayi, Solomon (2018-19) Cleveland Browns (2020) Banks, Fred/WR (1982-84) Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1985-86 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1987-93 Chicago Bears (NFL) 1993 Barrie, Sebastian/DL (1990-91) Green Bay Packers (NFL) 1992 Arizona Cardinals (NFL) 1993-95 San Diego Chargers (NFL) 1995 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1996 Arizona Rattlers (AFL) 1999-03 San Jose Sabercats (AFL) 2004-05 Basso, Phil/QB (1981-84) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1985 Benton, Elijah (2016-19) Cleveland Browns (2020) Bolden, Dominic/WR (2005-08) B.C. Lions (CFL) 2010 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 2011 Brown, Jeff/DB (1979-82) Washington Federals (USFL) 1983-84 Brown, Mike/QB (2008-11) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2012-14 Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2015 Burns, Travis/DB (1998-2001) Norfolk Nighthawks (af2) 2003 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2004 Quad City Steamwheelers (AFL) 2005 Carswell, Dwayne/TE (1991-93) Denver Broncos (NFL) 1994-2006 Clark, Steve/DB (1982-85) Buffalo Bills (NFL) 1987 Davis, Dominique/DL (2011-14) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2015 Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2016 Degrate, Rodney/DL (1994-97) Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 1999 Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1999 Edwards, Darnell/WR (2003, 05-06) Columbus Lions (WIFL) 2007-08 Edwards, Kelvin/WR (1982-85) New Orleans Saints (NFL) 1986 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1987-88 Ferguson, Markus/OL (2002-05) Albany Conquest (AFL2) 2007-08 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (AFL2) 2009

Fogg, Kevin/DB (2009-13) Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2014 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2015 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 2016-18 Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2019

Gandy-Golden, Antonio (2016-19) Washington Redskins (2020) Goede, Chris/OL (1991-94) San Antonio Texans (CFL) 1995 Goodman, Eugene/RB (2001-04) Columbus Lions (WIFL) 2007 Green, Eric/TE (1985, 87-89) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1990-94 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1995 Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 1996-98 New York Jets (NFL) 1999-2000 Haddix, Wayne/DB (1983-86) New York Giants (NFL) 1987-88 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 1990-91 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 1991-92 Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1993 Hagen, Jacob/DB (2011-14) St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2016 Haith, William/DB (1999-2002) Norfolk Nighthawks (af2) 2003 Manchester Wolves (af2) 2005-06 Dallas Desperados (AFL) 2006 New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) 2007 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2008-09 Harris, Erick/WR/DB (2001-04) Amarillo Dusters (af2) 2005 Alabama Steeldogs (af2) 2006 Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) 2006 Amsterdam Admirals (NFL Europe) 2007 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 2006-07 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2009 Kansas City Command (AFL) 2011 Hayes, B.J./WR (2008-11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 2012 Hursky, Nick/LB (2005-08) Milan Rhinos (IFL) 2010 Inverso, Glenn/QB (1977-80) New York Jets (NFL) 1981 Chicago Bears (NFL) 1982 New York Jets (NFL) 1984

Jones, Dominique/TE (2008-09) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2012-13 Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2013 Denver Broncos (NFL) 2014-15 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2016 Jones, Rennie/WR (1982-85) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1985 Kagey, Bill/PK (1982-85) Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1986 Kearns, Steve/TE (1976-79) British Columbia Lions (CFL) 1980-82

Sene, Stephen/OL (2005-07) St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2008 New England Patriots (NFL) 2008 Alabama Vipers (AF1) 2010 Shelton, Richard/DB (1984, 86-88) Denver Broncos (NFL) 1989 Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 1989-90 Montreal Machine (WLAF) 1991-92 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1990-93 Smith, Brock/QB (2005-08) Milan Rhinos (IFL) 2010

Lambros, Matt/WR (2005-08) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2009

Smith, Donald/DB (1986-89) Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 1990-91 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 1992-94 Memphis Maddogs (CFL) 1995 Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1996-2000

Lemonier, Jessie (2018-19) Los Angeles Chargers (2020)

Steward, Hunter/OL (2011-13) BC Lions (CFL) 2014-19

Lunsford, John/K (2012-15) San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 2016

Summers, Chris/WR (2008-11) Chicago Bears (NFL) 2012 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 2013 Buffalo Bills (NFL) 2014

Kinard, Leroy/RB (1988-90) New York Jets (NFL) 1991-92

Mathis, Mark/DB (1983-86) Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 1987-88 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 1989-91 British Columbia Lions (CFL) 1992 McConnell, Wes/DB (1989-92) Shreveport Pirates (CFL) 1993-94 McFadden, Andrew/WR/RS (1995) St. Louis Rams (NFL) 1997 Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1998 Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 19992000 McKnight, James/WR (1991-93) Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 1994-98 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1999-2000 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2001-03 Nelson, Pat/WR (1988-91) Orlando Predators (AFL) 1992 New York Jets (NFL) 1992-93

Washington, Desmond/DB (1997-98) Florida Firecats (AFL) 2001-05 Cincinnati Jungle Kats (AFL2) 2007 Wendlend, Soeren/OL (2007-10) Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) 2011 Williams, Lauren/WR (2003-05) Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2007 Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) 2007 Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) 2008 Wilson, Bejour (2018-19) Arizona Cardinals (2020) Woodrum, Josh/QB (2012-15) New York Giants (NFL) 2016 Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2016 Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 2017-18 Washington Redskins (NFL) 2019

Nimako, George/RB (1991-92) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1993-94, 1997-2000 Nivens, Roosevelt/OL (1991-94) Baltimore Stallions (CFL) 1995 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1996 Paige, Mickey/LB (1985-88) Washington Commandos (AFL) 1989-90 Parson, Biff/QB (1998-2001) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 2002

Jacobs, Trey/DL (2006-09) Washington Redskins (NFL) 2010

Peterson, Darrin/WR (2012-15) Chicago Bears (NFL) 2016

Jennings, Butch/RB (1994) New York Giants (NFL) 1995

Redd, Vince/LB (2007) New England Patriots (NFL) 2008-09

Jennings, Rashad/RB (2006-08) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2009-12 Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2013 New York Giants (NFL) 2014-16

Rush, Torrey/DB (1996-99) Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) 2001 Sartin, Trey/OL (1994-97) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1998-99

FLAMES IN THE PROS FLAMES WITH POSTSEASON HONORS YEAR NAME 1990

TEAM

HONORS

Wayne Haddix Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Pro Bowl

Eric Green Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Rookie of the Year Selected to the NFL All-Rookie Team by the NFL Players Association, USA Today, United Press International (UPI), Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, Football Digest, Football News, and The National 1993 Eric Green Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Pro Bowl 1994 Eric Green Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Pro Bowl 1997-98 Dwayne Carswell Denver Broncos

Captain of the Special Teams First Flame to play in two Super Bowls First Flame to win two Super Bowls

FLAMES IN THE DRAFT/FREE AGENT YEAR PLAYER

ROUND/FREE AGENT TEAM

1980 Steve Kearns 4th Round 1981 Glenn Inverso Free Agent 1983 Jeff Brown 18th Round Mike Forslund 21st Round 1985 Fred Banks 8th Round Phil Basso Free Agent 1986 Kelvin Edwards 4th Round Steve Clark Free Agent Rennie Jones Free Agent 1987 Wayne Haddix Free Agent Bill Kagey Free Agent 1989 Mickey Paige Free Agent Richard Shelton 10th Round 1990 Eric Green 1st Round Donald Smith 10th Round 1991 Leroy Kinard Free Agent 1992 Sebastian Barrie Free Agent Wes McConnell Free Agent Pat Nelson Free Agent 1993 George Nimako 4th Round

British Columbia (CFL) New York Jets (NFL) Washington Federals (USFL) Washington Federals (USFL) Cleveland Browns (NFL) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) New Orleans Saints (NFL) Buffalo Bills (NFL) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) New York Giants (NFL) Dallas Cowboys (NFL) Washington Commandos (AFL) Denver Broncos (NFL) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) Minnesota Vikings (NFL) New York Jets (NFL) Green Bay Packers (NFL) Shreveport Pirates (CFL) Orlando Predators (AFL) Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

FLAMES IN THE PROS Rashad Jennings

YEAR PLAYER

Eric Green

ROUND/FREE AGENT TEAM

1994 Dwayne Carswell Free Agent James McKnight Free Agent 1995 Roosevelt Nivens Free Agent Chris Goede Free Agent Butch Jennings Free Agent 1997 Andrew McFadden Free Agent 1998 Ben Anderson Free Agent 1998 Andrew McFadden Free Agent Trey Sartin Free Agent 1999 Ben Anderson Free Agent Andrew McFadden Free Agent Rodney Degrate Free Agent Free Agent 2001 Torrey Rush Free Agent 2002 Biff Parson Free Agent 2004 Sam Gado Free Agent 2007 Lauren Williams Free Agent 2008 Vince Redd Free Agent Stephen Sene Free Agent 2009 Rashad Jennings 7th Round Matt Lambros 2nd Round 2010 Trey Jacobs Free Agent 2011 Mike Brown Free Agent B.J. Hayes Free Agent Chris Summers Free Agent 2013 Dominique Jones Free Agent 2014 Walt Aikens 4th Round Kevin Fogg Free Agent Hunter Steward 1st Round 2015 Dominique Davis Free Agent Jacob Hagen Free Agent 2016 John Lunsford Free Agent Darrin Peterson Free Agent Josh Woodrum Free Agent 2020 Antonio Gandy-Golden 4th Round Solomon Ajayi Free Agent Elijah Benton Free Agent Jessie Lemonier Free Agent Bejour Wilson Free Agent

Denver Broncos (NFL) Seattle Seahawks (NFL) Baltimore Stallions (CFL) San Antonio Texans (CFL) New York Giants (NFL) St. Louis Rams (NFL) New York Giants (NFL) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) Oakland Raiders (NFL) New England Patriots (NFL) St. Louis Rams (NFL) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) Washington Redskins (NFL) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) Chicago Bears (NFL) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Miami Dolphins (NFL) Miami Dolphins (NFL) BC Lions (CFL) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) St. Louis Rams (NFL) San Francisco 49ers (NFL) Chicago Bears (NFL) New York Giants (NFL) Washington Redskins (NFL) Cleveland Browns (NFL) Cleveland Browns (NFL) Los Angeles Charges (NFL) Arizona Cardinals

ROCK ROYER/MAC RIVERA AWARD ABOUT In 1974, the Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award was established to honor the top senior student-athlete at Liberty University who best exemplifies the standards and lives of both of these great Christian men. Rock Royer was Liberty’s first football coach in 1973. Mac Rivera was a member of Liberty’s men’s basketball team from 1972 until 1975. Both Rock Royer and Mac Rivera tragically died at a young age, with Royer dying in a plane crash and Rivera passing away after a fall.

Vincent finished the 2020-21 season with a 70.48 stroke average, setting a new school record (previous record: Jonathan Yaun – 70.78 set in 2019-20). The native of Harare, Zimbabwe finished top 10 in seven out of nine events during the spring season and he played 66.7 percent of his rounds at par or better (18-of-27). Vincent ranks first in school history with a 71.81 career stroke average, which includes 20 top-10 finishes and 62 career rounds at par or better.

This award encompasses more than just athletic ability. It recognizes the Liberty University graduating senior studentathlete who has maintained an exemplary testimony on the playing field, in the classroom and among the student body.

Vincent completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration: International Business with a 3.03 GPA in December 2019. He will complete his master’s degree in Exercise Science and Wellness: Fitness Specialist in December 2021.

The 2021 recipient of this award was men’s golf standout Kieran Vincent. Vincent was ranked as high as No. 6 in the Golfstat individual national rankings (April 21 rankings), the highest individual ranking in program history. He is the program’s firstever player to be named to the Fred Haskins Award watch list (top collegiate golfer in the country).

Outside of his success on the golf course and in the classroom, Vincent has spent many hours helping with community service projects. During his time at Liberty, he aided with the Share the Warmth, Spooktacular, Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat, Attitude of Gratitude, and A Dollar Makes a Difference community service programs.

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS ROCK ROYER AWARD 1974..........................................................................Rick Herceg – Football 1975....................................................................Sling Patterson – Football 1976....................................................................................David Neff – Football 1977.......................................................................... Scott Goetz – Football

MAC RIVERA AWARD 1977...........................................................Paul Dalton – Men’s Basketball

ROCK ROYER/MAC RIVERA AWARD 1978...........................................................................Gary Avila – Wrestling 1979....................................................................Dave Anderson – Football 1980............................................................... Karl Hess – Men’s Basketball 1981..........................................................David “D.J.” Hertzler – Football 1982........................................Sharon Snodgrass – Women’s Basketball 1983...................................Bill Gillespie – Football/Men’s Track & Field 1984..................................................................Rick Seilhamer – Wrestling 1985.................Sue Andrew – Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Dave Bream – Baseball 1986........................................................................Ron Starner – Men’s Soccer 1987....................................................Pam Wilder – Women’s Basketball 1988....................................Annie Hunt Fairchild – Women’s Track & Field Andre Sims – Football 1989.................................................................Kathy Guetterman – Volleyball 1990.........................................Lynn Attwood – Women’s Cross Country/ Track & Field/Basketball 1991................................................................................Craig Holiday – Wrestling 1992...................................................... Mike Coleman – Men’s Basketball 1993.........................Theresa Bream – Volleyball/Women’s Basketball 1994 ��James Downey – Football Matt Hildebrand – Men’s Basketball 46

1995...........................................................................Todd Setsma – Men’s Golf 1996................................................... Ryan Werner – Men’s Track & Field 1997........................................ Michael Prettyman – Men’s Track & Field 1998......................................................................Ben Anderson – Football 1999...........................................................................Jarrod Everson – Football 2000.............................................Elena Kisseleva – Women’s Basketball 2001............................................Andrea Wildrick – Women’s Track & Field Nathan Day – Men’s Basketball 2002.............. Heather Sagan – Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field 2003...................................................................Collin Mascagni – Men’s Soccer 2004.........................................................................Tatiana Tkachuk – Volleyball 2005.............................................................................Sam Gado – Football Danielle McNaney – Women’s Track & Field 2006..................................................Sonia Rodriguez – Women’s Soccer Phillip Thompson – Baseball 2007...................................... Arlene Zelinskas – Women’s Track & Field 2008..........................................Allyson Fasnacht – Women’s Basketball 2009................................................................................Beth Bennett – Softball 2010..................................................................................Chris Rocco – Football 2011.............................................................................Zach Duke – Football 2012......................................................Jesse Sanders – Men’s Basketball 2013..............Jennifer Klugh – Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field 2014..................................................................................Trey Lambert – Baseball 2015....................................................................................Alex Close – Baseball 2016............................................ Ashley Rininger – Women’s Basketball 2017..................................................Holly Van Noord – Women’s Soccer 2018................................................... Evangeline Crist – Women’s Tennis 2019............................ Alicia Finnigan – Women’s Swimming & Diving 2020.............................. Hannah Baker - Women’s Swimming & Diving 2021 �� Kieran Vincent, Men’s Golf

2019 & 2020 FBC MORTGAGE CURE BOWL

2019 FBC MORTGAGE CURE BOWL

2020 FBC MORTGAGE CURE BOWL

Exploria Stadium (Orlando, Fla.) – December 21, 2019

Exploria Stadium (Orlando, Fla.) – December 26, 2020

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In a season that saw the offense grab most of the attention with its gaudy numbers, it was the Liberty defense that showed up in its biggest game, as a stout defensive effort led Liberty to a 23-16 win over Georgia Southern in the 2019 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. With the win, the Flames cap off a memorable first full season at the FBS level with an impressive 8-5 record - Liberty completed its FBS reclassification process in August, received its first-ever bowl game invitation on Dec. 8, and walked away from Exploria Stadium with a bowl game trophy in hand. Liberty’s defensive effort held Georgia Southern to 154 rushing yards, a single rushing touchdown, and three field goals in the victory. On the day, the Flames outgained the Eagles in total offense (402 to 249). Flames defensive end Jessie Lemonier was named the 2019 Cure Bowl MVP, finishing the game with eight tackles, including two sacks. Liberty’s four-year starting quarterback Stephen Calvert finished the day completing 16-of-35 attempts for 270 yards and two touchdowns. He ended his career as the program’s all-time career leader in passing yards (12,025), completions (896) and

Liberty’s Elijah James blocked a game-tying field goal attempt in overtime, securing No. 23 Liberty’s 37-34 win over No. 9 Coastal Carolina in the 2020 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. The Flames finished their second season of full FBS bowl eligibility with a 10-1 record, winning the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl for the second year in a row. Liberty is just the second team (also Appalachian State) to win bowl games in each of its first two seasons of bowl eligibility following a transition from the FCS. Liberty snapped Coastal Carolina’s (11-1) 12game winning streak, which was tied for the longest FBS winning streak in the nation. Liberty quarterback Malik Willis was named Cure Bowl MVP after totaling 357 yards of offense and rushing for a Cure Bowl-record four touchdowns. Liberty earned its first-ever win over an FBS Top 25 program and knocked Coastal Carolina from the ranks of the unbeaten for the second time ever. The Flames defeated then 11-0 CCU by a 15-14 score on a last-

touchdowns (93).

FBS ON THE RISE The NCAA approved Liberty’s waiver request to transition to the FBS level on Feb. 16, 2017 and has quickly found success at the highest level of college football. • 2017: 6-5 (first year of the FBS transition process/last full year at the FCS level) • 2018: 6-6 (second FBS transitional season) • 2019: 8-5 (first full season at the FBS level) o Cure Bowl Champions o One of three FBS transitioning teams in NCAA history to win a bowl game during its first full season at the FBS level

• 2020: 10-1 (Ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll)

o Cure Bowl Champions o One of two teams in NCAA history to win back-to-back bowl games during their first two seasons at the FBS level

second blocked field goal on Nov. 22, 2014.

YEAR OF FIRSTS • First team to ever be nationally ranked (No. 25 in the AP poll on Nov. 1, 2020) • Best ever end of the year national ranking: • Associated Press Poll - #17 • Amway Coaches Poll - #18 • First team to defeat a nationally ranked FBS team (No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina on Dec. 26, 2020) • First team to defeat an ACC team (Virginia Tech on Oct. 17, 2020) • Best start in school history (8-0 record) • First Group of Five school to beat two ACC schools in the same season since Houston in 2015

HUGH FREEZE BIO HUGH FREEZE

HE AD COAC H SO U T H ERN M I SS , ’ 92

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2 019-PR E SE NT – LI BE RTY (HE A D COACH) 2 018 (O CTO BE R-DECE MBE R ) – A R I ZO NA HOTSHOTS (O FFE NSI V E CO O R DI NATO R) 2 012-16 – O LE MI SS (HE A D COACH) 2 011 – A R KA NSA S STAT E (HE A D COACH) 2 010 – A R KA NSA S STAT E (O FFE NSI V E CO O R DI NATO R ) 2 009-10 (DECE MBE R-FE BRUA RY) – SA N JOSE STAT E (O FFE NSI V E CO O R DI N ATO R) 2 008-09 – LA MBUT H (HE A D COACH) 2 006-07 – O LE MI SS (T I GHT E NDS/R ECRUI T I NG CO O R DI NATO R ) 2 005 – O LE MI SS (A SSI STA NT A D FO R FO OT BA LL E XT E R NA L A FFA I R S) 1995-04 – BR I A R CR E ST HI GH SCHO O L/T E NN. (HE A D COACH) 1992-94 – BR I A R CR E ST HI GH SCHO O L/T E NN. (O FFE NSI V E CO O R DI NATO R / D E FE NS IVE BAC KS)

EDUCATION: B.S., MAT HE MAT I CS (SO UT HE R N MI SS, ’92 ) HOMETOWN: OX FO R D, MI SS. WIFE: JI LL CHILDREN: RAGA N, JO R DA N, A ND MA DI SO N CAREER COACHING HONORS: 2 013 GRA NT T E A FF FCA COACH O F T HE YE A R 2 011 SUN BE LT CO NFE R E NCE COACH O F T HE YE A R 2 009 A FCA SO UT HE A ST R EGI O N COACH O F T HE YE A R 2 009 MI D-SO UT H CO NFE R E NCE COACH O F T HE YE A R 5-T I ME R EGI O N 8-AA COACH O F T HE YE A R 4-T I ME A SSO CI AT E D PR E SS HI GH SCHO O L COACH O F T HE YE A R

LIBERTY CAREER A winning tradition at the highest level of NCAA collegiate football was brought to Liberty Mountain when Hugh Freeze was introduced as the ninth head coach in football program history on Dec. 7, 2018. Just like the other stops along his storied coaching career, Freeze has quickly elevated Liberty’s program to unprecedented success during his short time with the Flames. Freeze has experienced similar success at each of his head coaching stops: Lambuth University (2008-09), Arkansas State (2011), Ole Miss (2012-16), and Liberty (2019-20). Liberty is the second team in NCAA history to win a bowl game during its first two full seasons at the FBS level (2019 and 2020), both coming under Freeze’s leadership. Additionally, Freeze guided the Flames through one of the most unique seasons in NCAA college football history in 2020 where Liberty finished the year ranked No. 17 in the country and tied a program record with a 10-1 overall record. After leading the Flames to an 8-5 record in 2019 and a 10-1 mark in 2020, Freeze has posted a combined 60-38 mark in nine seasons as a head coach (See ^ note below for more information about his career coaching record). Freeze’s renowned high-powered offense allowed two of the program’s best offensive standouts to cement their names in Liberty’s record books with numbers that may last for quite some time during his first seasons at Liberty. Wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden finished his career as the program’s all-time career leader in receiving yards

(3,814), receptions (240), and touchdowns. GandyGolden was a semifinalist for the 2019 Biletnikoff Award and was named to the Phil Steele All-America team.

2020 Bowl Season and was the most watched bowl game involving “Group of Five” teams since the 2017 Armed Forces Bowl with 2.62 million viewers on ESPN.

Quarterback Stephen Calvert completed his days in a Liberty uniform passing for a program record 12,025 career passing yards, 93 career touchdowns, and 896 career competitions.

The Flames set a school record for rushing yards in a season in 2020 (2,776) and ranked No. 9 in the country in rushing offense.

As a team, Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 in the country in passing offense (288.9 yards per game) and No. 32 in total offense (439.4 yards per game). Liberty posted an 8-5 record, the most wins for a Flames football team since 2014. The Flames capped their first season under Freeze with a 23-16 victory over Sun Belt Conference member Georgia Southern in the 2019 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl on Dec. 21, 2019, at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Under Freeze’s direction, Liberty had a season of “firsts” in 2020, including the team’s first-ever national ranking, first win over an ACC opponent, the best start in school history (8-0 to start 2020), first-ever win over a top-25 FBS program, and back-to-back bowl game wins. Liberty defeated a pair of ACC foes in Syracuse and instate opponent Virginia Tech. The two wins made Liberty the first non-Power 5 team to post a pair of wins over ACC schools in the same season since Houston in 2015. The Flames finished the season with a 10-1 record, tying the program’s record for wins in a season (Liberty finished the 2008 season with a 10-2 record). Liberty made a return trip the Cure Bowl in 2020, upsetting No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina 37-34 on Dec. 26 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The game was widely viewed as the one of the most exciting bowl games of the

Liberty also ranked No. 15 in the country in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 11 in total defense (317.7 yards per game). The Flames were one of three teams in the country to rank in the top 20 in both total offense and total defense in 2020, joining Clemson and BYU. Spearheading Liberty’s outstanding offense in 2020 was quarterback Malik Willis. The former Auburn quarterback burst onto the national scene by leading the nation in rushing yards (944) and touchdowns (14) by a FBS quarterback. Willis, along with defensive end Durrell Johnson, earned All-America honors and was one of 16 Flames named to the Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent Team. Willis, who started to draw attention for the Heisman Trophy award during the season, was named to the Davey O’Brien Award Quarterback Class of 2020 listing and was on the 2020 Maxwell Award watch list. Freeze’s efforts to quickly lift Liberty to national prominence did not go unnoticed in 2020. Freeze was one of six finalists for the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award. The half dozen standout coaches named as finalist for the award include Tom Allen (Indiana), Ryan Day (Ohio State), Jamey Chadwell (Coastal Carolina), Luke Fickell (Cincinnati), Hugh Freeze (Liberty), and Nick Saban (Alabama).

HUGH FREEZE BIO When hired at Liberty on Dec. 7, 2018, Freeze brought over 25 years of continued coaching success, including head coaching experience that has led to conference titles, nationally ranked recruiting classes, and bowl appearances at multiple stops. Prior to his current coaching position at Liberty, the native of Oxford, Miss., returned to his hometown school, Ole Miss (2012-16), and led it back to championship form during his five seasons as head coach. Freeze guided Ole Miss to bowl games during three of his five years with the Rebels, including victories in the Music City bowl (2013 season) and the Sugar Bowl (2015 season). Freeze’s time in Oxford was highlighted by a 10-3 campaign in 2015, the program’s first 10-win season since 2003. The Rebels won their first four games of the 2015 season, including a 43-37 road victory over No. 2 Alabama, Ole Miss’ first win in Tuscaloosa, Ala., since 1988. Alabama went on to claim the national title, finishing the season with a 14-1 overall record. The Crimson Tide’s loss to Ole Miss marked the third time in program history that the Rebels were the national champion’s only loss during their championship season. The 2015 campaign also included a thrilling 38-27 win over No. 21 Mississippi State in its rivalry “Egg Bowl” game with the Bulldogs and a 48-20 win over No. 16 Oklahoma State in a New Year’s Six bowl game in a Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl contest. Ole Miss was ranked as high as No. 3 in the national polls in both 2014 and 2015 and finished top 10 in the country for the first time since 1969 after the Sugar Bowl win (No. 9 in the coaches poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press poll). Ole Miss was a mainstay in the national polls during Freeze’s tenure, including top 25 rankings for 45 weeks over his five-year coaching stay and a string of 27-straight weeks in the polls for the first time since 1957-62. In 2013, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) awarded Freeze the Grant Teaff Coach of the Year award. Freeze has been heavily involved with FCA during his entire coaching career and has been featured in the FCA Magazine and spoken at FCA functions. Freeze was also a finalist for the 2014 Bear Bryant Award and the 2014 Dobb Trophy. The Bear Bryant Award is given annually to the top NCAA National Coach of the Year, while the Dobb Trophy honors the head coach whose team excels on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Freeze has an eye for the nation’s most talented high school players, collecting four nationally ranked recruiting classes at Ole Miss. In 2013 and 2016, his recruiting classes ranked in the top five nationally, making them the best in program history. Freeze and his staff developed 20 players who earned All-SEC honors, including All-Americans Cody Prewitt, Senquez Golson, Robert Nkemdiche, Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell, and Trae Elston. Treadwell was named Ole Miss’ first ever SEC Freshman of the Year in 2013 and became the school’s first Biletnikoff Award finalist in 2015. Nkemdiche was the first defensive lineman to be named a Hornung Award finalist. Engram won the Ozzie Newsome Award and Pop Warner College Football Award following the 2016 season. Eleven Ole Miss players were selected in the NFL Draft during Freeze’s time as head coach, including firstrounder Engram as well as D.J. Jones, Derrick Jones, and Chad Kelly. In 2016, the Rebels had three firstround draft picks in Tunsil, Treadwell, and Nkemdiche. Moncrief, Donte Golson, Fahn Cooper, and Cody Core were also drafted over the last four years.

Before returning to Oxford, the former Ole Miss assistant experienced a record-setting run at Arkansas State. With Freeze as head coach in 2011, the Red Wolves captured the Sun Belt Conference championship and became just the third school in Sun Belt history to finish undefeated in league play with a perfect 8-0 mark. The 10-2 overall record marked the program’s first 10-win season since 1986, when ASU was a member of the I-AA Southland Conference. In the best debut season ever by an A-State head coach, Freeze became just the 14th FBS first-year head coach to win 10 regular season games. He also returned ASU to a bowl game for the first time since 2005. Freeze was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year, while 13 of his pupils earned all-conference honors. Freeze’s first season in Jonesboro saw him serve as Arkansas State’s offensive coordinator, guiding the Red Wolves’ offense to a record-breaking year in 2010. ASU, ranked No. 42 in the nation in scoring offense, finished the season averaging 30 points a game and recorded at least 20 points in 11 consecutive games for the first time in school history. Freeze’s offense scored 46 touchdowns for the fourth-most in school history and the most since the 1975 season. Prior to his arrival at Arkansas State, Freeze compiled a 20-5 record over the 2008 and 2009 seasons at the helm of the Lambuth University football program in Jackson, Tenn. Freeze was named the American Football Coaches Association’s Southeast Region Coach of the Year in 2009 after leading the Eagles to their best regular season in school history with an 11-0 record. Prior to taking over as head coach at Lambuth, Freeze served on the Ole Miss staff from 2005-07, including the final two seasons as an assistant coach. Before going to Ole Miss, Freeze served 13 years at Briarcrest Christian School (Memphis, Tenn.) as a classroom teacher, coach, and administrator. He was the Saints’ head football coach from 1995 to 2004, running the no-huddle “spread system” for six years that led to six straight state championship games. Freeze compiled a 99-23 record while at Briarcrest, which included an undefeated season in 1996, and led the school to state championship titles in 2002 and 2004. Briarcrest won regional titles in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2002, and Freeze was named the Region 8-AA Coach of the Year five times and Associated Press Coach of the Year four times. Among his talented pupils during that period were eventual Rebels and former NFL starters Michael Oher and Greg Hardy.

Before assuming the role of head coach at Briarcrest, Freeze served as the teams’ offensive coordinator and defensive backs coach from 1992-94, as the Saints reached the TSSAA state semifinals twice. A 1988 graduate of Senatobia High School, Freeze received an associate degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College in 1990 and was a twoyear letterwinner on the Ranger baseball team. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in coaching and sports administration from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1992. It was while attending USM that he became active in mission projects, serving as a missionary in Houston, Salt Lake City, St. Petersburg, Russia, and Australia. Freeze also served as the state president for the Mississippi Baptist Student Union. Born in Oxford and raised in Independence, Mississippi, Hugh and his wife, Jill, are the parents of three daughters: Ragan, Jordan, and Madison.

1 – Led the program to its first ever bowl game appearance and bowl game victory 2 – One of two teams in NCAA history to win bowl games during their first two full seasons at the FBS level 3 – One of three teams in the country in 2020 to rank in the top 20 in both total offense and total defense, joining Clemson and BYU 6 – Freeze was one of six finalist for the 2020 George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award 8 – Total wins during his first season at Liberty, the program’s highest win total since 2014 9 – Nationally ranked rushing offense in 2020 (252.4 yards per game) 9 – Knocked off No. 9/11 ranked Coastal Carolina in the 2020 Cure Bowl, marking the first time Liberty had defeated a nationally ranked FBS opponent in program history 10 – Tied a program record with 10 wins during the 2020 season 11 – Players named to the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams

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17 – Finished the 2020 season ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its first-ever end of the year national ranking 21 – Nationally ranked passing offense (288.9 yards per game) 32 – Nationally ranked total offense (439.4 yards per game)

1 – First 10-win season in Arkansas State’s time as an FBS program 3 – Number of times a team has finished a season undefeated in conference play in the Sun Belt Conference, including Freeze’s 8-0 mark in 2011 9 – Consecutive wins during the Red Wolves’ 10-3 season

1 – Top ranked scoring defense in the country in 2014 (16.0 points allowed per game) 2 – Alabama’s national ranking when Ole Miss defeated the Crimson Tide, 43-37, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Sept. 19, 2015, marking the Rebel’s first road win in the series since 1988 3 – Bowl game appearances (2013 season: Music City Bowl; 2014 season: Peach Bowl; 2015 season: Sugar Bowl) 4 – Top 15 ranked recruiting classes, including top-5 classes in 2013 and 2016 5 – Wins over nationally ranked teams during a 10-win 2015 season 7 – All-Americans coached during his time there 11 – Players selected in the NFL Draft during Freeze’s coaching tenure, including 3 1st round selections in the 2016 NFL Draft 20 – Players who earned All-SEC honors during his 5-year coaching tenure 45 – Total weeks ranked in the national top-25 polls during his time in Oxford, Miss. 121 – Players who earned their degrees during Freeze’s time as head coach 459.5 – Yards per game averaged during Freeze’s 5 seasons 2013 – Grant Teaff Coach of the Year award winner 2014 – Finalist for the Bear Bryant Award and the Dobb Trophy

8 – National ranking in scoring offense in 2009, averaging 38.1 points per game 10 – Weeks ranked in the national top-10 NAIA rankings in 2009, including a final season ranking of No. 6 11 – Regular season wins during the 2009 season, marking the first undefeated regular season in school history 16 – Combined weeks ranked in the top 25 national polls during the 2008 and 2009 seasons 446.6 – Yards per game for Lambuth in 2009, which ranked No. 10 in the country

YEAR

SCHOOL

OVERALL

CONF.

CONF. FINISH

2008

Lambuth

8-4

4-1

2nd MWC West

2009

Lambuth

12-1

6-0

1st MWC West

2011

Arkansas State

10-2

8-0

1st Sun Belt

2012

Ole Miss

0-6^

0-5^

5th SEC West

2013

Ole Miss

1-5^

0-5^

T-5th SEC West

Music City Bowl

2014

Ole Miss

1-4^

0-3^

3rd SEC West

Peach Bowl

2015

Ole Miss

10-3

6-2

2nd SEC West

Sugar Bowl

2016

Ole Miss

0-7^

0-6^

7th SEC West

2019

Liberty

8-5

Cure Bowl

2020

Liberty

10-1

Cure Bowl

5 BOWL BERTHS

TOTALS

60-38 (.612)

POSTSEASON

GoDaddy.com Bowl*

* - Did Not Coach Arkansas State during the GoDaddy.com Bowl in 2011 ^ - Record reflects 27 total vacated wins during the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016 seasons and a bowl game appearance in 2012 (BBVA Compass Bowl)

COACHING STAFF KENT AUSTIN

CO - O F F E N S I VE CO O RD I N ATO R/Q UARTERBAC KS COAC H O L E MISS , ’ 8 5

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (CO -O C/QB) 2013-18 – HA MI LTO N T I GE R-CATS (HC, GM, A ND V P O F FO OT BA LL O PS) 2010-12 – CO R NE LL (HC) 2008 -10 – O LE MI SS (O C) 2007 – SASKATCHE WA N R O UGHR I DE R S (HC) 2004-06 – TO R O NTO A R GO NAUTS (O C) 2003 – OTTAWA R E NEGA DE S (QB)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N BUSI NE SS A DMI NI ST RAT I O N (O LE MI SS, ’85) CHILDREN: KE NDA LL, KA SSI DY, A ND WE SLE Y HOMETOWN: NAT I CK, MA SS.

Kent Austin brought over 30 years of playing and coaching success to Liberty Mountain where he serves as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Prior to joining the Flames’ coaching staff for the 2019 season, Austin spent the previous six seasons in the Canadian Football League, working as the head coach (2013-17), general manager (2013-15),

and vice president of football operations (2013-18) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He led the team to backto-back Grey Cup finals in 2013 and 2014. Austin has also served as a head coach at Cornell (2010-12) and for the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders (2007), while working as an offensive coordinator at Ole Miss (2008-10) and for the Toronto Argonauts (2004-06). Saskatchewan finished the

2007 season with a 12-6 record, and Austin led the Roughriders to winning the Grey Cup. Following a successful 11-year professional playing career, including 10 seasons in the CFL where he threw for 26,626 career passing yards and 134 career touchdowns, Austin started his coaching career as the quarterbacks coach for the Ottawa Renegades in 2003.

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Austin’s quarterbacks have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Liberty was one of three FBS teams in the country to rank in the top 20 in both total offense (No. 15) and total defense (No. 11) in 2020, joining BYU and Clemson. • Austin helped turn Malik Willis, the former reserve quarterback at Auburn, into one of the nation’s rising stars during the 2020 season. • Willis finished the season as the No. 1 ranked rushing quarterback in the country, rushing for 944 yards and 14 touchdowns. • Willis finished his first season under center for the Flames completing 170-of-265 passing attempts for 2,260 yards and 20 touchdowns. • Willis was up for several national honors throughout the season, including the Davey O’Brien Award Quarterback Class of 2020 listing. • Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 15 nationally in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game). • Quarterback Stephen Calvert finished his career in 2019 as the program’s all-time leading passer with 12,025 career passing yards and 93 career touchdowns. • At the completion of the 2019 season, Calvert ranked No. 2 in the country in career passing yards among active FBS quarterbacks. • After throwing 18 interceptions in 2018, Austin transformed Calvert’s accuracy as the four-year starter threw only seven interceptions in 2019. • During the course of the 2019 season, Calvert posted the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception. • Calvert was one of 11 Liberty players named to the 2019 Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference team. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) and No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4).

COACHING STAFF MAURICE HARRIS

CO - O F F E N S I VE CO O RD I N ATO R/WID E REC EIVERS COAC H AR KAN SA S STATE , ’ 9 8

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (CO -O C/WR ) 2012-18 – O LE MI SS (T E /R EC. CO O R D.) 2008 -11 – A R KA NSA S STAT E (T E ) 2007 – ALA BA MA STAT E (O C/R B) 2006 – OLE MI SS (A SST. A D FO R I NT E R NA L FO OT BA LL O PE RAT I O NS) 2004-05 – A LA BA MA STAT E (R B) 1999-03 – WHI T E HAV E N HS (A SST. COACH/HC)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N E DUCAT I O N (A R KA NSA S STAT E , ’98) WIFE: LAQUE SHA CHILDREN: A RA MI A ND CO RT LYNN HOMETOWN: ME MPHI S, T E NN.

Maurice Harris is working under Head Coach Hugh Freeze for the third time in his coaching career after joining the Flames’ coaching staff as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach in 2019.

Additionally, Harris helped mold tight end Evan Engram into a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2017 after finishing his career with the Rebels with 2,320 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.

Harris also coached at Alabama State twice (200405 and 2007) and at Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tenn. (1999-03), including three years as a head coach.

Harris first worked for Freeze when Harris was coaching at his alma mater, Arkansas State, as a tight ends coach from 2008-11.

Engram, who finished his career with a school record 162 receptions, was a first-team All-American in 2016 and was awarded the Ozzie Newsome Award (nation’s best tight end).

Harris coached David Johnson at Arkansas State (2005-08), a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection, before he was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson had a seven-year playing career in the NFL with the Steelers and the San Diego Chargers.

Harris followed Freeze to Ole Miss in 2012 and remained part of the Rebels’ coaching staff for seven seasons (2012-18), working as a tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. During his time at Ole Miss, Harris helped the tight ends play a part in the high-powered and up-tempo offensive style run by Freeze.

Tight end Dawson Knox was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2019 season after Knox finished his three-year career at Ole Miss (2016-18). Knox was nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy (nation’s best player who began his career as a walkon) in 2017 and was on the Mackey Award Watch List (nation’s most outstanding tight end) in 2018.

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Harris’ wide receivers have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Liberty was one of three FBS teams in the country to rank in the top 20 in both total offense (No. 15) and total defense (No. 11) in 2020, joining BYU and Clemson. • Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 12 in first down offense (273 first downs), No. 15 nationally in total offense (482.7 yards per game), and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game). • The Flames had 16 different players record a reception in 2020 and 11 different players find the end zone. • Liberty also had 10 players finish the 2020 season averaging 10.0 or more yards per reception. • Liberty had 16 players named to the 2020 Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams, including wide receivers DJ Stubbs and Kevin Shaa. • Wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden finished his career in 2019 as Liberty’s all-time leader with 3,814 career receiving yards and 33 career touchdowns. • Gandy-Golden was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, becoming Liberty’s fourth-highest NFL Draft pick in program history. • Gandy-Golden participated in the 2020 Reese Senior Bowl and was invited to the 2020 NFL Combine. • Gandy-Golden was a semifinalist for the 2019 Biletnikoff Award and was named to the 2019 Phil Steele All-America team. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) and No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4). • Liberty had a total of 20 different players finish the 2019 season with at least one reception and 11 different players record a touchdown reception.

COACHING STAFF BEN AIGAMAUA

T IGHT E N DS COAC H LAMB U T H , ’ 1 0

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (T E ) 2012-18 – O LE MI SS (GA , O FFE NSI V E A NA LYST, A SST. A D CO MMUNI TY R E LAT I O NS) 2011 – ARKA NSA S T ECH (GA) 2010 – LAM BUT H (GA)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N SPO RT MA NAGE ME NT (LA MBUT H, ’10); MA STE R’ S D EGREE IN I NT EGRAT E D SPO RTS MA R KE T I NG (O LE MI SS, ’15)

WIFE: KENDRA CHILDREN: LI LY A ND BE NJA MI N HOMETOWN: LEO NE , A ME R I CA N SA MOA

Ben Aigamaua has been under Head Coach Hugh Freeze’s tutelage in a variety of forms during his collegiate career, both as a player and coach. Aigamaua played football at Lambuth from 2006-09, including the 2008 and 2009 seasons when Freeze was the program’s head coach. Aigamaua was a starting defensive tackle for four years and served as team captain from 2007-09. He earned All Mid-South Conference honors in 2006 and 2007.

Aigamaua served as an offensive graduate assistant from July 2011 to May 2012 at Arkansas Tech. He also worked as a defensive graduate assistant at Lambuth from January 2010 to June 2011. While at Lambuth, Aigamaua also served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach.

span, he worked in various roles, including offensive graduate assistant, offensive analyst, and assistant athletic director for community relations.

Aigamaua, who joined Liberty’s staff as a tight ends coach in 2019, followed Freeze to Ole Miss and was a part of the Rebels staff from 2012-18. During the

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Aigamaua’s tight ends have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 12 in first down offense (273 first downs), No. 15 nationally in total offense (482.7 yards per game), and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game). • As a group, Liberty’s tight ends finished the 2020 season with 33 receptions for 351 yards and eight touchdowns. • Aigamaua helped former Colorado wide receiver Johnny Huntley transition to tight end during the 2019 season, and he has finished the last two years with 26 receptions, 297 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. • In 2019, Huntley finished the season with 11 receptions for 196 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown reception during Liberty’s Cure Bowl win over Georgia Southern. • While helping the Flames to their second Cure Bowl win in a row, Huntley finished the 2020 season with 15 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns. • Huntley was one of 16 Flames named to the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams in 2020. • As a group, Liberty’s tight ends finished the 2019 season with 26 receptions for 394 yards and seven touchdowns. • Tight end Zac Foutz ranked second on Liberty’s roster with three touchdown receptions in 2019. • Foutz exploded for a banner year in 2019, finishing the season with 13 receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns. • Entering his senior season, Foutz had recorded 16 career receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns in 28 career games played. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) and No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4).

COACHING STAFF BRUCE JOHNSON

RU N N IN G BAC KS COAC H AR IZO N A STATE , ’ 9 9

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (R B) 2018 – INDI A NA (A SST. A D/O N-CA MPUS R ECRUI T I NG) 2012-17 – O LE MI SS (QC, O L, T E , R ECRUI T I NG) 2010-11 – A R KA NSA S-PI NE BLUFF (A SST. O C, O L) 2006-09 – JACKSO N STAT E (O L, R ECRUI T I NG CO O R D.) 2002-05 – A LA BA MA STAT E (T E , OT, R B, R ECRUI T I NG CO O R D.) 2001 – SAN DI EGO (R B) 2000 – P HO E NI X CO LLEGE (A SST. COACH) 1999 – S HADOW MO UNTA I N HS (A SST. COACH) 1998 – D ESE RT V I STA HS (A SST. COACH)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N BUSI NE SS (A R I ZO NA STAT E , ’99) WIFE: MICHE LLE CHILDREN: JA I DYN, BRAYDE N, A ND AYDI N HOMETOWN: PHO E NI X , A R I Z. Another familiar face to Head Coach Hugh Freeze’s career joined Liberty’s football staff when Bruce Johnson was named Liberty’s running backs coach in 2019. Johnson joined Liberty’s coaching staff after serving as an Assistant AD/Director of On-Campus Recruiting at Indiana during the 2018 season. Johnson worked for Freeze in a variety of roles while serving on Freeze’s football staff at Ole Miss. He worked as a recruiting assistant/special teams quality control assistant (2012), assistant offensive line coach (2013-14), assistant tight ends coach (2015-17), offensive quality control assistant (2013-17), coordinator of recruiting development/ academic liaison (2013-15), and senior player personnel analyst (2015-17).

Johnson helped the Rebels have a top 10 nationally ranked recruiting class for three-straight seasons (2013-15). Ole Miss had 25 players earn SEC Academic Honor Roll accolades, and 121 players graduated during his time on staff in Oxford, Miss. Under Freeze’s leadership, Johnson helped Ole Miss to bowl games from 2012-15, including back-toback New Year’s Six bowl games (Sugar Bowl and Peach Bowl). The span included victories in the BBVA Compass, Music City, and Sugar Bowl games. Johnson spent over a decade preparing for his time at Ole Miss, starting with working on coaching staffs at Desert Vista High School (1998), Shadow Mountain High School (1999), and Phoenix College (2000).

Johnson’s final two stops before joining Freeze at Ole Miss were at Jackson State and Arkansas – Pine Bluff. He served as special teams coordinator and offensive line coach at Jackson State from 2006-09, before working as assistant offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Arkansas – Pine Bluff in 2010 and 2011. Johnson played fullback at Arizona (1995-96) and Norfolk State (1997), while earning his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State in 1999. He and his wife, Michelle, have three children: Jaidyn, Brayden, and Aydin.

After serving as running backs and tight ends coach at San Diego in 2001, Johnson spent four seasons on staff at Alabama State. He worked with the tight ends and tackles in 2002, running backs in 2003 and tight ends and tackles in 2004-05, while serving, as assistant recruiting coordinator his last three years in Montgomery, Ala.

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Johnson’s running backs have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 12 in first down offense (273 first downs), No. 15 nationally in total offense (482.7 yards per game), and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game). • The Flames rushed for a school record 2,776 yards in 2020 and ranked No. 9 in the country in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game). • Liberty rushed for 27 touchdowns in 2020, ranking No. 14 in the country, with four players rushing for three or more touchdowns. • Joshua Mack led Liberty’s running backs in 2020, rushing for 797 yards and four touchdowns, earning him a spot on the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference team for the second year in a row. • Johnson had two of his running backs in 2019 named to the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference team – Frankie Hickson and Mack. • Both Hickson (1,156 yards) and Mack (1,006 yards) finished the 2019 with 1,000 all-purpose yards. • Hickson led the Flames in rushing in 2019 (1,041 yards and 12 touchdowns), becoming the fourth player in program history to record back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons. • Hickson finished his career rushing for 2,898 yards and 29 touchdowns and was the program’s all-time leader in career all-purpose yards (4,494). • Mack, a former Maine running back who led all FCS rushers in 2017, gave the Flames a fierce running back combination, rushing for 792 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 nationally in total offensive yards per game (439.4) and rushed for 150.5 yards per game and 25 touchdowns in 2019.

COACHING STAFF SAM GREGG

O F F EN SI V E L I N E MU R RAY STATE , ’ 02

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (O L) 2014-18 – WE ST GEO R GI A (O C) 2008 -13 – WE ST A LA BA MA (O L/O C) 2007 – ARKA NSA S-MO NT I CE LLO (O L) 2005 -06 – SO UT HWE ST BA PT I ST (O L) 2004 – ITAWA MBA CO MMUNI TY CO LLEGE (O L) 2003 – ME MPHI S (GA)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N PHYSI CA L E DUCAT I O N (MUR RAY STAT E , ’02 ) WIFE: M A NDY CHILDREN: BR I T T HOMETOWN: A MO RY, MI SS.

Sam Gregg, a veteran offensive coach for more than two decades, rounded out Liberty’s offensive staff when he was named Liberty’s offensive line coach in 2019.

and 2018), back-to-back 12-win seasons, two NCAA Division II Super Region 2 titles (2014 and 2015), and a Gulf South Conference crown in 2015.

Gregg came to Liberty after spending the previous five seasons (2014-18) as the offensive coordinator at West Georgia.

Prior to his time in Carrollton, Ga., Gregg spent six seasons at West Alabama (2008-13), starting as an offensive line coach before he was promoted to offensive coordinator.

Working alongside fellow Liberty coaching staff members Josh Aldridge, Rickey Hunley, and Scott Symons, Gregg helped West Georgia to four NCAA Division II playoff appearances (2014, 2015, 2017

During his seven seasons as an offensive coordinator in the Gulf South Conference at West Georgia and West Alabama, Gregg helped produce 48 allconference players. This number included a pair of

All-America linemen in center Harley Vaughan and tackle Austin Kastl. During his coaching career, Gregg has coached 17 All-Americans (11 offensive linemen, four running backs, and two tight ends). Gregg, who is a 2002 graduate of Murray State, started his coaching career as a defensive line coach at Itawamba Community College (2003), Southwest Baptist (2005-06), and Arkansas – Monticello (2007) and as a graduate assistant at Memphis (2004).

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Gregg’s offensive linemen have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 12 in first down offense (273 first downs), No. 15 nationally in total offense (482.7 yards per game), and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game). • Liberty’s offensive line helped the Flames rush for a school record 2,776 yards in 2020 and rank No. 9 in the country in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game). • The Flames offensive line allowed for Malik Willis to lead all FBS quarterbacks in the country by rushing for 944 yards and 14 touchdowns. • The Flames also finished the 2020 season ranked No. 15 in the country in average time of possession (32:58). • During the last two years, Gregg has had four players named to the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams (2019 – Dontae Duff; 2020 – Cooper McCaw, Brendan Schlittler, and Thomas Sargeant). • Sargeant, who has started 47 consecutive games at center for Liberty, was named to the 2020 Rimington Trophy Award Watch List (top FBS center in the country). • Duff, who started 47 career games and played every position on the offensive line during his career, was a four-time honoree on the VaSID all-state team. • Gregg’s offensive line helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as the program’s all-time career leader in passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) in 2019. • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) and No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4).

COACHING STAFF SCOTT SYMONS

D EF EN SI VE CO O R D I N ATO R /L IN EBAC KERS COAC H L IN D EN WO O D, ’ 0 8

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (DC/S) 2018 – MEMPHI S (I LB) 2014-17 – WE ST GEO R GI A (DC/S) 2013 – ARKA NSA S T ECH (DC) 2012 – ARKA NSA S STAT E (DE F. QC) 2008 -11 – HA R DI NG (WR , DB, CO -DC, A ND R EC. CO O R D.)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N HI STO RY (LI NDE NWO O D, ’08); MA ST E R ’S DEG RE E IN KINES IOLOGY (HA R DI NG, ’10)

WIFE: KR I ST E N CHILDREN: PE YTO N, HUDSO N, A ND R HE T T HOMETOWN: HUR ST, T E XA S

Scott Symons joined Head Coach Hugh Freeze’s coaching staff as the Flames’ defensive coordinator and safeties coach in 2019. During the 2020 season, Symons shifted his focus to working with the linebackers, while continuing his role as defensive coordinator. Symons came to Liberty after spending the 2018 season as inside linebackers coach at Memphis, where he helped the Tigers advance to the Birmingham Bowl.

Prior to his one-year stint at Memphis, Symons served as defensive coordinator and safeties coach at West Georgia (2014-17).

Symons started to hone his craft as the head of the defense at Arkansas Tech when he served as defensive coordinator in 2013.

Working alongside fellow Liberty coaching staff members Josh Aldridge, Sam Gregg, and Rickey Hunley, Symons helped West Georgia to three NCAA Division II playoff appearances (2014, 2015, and 2017), back-to-back 12-win seasons, two NCAA Division II Super Region 2 titles (2014 and 2015), and a Gulf South Conference crown in 2015.

Symons began his coaching career at Harding, serving in a variety of roles as wide receivers coach, defensive backs coach, and co-defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator from 200811. He also served as a defensive quality control staff member at Arkansas State in 2012.

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Symons’ defensive schemes has played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Symons’ work to transform Liberty’s defense into one of the top units in the country landed him on the 2020 Broyles Award Watch list, an annual award to honor college football’s top assistant coaches. • Liberty was one of three FBS teams in the country to rank in the top 20 in both total offense (No. 15) and total defense (No. 11) in 2020, joining BYU and Clemson. • The Flames finished the 2020 season ranked No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game), No. 12 in passing yards allowed (184.0 per game), and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game). • Symons helped mold four Liberty defensive players that signed NFL free agent contracts after the 2020 NFL Draft: linebacker Solomon Ajayi, safety Elijah Benton, defensive lineman Jessie Lemonier, and cornerback Bejour Wilson. • Along with wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden, who was a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and Symons’ four free agent signees, Liberty had five players sign with NFL franchises, the most in program history. • Lemonier finished his two-year career at Liberty with 20.5 sacks, which ranked third among FBS players nationally in total sacks recorded during the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. • Benton, a former walk-on at Liberty, finished his four-year career with the Flames as the team’s active leader with 205 career tackles, including 123 career solo stops. • The Flames finished the 2019 season ranked No. 28 in the country in sacks (2.69 per game) and No. 31 in interceptions (12). • During his two seasons at Liberty, Symons has helped nine defensive players earn a spot on the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams (four in 2019 and five in 2020).

COACHING STAFF JOSH ALDRIDGE

D EF EN SI VE L I N E COAC H HAR DIN G , ’ 1 2

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (DL) 2018 – L ENO I R-R HYNE (DC/LB) 2014-17 – WE ST GEO R GI A (DL/R EC. CO O R D.) 2013 – OUACHI TA BA PT I ST (DL) 2013 – L INDE NWO O D (GA)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N SO CI A L SCI E NCE S (HA R DI NG, ’12 ) WIFE: J E SSI CA CHILDREN: BRAXTO N A ND NO RA HOMETOWN: JACKSO N, T E NN.

Josh Aldridge, a William V. Campbell Trophy Award Semifinalist during his playing days at Harding, joined Head Coach Hugh Freeze’s coaching staff as the defensive line coach in 2019. Aldridge came to Liberty after serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Lenoir-Rhyne during the 2018 season. The Bears posted a 12-2 record and ranked No. 1 in the country in turnovers caused and No. 9 in

scoring defense, while advancing to the NCAA Division II Super Region 2 finals. Prior to leading Lenoir-Rhyne’s defense, Aldridge served as defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at West Georgia (2014-17). Working alongside fellow Liberty coaching staff members Sam Gregg, Rickey Hunley, and Scott Symons, Aldridge helped West Georgia to three NCAA Division II playoff appearances (2014, 2015,

and 2017), back-to-back 12-win seasons, two NCAA Division II Super Region 2 titles (2014 and 2015), and a Gulf South Conference crown in 2015. Aldridge graduated from Harding in 2012 with a degree in social sciences, where he was a four-year letterwinner and a two-time All-Great American Conference honoree. He started his coaching career at Ouachita Baptist and Lindenwood in 2013.

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Aldridge’s defensive linemen have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • The Flames finished the 2020 season ranked No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game), No. 12 in passing yards allowed (184.0 per game), and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game). • Junior college transfer Durrell Johnson made an immediate impact during his first season at Liberty in 2020 and was named to the Phil Steele Postseason All-America team (fourth team). • Johnson led the Flames with 11.5 tackles for a loss (74 yards) and 8.5 sacks (65 yards) and ranked No. 28 in the country in sacks per game (0.77) in 2020. • During his first two seasons at Liberty, Aldridge has had four defensive linemen be named to the Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams (2019 – TreShaun Clack and Jessie Lemonier; 2020 – TreShaun Clark and Durrell Johnson). • Lemonier finished his two-year career at Liberty with 20.5 sacks, which ranked third among FBS players nationally in total sacks recorded during the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. • Following the 2020 NFL Draft, Lemonier signed a free agent contract with the Los Angeles Chargers. • Along with Lemonier, three other free agent signees, and fourth-round draft selection Antonio Gandy-Golden (WR), Liberty had five players sign with NFL franchises in 2020, the most in program history. • Lemonier was also named to the VaSID all-state team and became the first player in program history to be named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team after being named the MVP at the Cure Bowl. • Aldridge has helped develop nose guard Ralfs Rusins, who recorded 94 tackles during the 2019 and 2020 season, after recording only 21 tackles during his previous 25 career games played. • The Flames finished the 2019 season ranked No. 28 in the country in sacks (2.69 per game) and No. 31 in interceptions (12).

COACHING STAFF RICKEY HUNLEY

CO R N E RBAC KS COAC H DRAK E , ’ 0 5

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (CB) 2018 – INCA R NAT E WO R D (S/R EC. CO O R D.) 2015 -17 – WE ST GEO R GI A (LB/ST CO O R D.) 2013-14 – SO UT HWE ST BA PT I ST (DB, ST CO O R D., R EC. CO O R D.) 2012 – L INDE NWO O D (SA FE T I E S) 2010-11 – GRA NDV I E W HI GH SCHO O L (MI SSO UR I ) 2008 – IOWA STAT E (AT HLE T I C ACA DE MI C CO O R DI NATO R ) 2007 – D RA KE (SA FE T I E S) 2004-06 – T HEO DO R E R O OSE V E LT HS (I OWA)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N SO CI A L SCI E NCE S (DRA KE , ’05) WIFE: NA KI SHA CHILDREN: TAYLO R , RA EGA N, A ND KA MYR N HOMETOWN: KA NSA S CI TY, MO.

After helping Incarnate Word reach the NCAA FCS Playoffs during its second year of postseason eligibility, Rickey Hunley helped Liberty win its first-ever bowl game during his first season at cornerbacks coach in 2019. During his one season at Incarnate Word, Hunley served as safeties coach and recruiting coordinator in 2018. After completing their transition process from Division II to the FCS level of Division I football, Hunley helped the Cardinals post a 6-2 record in conference play in 2018, capturing

the Southland Conference title and earning a berth into the playoffs. Incarnate Word led the Southland Conference and ranked fourth nationally in turnovers gained (30). Prior to his year at Incarnate Word, Hunley served as linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at West Georgia (2015-17). Working alongside fellow Liberty coaching staff Josh Aldridge, Sam Gregg, and Scott Symons, Hunley helped West Georgia to two NCAA Division II playoff appearances (2015 and 2017), a 12-win season, NCAA Division II Super

Region title, and the Gulf South Conference crown in 2015. Hunley also spent two seasons at Southwest Baptist (2013-14), as well as time at Lindenwood (2012) and his alma mater Drake (2007). He broke into the coaching profession at the high school level in Iowa (2004-06) and Missouri (2010-11) and served as an athletic academic coordinator at Iowa State in 2008.

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Hunley’s cornerbacks have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty finished the 2020 season with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • The Flames finished the 2020 season ranked No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game), No. 12 in passing yards allowed (184.0 per game), and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game). • Marcus Haskins and Chris Megginson finished the 2020 season with 30 tackles each to lead the Flames’ cornerbacks. • Haskins was one of 16 Flames named to the 2020 Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference team after leading Liberty with four pass breakups. • The Flames’ cornerbacks helped Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 23 in the country in interceptions (11). • Following the 2020 NFL Draft, cornerback Bejour Wilson signed a free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals. • Along with Wilson, three other free agent signees, and fourth-round draft selection Antonio Gandy-Golden (WR), Liberty had five players sign with NFL franchises in 2020, the most in program history. • The Flames finished the 2019 season ranked No. 28 in the country in sacks (2.69 per game) and No. 31 in interceptions (12).

COACHING STAFF JACK CURTIS

SAF E T IES COAC H EVAN GEL, ‘ 87

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2021-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (S) 2016-20 – T ULA NE (DC/DB) 2011-15 – GEO R GI A SO UT HE R N (DC/DB) 2010 – C ENT RA L MI SSO UR I (DC) 2009 – MEMPHI S (S) 2002-08 – A R KA NSA S STAT E (DC/DB) 1994-2001 – NO RT HWE ST E R N STAT E (DB 1994-98; DC – 1999-01) 1993 – WEST E R N NE W ME X I CO (SEC.) 198 9-92 – MI SSI SSI PPI STAT E (1989-90 GA ; 1991-92 VO LUNT E E R ) 198 8 – HE NDE R SO N STAT E (GA) 1987 – EVA NGE L UNI V E R SI TY (ST UDE NT )

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E (E VA NGE L, ’87); MA ST E R ’S DEGR E E I N PHYSI CAL ED UC ATION (HE NDE R SO N STAT E , ’90)

WIFE: M I CHE LLE CHILDREN: CA R O LI NA A ND GEO R GA NNA HOMETOWN: BI R MI NGHA M, A LA .

Jack Curtis became the newest member of the Flames’ coaching staff in February 2021, joining the staff as the team’s safeties coach. Curtis brings a wealth of coaching experience with him to Liberty that spans more three decades at a variety of schools: Mississippi State (1989-92), Western New Mexico (1993), Northwestern State (1994-2001), Arkansas State (2002-08), Memphis (2009), Central Missouri (2010), Georgia Southern (2011-15), and Tulane (2016-20). Curtis’ defensive schemes have helped his teams make 12 postseason appearances during his coaching career at both the FCS and FBS levels, including five bowl games (1991 Liberty Bowl, 2005 New Orleans Bowl, 2015 GoDaddy.com Bowl, 2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl, and the 2020 Armed Forces Bowl). During his most recent coaching stop at Tulane, Curtis coached 12 players who were named to the America Athletic Conference (AAC) all-conference teams, four who were selected in the NFL Draft and All-American cornerback Parry Nickerson (2017). Curtis’ 2018 defensive unit proved to be one of the best in the AAC and helped the Green Wave finish the year with a win over Louisiana in the AutoNation Cure Bowl. Tulane’s strong pass rush sparked the Green Wave’s defensive efforts in 2018, posting 41 sacks. The Green Wave’s 3.15 sacks per game led the AAC and ranked eighth nationally. In 2017, Curtis’ defense led the AAC and ranked 15th in the country in red zone defense. Additionally, the Green Wave ranked fifth in the conference and 35th in the country with 13 interceptions. During his first season at Tulane in 2016, the team’s defense was among the best in the FBS, ranking second in fumble recoveries (15). Curtis came to Tulane after spending five seasons at Georgia Southern as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach.

During his five seasons at GSU, five Eagles - Darius Eubanks, Brent Russell, Laron Scott, Edwin Jackson, and J.J. Wilcox - worked their way onto NFL rosters and AllAmerica accolades poured in for Dion DuBose, Russell, Scott, Roderick Tinsley, and Wilcox. Curtis helped the Eagles win a Southern Conference championship in 2011, his first year in Statesboro, another in 2012 and the 2014 Sun Belt Crown during the Eagles’ first season at the FBS level. During Curtis’ final season at Georgia Southern, his defense was one of the nation’s best units. The Eagles led the Sun Belt in rushing defense (130.9) and ranked second in the conference and 24th nationally in total defense (338.1), second and 12th in the country in turnovers gained (27) and interceptions (17), fourth and 43rd nationally in passing yards allowed (207.2). Curtis’ defense played a key role in leading the Eagles to a 9-4 overall record and to a convincing 58-27 victory over Bowling Green in their first-ever bowl game in the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Curtis came to Georgia Southern after one season as the defensive coordinator at Central Missouri. Central Missouri posted a program-best 11 wins and finished the 2010 season with a No. 5 ranking, the highest in Mules’ history. Curtis arrived at Central Missouri following a year at Memphis and seven years at Arkansas State. During Curtis’ tenure at Arkansas State, the Red Wolves ranked in the top 30 in the country in pass defense four times and in the top 50 in total defense five times. His switch to a 4-3 defensive scheme was also key to the Red Wolves’ 2005 Sun Belt championship season and their first-ever appearance in a bowl game. Prior to his time at Arkansas State, Curtis spent eight years on the defensive staff at Northwestern State, including the last three as defensive coordinator.

Jones and Tony Joe Maranto. Jones, a cornerback, was named Southland Conference Player of the Year in 1998, and Maranto was selected as 1997 Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. During those eight seasons, the NSU defense produced 18 All-Sun Belt honorees and two Sun Belt Defensive Players of the Year. Curtis coached six first-team All-Americans and nine players who were selected in the NFL draft. More than a dozen of his former players signed with NFL teams. A first-team all-state defensive back at Silver City High School in New Mexico, Curtis played three years at Evangel University (1984-86) before injuries cut his collegiate football career short. He began his coaching career in what would have been his senior year as a student coach for the Crusaders (1987). After graduation Curtis accepted a position as a graduate assistant coach at Henderson State University and earned his master’s degree in physical education in 1990. He moved to Starkville, Miss., where a graduate assistant coaching position at Mississippi State allowed him to begin his specialist’s degree in educational leadership and work with the Bulldogs’ coaching staff. Curtis remained as a volunteer coach from 1991 through August of 1992 and worked with the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Western New Mexico hired Curtis as its secondary coach in 1993. He returned to Silver City, N.M. and helped lead the Mustangs to a 7-3 record, the NAIA playoffs, and a No. 3 NAIA final national ranking. Curtis’ defense led the nation with 29 interceptions and free safety Chris Edmond snatched 13 to lead the nation in that category. Born in Birmingham, Ala., Curtis grew up in the South before his family moved to New Mexico where he attended high school. He is married to the former Michelle Weser of Dumas, Arkansas, and they have two daughters, Carolina and Georganna.

Northwestern State’s players thrived under Curtis’ direction, most notably All-American defensive backs Jermaine

COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF TANNER BURNS

S P ECIAL TE A M S CO O RD I N ATOR OL E MISS , ’ 1 2

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (ST CO O R D.) 2014-18 – A R KA NSA S (QUA LI TY CO NT R O L FO R SPECI A L T E A MS) 2013 – OAKLA ND RA I DE R S (NFL I NT E R N–SPECI A L T E A MS)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N GE NE RA L ST UDI E S (O LE MI SS, ’12 ) WIFE: BECCA CHILDREN: BLA KE LY HOMETOWN: KA NSA S CI TY, MO.

Tanner Burns made the most of his coaching debut in 2019, helping the Flames during their first full season at the FBS level to a bowl game win as Liberty’s Special Teams Coordinator. Following the Flames winning their second consecutive bowl game in 2020, Burns took on additional coaching responsibilities when he started working with Liberty’s outside linebackers. Prior to coming to Liberty, Burns was familiar with the coaching role, having served as the quality control staff member for special teams at Arkansas for the last five seasons (2014-18).

Burns coached punter Toby Baker, a Ray Guy Award nominee in 2015 and 2016 and a Burlsworth Trophy semifinalist in 2016. Baker averaged 43.0 yards per punt across 27 games for the Razorbacks, boomed 27 punts of at least 50 yards, and 45 of his attempts landed inside the 20-yard line. In 2018, Connor Limpert was named to the Phil Steele Postseason SEC All-Conference third team after he knocked down 19-of-24 field goal attempts and was a perfect 29-of-29 on extra point attempts.

the country in kickoff returns in 2018 (23.04 yards per return). After graduating from Ole Miss in 2012 with a general studies major with minors in history, sociology, and parks and rec management, Burns spent the 2013 as a special teams intern with the Oakland Raiders. As a team, Oakland ranked second in the AFC and tied for third in the NFL with an average of 47.8 yards per punt.

The Razorbacks also led the SEC in net punting average at 41.8 yards in 2016 and ranked No. 29 in

FLAMES FLASHBACK: 2019 AND 2020 SEASON REVIEW • Burns’ special teams units have played a vital role in Liberty winning back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020. • With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. • Liberty’s special teams units had several key moments during the 2020 season, helping Liberty to a 10-1 record and a No. 17 ranking in the final Associated Press poll, its highest end-of-the-year national ranking in program history. • Kicker Alex Barbir nailed a 51-yard field goal at the end of regulation to secure a 38-35 win over Virginia Tech, the Flames’ second win in 2020 over an ACC program. • Elijah James blocked a 42-yard field goal attempt by No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in overtime, allowing Liberty to claim its second Cure Bowl win with a thrilling 38-35 upset win over the Chanticleers. • Liberty finished the 2020 season ranked No. 23 in the country in punt returns (11.07 yards per return). • Three of Liberty’s 16 players named to the 2020 Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference team were special teams players: Barbir, kick returner Shedro Louis, and punt returner Demario Douglas. • Douglas was named to the 2020 Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Freshman All-America Team after finishing the year ranked No. 9 in the country in punt return average (11.1 yards per return). • Under Burns’ guidance, Louis and kicker Alex Probert were two of the 11 Liberty players named to the 2019 Phil Steele FBS Independent All-Conference teams. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 19 in the country in kickoff returns (24.25 yards per return) and No. 40 in kickoff return defense (19.48 yards allowed per return). • Louis individually ranked No. 12 in the country in kickoff returns for a touchdown (1), No. 13 in kickoff returns (27.6 yards per return), and No. 20 in combined kick returns (657 yards)

COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF DOMINIC STUDZINSKI

FO OT BALL H E A D STRE N GTH & COND ITIONIN G COAC H U N IV E R S I TY O F S I O UX FA L L S ’11

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2019-P RESE NT – LI BE RTY (HE A D SC COACH) 2012-18 - O LE MI SS (A SST. SC COACH) 2011 - SOUT HE R N MI SS (A SST. SC COACH)

EDUCATION: BACHE LO R ’S DEGR E E I N E X E R CI SE SCI E NCE (UNI V E R SI TY O F SI O UX FA L L S ’ 11) HOMETOWN: FO RT AT KI NSO N, WI S.

Head Coach Hugh Freeze brought a familiar face with him to Liberty with the hire of Dominic Studzinski as his football head strength and conditioning coach in 2019. Since coming to Liberty Mountain, Studzinski has helped Liberty win back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl games in 2019 and 2020. With the pair of Cure Bowl victories, Liberty became the second FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win consecutive bowl games during its first two full seasons at the FBS level. Studzinski’s training helped five of Liberty’s players sign with NFL franchises following the 2019 season, the most in program history. Wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, becoming Liberty’s fourthhighest NFL Draft pick in program history. Prior to coming to Liberty, Studzinski served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Ole Miss

for seven seasons (2012-17). Studzinski helped Freeze’s football teams advance to four bowl games, including victories in the BBVA Compass, Music City, and Sugar Bowl games. Before joining the staff at Ole Miss, Studzinski was at the University of Southern Mississippi. While at Southern Miss, Studzinski directed the strength and conditioning programs for the Lady Eagle volleyball and soccer teams. He also assisted with day-to-day weight room and on field operations for both the football and baseball programs. During the 2011 campaign, the Golden Eagle football team had a remarkable year including a 12-win season and a Conference USA Championship.

Studzinski had also gained professional experience while working with Louisiana State University, the University of Notre Dame, and Augustana College (South Dakota). At each university, he assisted with day-to-day operations with their respective football programs as well as several Olympic sport programs. A native of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Studzinski attended the University of Sioux Falls, in South Dakota, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He was a four-year letterwinner and a two-time All-American with the Cougar football program, while also winning two national championships. He went on to earn his Master of Science in Sport Coaching Education from Southern Miss.

Prior to Southern Miss, he served a brief stint at Tulsa where he designed and implemented programs for the tennis, golf, and cross country teams. With the Golden Hurricane, he also assisted with football as well as all other Olympic sports.

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Darry Marshall

Assistant AD/Chief of Staff

Matt Bevins

CJ Holden

Assistant AD/Director of Player Development

Assistant Director of Operations

Ragan Freeze

T.J. Randall

Assistant to the Head Coach

Tim Baggett

Director of Scouting

Peyton Ferguson

Assistant Director of Player Personnel

Logan Bradley

Offensive Quality Control

Kyle DeArmon

Director of Football Business Affairs

Offensive Quality Control

Dr. Ed Gomes

Jordan Cantrell

Director of Spiritual Development

Jovon Hubbard

Director of On-Campus Recruiting High School Relations

Ethan Johnson

Director of Player Personnel

Will Reid

Director of Football Video

Kennedy Harvey

Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting

Defensive Quality Control

Eric Ponio

Defensive and Special Teams Quality Control

Cullen Casey

Graduate Assistant - Offense

Michael Chorowicz

Graduate Assistant - Offense

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Vontrell King-Williams Graduate Assistant - Defense

Warren Messer

Graduate Assistant - Defense

Cortlynn Harris

Graduate Assistant - Recruiting

Logan Spaulding

Graduate Assistant - Football Video

Olivia Jensen

Football Operations Assistant

Alex Jackson

Assistant to Defense/Operations Assistant

FUTURE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

LIBERTY’S FUTURE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES 2021 Sept. 4 Campbell Sept. 11 at Troy Sept. 18 Old Dominion Sept. 25 at Syracuse Oct. 2 at UAB Oct. 9 Middle Tennessee Oct. 16 at Louisiana-Monroe Oct. 23 at North Texas Oct. 30 UMass Nov. 6 at Ole Miss Nov. 20 Louisiana Nov. 27 Army

2022 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26

at Southern Miss UAB at Wake Forest Akron at Old Dominion at UMass Gardner-Webb BYU at Arkansas at Connecticut Virginia Tech New Mexico State

2023 Sept. 2 Sept. 9

Bowling Green at Coastal Carolina

Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25

at Buffalo Eastern Michigan Old Dominion at Miami (Ohio) at Virginia ETSU at South Carolina Connecticut UMass at New Mexico State

2024 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

Coastal Carolina at UCF at Eastern Michigan Ball State at Appalachian State Marshall at North Carolina Texas State Campbell at UMass at FIU New Mexico State

2025 Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11

Wake Forest Western Kentucky at Army Miami (Ohio) at Georgia Southern Appalachian State

Nov. 1 Nov. 22

UMass at Duke

2026 Sept. 3, 4, or 5 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Nov. 28

at Wake Forest Duke at Ball State Georgia Southern Army

2027 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Nov. 20 Nov. 27

at Duke Virginia at Virginia Tech at New Mexico State

2028 Sept. 2 Sept. 16 Nov. 25

at Virginia Tech North Carolina New Mexico State

2029 Sept. 1 Sept. 15 Nov. 17

at Virginia Tech Virginia at New Mexico State

2030 Sept. 7 Virginia Tech Sept. 14 at Virginia

2031 Sept. 6

at North Carolina

Check LibertyFlames.com/Football for additions to the schedules.

2021 ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER NO. NAME

YEAR

POS. HT.

WT. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL (Previous School)

53 Andrew Adair........................................ Fr.............................. OL..................... 6-4......................310 �� Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run HS 17 Benjamin Alexander............................ R-Sr......................... S........................ 6-1......................190 �� Spring Mills, Pa./Penns Valley HS 46 Aidan Alves............................................ R-Jr.......................... P........................ 6-1......................205 ��Dillsburg, Pa./Northern York HS 22 Daijahn Anthony................................... R-So........................ CB..................... 6-1......................185 �� Richmond, Va./Hermitage HS (Shepherd) 80 Kylen Austin........................................... Fr.............................. WR.................... 6-1......................175 ��Baltimore, Md./St. Paul’s School 18 Isaiah Avery............................................ R-Jr.......................... CB..................... 6-0......................180 ��Antioch, Calif./Antioch HS .(City College of San Francisco) 95 Alex Barbir.............................................. R-Sr......................... K........................ 5-10....................220 ��Alpharetta, Ga./South Forsyth HS (Penn State) 60 Gage Bassham...................................... R-Fr......................... OL..................... 6-3......................305 ��Abingdon, Va./Lord Botetourt HS 36 Brayden Beck......................................... Fr.............................. K........................ 6-0......................185 �� Carrollton, Texas/Hebron HS 6 Johnathan Bennett.............................. R-Fr......................... QB..................... 6-0......................225 ��Summerville, S.C./Summerville HS 14 Deon Biggins......................................... R-Fr......................... CB..................... 6-1......................170 �� Horn, Lake, Miss./Horn Lake HS 64 Jacob Bodden....................................... R-So........................ OL..................... 6-5......................315 �� Hoover, Ala./Hoover HS 30 Michael Bollinger.................................. R-Jr.......................... TE...................... 6-0......................240 ��Spartanburg, S.C./Boiling Spring HS 59 Damian Bounds.................................... R-Sr......................... OL..................... 6-1......................290 ��Ellenwood, Ga./Stockbridge HS 13 Will Bowers............................................ R-Fr......................... QB..................... 6-0......................190 �� Southlake, Texas/Carroll Senior HS 92 Chris Boti................................................. Fr.............................. DL..................... 6-2......................285 �� Columbia, S.C./St. Vincent Pallotti HS 33 Frank Boyd............................................. R-Jr.......................... RB..................... 5-11....................200 ��Chesterfield, Va./Manchester HS 63 Carter Bradley....................................... R-Jr.......................... OL..................... 6-2......................310 �� Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy 91 Jake Brickell........................................... R-Fr......................... P........................ 6-2......................205 ��Franklin, Tenn./Independence HS 42 Nick Brown............................................. Fr.............................. K........................ 6-3......................150 ��Frisco, Texas/Centennial HS 9 Sean Brown............................................ Fr.............................. QB..................... 6-1......................180 ��Apex, N.C./Middle Creek HS 19 Brody Brumm........................................ R-Jr.......................... WR.................... 6-0......................200 �� Winamac, Ind./Winamac HS 97 Marquise Brunson................................ Fr.............................. DL..................... 6-3......................275 ��Virginia Beach, Va./Princess Anne HS 56 Will Buchanan....................................... R-Fr......................... OL..................... 6-6......................315 ��Asheville, N.C./Christ School 23 Malik Caper............................................. R-Fr......................... RB..................... 6-0......................240 �� Hurst, Texas/Grapevine Faith Christian School 91 Kendy Charles....................................... R-Fr......................... DT...................... 6-0......................280 ��Orange Park, Fla./Orange Park HS 50 Henry Chibueze.................................... R-So........................ DT...................... 6-3......................350 �� Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge HS 10 TreShaun Clark...................................... So............................. DE..................... 6-1......................235 �� Cape Coral, Fla./Cape Coral HS 67 Jay Clark.................................................. Fr.............................. OL..................... 6-0......................215 �� Flowood, Miss./Hartfield Academy 17 Khaleb Coleman................................... R-Jr.......................... WR.................... 6-2......................215 �� Washington, D.C./Woodrow Wilson HS 31 Tim Coutras............................................ Fr.............................. S........................ 6-2......................195 ��Nashville, Tenn./Nolensville HS 82 D’Wayne Crawford............................... R-So........................ WR.................... 5-6......................175 ��Concord, N.C./CFA Academy (East Carolina) 4 CJ Daniels............................................... R-Fr......................... WR.................... 6-1......................195 ��Lilburn, Ga./Parkview HS 31 Daniel Darko.......................................... R-Jr.......................... WR.................... 6-0......................180 �� Baltimore, Md./Seed School of Maryland (Marshall) 3 Demario Douglas.................................. R-Fr......................... WR.................... 5-8......................165 �� Jacksonville, Fla./Mandarin HS 35 Tyren Dupree......................................... R-So........................ LB...................... 6-1......................225 ��Leesburg, Ala./Cherokee HS 8 Jimmy Faulks......................................... R-Sr......................... CB..................... 6-1......................190 ��St. Petersburg, Fla./Lakewood HS 81 Noah Frith............................................... R-So........................ WR.................... 6-4......................195 ��Woodstock, Ga./Woodstock HS 25 Gabe Fuster............................................ R-Fr......................... LB...................... 6-0......................235 ��Labelle, Va./Deep Creek HS 21 Micah Glaize........................................... So............................. LB...................... 6-0......................205 ��Lynchburg, Va./Brookville HS 52 Jonathan Graham................................. R-So........................ OL..................... 6-5......................340 �� La Plata, Md./La Plata HS 15 T.J. Green................................................ R-Jr.......................... RB..................... 6-1......................200 ��Chandler, Ariz./Chandler HS (Utah) 93 William Green........................................ R-Jr.......................... DT...................... 6-5......................310 ��Albany, Ga./Westover HS (Georgia Military College) 27 Sam Guridy............................................. Fr.............................. S........................ 6-0......................185 ��Lynchburg, Va./E.C. Glass HS 10 Nate Hampton....................................... Fr.............................. QB..................... 6-6......................230 �� Advance, N.C./Davie County HS 78 Brian Hannibal....................................... R-Fr......................... OL..................... 6-2......................290 ��Silver Spring, Md./James Hubert Blake HS 0 Rashaad Harding.................................. R-Sr......................... LB...................... 6-1......................225 �� Carencro, La./Carencro HS (ULM) 7 Marcus Haskins...................................... R-Jr.......................... CB..................... 6-0......................185 ��St. Paul, Minn./East Ridge HS (Iowa Western CC) 85 Trey Hatcher........................................... So............................. TE...................... 6-2......................260 �� Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy 51 Harrison Hayes...................................... Fr.............................. OL..................... 6-4......................275 ��Wexford, Pa./Pine-Richland HS 20 Troy Henderson..................................... R-So........................ RB..................... 5-8......................165 ��Franklin, Tenn./Independence HS 12 Trevor Hobbs......................................... Sr.............................. TE...................... 6-4......................265 �� Elkhart, Ind./Jimtown HS (Golden West College) 0 Johnny Huntley..................................... R-Sr......................... TE...................... 6-3......................240 ��Planation, Fla./South Planation (Colorado) 18 Ahmad Jackson.................................... Fr.............................. WR.................... 6-1......................210 �� Atlanta, Ga./Sandy Creek HS 88 Jerome Jackson.................................... R-Jr.......................... TE...................... 6-3......................255 ��Fort Worth, Texas/Timber Creek HS 55 Elijah James........................................... Sr.............................. DT...................... 6-5......................300 ��Chicago, Ill./Oswego East HS (Iowa Western CC) 13 Jaylon Jimmerson................................ So............................. S........................ 6-1......................200 ��Pittsburg, Texas/Pittsburg HS (Incarnate Word) 54 Andrew Johns....................................... R-Fr......................... LS...................... 6-0......................220 ��Clermont, Fla./Foundation Academy 11 Durrell Johnson..................................... Jr.............................. DE..................... 6-4......................235 �� Baltimore, Md./Overlea HS (ASA College) 20 Jerome Jolly Jr...................................... R-Fr......................... LB...................... 5-11....................200 �� Jacksonville, Fla./Mandarin HS 79 John Kourtis........................................... R-So........................ OL..................... 6-4......................315 �� Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Canada Prep 11 Jaivian Lofton........................................ Jr.............................. WR.................... 6-2......................205 ��Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga HS .(Chaffey College) 1 Shedro Louis.......................................... So............................. RB..................... 5-8......................175 ��Immokalee, Fla./Immokalee HS 34 Aaron Lovins.......................................... R-Fr......................... S........................ 5-11....................190 ��Nashville, Tenn./Brentwood Academy 29 Duron Lowe............................................ R-Sr......................... CB..................... 5-11....................185 ��Kansas City, Kan./Aquinas HS (UTEP) 8 Joshua Mack.......................................... R-Sr......................... RB..................... 5-11....................200 �� Rochester, N.Y./Pittsford-Mendon HS (Maine) 74 Bryce Mathews...................................... Sr.............................. OL..................... 6-6......................305 ��Franklin, Tenn./Brentwood Academy (Ole Miss) 77 Cooper McCaw...................................... R-Jr.......................... OL..................... 6-5......................305 �� Roanoke, Texas/Grapevine Faith CS 4 Chris Megginson................................... So............................. CB..................... 6-0......................185 �� Lynchburg, Va./Heritage HS

2021 ROSTER NO. NAME

YEAR

POS. HT.

WT. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL (Previous School)

50 Chase Mitchell....................................... R-Fr......................... OL..................... 6-4......................320 ��Washington, Pa./Washington HS 41 Austin Mock........................................... R-Jr.......................... LS...................... 6-2......................245 �� Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy 37 Max Morgan........................................... Fr.............................. K........................ 6-4......................215 �� Greenville, S.C./Christ Church Episcopal School 87 Brayden Monday.................................. R-Fr......................... TE...................... 6-4......................240 ��Waynesville, N.C./Tuscola HS 14 Stetson Moore....................................... R-So........................ WR.................... 6-4......................230 ��Philadelphia, Miss./Philadelphia HS (Pearl River CC) 86 Ed Ogle.................................................... R-Fr......................... WR.................... 5-9......................180 �� Allentown, Pa../Liberty Christian Academy 96 Ike Okoye................................................ R-Fr......................... DE..................... 6-2......................210 ��Silver Spring, Md./Wheaton HS 42 Micaiah Overton.................................... R-Fr......................... DT...................... 6-3......................285 ��College Station, Texas/Bessemer Academy 90 Karsen Perkins....................................... Fr.............................. DT...................... 6-4......................240 ��Concord, N.C./NW Cabarrus HS 32 Aaron Pierre........................................... R-Jr.......................... LB...................... 6-0......................225 ��Tampa, Fla./Cambridge Christian School 57 Carl Poole................................................ R-Fr......................... LB...................... 5-11....................225 ��Danville, Va./George Washington HS 83 Carlos Poole........................................... R-Fr......................... WR.................... 6-3......................190 ��Danville, Va./George Washington HS 6 Robert Rahimi....................................... So............................. S........................ 6-1......................185 ��Santa Ana, Calif./Cornerstone Christian (Saddleback CC) 16 Quinton Reese....................................... R-Fr......................... S........................ 6-0......................185 ��Alpharetta, Ga./Blessed Trinity Catholic HS 38 Cade Robinson...................................... Jr.............................. LB...................... 6-1......................190 ��Elizabethtown, Pa./Elizabethtown HS 70 Boyd Rogish........................................... R-Jr.......................... OL..................... 6-3......................285 �� York, Pa./Homeschooled 89 Cade Rowland....................................... R-Fr......................... WR.................... 5-11....................175 �� Freeport, Fla./South Walton HS 99 Ralfs Rusins............................................ R-Sr......................... DT...................... 6-6......................325 �� Carnikava, Latvia/ Riga Hansa Secondary School 15 Jayod Sanders....................................... Sr.............................. DE..................... 6-3......................240 �� Tallahassee, Fla./Leon HS 65 Thomas Sargeant................................. R-Sr......................... OL..................... 6-1......................295 ��Mechanicsville, Va./Atlee HS 55 Brendan Schlittler................................ R-So........................ OL..................... 6-5......................315 ��Eureka, Mo./Eureka HS 68 Tristan Schultz....................................... Sr.............................. OL..................... 6-4......................305 �� Culver, Ind./Culver Community HS (Fork Union) 1 Javon Scruggs....................................... Jr.............................. S........................ 5-11....................180 ��Appomattox, Va./Appomattox HS 2 Kaci Seegars.......................................... Fr.............................. DE..................... 6-3......................210 ��Charlotte, N.C./William A. Hough HS 2 Kevin Shaa.............................................. R-Sr......................... WR.................... 5-11....................165 ��San Francisco, Calif./McClymonds HS .(City College of San Francisco) 45 Jackson Shirer....................................... Fr.............................. DL..................... 6-3......................235 �� Arlington, Texas/Martin HS 21 Treon Sibley............................................ R-Fr......................... WR.................... 6-0......................210 �� Akron, Ohio/Coventry HS 33 Stephen Sings V................................... R-Fr......................... DE..................... 6-3......................235 ��Charlotte, N.C./ Zebulon B. Vance HS 28 Chance Smith........................................ R-Fr......................... S........................ 5-11....................175 ��Wake Forest, N.C./Wake Forest HS 28 Tyron Staples......................................... Sr.............................. RB..................... 5-11....................205 ��Bedford, Va./Liberty HS 23 Cedric Stone........................................... R- Sr........................ S........................ 5-11....................180 ��Charlotte, N.C./Independence HS (Georgia State) 90 Jason Stricker........................................ R-Fr......................... K/P................... 6-2......................180 �� Waxhaw, N.C./Marvin Ridge HS 5 DJ Stubbs................................................ Sr.............................. WR.................... 5-9......................185 �� Jacksonville, Fla./University Christian School 5 Skyler Thomas....................................... R-Sr......................... S........................ 5-10....................185 ��Riverside, Calif./Citrus Hill HS (Washington State) 9 Juawan Treadwell................................. Jr.............................. S........................ 6-0......................195 �� Crete, Ill./Crete-Monee HS (Independence CC) 47 Austin Turner......................................... Fr.............................. LS...................... 6-3......................225 ��Elon, N.C./Western Alamance HS 19 Ahmad Walker...................................... Fr.............................. LB...................... 6-0......................220 ��Warner Robins, Ga./Warner Robins HS 24 Aakil Washington................................. R-Fr......................... DE..................... 6-2......................245 ��Marietta, Ga./Wheeler HS 73 BJ Wheat Jr............................................ R-Fr......................... TE...................... 6-3......................310 ��Lynchburg, Va./E.C. Glass HS 48 Rashad Whitehead.............................. R-Fr......................... DE..................... 6-2......................265 ��Atlanta, Ga./B.E.S.T. Academy 26 Amarian Williams................................. Fr.............................. CB..................... 5-10....................165 �� Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill HS 39 Russian Williams................................... Fr.............................. RB..................... 5-6......................160 ��Burke, Va./Robinson HS 7 Malik Willis.............................................. R-Jr.......................... QB..................... 6-1......................215 ��Atlanta, Ga./Roswell HS (Auburn) 77 Kristian Zachary.................................... Fr.............................. DL..................... 6-3......................230 ��Fayetteville, Ga./Carrollton HS

2021 ROSTER NUMERICAL ROSTER

NO. | NAME | POS.

0 Johnny Huntley �� TE 0 Tim Kidd-Glass ��S 1 Shedro Louis.......................................................RB 1 Javon Scruggs ��S 2 Kevin Shaa.........................................................WR 2 Emanuel Dabney ��CB 3 Demario Douglas ��WR 3 Juawan Treadwell ��S 4 CJ Daniels...........................................................WR 4 Aubrey Williams �� LB 5 DJ Stubbs...........................................................WR 5 Malik Caper.......................................................... LB 6 Johnathan Bennett �� QB 6 Anthony Butler �� LB 7 Malik Willis.......................................................... QB 8 Joshua Mack........................................................RB 8 Jimmy Faulks ��CB 9 Sean Brown........................................................ QB 10 Will Bowers......................................................... QB 10 TreShaun Clark ��DE 11 Jaivian Lofton...................................................WR 11 Durrell Johnson ��DE 12 Trevor Hobbs �� TE 13 CJ Yarbrough....................................................WR 13 Isaac Steele.............................................................S 14 Chris Ferguson �� QB 14 Deon Biggins.......................................................CB 15 Chris Barrett........................................................ TE 15 Jayod Sanders ��DE 16 Mason Yost........................................................... TE 16 Quinton Reese ��CB 17 Khaleb Coleman ��WR 17 Benjamin Alexander ��S 18 Ahmad Jackson ��WR 18 Isaiah Avery.........................................................CB 19 RJ Glod................................................................. QB 19 Chris Megginson ��CB 20 Troy Henderson ��RB 20 Jerome Jolly Jr. ��S 21 Treon Sibley.......................................................WR 21 Micah Glaize........................................................ LB

22 Kimani Donaldson ��CB 24 Aakil Washington ��DE 25 Peytton Pickett ��RB 25 Gabe Fuster......................................................... LB 26 Hunter Goetz.......................................................CB 26 Amarian Williams ��CB 27 Sam Guridy.............................................................S 27 Marcus Haskins �� DB 28 Chance Smith ��S 30 Michael Bollinger �� TE 30 Tyron Staples �� LB 32 Aaron Pierre........................................................ LB 33 Frank Boyd...........................................................RB 33 Stephen Sings V ��DE 34 Aaron Lovins ��S 35 Tyren Dupree �� LB 36 Brayden Beck ��K 37 Gabriel Elliott ��RB 37 Max Morgan ��K 38 Cade Robinson ��S 41 Austin Mock..........................................................LS 42 Nick Brown.............................................................K 42 Micaiah Overton �� DT 44 Austin Lewis........................................................DE 45 Jackson Shirer ��DL 46 Aidan Alves ��P 47 Austin Turner ��LS 48 Rashad Whitehead ��DE 50 Chase Mitchell �� OL 50 Henry Chibueze �� DT 51 Harrison Hayes �� OL 52 Jonathan Graham �� OL 54 Andrew Johns ��LS 55 Brendan Schlittler �� OL 55 Elijah James......................................................... DT 56 Will Buchanan �� OL 57 Carl Poole............................................................. LB 58 Thaddius Watson �� DT 59 Damian Bounds �� OL 60 Gage Bassham �� OL 63 Carter Bradley �� OL

64 Jacob Bodden �� OL 65 Thomas Sargeant �� OL 67 Jay Clark............................................................... OL 68 Tristan Schultz �� OL 70 Boyd Rogish........................................................ OL 73 BJ Wheat Jr......................................................... TE 74 Bryce Mathews �� OL 75 Maisen Knight �� OL 77 Cooper McCaw �� OL 77 Kristian Zachary ��DL 78 Brian Hannibal �� OL 79 John Kourtis........................................................ OL 80 Brody Brumm...................................................WR 81 Noah Frith..........................................................WR 82 D’Wayne Crawford ��WR 83 Carlos Poole......................................................WR 84 JT Wood............................................................... TE 85 Trey Hatcher........................................................ TE 86 Ed Ogle...............................................................WR 88 Jerome Jackson �� TE 89 Cade Rowland ��WR 90 Jason Stricker...................................................K/P 90 Karsen Perkins �� DT 91 Kendy Charles �� DT 91 Jake Brickell ��P 92 Chris Boti...............................................................DL 92 Mason Wolk......................................................... DT 93 William Green �� DT 95 Alex Barbir..............................................................K 97 Marquise Brunson ��DL 98 Brayden Monday ��DE 99 Ralfs Rusins......................................................... DT

PLAYER PROFILES

53 ANDREW ADAIR OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4, 310, SO. KETTLE RUN HS WARRENTON, VA.

2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring practice workouts PREP: • Graduated from Kettle Run High School in Nokesville, Va. • Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • Also received offers from Baylor, Buffalo, Coastal Carolina, James Madison, Kent State, Lehigh, Monmouth, Richmond, Tennessee and Tulane PERSONAL: • Son of Cherie and Brian Adair • Exercise Science major • Birthday is on Dec. 6

17 BENJAMIN ALEXANDER SAFETY 6-1, 185, R-SR. PENNS VALLEY HS SPRING MILLS, PA.

2020 (R-SR.): • Saw playing in time in all 11 games, starting the first two games of the season • Finished the season with 19 tackles (11 solo, nine assisted) • Opened the year with a season-best seven tackles at Western Kentucky, including four solo stops • Two solo stops in a home win over FIU • Helped the Flames secure their first-ever win over a ACC program by recording a solo tackle in a road win at Syracuse • Solo stop and a fumble recovery during Liberty’s road victory at Virginia Tech • Helped Liberty capture its second Cure Bowl victory, recording an assisted tackle during Liberty’s upset win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina 2019 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in 12 of 13 games this season, starting the last two games of the season • Finished the season with 19 tackles (nine solo, 10 assisted) • Saw a significant amount of playing time as part of Liberty’s special teams units • Finished with a pair of tackles at UMass • Also added single tackles against Louisiana, Hampton and Maine • Got his first career start during the regular season finale against New Mexico State, finishing the contest with six tackles (three solo, three assisted) • Had a career game during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Finished the Cure Bowl with a career-best eight tackles, including five solo, and two pass breakups 2018 (R-SO.): • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the Norfolk State game • Played in all 12 games

• Finished the season with nine tackles (five solo, four assisted) • Recorded a single tackle against Old Dominion, North Texas, Troy, Virginia and Auburn • Two tackles (one solo, one assisted) during Liberty’s home victory over New Mexico State • Finished the season with two tackles against Norfolk State (one solo, one assisted) 2017 (R-FR.): • Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll • Saw playing time in 10 of 11 games • Finished the season with six tackles (four solo, two assisted) • Recorded a pair of tackles against St. Francis (Pa.) and Duquesne • Recovered a fumble during Liberty’s win against Indiana State • Member of the Flames’ special teams units 2016 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Penns Valley High School • Competed for four seasons at Penns Valley High School • Named WHVL MVP as a senior, amassing 492 receiving yards, five receiving touchdowns, two interception returns for touchdowns and two kickoff return touchdowns • Set school and county records as a junior with 384 rushing yards and six total touchdowns in one game • Totaled 775 passing yards, 799 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns and 137 receiving yards during junior season PERSONAL: • Son of Raymond and Joleen Alexander • Cousin, Emma Weakland, played volleyball at Winthrop • Cousin, Mark Weakland, played football at The Citadel • Cousin, Josh Weakland, played football at Slippery Rock • Cousin, Alex Weakland, played women’s basketball at Shepherd • Graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration • Currently working on his MBA • Birthday is May 8

46 AIDAN ALVES

PUNTER 6-1, 220, R-JR. NORTHERN YORK HS DILLSBURG, PA. 2020 (R-JR.): • Liberty’s starting punter for all 11 games • Finished the year averaging a career-best 41.8 yards per punt (26 punts for 1,088 yards) • Recorded six punts of 50 or more yards and eight inside the opponent’s 20-yard line • Averaged 40 or more yards per punt in six of Liberty’s 11 games • Averaged a season-best 48.0 yards per punt against North Alabama, including a season-long punt of 56 yards • Two out of three punts landed inside the 20-yard line against ULM where he averaged 42.0 yards per punt • Averaged 43.2 yards per punt during Liberty’s road win over Syracuse • Averaged 44.0 yards per punt to help the Flames upend in-state foe Virginia Tech, including a 51 yard punt • Finished the NC State game averaging 45.8 yards per punt, including a pair of 50-plus yard punts 2019 (R-SO.): • 2019 Ray Guy Award watch list member • Liberty’s starting punter for all 13 games • Averaged more than 4.0 yards per punt longer than his freshman season (37.0 average in 2018; 41.6 average in 2019)

PLAYER PROFILES • Averaged 40 or more yards per punt in nine games, including eight of the last 10 games • Nine 50-plus yard punts, including a pair of 70-yard punts • 11 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line • Five punts for an average of 48.0 yards per punt at New Mexico State • Averaged a season-best 49.0 yards per punt at BYU, including three 50plus yard punts • Also added two tackles, both solo stops, during the first two games of the season 2018 (R-FR.): • Liberty’s starting punter for all 12 games • Finished the season averaging 37.0 yards per punt (68 punts for 2,444 yards) • Placed 23 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line • Seven 50-yard punts • Five games averaging 40.0 yards or more per punt • Finished the New Mexico game averaging 41.7 yards per punt, including 3-of-7 punts inside the 20-yard line • Averaged 38.6 yards per punt during Liberty’s road game at New Mexico State, with 4-of-7 punts landing inside the 20-yard line • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the Idaho State game • Had five punts against Idaho State, averaging 45.2 yards per punt and placed 3-of-5 punts inside the 20-yard line • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the UMass game • Averaged 43.0 yards per punt at UMass and placed 3-of-6 punts inside the 20-yard line • Two punts for an average of 44.5 yards per punt at Virginia • Seven punts for 282 yards at Auburn, averaging 40.3 yards per punt 2017 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Northern York High School • Four-year varsity letterwinner • Earned all-conference honors as a kicker and punter during his senior year • All-Sentinel first-team kicker and punter as a senior • Named to four different all-state teams during his senior year • Kicked the game-winning field goal to knock off a previously undefeated team and send Northern York into the playoffs as a senior • Also played soccer and lacrosse during high school PERSONAL: • Son of Jennifer and Steven Alves • Business major • Birthday is May 22

22 DAIJAHN ANTHONY

CORNERBACK 6-1, 185, R-SO. HERMITAGE HS (SHEPHERD) RICHMOND, VA. PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va. • Saw playing time in 10 games during the 2019 season, including five starts • Finished the season with 14 tackles, including 13 solo stops • Added two interceptions (19 return yards) and three pass breakups PREP: • Graduated from Hermitage High School in Henrico, Va. • All-Region honoree • All-Star game participant • Had seven interceptions and three touchdowns during his high school career

PERSONAL: • Son of Virginia Pair • Sociology major • Birthday is Sept. 9

80 KYLEN AUSTIN

WIDE RECEIVER 6-1, 175, FR. ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD. 2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREP: • Graduated from St. Paul’s School for Boys in Brooklandville, Md., in December • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Also received offers from 30 total schools, including Army, Columbia, Dartmouth, East Carolina, Georgetown, Harvard, Kent State, Marshall, Navy, Princeton, Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Tech, William & Mary and Yale • First-team All-MIAA honoree • Finished his junior season with 33 receptions for 563 yards and nine touchdowns • Recorded 1,231 all-purpose yards during his junior year, including a punt return for a touchdown • Finished his senior year with 20 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns • Also added two interceptions during his senior year PERSONAL: • Son of Monica Jenifer and Kyle Austin • Business Administration major • Birthday is Jan. 12

18 ISAIAH AVERY

CORNERBACK 6-1, 185, JR. ANTIOCH HS (CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO) ANTIOCH, CALIF. 2020 (JR.): • Saw playing time in four games during the season • Played in a reserve role against Virginia Tech, Western Carolina, NC State and UMass 2019 (SO): • Saw playing time in 10 of Liberty’s 13 games • Finished his first season at Liberty with 10 tackles, including nine solo stops • Recorded his first tackle as a Flame during Liberty’s home victory over Buffalo • Finished the Hampton game with a season-best five tackles, all solo stops • Two solo tackles during a win over New Mexico, while adding a pass breakup • Two tackles during a road win at New Mexico State (one solo, one assisted) • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2019 workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from City College of San Francisco in San Francisco, Calif.

PLAYER PROFILES • Played in 10 games in 2018, helping the Rams to a 7-4 record and a trip No. 17 by Scout to the Golden State Bowl • Ranked as the second-best kicker in the state of Georgia and sixth-best • Finished the season with 32 tackles (27 solo, five assisted) in the south by Scout • Led the team with six pass breakups • Also earned one letter each in track and soccer • Returned an interception 83 yards for a touchdown PERSONAL: PREP: • Son of Hope and Daniel Barbir • Graduated from Antioch High School in Antioch, Calif. • Birthday is August 17 • Finished his junior and senior seasons with a combined five interceptions • Business Management major PERSONAL: • Son of Lisa and Vernon Avery • Birthday is November 21 • Computer Science major

60 GAGE BASSHAM

95 ALEX BARBIR

KICKER 5-10, 210, SR. SOUTH FORSYTH HS (PENN STATE) ALPHARETTA, GA. 2020 (JR.): • Starting kicker for all 11 games • VaSID All-State second team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Led the Flames with 89 points scored • Ranked No. 27 in the country in total points • Ranked No. 44 in the country in field goals per game (1.18) • Finished the season connecting on 13-of-20 field goal attempts (65.0 percent) • Connected on two game winning field goals during his first year at Liberty • Knocked down a 51-yard field goal with one second left in regulation to secure Liberty’s first-ever win at Virginia Tech • Connected on a 44-yard field goal in overtime to help Liberty defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Also finished the season 50-of-52 on point after attempts • Averaged 58.9 yards per kickoff (78 kickoffs for 4,597 yards) • 25 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks • Scored eight or more points in five games • Connected on a season-high three field goals in a win over FIU • Scored a season-high 10 points against Western Carolina PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Penn State • Redshirted during the 2016 season • Saw playing time against Akron, Georgia State and Maryland during the 2017 season • Finished the season with six kickoffs for 367 yards, averaging 61.7 yards per kickoff • Transferred to Liberty following the 2017 season, but did not play football with the Flames during the 2018 and 2019 seasons PREP: • Graduated from South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga. • Four-year letterman at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga. • Helped the War Eagles reach state elite eight as a senior • Converted 14-of-19 field goal attempts during junior and senior seasons • Had 125-of-140 kickoff attempts go for touchbacks during his junior and senior years • Two-time all-state selection • Three-time all-county and All-Region 6 selection • Converted on a school-record 56-yard field goal in his junior year • Played in Elite Jr. Classic and Offense-Defense All-American Bowl • Rated a three-star prospect by all four major recruiting services - ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports • At kicker nationally, ranked seventh by 247Sports, No. 15 by ESPN and

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3, 305, R-FR. LORD BOTETOURT HS ABINGDON, VA. 2020 (FR.): • Redshirted • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREP: • Graduated from Lord Botetourt High School • Four-year starter at Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Va. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from ETSU, Marshall and Old Dominion • District Lineman of the Year • First-team all-district • First-team all-region • First-team all-state • 2019 Blue Ridge District Champions • 2019 Region 3D Champions • Helped his team to the 2019 state championship game played at Liberty’s Williams Stadium PERSONAL: • Son of Deborah and Mark Bassham • Birthday is on October 7 • Criminal Justice major

11 JOHNATHAN BENNETT QUARTERBACK 6-0, 225, R-FR. SUMMERVILLE HS SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

2019 (FR.): • Saw playing time in four games • Finished the season completing 4-of-5 pass attempts for 77 yards and a touchdown • Completed 3-of-4 passing attempts for 43 yards against North Alabama • Had his first career touchdown pass against North Alabama (five yards to Chris Barrett) • Completed a 34-yard passing attempt against ULM 2018 (FR.): • Saw playing time during Liberty’s first two games of the season • Redshirted after suffering a season-ending injury during Liberty’s game against Hampton • Completed 2-of-5 passing attempts for 11 yards • Completed passing attempts against No. 22 Syracuse (four yards) and Louisiana (seven yards) • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2019 spring football workouts PREP: • Graduated from Summerville High School in December • Also received offers from Appalachian State, Campbell, Charlotte,

PLAYER PROFILES • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the Coastal Carolina, The Citadel, Gardner-Webb, and Old Dominion country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts • Three-star recruit by 247Sports.com without an interception in 2019. • Low Country Player of the Year and Region 8 5A Player of the Year • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing as a senior yards per game (288.9) • Finished his final season at Summerville High School throwing for 2,120 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards yards, completing 127-of-207 pass attempts for 33 touchdowns per game (439.4) • Also rushed for 18 touchdowns and 614 yards • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie • First-team all-region selection as a senior, guiding his team to a Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden regional title (1,396 receiving yards) PERSONAL: 2018 (FR.): • Son of Kim Bennett • Redshirted after seeing playing time in two games (Auburn and • Birthday is on June 15 • Criminal Justice major Norfolk State) PREP: • Graduated from Hoover High School • Signed with the Flames during the December signing period • Named a two-star recruit by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com • Received offers from Eastern Kentucky, Mercer, Samford and Southeast Missouri State CORNERBACK • Hoover High School’s offense rushed for more than 3,000 yards during 6-1, 170, R-FR. his senior year HORN LAKE HS • The Buccaneers averaged 38 points per game and 6.5 yards per rushing HORN LAKE, MISS. attempt during his senior campaign • Coaching staff graded his average season performance as a senior at 92 2020 (FR.): percent • Saw playing time in nine games as a true freshman • Started 28 career games at Hoover High School, helping the powerhouse • Member of Liberty’s special teams units program to state titles in 2016 and 2017 • Recorded his first career tackle against Southern Miss PERSONAL: PREP: • Son of Mindy and Mark Bodden • Graduated from Horn Lake High School in Horn Lake, Miss. • Birthday is on Jan. 5 • Also received offers from Austin Peay, Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana • Sport Management major Tech

14 DEON BIGGINS

• Fastest Man 4.35 Forty Time • Finished his senior season with three interceptions and seven pass breakups • Helped lead Horn Lake to the 2018 6A State Championship PERSONAL: • Son of Yolanda Hassell Rooks and Charlie Biggins • Business Administration major

64 JACOB BODDEN OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5, 320, R-SO. HOOVER HS HOOVER, ALA.

2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games • Started four games, including the last three games of the season at left guard • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in two games against Hampton and Virginia • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93)

30 MICHAEL BOLLINGER TIGHT END 6-0, 240, R-JR. BOILING SPRINGS JS SPARTANBURG, S.C.

2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in nine of Liberty’s 11 games • Recorded a 13-yard touchdown reception against UMass • Helped the Flames to win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl, finishing the game with a four-yard rushing attempt • Also recorded a 10-yard kickoff return during Liberty’s season-opening road win at Western Kentucky 2019 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time during the first three games of the season • Redshirted after suffering a season-ending injury • Caught a 19-yard touchdown pass during Liberty’s home victory over Buffalo • Started the game against Buffalo 2018 (SO.): • Saw playing time in all 12 games • Started the final two games of the season • Finished the season with three tackles as a part of the special teams units • Also had three kickoff returns for 34 yards • Caught his first career touchdown for 18 yards in the Flames’ season finale against Norfolk State 2017 (FR.): • Saw playing time in six games, including four of Liberty’s five Big South contests • Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll PREP: • Graduated from Boiling Springs High School • Three-year letter winner at Boiling Springs • Two-time all-region selection

PLAYER PROFILES • All-state selection as a senior, finishing the year with 75 receptions for 1,050 yards and 15 touchdowns • Named to the All-Area Academic team • Earned all-region and all-state honors as a baseball player • Named to the North/South All-Star team as a senior after finishing the year with a .405 batting average, 19 doubles and 10 home runs PERSONAL: • Son of Lisa and David Bollinger • Social Sciences major • Birthday is June 10

59 DAMIAN BOUNDS OFFENSIVE LINE 6-1, 290, R-SR. STOCKBRIDGE HS ELLENWOOD, GA.

2020 (R-SR.): • Played in 10 games, starting eight contests at left guard • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns 2019 (R-JR.): • Started all 13 games at left guard • Graded out at 88.7 percent in 2019 • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in the first 10 games of the season, serving in a backup role at center • Helped Liberty finish the season averaging 261.5 passing yards per game, which would have ranked No. 33 in the country if the Flames were eligible for the FBS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process) • The Flames allowed 21 sacks during the season, which would have ranked No. 39 in the country • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,032 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,037 receiving yards) • Allowed quarterback Buckshot Calvert to throw for 3,068 yards and 21 touchdowns, helping him become the program’s all-time career leader in passing touchdowns during the season 2017 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in nine of Liberty’s 11 games, mostly at left guard • Helped protect quarterback Buckshot Calvert, allowing the sophomore

to set a school record in passing yards (3,363), completions (257), and touchdowns (29) • If Liberty’s offense was eligible for FCS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process), the Flames would have ranked No. 12 in total offense (449.2 yards per game) and No. 9 in passing offense (309.9 yards per game). • The Flames would have also ranked No. 9 in the country (FCS) in fewest passes intercepted (6). 2016 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Stockbridge High School • Three-year letter winner in high school • Named best offensive lineman as a freshman on the ninth-grade team • Honorable mention all-region as a sophomore • Two-time all-region honoree as a junior and senior • Helped lead Stockbridge High School to a 4A state title during his junior season • Best Offensive Lineman award winner as a senior while earning first-team all-state honors • Played basketball in high school PERSONAL: • Son of Damian Bounds and Charisse Tate-Upshaw • Exercise science major • Birthday is May 11

92 CHRIS BOTI

DEFENSIVE LINE 6-2, 285, FR. ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI HS COLUMBIA, S.C. PREP: • Graduated from St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel, Md. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • Also received offers from 20 total schools, including Army, Buffalo, Delaware, FIU, James Madison, Kent State, Navy, Ohio, Old Dominion, Richmond, UConn and UMass • First-team All-MIAA honoree • Helped lead St Vincent Pallotti to the MIAA Championship title in 2019 and runner-up spot in 2018 PERSONAL: • Son of Mariam and Junior Boti

WILL BOWERS

QUARTERBACK 6-0, 190, R-FR. CARROLL SENIOR HS SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 2020 (R-FR.): • Did not see any playing time during the season 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREP: • Graduated from Carroll Senior High School • Two-year letter winner at Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas • First-team all-district honoree as a junior • Finished his junior season throwing for 2,519 yards and 30 touchdowns • Rushed for 878 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior

PLAYER PROFILES • Helped Carroll Senior High School advance to the state quarterfinals during his junior season • District 5-6A Offensive MVP as a senior • Finished his senior season throwing for 2,556 yards and 20 touchdowns • Rushed for 555 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior • Also participated in track and basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Angela and Michael Bowers • Birthday is on October 28 • Business Finance major

33 FRANK BOYD

RUNNING BACK 5-11, 200, R-JR. MANCHESTER HS CHESTERFIELD, VA. 2020 (R-JR): • Did not see any playing time during the season 2019 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in two games against Hampton and in Liberty’s regular season finale against New Mexico State • Finished the Hampton game with four carries for 21 yards 2018 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in eight of 12 games • Finished the season rushing 42 times for 228 yards and three touchdowns • Averaged 5.4 yards per carry • Named Liberty’s Offensive Player of the Week after the UMass game • Four carries for 33 yards during his first collegiate game against Old Dominion • Six rushes for 47 yards in a home win over Idaho State • Finished the UMass game with a season-high 16 carries for 83 yards and three touchdowns • Scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter at UMass and his third touchdown during the first of three overtime periods • Six rushing attempts for 15 yards at Auburn • Carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards in the Flames’ season finale against Norfolk State 2017 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season • Samkon Gado Award winner following Liberty’s 2017 spring practice, earning the award for being the most improved offensive player during spring workouts PREP: • Graduated from Manchester High School • Three-year letter winner during his high school career, including his final two years at Manchester High School in Chesterfield, Va. • Finished his sophomore season at Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, Va., with an interception and a kickoff return for a touchdown as a safety • Received all-conference honors during his junior and senior seasons at Manchester High School • Earned second-team all-region honors as a running back during his junior season, rushing for 900 yards and 13 touchdowns • Named conference player of the year following his senior season where he rushed for 1,615 yards and 20 touchdowns • Finished his senior year with 175 receiving yards and a touchdown, while adding 189 kickoff return yards and a touchdown • First-team all-region and all-state as a senior • Participated in Big River Rivalry All-Star game PERSONAL: • Son of Franklin and Tolitha Boyd • Project management (business) major • Birthday is March 3

63 CARTER BRADLEY

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2, 310, R-JR. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LYNCHBURG, VA. 2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in one game against Western Carolina 2019 (R-FR.): • Did not see any playing time during the 2019 season 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va. • Started each game of his junior and senior seasons • Second-team all-conference and honorable mention all-state as a senior • Played in the VHSCA All-Star Game as a senior • Four-year High Honors award winner • Also a two-year varsity basketball player and played varsity baseball as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Carrie Brown and Chris Bradley • Birthday is on September 1 • Business Administration major

91 JAKE BRICKELL

PUNTER 6-2, 205, R-FR. INDEPENDENCE HS FRANKLIN, TENN. 2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in one game against Western Carolina 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from Independence High School in Thompson Station, Tenn. • Three-year starter at the varsity level as a punter and holder • Helped Independence High School finish his junior season with a 15-0 record en route to claiming a state title • Independence High School finished as the state title runner-up during his senior year with a 14-1 record PERSONAL: • Son of Stacy Messer and Scott Brickell • Birthday is February 8 • Aviation Science major

9SEAN BROWN

QUARTERBACK 6-1, 180, FR. MIDDLE CREEK HS APEX, N.C. PREP: • Saw playing time in one game against Western Carolina

PLAYER PROFILES PREP: • Graduated from Middle Creek High School in Apex, N.C. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Campbell, Charlotte, Elon, Furman and Bucknell • Finished his last two years of high school throwing for 5,034 yards and 50 touchdowns • Two-time all-conference honoree • Three-time academic all-conference • 2019 Offensive MVP PERSONAL: • Son of Tracie and Mike Brown

19 BRODY BRUMM WIDE RECEIVER 6-0, 200, R-JR. WINAMAC HS WINAMAC, IND.

2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games • Finished the season with four receptions for 21 yards • Leader on Liberty’s special teams units • Finished the year with eight tackles (four solo, four assisted) • Two receptions for 10 yards at Western Kentucky • Had his first career touchdown reception, a two-yard scoring play, against North Alabama • Nine-yard reception against ULM • Finished with a pair of special teams tackles against Southern Miss 2019 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games • Key member of Liberty’s special teams units • Finished the season with seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) • Had a 22-yard reception against Virginia 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted after seeing playing time in the Flames’ season finale against Norfolk State • Finished the game with one reception for seven yards PREP: • Graduated from Winamac High School • Academic All-Conference as a junior and senior • First-team all-state defensive back as a senior • Finished his senior year tied for first in the state with eight interceptions • First-team HNAC All-Conference, All-Loganland as a senior • Participated in basketball and track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Lori and Bryce Brumm • Business Administration: Finance major • Birthday is March 12

97 MARQUISE BRUNSON DEFENSIVE LINE 6-3, 275, FR. PRINCESS ANNE HS VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

PREP: • Graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Also received offers from Buffalo, Charlotte, East Carolina, FIU, Georgia Tech, James Madison, Marshall, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina,

NC State, Northwestern, Old Dominion, Pitt, Tennessee, UConn, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin • Finished his senior year with 60 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception • First-team all-region defensive line and offensive line • Second team All-Beach defensive line and offensive line PERSONAL: • Son of Tanya and Wayne Brunson • Sport Management major

56 WILL BUCHANAN OFFENSIVE LINE 6-6, 315, R-FR. CHRIST SCHOOL ASHEVILLE, N.C.

2020 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts • Redshirted after seeing playing time in three games (North Alabama, ULM and UMass) PREP: • Graduated from Christ School in Arden, N.C. • Also received offers from Bryant, Campbell, Charleston Southern, Eastern Kentucky, Elon, ETSU, Gardner-Webb, Jacksonville State, Mercer, William & Mary and Wofford • First-team all-conference, first-team All-Western Carolina and first-team all-state as a junior • Named to the USA Today All-North Carolina team • Helped Christ School to two state runner-up titles • Also participated in track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Carrie and Scott Buchanan • Father Scott Buchanan played football at Gardner-Webb • Birthday is January 5

23 MALIK CAPER

RUNNING BACK 6-0, 240, R-FR. GRAPEVINE FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HURST, TEXAS 2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time as a linebacker in six games • Finished the season with an assisted tackle against Western Carolina • Member of the Flames special teams units 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after seeing playing time in two games (Hampton and New Mexico) • Finished the Hampton game with an assisted tackle PREP: • Graduated from Grapevine Faith Christian School in Grapevine, Texas • Also received offers from Abilene Christian, Colorado, Missouri State, Navy, New Mexico State, SMU, Stephen F. Austin, Syracuse, Texas State and Tulane • Three-star recruit by 247Sports.com • Finished his career with 3,609 all-purpose yards, 40 touchdowns, 195 tackles and eight interceptions • First-team all-state honoree • First-team all-district at both linebacker and running back • Second team all-district punter • Helped lead Grapefruit Faith Christian School to the state title in 2016

PLAYER PROFILES PERSONAL: • Son of Demetricia Caper and Ron Morgan • Business major • Birthday is November 30

91 KENDY CHARLES

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-0, 280, R-FR. ORANGE PARK HS ORANGE PARK, FLA. 2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in five games as a true freshman • Finished the season with two tackles • Recorded a solo tackle against North Alabama • Had a three-yard tackle for a loss against Western Carolina PREP: • Graduated from Orange Park High School in Orange Park, Fla. • Also received offers from Bethune-Cookman, Chattanooga, Charleston Southern, The Citadel, Coastal Carolina, New Hampshire, Western Kentucky and Wofford • Finished his high school career with 216 tackles, 30 sacks, 24 quarterback hurries and four forced fumbles • Also scored a pair of touchdowns, five two-point conversions and connected on 15-of-17 field goal attempts • 5A Co-Player of the Year • 5A all-state honoree • Three-time first-team all-county • Two-time first-team all-conference • Two-time first-team all-district PERSONAL: • Son of Marie and Jean Charles • Sport Management major

50 HENRY CHIBUEZE DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3, 350, R-SO. WOODBRIDGE HS WOODBRIDGE, VA. .

2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games • Finished the season with 17 tackles, including 11 solo stops • Helped Liberty’s defense rank No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game) • The Flames also ranked No. 14 in third-down percentage defense (31.9 percent) • Finished with three tackles, including two solo stops, against Southern Miss and Virginia Tech • Also recorded a quarterback hurry during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Posted a season-high four tackles, including three solo tackles, against Western Carolina • Recorded a pair of tackles during Liberty’s regular season finale win against UMass 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in three games • Finished with assisted tackles against UMass and during Liberty’s regular season finale against New Mexico State

2018 (FR.): • Redshirted after seeing playing time during Liberty’s season finale against Norfolk State PREP: • Graduated from Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, Va. • Three-star recruit by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com • Received offers from East Carolina, James Madison, North Carolina, Temple and Virginia • Four-year letter winner • Selected first team all-conference honoree as a junior and senior • Selected first team All-Occoquan Region and all-state as a senior • Named to the All-Met second team as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Juliana and Adolph Chibueze • Business administration major • Birthday is Dec. 21

10 TRESHAUN CLARK DEFENSIVE END 6-1, 235, SO. CAPE CORAL HS CAPE CORAL, FLA.

2020 (SO.): • Started all 11 games • VaSID All-State second-team selection • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent first team • Ranked fourth on the team in tackles • Finished the season with 38 tackles (23 solo, 15 assisted) • Tied for the team lead with six quarterback hurries • Also added 10.0 tackles for a loss (48 yards) and 5.5 sacks (34 yards) • Helped Liberty’s defense rank No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game) • The Flames also ranked No. 14 in third-down percentage defense (31.9 percent) • Five tackles, including four solo stops, and 1.5 sacks (7 yards) against FIU • Seven tackles, including six assisted stops, and 2.0 tackles for a loss (6 yards) against Southern Miss • Helped Liberty secure its first-ever win over Virginia Tech with four solo tackles • Four solo stops, including 2.0 tackles for a loss (10 yards), against Western Carolina • Five tackles, a four-yard sack and three quarterback hurries during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina at the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (FR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games as a true freshman • Started the last seven games of the season at defensive end • Finished the season with 39 tackles (25 solo, 14 assisted) • Added 8.5 tackles for a loss (29 yards), 5.5 sacks (24 yards) and a forced fumble • Recorded at least one tackle in all 13 games • Three tackles, including two solo stops, against No. 22 Syracuse during his first collegiate game • Three stops against Buffalo, including two solo tackles • Three solo tackles against New Mexico, including a four-yard tackle for a loss • Four stops in a road win at New Mexico State, including 2.5 tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks • Three solo tackles against both Maine and Rutgers • Four assisted tackles, including an assisted sack, at Virginia • Posted a season-high eight tackles (five solo, three assisted), including a seven-yard sack, during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the RBC

PLAYER PROFILES Mortgage Cure Bowl PREP: • Graduated from Cape Coral High School in Cape Coral, Fla. • Native of Danville, Va. • Also received offers from Alabama A&M, Appalachian State, Central Michigan, Cornell, Marshall and UConn • District and All-State all-star game participant • Named the Defensive MVP of the all-state all-star game PERSONAL: • Son of Sherrita and Christopher Clark • Biology major • Birthday is June 20

17 KHALEB COLEMAN

WIDE RECEIVER 6-2, 215, R-JR. WOODROW WILSON HS WASHINGTON, D.C. 2020 (R-JR.): • Battled injuries during the 2020 season • Only saw playing time in one game against UMass 2019 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time during the first eight games of the season • Missed Liberty’s final five games of the regular season due to an injury • Saw a significant amount of playing time as part of Liberty’s special teams units • Ranked second on Liberty’s roster with four special teams tackles • Finished the season with five receptions for 47 yards • Opened the season with three receptions for 25 yards against No. 22 Syracuse • Had a 49-yard kickoff return against Hampton 2018 (R-FR.): • Finished his first season on the field for the Flames with 11 receptions for 126 yards • Saw playing time in nine games and started three contests • Had his first career reception during Liberty’s FBS opening win at home over Old Dominion • Caught his first career touchdown reception during a home win over Troy • Finished the Troy game with two receptions for 39 yards • Had a season-best seven receptions for 56 yards against Idaho State • Recorded a 23-yard reception at UMass 2017 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School • Two-year letter winner at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. • Two-time all-league and all-state honoree • Finished his junior year with 35 receptions for 550 yards and seven touchdowns • Named to the USA Today All-D.C. team as a senior • Finished his senior year with 40 receptions for 867 yards and 13 touchdowns • Named to the Virginia Top 100 Player listing following his senior year PERSONAL: • Son of Jermaine Coleman and Mehgan Jones • Interdisciplinary Studies major • Birthday is July 30

31 TIM COUTRAS

SAFETY 6-2, 195, FR. NOLENSVILLE HS NASHVILLE, TENN. 2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring practice workouts PREP: • Graduated from Nolensville High School in Nolensville, Tenn. in December • 2020 three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • 2020 two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • Also received offers from ETSU, Eastern Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin • Finished his career with 20 interceptions, returning four for a touchdown • Also added 65 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, 1,005 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during his senior year • 4A Mr. Football Finalist • Two-time all-state selection • Region 4A MVP • Region 4A Athlete of the Year as a senior • Also played basketball and baseball PERSONAL: • Son of Tess and Chris Coutras • Sport Management major • Birthday is November 17

82 D’WAYNE CRAWFORD

WIDE RECEIVER 5-6, 175, R-SO. CFA ACADEMY (EAST CAROLINA) CONCORD, N.C. 2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in four games • Member of the Flames special teams units • Had a 17-yard kickoff return against Western Carolina 2019 (R-FR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from East Carolina PREP: • Graduated from CFA Academy in Concord, N.C. • Four-year all-conference selection • Earned all-state honors as a senior • Voted team MVP as a senior • Also participated in track & field and baseball PERSONAL: • Son of Dari and Derrick Crawford • Birthday is August 1 • Graphic Design major

PLAYER PROFILES

4CJ DANIELS

WIDE RECEIVER 6-1, 195, FR. PARKVIEW HS LILBURN, GA. 2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games as a true freshman • Started two games (Syracuse and Southern Miss) • Finished the year with 11 receptions for 220 yards and three touchdowns • Two receptions for 25 yards at Syracuse • Three receptions for 59 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown, against Southern Miss • Two receptions for 17 yards at Virginia Tech • Has two receptions, both for touchdowns (40 and 56 yards), against Western Carolina • Had a solo tackle against ULM PREP: • Graduated from Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Air Force, Army, Navy, North Dakota State and Southern Illinois • Finished his senior year with 1,411 receiving yards on 93 receptions for 15 touchdowns • Two-time second-team all-county honoree • Two-time first-team all-region selection • Helped Parkview High School to a pair of region titles PERSONAL: • Son of Natalie Beavers and Carlton Daniels • Sport Management major

36 DANIEL DARKO

SAFETY 6-0, 180, R-JR. SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND (MARSHALL) BALTIMORE, MD. 2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Finished the game with a solo tackle as a member of the Flames special teams units PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Marshall • Member of the Marshall football team during the 2018 season PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Graduated from Seed School in Maryland in Baltimore, Md. • Also played soccer PERSONAL: • Son of Sarah Okyere and Robert Darko • Business Administration major • Birthday is September 22

3DEMARIO DOUGLAS WIDE RECEIVER 5-8, 165, R-FR. MANDARIN HS JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

2020 (R-FR.): • RSaw playing time in all 11 games • FWAA Freshman All-America team selection as a punt returner • Finished the year ranked No. 9 in the country in punt returns (11.1 yards per return) • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • VaSID All-State first-team selection • Ranked second on Liberty’s roster with 32 receptions and three touchdowns • Finished the season with 363 receiving yards • Three receptions for 11 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown, against North Alabama • Three punt returns for 107 yards, including a 73-yard return for a touchdown, against ULM • Six receptions for 115 yards and a 12-yard touchdown against Southern Miss • Four receptions for 68 yards and a 41-yard touchdown against UMass • •Helped secure Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl with five receptions for 51 yards 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after playing four games during the 2019 season • Finished the season with nine receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown • Had a four-yard reception during his first collegiate game against No. 22 Syracuse • Four catches for 85 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown reception at UMass • Two receptions for 22 yards during Liberty’s regular-season finale against New Mexico State • Two receptions for 25 yards during the Flames’ win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl PREP: • Graduated from Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. • Also received offers from Chattanooga, FAU, Gardner-Webb, TennesseeMartin, The Citadel, UAB and West Florida • Finished his senior season with 1,700 all-purpose yards, 1,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns • Named to the All-USA team • Helped lead Mandarin to the state title in 2018 • Finished the state title game with four receiving touchdowns, setting a new state title game record PERSONAL: • Son of Angie Mack and Mario Douglas • Business major • Birthday is December 8

PLAYER PROFILES

35 TYREN DUPREE

8JIMMY FAULKS

2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, including a start against UMass • Finished the season with 26 tackles (16 solo, 10 assisted) • Three tackles, including two assisted stops, against FIU • Recorded a season-high seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) against ULM • Two solo tackles during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Five stops, including three solo tackles, against Western Carolina • Two solo tackles at NC State • Three stops against UMass • Two solo tackles to help Liberty secure a win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in 12 out of 13 games • Started the last two games of the season, including Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Finished the season with 29 tackles (13 solo, 16 assisted), 2.0 sacks (14 yards), two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry • Saw a significant amount of playing time as part of Liberty’s special teams units • Two assisted tackles during the season opener against No. 22 Syracuse • Three tackles, including two solo stops, at Louisiana • Helped Liberty to a road win at New Mexico State, finishing with five tackles, including a sack • Recorded a career-high six tackles at Rutgers • Two tackles during a road win at UMass, including a 13-yard sack • Got his first career start during Liberty’s regular season finale, finishing the contest with four tackles, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry • Finished the season with four tackles against Georgia Southern (two solo, two assisted) 2018 (FR.): • Saw playing time against UMass and Virginia before being redshirted • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the Virginia game PREP: • Graduated from Cherokee High School • Signed with the Flames during the December signing period • Named a two-star recruit by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com • Received offers from Central Arkansas, Samford, South Alabama and UAB • Starting quarterback at Cherokee High School • Played basketball for Cherokee High School • Four-time All-Cherokee County selection • Three-time all-region honoree • Selected 2016 Cherokee County Offensive MVP • Four-time Offensive MVP • 2017 Racehorse Award for Best Defensive Back • 2017 Dirty Rat Award for Best Defensive Back • 2017 team captain PERSONAL: • Son of Vaneshia Dupree • Birthday is on October 20 • Sports Psychology major

2020 (R-SR.): • Saw playing time in four games • Finished the season with three tackles, including two solo stops • Two tackles (one solo, one assisted) against North Alabama • Recorded a solo stop and a seven-yard interception return against Southern Miss • Helped Liberty finished the season ranked No. 23 in the country in interceptions (11) 2019 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games, starting all 12 of Liberty’s regular season games • Finished the season with 17 tackles (nine solo, eight assisted) • Finished the Louisiana game with three tackles, including two solo stops • Two solo tackles against Hampton • Recorded his second career interception against New Mexico • Helped the Flames to a road win at UMass with a pair of tackles • Finished the BYU game with two solo tackles 2018 (JR.): • Redshirted after playing one game at Army 2017 (SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting six of the last eight games at boundary cornerback • Finished the season with 15 tackles (nine solo, six assisted) • Tied for third on the team with four pass breakups • Finished five games with multiple tackles • Recorded two stops during Liberty’s season-opening win at Baylor • Made two tackles and a pass breakup against Morehead State • Posted three solo tackles and an interception against Indiana State • Finished with a season-best five tackles against Gardner-Webb, including two solo stops 2016 (FR.): • Played in nine games as a reserve cornerback • Made six tackles, all solo stops • Recorded a solo tackle in his first career game at Virginia Tech • Posted a season-high two tackles at SMU PREP: • Graduated from Lakewood High School • Two-year varsity letter winner while at Lakewood • Threw for 353 yards and three touchdowns as a quarterback on the junior varsity team during his freshman season • Played free safety as a sophomore, finishing the year with 52 tackles and a fumble recovery on the junior varsity team • Posted 36 tackles and seven pass breakups during his first season of varsity play as a junior • Finished his senior year with 54 tackles and four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown • Played baseball and participated in track & field at Lakewood High School PERSONAL: • Son of Jimmy Faulks Sr. and Carleatha Walters • Business Administration: Financial Planning major • Birthday is Dec. 28

LINEBACKER 6-1, 225, R-SO. CHEROKEE HS LEESBURG, ALA.

CORNERBACK 6-1, 190, R-SR. LAKEWOOD HS ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

PLAYER PROFILES

81 NOAH FRITH

WIDE RECEIVER 6-4, 195, R-SO. WOODSTOCK HS WOODSTOCK, VA. 2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in six games, starting five contests • Battled injuries during the first half of the season • Finished the year with 16 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns • Three receptions for 56 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown, against FIU • Two receptions for 17 yards during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Led the Flames at NC State with four receptions for 73 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown • Four receptions for 38 yards against UMass • Finished with a 10-yard reception to help Liberty to a win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (R-FR.): • Missed the first four games of the season due to injuries • Saw playing time during the final nine games of the season, starting the last seven contests • Finished the season with 15 receptions for 291 yards and three touchdowns • Recorded a career-long 53-yard reception against New Mexico • Had his first career touchdown reception for 14 yards in a win over Maine • Finished the UMass game with three receptions for 42 yards • Two receptions for 43 yards against Virginia, including 32-yard touchdown reception • Closed the regular season with two receptions for 37 yards against New Mexico State, including a five-yard touchdown reception • Had two receptions for 49 yards during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted after playing in four games • Caught a nine-yard reception at Auburn PREP: • Graduated from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Va. • Received offers from Campbell, Columbia, Eastern Kentucky and Mercer • Named to the all-county team as a junior in both football and basketball • 4-6A honorable mention selection in football as a junior • Selected second team 6A All-Region honoree in basketball as a junior • Named to the All-County first team as a junior • Finished his senior year with 1,412 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns • 2017 Region 4-7A Offensive Player of the Year • Played basketball for Woodstock High School PERSONAL: • Son of Deneika and Antonio Mitchell • Birthday is September 23 • Sport Management major

25 GABE FUSTER

LINEBACKER 6-0, 235, FR. DEEP CREEK HS CHESAPEAKE, VA. 2020 (FR.): • Did not see any playing time • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREP: • Graduated from Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Finished his career at Deep Creek High School with 322 tackles • Three-time All-District, All-Region and All-Tidewater honoree • All-Tidewater second-team linebacker as a freshman • Freshman Hotbed All-American Top linebacker • One of 20 linebackers nationally invited to the Ray Lewis Academy following his sophomore and junior seasons • All-state honoree as a junior after finishing the season with 111 tackles (49 solo, 62 assisted), 35 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles, a sack, an interception and four touchdowns • All-757 Defense first-year linebacker as a senior, finishing the season with 86 tackles (44 solo, 42 assisted), 22 tackles for a loss, three interceptions, six touchdowns and two forced fumbles • Also participated in wrestling and track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Ashley and Gustavo Fuster • Sport Management major • Birthday is July 20

21 MICAH GLAIZE LINEBACKER 6-0, 205, SO. BROOKVILLE HS LYNCHBURG, VA.

2020 (SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games • Finished the season with seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) • Opened the season with two solo tackles at Western Kentucky • Two tackles, one solo and one assisted, against ULM • Recorded an assisted stop against Southern Miss • Finished the season with an assisted tackle during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (FR.): • Saw playing time in 12 of 13 games as a true freshman • Finished the season with 11 tackles (eight solo, three assisted) and a quarterback hurry • Recorded his first career tackle and quarterback hurry in a home win over Buffalo • Solo tackle during Liberty’s home win over New Mexico • Finished the Maine game with a season-high five tackles, including three solo stops • Recorded a season-best four solo tackles in a road win at UMass PREP: • Graduated from Brookville High School in Lynchburg, Va. • Also received offers from Delaware, Elon, James Madison, Norfolk State and Old Dominion

PLAYER PROFILES • Two-star recruit by 247Sports.com • Three-time all-district and all-region first-team defense selection • Two-time all-district and all-region first-team offense honoree • Two-time all-state first-team honoree on both offense and defense • Finished his sophomore season with 55 tackles (30 solo, 25 assisted), 7.5 tackles for a loss and one forced fumble, while leading his team to a conference title • First-team all-state wide receiver and all-purpose defender as a junior • Finished his junior year with 52 tackles (18 solo, 34 assisted), 5.0 tackles for a loss, a sack, eight pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery • Had 55 receptions for 1,108 yards and 14 touchdowns as a wide receiver • First-team all-state all-purpose honoree on offense and defense as a senior • Finished his final year at Brookville with 61 tackles (40 solo, 21 assisted), 3.0 tackles for a loss, eight pass breakups, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Had 41 receptions during his senior year for 725 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing for 544 yards and four touchdowns PERSONAL: • Son of Nikia Fisher and Chris Glaize • Birthday is October 13

52 JONATHAN GRAHAM OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5, 325, R-SO. LA PLATA HS LA PLATA, MD.

2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games as a reserve at right guard • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games as a backup at left tackle • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019. • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from La Plata High School • Signed with the Flames during the December signing period • Received an offer from Maine

• Four-year varsity letter winner and starter • Team captain • Selected first team all-conference and all-county honoree as a senior • Named offensive MVP • Participated in the SMAC vs. PG All-Star game • Selected to participate in the Maryland Crab Bowl • Played basketball at La Plata High School PERSONAL: • Son of Lynise and Keith Graham • Birthday is Dec. 4

15 T.J. GREEN

RUNNING BACK 6-1, 200, R-JR. CHANDLER HS (UTAH) CHANDLER, ARIZ. 2021 (R-JR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2021 spring football workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Utah • Finished the 2018 and 2019 seasons with 25 games played, 59 rushing attempts for 258 yards and a touchdown • Also had four receptions for 15 yards PREP: • Graduated from Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. in 2017 • 2017 four-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • 2017 three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • 2016 Arizona Cardinals’ High School All-Around Player of the Year • East Valley Tribune Football Player of the Year • First-team USA Today All-USA Arizona • 2016 finalist for Big Schools Football Athlete of the Year and first-team All-6A Conference • Earned The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation Archie Amerson Running Back Award, given to the top senior player in the state at his position • 2,267 yards and 35 touchdowns on 247 carries as a senior for an average of 9.2 yards per rush and 151.1 yards per game • Also had 14 receptions for 278 yards and four touchdowns • Helped lead Chandler High School to the 2016 6A state title, scoring three touchdowns in the title game and rushing for 233 yards on 30 carries • Chandler also won the State Champions Bowl Series game over Georgia state high school champion Valdosta • 1,148 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on 109 carries as a junior, when he also had six receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown • Also ran track and won 2016 and 2017 state championships in the 110 hurdles and 4x100 relay • Helped lead Chandler High School to back-to-back state track titles PERSONAL: • Son of Vonda Wilson and Dion Green • Sport Management major

93 WILLIAM GREEN

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 310, R-JR. WESTOVER HS (GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE) ALBANY, GA.

PLAYER PROFILES 2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in four games • Finished the season with three tackles, including two solo tackles • Recorded a solo tackle during Liberty’s win over ULM • Finished the Western Carolina game with a season-high two stops (one solo, one assisted) • Helped Liberty’s defense rank No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game) • The Flames also ranked No. 14 in third-down percentage defense (31.9 percent) 2019 (JR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Ga. • Also received offers from Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky • Finished his first season at Georgia Military with 21 tackles (nine solo, 12 assisted) and a fumble recovery • Helped Georgia Military limit opponents to 16.8 points per game and 289.6 total offensive yards allowed per contest PREP: • Graduated from Westover High School in Albany, Ga. • Three-star recruit by 247Sports.com out of high school • Finished his junior season with 52 tackles and three sacks • Recorded 25 tackles and two sacks as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Deirdre Johnson and William Green Sr. • Physical Education major • Birthday is August 6

10 NATE HAMPTON QUARTERBACK 6-6, 230, FR. DAVIE COUNTY HS ADVANCE, N.C.

2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREP: • Graduated from Davie County High School in Mocksville, N.C. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Also received offers from more than 20 other programs, including Appalachian State, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Cornell, Dartmouth, FAU, FIU, Kent State, Kentucky, Marshall, Old Dominion, Princeton, UAB, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Western Kentucky and Yale • Finished his senior year passing for 3,300 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 427 yards and 10 touchdowns • All-conference honoree • Participated in the Northwest Shrine Bowl PERSONAL: • Son of Lori and Ryan Hampton • Business major

78 BRIAN HANNIBAL

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2, 290, R-FR. JAMES HUBERT BLAKE HS SILVER SPRING, MD. 2020 (FR.): • Redshirted

PREP: • Graduated from James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Md. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Buffalo, Charlotte, Georgetown, Old Dominion, Marshall, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse and Yale • Allowed only two sacks during his senior year • First-team all-county • First-team all-division honorable mention • All-Met selection PERSONAL: • Son of Tonya and Anslem Hannibal • Computer Science major

0RASHAAD HARDING LINEBACKER 6-1, 225, R-SR. CARENCRO HS (ULM) CARENCRO, LA.

2021 (R-SR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from ULM • 2017 three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • 2017 two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • Also received offers from Jackson State, Jacksonville State, McNeese State, SMU, South Alabama, Stephen F. Austin and Tulane • Played in 31 games for ULM over three seasons (2017-19) • Recorded 132 total tackles (71 solo, 61 assisted), including 12.5 tackles for a loss (38 yards) and 4.5 sacks (22 yards) PREP: • Graduated from Carencro High School in Lafayette, La. • Finished his high school career with 180 tackles, 31.5 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions • All-state honorable mention, first-team all-district and first-team AllAcadiana as a junior • District Defensive MVP as a senior • First-team all-district, all-state and All-Acadiana as a senior • Helped Carencro High School to a shared district title in 2015 PERSONAL: • Son of Umeki and Rogernick Harding • Sport Management major •

7MARCUS HASKINS

CORNERBACK 6-0, 185, R-JR. EAST RIDGE HS (IOWA WESTERN CC) ST. PAUL, MINN. 2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting nine contests • Finished his first season at Liberty with 30 tackles • 25 of his 30 tackles were solo stops (83.3 percent) • Ranked third on the team in tackles among defensive backs • Two tackles (one solo, one assisted) during his first game at Western Kentucky • Had a five-yard interception return against ULM • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording one of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season

PLAYER PROFILES • Recorded four solo tackles during Liberty’s road win at Syracuse • Three solo tackles during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Six tackles, all solo stops, at NC State, including a six-yard tackle for a loss • Five tackles, including four solo stops, against UMass • Helped Liberty secure a win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl with a season-high seven tackles (five solo, two assisted) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Iowa Western Community College • Also received offers from Akron, Austin Peay, Buffalo, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Kent State, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State, Northern Iowa, Montana State, Southeast Missouri State, Tennessee Martin and Troy • Finished the 2019 season at Iowa Western with 31 tackles, 10 pass breakups, seven interceptions and two forced fumbles • First-team All-ICCAC Conference • First-team All-America NJCAA DB • Recorded an interception in five straight games to open his college football career • Had a pair of games with two interceptions during the season’s final three contests • Tied the NCAA Division II single-game record with seven passes defended in a 31-7 win over Upper Iowa (six pass breakups and an one interception) PREP: • Graduated from James East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minn. • Recorded 41 tackles during his senior season • Ranked sixth on the team and added a pair of forced fumbles • Had 170 all-purpose yards, including 125 on his nine interception returns • First-team all-conference as a senior • A Cliff Harris Award finalist • Earned D2CCA, Associated Press and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette AllAmerica first-team and D2Football.com All-America honorable mention • Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Super Region 4 Freshman of the Year • Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and D2CCA All-Super Region 4 first-team • NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year and All-NSIC South Division First Team • Led the county with 2.9 passes defended per game • Led the Northern Sun and ranked second in the nation with nine interceptions • Led the conference with 20 pass breakups PERSONAL: • Son of Naomi and Kevin Haskins • Communications major • Birthday is September 25

85 TREY HATCHER

TIGHT END 6-2, 260, SO. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LYNCHBURG, VA. 2020 (SO.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va. • Three-year varsity letter winner • Earned first-team all-district honors as a junior • Named second-team all-district as a senior • Helped Liberty Christian Academy earn a playoff appearance during his senior year • Also played basketball • Guided his team to a district championship in basketball as a senior

PERSONAL: • Son of Sarah and Keith Hatcher • Father Keith Hatcher played two seasons for the Flames (1989-90) • Keith Hatcher was named an Associated Press second-team All-America offensive lineman in 1990 • Birthday is May 30

51 HARRISON HAYES OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4, 275, FR. PINE-RICHLAND HS WEXFORD, PA.

PREP: • Graduated from Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia, Pa. • Two-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Also received offers from Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Brown, Buffalo, Coastal Carolina, Columbia, Dartmouth, Eastern Kentucky, Fordham, Kent State, Monmouth, New Hampshire, Old Dominion, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Richmond, Toledo, UConn and Yale • Three-year starter • 2020 preseason all-state offensive lineman • Helped Pine-Richland win the 2019 WPIAL championship PERSONAL: • Son of Mariann and Stu Hayes

20 TROY HENDERSON RUNNING BACK 5-8, 165, R-SO. INDEPENDENCE HS FRANKLIN, TENN.

2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in four games • Finished the season with 32 carries for 141 yards • Four carries for 19 yards against North Alabama • Four carries for 12 yards against ULM • Nine rushing attempts for 31 yards against Western Carolina • Finished the UMass game with a season-high 15 carries for 79 yards • Also added a 15-yard kickoff return against UMass 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in eight games • Finished the season rushing 10 times for 87 yards and a touchdown • Also had three receptions for 33 yards and two touchdowns • Carried the ball three times for five yards during his first collegiate game against No. 22 Syracuse • Finished the Hampton game with a season-high four carries for 63 yards • Recorded his first collegiate touchdown on a 59-yard run against Hampton • Had three kickoff returns for 61 yards during a road win at UMass • Also added solo rushing attempts against Maine, BYU and New Mexico State 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from Independence High School • Signed with the Flames during the December signing period

PLAYER PROFILES • Three-star recruit by 247Sports.com • Received offers from Elon, Northwestern, Samford and Wake Forest • Named the MVP of his junior varsity team as a freshman • Rushed for 3,289 yards during his final three seasons at Independence High School while adding 52 all-purpose touchdowns • Finished his sophomore season with 934 rushing yards and averaged 6.6 yards per carry • Received the Offensive MVP Skill Award as a sophomore while earning all-district second-team honors • Rushed for 978 yards and averaged 6.3 yards per carry as a junior while recording 24 all-purpose touchdowns • Second-team all-conference honoree as a junior • Finished his career at Independence High School by rushing for 1,377 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per carry and adding 21 all-purpose touchdowns during his senior season • All-district first team honoree as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Kim and Chris Henderson • Birthday is on January 8 • Psychology major

12 TREVOR HOBBS

TIGHT END 6-5, 245, SR. JIMTOWN HS (GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE) ELKHART, IND. 2020 (SR.): • Saw playing time in three games • Finished the season with three receptions for 33 yards • Two receptions for five yards in his first game at Liberty against Western Carolina • Had a 28-yard reception against UMass • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Golden West College • Also received offers from North Alabama, Missouri Southern, Tennessee Tech, Texas A&M-Commerce and Western New Mexico • Finished the 2019 season with 25 receptions, 456 receiving yards and four touchdowns • Ranked as the No. 1 JUCO tight end in the country by JCGridiron.com • All-conference honoree PREP: • Graduated from Jimtown High School in Elkhart, Ind. • Three-year letter winner • Three-sport starter in football, basketball and baseball • Finished his junior season with 27 receptions for 425 yards • All-State honorable mention selection as a junior • 40 catches for 700 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior • All-conference and all-state honoree as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Kimberly and Todd Hobbs • Psychology major • Birthday is February 5 •

0JOHNNY HUNTLEY

TIGHT END 6-3, 240, R-SR. SOUTH PLANTATION HS (COLORADO) PLANTATION, FLA. 2020 (R-SR.): • Started all 11 games during the season • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Finished the season with 15 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns • Two receptions for 35 yards during Liberty’s road win at Syracuse • 10-yard touchdown reception against Southern Miss • Two receptions for 30 yards, including a five-yard touchdown, during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Finished the Western Carolina game with a season-high four receptions for 65 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown • Two receptions for 24 yards at NC State • Helped the Flames defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl with two receptions for 34 yards 2019 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in 12 of 13 games • Started at tight end for the Flames against Louisiana, finishing the game with a six-yard reception • Led all tight ends with 196 receiving yards • Finished the last seven games of the season with at least one reception per game • Had single receptions against Maine (15 yards), Rutgers (22 yards), UMass (13 yards) and BYU (four yards) • Finished the Virginia game with a season-high 36 receiving yards on two receptions • Recorded a pair of receptions for 10 yards against New Mexico State • Two receptions for 90 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown catch, during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2018 (R-SO.): • Joined Liberty’s roster in January and participated in spring workouts • Sat out the 2018 season due to NCAA transfer policy PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty after playing two seasons at Colorado • Saw playing time in 12 of 13 games as a true freshman, becoming one of four true freshmen to play for Colorado in 2016 • Finished his freshman year with one reception for 14 yards against Idaho State • Two-year member of the Buffs’ special teams units PREP: • Graduated from South Plantation High School in Plantation, Fla. • Ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 61 overall prospect in the state of Florida and the 69th receiver in the nation • Earned All-Broward County first-team honors as a senior • Named team MVP as a senior after recording 55 receptions for 940 yards and 12 touchdowns • Played safety as a senior, finishing the year with 20 tackles, three forced fumbles, and an interception • Started two years at wide receiver, finishing his junior year with 11 touchdown receptions PERSONAL: • Son of Tovia and Reco Wright • Sport management major • Birthday is Dec. 30

PLAYER PROFILES

18 AHMAD JACKSON WIDE RECEIVER 6-1, 210, FR. SANDY CREEK HS ATLANTA, GA.

2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in three games (ULM, Western Carolina and UMass) PREP: • Graduated from Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received an offer from Ole Miss • Finished his senior year with 61 receptions for 1,191 yards and 11 touchdowns PERSONAL: • Son of Marlene and Clovis Jackson • Business Management major

88 JEROME JACKSON

TIGHT END 6-3, 255, R-JR. TIMBER CREEK HS FORT WORTH, TEXAS 2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, including a start against NC State • Finished the season with nine receptions for 75 yards • One of eight players on the team with two more touchdowns (2) • Recorded a reception in nine-straight games • 15-yard reception to help Liberty open the season with a win at Western Kentucky • 19-yard reception against ULM • Helped the Flames record a road win at Syracuse with a 10-yard reception • Two-yard touchdown reception during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Six-yard touchdown catch at NC State 2019 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games, including three starts • Finished the season with three receptions for 15 yards • Two of his three receptions resulted in touchdowns • Two-year touchdown reception during Liberty’s home win over New Mexico • Nine-yard catch in a road victory over New Mexico State • Four-year touchdown reception in a road win at UMass 2018 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in all 12 games • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the Army game • Recorded a 10-yard reception in a home win over New Mexico State, the first reception of his career 2017 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Timber Creek High School in Fort Worth, Texas • Four-year letter winner • Earned All-District 6A-1 honorable mention accolades as a junior • Finished his senior season with 477 yards and three touchdowns • Averaged 17.7 yards per reception as a senior, earning All-District 6A-1 first-team honors • Member of the track & field and powerlifting programs PERSONAL: • Son of Angela and Greg Jackson • Biology major • Birthday is April 1

55 ELIJAH JAMES

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 300, SR. OSWEGO EAST HS (IOWA WESTERN CC) CHICAGO, ILL. 2020 (SR.): • Saw playing time in 10 games, starting nine contests • Missed the North Alabama game • 2020 Associated Press All Bowl Team selection after blocking a potential game-tying field goal by No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina to secure the win for the Flames at the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Finished the season with 33 tackles (13 solo, 20 assisted) • Added 2.5 tackles for a loss (five yards) and 1.0 sacks (three yards) • Two pass breakup and two quarterback hurries • Three tackles (one solo, two assisted) against in each game against FIU, ULM and Syracuse • Finished the Southern Miss game with a season-high seven tackles (three solo, four assisted) • Three stops (two solo, one assisted) and a pass breakup during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Two tackles, including a three-yard sack, against Western Carolina • Six stops, including four assisted tackles, at NC State 2019 (JR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games • Finished his first season with the Flames with 19 tackles (seven solo, 12 assisted) • Also added 1.5 tackles for a loss (three yards) and a quarterback hurry • Four tackles, including three solo stops, at Louisiana • Two stops against New Mexico, Rutgers and BYU • Finished with three assisted tackles in a road win at UMass • Three tackles, including a tackle for a loss, at Virginia • Three tackles, including two assisted tackles, during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa. • Also received offers from Kentucky and Chattanooga • During his two seasons at Iowa Western, the Reivers posted a combined 21-2 record, captured two Region XI Championships and claimed victories in the Graphic Edge Bowl both seasons • Posted an 11-1 record in 2017 and finished the year ranked No. 2 in the country • Ended 2018 with a 10-1 record and ranked No. 3 in the country • Finished his sophomore season ranked second on the team with 57 tackles (33 solo, 24 assisted), 16.5 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass breakup • Opened his career at Iowa Western as a freshman with 31 tackles (17 solo, 14 assisted), 3.0 tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks PREP: • Graduated from Oswego East High School in Oswego, Ill. • Participated in football, basketball and track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Brianna and James Davis • Criminal Justice major • Birthday is January 20 • • • • •

PLAYER PROFILES

13 JAYLON JIMMERSON

SAFETY 6-1, 200, FR. PITTSBURG HS (INCARNATE WORD) PITTSBURG, TEXAS 2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Incarnate Word • Also received offers Abilene Christian and Stephen F. Austin • 2019 All-Southland Conference third team • 2019 HERO Sports Freshman All-America honorable mention team honors • Played in 11 games in 2019, including a pair of starts • Ranked third on the team with 55 tackles (29 solo, 26 assisted) • Led the team with four interceptions • Added 3.0 tackles for a loss and a 1.0 sacks PREP: • Graduated from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Texas • An all-around athlete at the high school level, starting on both sides of the ball during his senior season • As a quarterback, threw for 2,594 yards and 23 scores, while rushing for 1,260 yards and 23 touchdowns • As a corner, recorded 101 tackles and eight interceptions in senior season • Contributed on special teams as well, returning kicks, including two punt return touchdowns • Finished senior year with 50 total touchdowns, including 23 passing, 23 rushing, one receiving and three returns • District MVP • 4A all-conference selection • Third-team All-America freshman honor PERSONAL: • Son of Ykevia and Dustin Smith • Kinesiology major • Birthday is December 27

54 ANDREW JOHNS

LONG SNAPPER 6-0, 220, R-FR. FOUNDATION ACADEMY CLERMONT, FLA. 2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in one game against UMass 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after playing in one game against Hampton PREP: • Graduate of the Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Fla. • Four-year letter winner • Four-time All-State long snapper • Three-year team captain • Two-time All-State defensive selection • Two-time FCA Doug Scott Leadership Award honoree • Finished his career with 236 career tackles, playing at both defensive end and linebacker • As a senior, he recorded 161 tackles, 21 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles • Player of the Year as a senior and was the fourth-ranked long snapper in the nation • Also participated in track & field

PERSONAL: • Son of Amy and Joel Johns • Birthday is June 14 • Music major

11 DURRELL JOHNSON

DEFENSIVE END 6-4, 225, JR. OVERLEA HS (ASA COLLEGE) BALTIMORE, MD. 2020 (JR.): • Phil Steele Postseason All-America fourth-team selection • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent first team • VaSID All-State first-team selection • Started all 11 games at defensive end • Led the team with 11.5 tackles for a loss (74 yards) and 8.5 sacks (65 yards) • Ranked No. 28 in the country in sacks (0.77 per game) • Ranked fourth on Liberty’s roster with 38 tackles (25 solo, 13 assisted) • Added six quarterback hurries and an interception • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording one of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season • Six tackles, including five solo stops, in his first game at Liberty during the Flames’ season-opening win at Western Kentucky • Finished the FIU game with a season-best 3.5 tackles for a loss (23 yards) and 2.5 sacks (20 yards) • Seven tackles, including a 16-yard sack, during Liberty’s road win at Syracuse • Four tackles, including three assisted stops, and a quarterback hurry in a road victory at Virginia Tech • Four tackles, two solo and two assisted, during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from ASA College in Brooklyn, N.Y. • Also received offers from Akron, Bethune-Cookman, Grambling State, Morgan State and South Alabama • Two-time all-conference honoree at ASA College • JUCO All-American PREP: • Graduate of the Overlea High School in Baltimore, Md. • Named a Super 22 Athlete and a BTC All-Star • Also competed in basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Kiffiney Parrish and Durrell Johnson • Birthday is January 10 • Business major

PLAYER PROFILES

20 JEROME JOLLY JR. LINEBACKER 5-11, 200, R-FR. MANDARIN HS JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games • Finished the season with eight tackles (five solo, three assisted) as a safety • Solo tackle against FIU • Five tackles, including three solo stops and a three-yard tackle for a loss, against ULM • Two tackles (one solo, one assisted) against Southern Miss • Member of the Flames special teams units • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREP: • Graduate of the Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Alabama A&M, Florida A&M, Georgia Southern, Southern Miss and UAB • Finished his career with 104 tackles, six sacks and five pass breakups • Helped Mandarin High School to the 2018 8A State Championship • Gateway Conference first-team defender PERSONAL: • Son of Kenyata and Jerome Jolly Sr. • Birthday is October 13 • Sport Management major

79 JOHN KOURTIS

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3, 285, R-SO. CANADA PREP ACADEMY TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA 2020 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games as a backup at center • Member of the Flames special teams units • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in 10 games as a backup at center • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie

Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted after seeing playing time in two games • Played in Liberty’s season opening game against Old Dominion and 2018 finale against Norfolk State PREP: • Graduated from Canada Prep Academy • Two-way starter at defensive end and tight end as a freshman • Started at center as a member of the varsity team • Played for the No. 1 ranked prep football team in Canada as a sophomore • Two-year captain as a junior and senior • Started at right tackle as a junior and left tackle as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Cecilia Fulton and Larry Kourtis • Birthday is on July 9 • Sport Management major

6JAIVIAN LOFTON

WIDE RECEIVER 6-2, 205, JR. RANCHO CUCAMONGA HS (CHAFFEY COLLEGE) RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF. 2020 (JR.): • Saw playing time in five games • Finished the season with three receptions for 51 yards • Eight-yard reception during Liberty’s season-opening road win at Western Kentucky • Nine-yard reception against North Alabama • Also recorded a tackle against North Alabama • Finished the ULM game with a season-long 34-yard reception PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. • Also received offers from Arkansas Pine Bluff, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee Tech and Western Kentucky • Finished his two seasons at Chaffey College with 1,584 receiving yards, 72 receptions and 20 touchdowns • First-team all-conference member PREP: • Graduated from Rancho Cucamonga High School in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. PERSONAL: • Son of Quiana Lundy and Randel Horton • Kinesiology major

1SHEDRO LOUIS

RUNNING BACK 5-8, 175, SO. IMMOKALEE HS IMMOKALEE, FLA. 2020 (SO.): • Saw playing time in 10 of 11 games • Started against Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Finished the season with 61 rushing attempts for 429 yards and three touchdowns • Also added five receptions for 48 yards

PLAYER PROFILES • Ranked No. 23 in the country in kickoff returns (25.3 yards per return) • Finished the season with 14 returns for 354 yards • Four carries for 41 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown run, against Western Kentucky • Nine carries for 57 yards against North Alabama • Finished the ULM game with a season-high three receptions for 33 yards • Had a breakout game during Liberty’s win at Syracuse, finishing with 10 carries for 170 yards • Scored on 75-yard and 52-yard rushing touchdown against Syracuse • Finished with a season-high 12 carries for 64 yards against Southern Miss 2019 (FR.): • Saw playing time in 11 of Liberty’s 13 games as a true freshman • Ranked No. 13 in the country in average kickoff return yardage (27.6) • Ranked sixth in single-season program history with 662 total kickoff return yards • Had four receptions for 33 yards • Finished his first collegiate game with three kickoff returns for 48 yards against No. 22 Syracuse • Had a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Maine • One of 39 FBS players in the country with a kickoff return for a touchdown in 2019 • Had two special teams returns for a touchdown called back due to penalty against Hampton (94-yard kickoff return and 67-yard punt return) • Missed the Rutgers and UMass games due to an injury • Also saw time as a reserve wide receiver • Had his first two career receptions against Buffalo (15 yards) • Signed with Liberty during the December 2018 signing period and took part in spring 2019 workouts PREP: • Graduated from Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Fla. in December (2018) • Also received offers from Akron and Valdosta • Finished his career with 1,700 receiving yards and a school-record 15 interceptions • Finished one game of his career at Immokalee with five touchdowns PERSONAL: • Son of Chantina and Louiders Louis • Birthday is November 1 • Sport Management major

33 AARON LOVINS

SAFETY 5-11, 190, R-FR. BRENTWOOD ACADEMY NASHVILLE, TENN. 2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in five games • Finished the season with three tackles (one solo, two assisted) • Two assisted stops against ULM • Recorded a solo tackle against Western Carolina PREP: • Graduated from Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn. • Also received offers from Austin Peay and Missouri Western State • Finished his senior year with 81 tackles (52 solo, 29 assisted), six tackles

for a loss, eight pass breakups, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt • All-state cornerback • All-country cornerback • Played in the East-West All-Star game • Helped Brentwood Academy claim three state titles PERSONAL: • Son of Lisa and Rich Lovins • Business major

29 DURON LOWE

CORNERBACK 5-11, 185, R-SR. AQUINAS HS (UTEP) KANSAS CITY, KAN. PREVIOUS SCHOOLS: • Transferred to Liberty from UTEP • Two-time All-Conference USA honorable mention selection (2019 and 2020) • Started all seven of the games in 2020 • Finished the 2020 season with 19 tackles (16 solo) and two interceptions • Had 3.0 tackles for loss (nine yards), one pass breakup, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery • His top performance came in the win over Abilene Christian with five stops (four solo) • Had three solo tackles at Texas Tech and against Southern Miss • Also returned nine kickoffs for a total of 292 yards and a touchdown • Had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Louisiana Tech • Started 11 of 12 games in the secondary 2019 • Finished the season with 25 tackles, including 20 solo stops, and six pass breakups • Top performance came at UAB with four solo stops • Returned 11 kickoffs for 281 yards (team-leading 25.5-yard average) • Had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at North Texas • Started his collegiate career at Butler Community College • Led Butler to an 8-3 record in 2017 • Finished the season with 20 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception PREP: • Graduated from Aquinas High School • Recorded 51 total tackles, two interceptions, 24 pass break-ups and one forced fumble as a senior • Finished the season with a career best 11 stops • Tallied six pass break-ups in a 42-13 win over Blue Valley North • Also participated in basketball and track PERSONAL: • Son of Cartina and David Lowe • Business Management major • Birthday is November 29

8JOSHUA MACK

RUNNING BACK 5-11, 200, R-SR. PITTSFORD-MENDON HS (MAINE) PITTSFORD, N.Y. 2020 (R-SR.): • Saw playing time in 10 games and started seven games • VaSID All-State second team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent first team • Led all running backs on Liberty’s roster in rushing

PLAYER PROFILES • Finished the season with 139 carries for 797 yards and four touchdowns • Added six receptions for 18 yards • Recorded five 100-yard rushing games • Opened the season rushing 23 times for 100 yards at Western Kentucky • 13 carries for 107 yards and a two-yard rushing touchdown against FIU • 16 rushing attempts for 130 yards against North Alabama • 19 carries for 90 yards during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Finished the Western Carolina game with 15 carries for 68 yards and a one-yard touchdown • 11 rushing attempts for 109 yards and a season long 59-yard rushing touchdown against UMass • Helped the Flames down No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina at the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl by rushing 14 times for 105 yards 2019 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games • Finished his first season with the Flames rushing for 792 yards on 136 carries with seven rushing touchdowns • Added 13 receptions for 177 yards • Six carries for 36 yards at Louisiana • Nine rushing attempts for 59 yards during a home victory over Buffalo • Recorded his first rushing touchdown at Liberty during a home win over Hampton and rushed 10 times for 55 yards • Finished the New Mexico game with 14 carries for 95 yards • Posted his first career 100-yard game at Liberty, finishing the New Mexico State game with 16 carries for 113 yards and the game-winning touchdown • Rushed 11 times for 45 yards, including a two-yard rushing touchdown, against his former teammates at Maine • Led Liberty’s rushing attack with 11 carries for 109 yards and finished with a career-high two touchdowns at Rutgers • Added two kickoff returns for 37 yards at Rutgers • Helped Liberty become bowl eligible with a win over New Mexico State, finishing the game with 16 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown • Helped the Flames defeat Georgia Southern in the RBC Mortgage Cure Bowl, rushing 11 times for 25 yards and a three-yard rushing touchdown 2018 (R-SO.): • Sat out the 2018 season due to NCAA transfer policy PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty after playing two seasons at Maine • Finished his two years at Maine rushing for 2,047 yards on 383 carries (5.3 yards per carry) and 15 touchdowns • Also added 41 receptions for 385 yards and two touchdowns • Ranked No. 1 in the country (FCS) in 2017 in rushing yards per game (133.5) • Ranked No. 3 in the country (FCS) in 2017 in total rushing yards with 1,335 and added nine rushing touchdowns • 2017 Walter Payton Award finalist • 2016 Hero Sports FCS Freshman All-American Honorable Mention • Rushed for 712 yards on 140 carries with six touchdowns as a freshman PREP: • Graduated from Pittsford-Mendon High School in Pittsford, N.Y. • Two-time All-Greater Rochester • Two-time all-league/all-county • USA Today second team all-state • 2015 Rochester Co-Player of the Year • Section-5 playoff shore game rushing record (344 yards) • Section-5 regular season shore game rushing record (353 yards) • Also competed in basketball and track • Was ranked third long jumper in Section 5 in 2015 PERSONAL: • Son of Essie May Spann-Cox and Josh Mack • Birthday is on April 18 • Fashion Design major

74 BRYCE MATTHEWS

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-6, 300, SR. BRENTWOOD ACADEMY (OLE MISS) FRANKLIN, TENN. 2020 (SR.): • Saw playing time in five games during his first season at Liberty • Served as a back-up at right tackle • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Ole Miss • Saw playing time in 20 games during this four-year career with the Rebels (2016 – redshirted; 2017 – six games; 2018 – six games; 2019 – seven games) • Four-time member of the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll (2016-2019) PREP: • Graduated from Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn. • Was a four-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com out of high school • Listed among the top 250 prospects in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com • Ranked the No. 13 offensive tackle by Scout.com and No. 14 by Rivals. com • Played in the Offense-Defense All-American Senior Bowl • Three-year starter • Helped Brentwood Academy to the Division 2AA state title as a senior • Division 2AA Mr. Football runner-up • Also played basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Kim and Jason Matthews • Father Jason Mathews had an 11-year NFL career as an offensive lineman with the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans • Birthday is July 31 • Graduated with a managerial finance degree from Ole Miss • Currently pursuing a MBA at Liberty

77 COOPER MCCAW

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5, 305, R-JR. GRAPEVINE FAITH HS ROANOKE, TEXAS 2020 (R-FR.): • Started all 11 games at right tackle • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense

PLAYER PROFILES • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns 2019 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games as a backup at right tackle • Graded out at 88.6 percent in 2019 • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in all 12 games during his first year on the field for the Flames • Served as a backup at left tackle during the season • Helped Liberty finish the season averaging 261.5 passing yards per game, which would have ranked No. 33 in the country if the Flames were eligible for the FBS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process) • The Flames allowed 21 sacks during the season, which would have ranked No. 39 in the country • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,032 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,037 receiving yards) • Allowed quarterback Stephen Calvert to throw for 3,068 yards and 21 touchdowns, helping him become the program’s all-time career leader in touchdown passes 2017 (FR.): • Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduate of Grapevine Faith Christian School in Grapevine, Texas • Four-year letter winner • Helped Grapevine Faith win a district championship as a freshman • All-district honorable mention selection as a sophomore • First-team all-district and second-team all-state as a junior • Earned first-team all-district and all-state honors as a senior • Named to the academic all-state team as a junior and senior PERSONAL: • Son of Jeff and Cindy McCaw • Father, Jeff, played football at Grand Valley State • Birthday is March 26 • Business Administration: Entrepreneur major

4CHRIS MEGGINSON CORNERBACK 6-0, 185, SO. HERITAGE HS LYNCHBURG, VA.

2020 (SO.): • Started all 11 games during the season • Doubled his tackle total from his freshman season • Finished the season with 30 tackles (22 solo, eight assisted)

• Opened the year with a season-high five tackles (three solo, two assisted) at Western Kentucky • Three tackles, including two solo stops, against FIU and North Alabama • One solo tackle and an interception during Liberty’s win at Syracuse • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording one of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season • Three solo tackles during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Four tackles, including three solo stops, at NC State • Helped Liberty defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina at the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl by finishing the game with three tackles, including two solo stops • 2019 (Fr.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games as a true freshman • Finished the season with 14 tackles (10 solo, four assisted) and two pass breakups • Saw a significant amount of playing time as part of Liberty’s special teams units • Finished the Louisiana game with a season-best four tackles, including three solo stops • Two tackles during Liberty’s home win over Buffalo • Posted a pair of solo tackles during the Flames’ road win at New Mexico State • Helped the Flames to home victories over Maine and New Mexico State with two tackles in each game PREP: • Graduated from Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Va. • Also received an offer from Elon, Georgia State, VMI, and Western Illinois • Helped Heritage claim the 2018 VHSL 3A State Championship title during his final career high school game at Williams Stadium • He sealed the Pioneers’ state title victory with a late fourth quarter interception PERSONAL: • Son of Benita and Arnold Megginson • Birthday is October 16 • Business major

50 CHASE MITCHELL OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4, 320,R- FR. WASHINGTON HS WASHINGTON, PA.

2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in two games (FIU and Western Carolina) • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns PREP: • Graduated from Washington High School in Washington, Pa. • Also received offers from Howard, UMass, West Liberty and William & Mary • Two-time all-conference honoree • All-WPIAL • Helped Washington High School to four conference titles and a WPIAL title PERSONAL: • Son of Tamara Mitchell • Business major

PLAYER PROFILES

41 AUSTIN MOCK

LONG SNAPPER 6-2, 245, R-JR. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LYNCHBURG, VA. 2020 (R-JR.): • Liberty’s starting long snapper in all 11 games • Helped kicker Alex Barbir earn VaSID All-State second team and Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team honors • Barbir Led the Flames with 89 points scored • Barbir Ranked No. 27 in the country in total points • Barbir Ranked No. 44 in the country in field goals per game (1.18) • Barbir connected on two game winning field goals during his first year at Liberty • Barbir knocked down a 51-yard field goal with one second left in regulation to secure Liberty’s first-ever win at Virginia Tech • Barbir connected on a 44-yard field goal in overtime to help Liberty defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl • Also helped punter Aidan Alves finish the year averaging a career-best 41.8 yards per punt (26 punts for 1,088 yards) • Alves recorded six punts of 50 or more yards and eight inside the opponent’s 20-yard line • Alves averaged 40 or more yards per punt in six of Liberty’s 11 games 2019 (R-SO.): • Liberty’s starting long snapper in all 13 games • Helped punter Aidan Alves, who was named to the 2019 Ray Guy Award watch list member • Alves averaged more than 4.0 yards per punt longer than his freshman season (37.0 average in 2018; 41.6 average in 2019) • Alves averaged 40 or more yards per punt in nine games, including eight of the last 10 games • Liberty had nine 50-plus yard punts in 2019, including a pair of 70-yard punts • Kicker Alex Probert scored a career-best 89 points in 2019 with Mock as the long snapper • Recorded a solo tackle in a road win at UMass 2018 (R-FR.): • Played in all 12 games • Served as Liberty’s starting long snapper PREP: • Graduate of Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va. • Four-year varsity letterwinner in football • Played baseball PERSONAL: • Son of Patricia and Stephen Mock • Birthday is February 4 • Business Administration major

87 BRAYDEN MONDAY TIGHT END 6-4, 240, R-FR. TUSCOLA HS WAYNESVILLE, N.C.

2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in nine games • Transitioned to playing as a tight end during the 2020 season • Member of the Flames special teams units

2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after playing in four games as a true freshman • Saw playing time against No. 22 Syracuse, Louisiana, Buffalo and New Mexico State • Finished the season with eight tackles (three solo, five assisted) • Two tackles during his first collegiate game against No. 22 Syracuse • Four stops at Louisiana • Assisted tackles against Buffalo and a road game at New Mexico State PREP: • Graduated from Tuscola High School in Waynesville, N.C. • Also received offers from Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida, Florida International, Georgia State, Michigan State, Ohio State and Tulane • Three-star recruit by 247Sports.com • 2017 Defensive Player of the Year as a junior • Earned all-conference honors as a senior • Team captain during his junior and senior seasons • Blue Grey All-American Bowl participant PERSONAL: • Son of Shannon and Leslie Clark and Michael Monday • Birthday is May 8 • Exercise Science major

14 STETSON MOORE

TIGHT END 6-4, 230, R-SO. PHILADELPHIA HS (PEARL RIVER CC) PHILADELPHIA, MISS. 2021 (R-SO.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. • Saw playing time in 13 career games at Pearl River • Finished with 23 receptions for 370 yards and three touchdowns PREP: • Graduate of Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Miss. • Also received an offer from UAB • Started playing football during his junior year of high school • Finished his high school career with 812 receiving yards and eight touchdowns • Also played basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Lizzie Moore • Business major • Birthday is December 9

86 ED OGLE

WIDE RECEIVER 5-9, 180, R-FR. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ALLENTOWN, PA. 2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in one game against Western Carolina PREP: • Native of Allentown, Pa., who graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va. • Two-year varsity letter winner

PLAYER PROFILES • Finished his junior season with 308 receiving yards and a touchdown • Totaled 909 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior • Team captain as a senior • Also participated in wrestling, lacrosse and track & field • Placed fourth at the state tournament in wrestling as a freshman and sophomore • Participated in the 4x100 at the Penn Relays as a senior • 12th Grade Honor Roll PERSONAL: • Son of Annmarie and Edmund Ogle • Birthday is May 8 • Pre-Law major

44 IKE OKOYE

DEFENSIVE END 6-2, 210, R-FR. WHEATON HS SILVER SPRINGS, MD. 2020 (FR.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from Wheaton High School in Silver Springs, Md. • Started playing football during his sophomore season • Finished his sophomore season with 28 tackles and eight sacks in nine JV games • Moved up to the varsity level as a junior, finishing the year with 11 tackles and a sack • Two-time Defensive Player of the Game as a senior • Finished his senior season with 36 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and a two pass breakups PERSONAL: • Son of Vera and Joseph Okoye • Biology major

42 MICAIAH OVERTON DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3, 285, R-FR. BESSEMER ACADEMY TUSCALOOSA, ALA.

2020 (R-FR.): • Did not see any playing time 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREP: • Native of College State, Texas who graduated from Bessemer Academy in Tuscaloosa, Ala. • Also received offers from Alabama State, Arizona State, Southeast Missouri State, UAB amd UConn • Three-star recruit by 247Sports.com • All-state punter • Ranked as the No. 1 punter in Alabama as a junior • Earned NISA All-State honors as a senior • Helped Bessemer Academy to a state runner-up title as a sophomore • Also participated in baseball, basketball and track & field

• Led Bessemer Academy state title in basketball as a senior • NISA All-State in basketball as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Eunice Thomas and Milton Overton • Birthday is May 2 • Graphic Design major

90 KARSEN PERKINS DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 240, FR. NW CABARRUS HS CONCORD, N.C.

2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in two games (North Alabama and ULM) • Helped Liberty’s defense rank No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game) • The Flames also ranked No. 14 in third-down percentage defense (31.9 percent) • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREP: • Graduate of NW Cabarrus High School in Concord, N.C. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Akron, Campbell, Charlotte and Eastern Kentucky • Finished his junior season with 13 sacks to lead the conference • Also tied for the lead in the conference in interceptions • All-conference honoree as a junior • Helped lead NW Cabarrus to a conference title • Also played basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Kelli Dixon and Andre Perkins • Birthday is November 8 • Psychology major

32 AARON PIERRE

LINEBACKER 6-0, 225, R-JR. CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TAMPA, FLA. 2020 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting nine contests • Ranked third on the team in tackles • Finished the season with 41 tackles (23 solo, 18 assisted) • Added 3.5 tackles for a loss (six yards) and 1.0 sacks (two yards), a quarterback hurry and a fumble recovery • Opened the season with four solo tackles during a road win at Western Kentucky • Five stops, including two solo stops, against North Alabama and ULM • Helped Liberty knock off Syracuse by recording a season-high seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) • Three tackles, including a one-yard tackle for a loss, against Southern Miss • Four stops (two solo, two assisted) to help Liberty during its first-ever win over Virginia Tech

PLAYER PROFILES • Helped Liberty defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl with six tackles, including five solo stops 2019 (R-SO.): • Did not see any playing time during the 2019 season 2018 (R-FR.): • Played in all 12 games during his first year on the field for the Flames • Finished the season with 10 tackles (two solo, eight assisted) • Finished the Army game with a season-high eight tackles (two solo, six assisted) • Added single assisted tackles during home wins over Old Dominion and Idaho State 2017 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduate of Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, Fla. • Four-year letter winner • Named team MVP following his freshman season when he recorded 82 tackles and 640 rushing yards • Suffered an injury during his sophomore season that limited him to playing three games with 14 tackles • Helped Cambridge Christian finish as a 2A state runner-up during his junior year • Finished his junior season with 61 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and three pass breakups • Added 600 total offensive yards and eight touchdowns as a junior, helping him earn all-county and all-state honors • Finished his senior year with 55 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups • Added 500 total offensive yards and four touchdowns as a senior • Named team captain, Cambridge Christian’s Most Versatile Athlete, allcounty and all-state his senior year • Selected to the Hillsborough All-Star team as a senior • Letter winner in track & field as a sophomore • District and regional qualifier in the 4x100 relay and discus in track & field • Voted school ambassador • Little League football coach PERSONAL: • Son of Stephena and Webster Pierre • Uncle, Steve Octavien, was an All-Big 12 honorable mention linebacker at Nebraska who also played for three seasons in the NFL • Aunt, Dayana Octavien, was an All-America track & field athlete at USF • Uncle, Keith Eloi, was a wide receiver at Nebraska-Omaha and spent time with the Washington Redskins • Birthday is on April 6 • Sport Management major

57 CARL POOLE

LINEBACKER 5-11, 225, R-FR. GEORGE WASHINGTON HS DANVILLE, VA. 2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in 10 of 11 games • Received his first two career starts against NC State and UMass • Finished the season with 23 tackles (12 solo, 11 assisted) • Five tackles, including two solo stops and a one-yard tackle for a loss, against North Alabama • Three tackles (one solo, two assisted) against ULM • Three stops, including two assisted tackles, against Southern Miss • Four tackles (two solo, two assisted), a forced fumble and a six-yard interception return against Western Carolina • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording one of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season • Five tackles (two solo, three assisted) and a quarterback hurry at NC

State • Two solo tackles against UMass 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after seeing playing time in two games • Saw playing time during Liberty’s wins over Hampton and UMass PREP: • Graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, Va. • Finished his high school career at George Washington with 405 career tackles • Recorded 60 tackles, 12 touchdowns and five forced fumbles as a freshman • Finished his sophomore season with 75 tackles, seven sacks, 12 touchdowns and six forced fumbles • Tallied 120 tackles as a junior, along with 12 sacks, 10 touchdowns and eight forced fumbles • Capped off his prep career with 150 tackles, 12 sacks, 10 touchdowns and eight forced fumbles • Also participated in basketball and track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Sermica and Carl Poole Sr. • Brother of Flames wide receiver Carlos Poole • Uncle, Nate Poole, played collegiately at Marshall (1997-2000) and the wide receiver played four seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals (2002-04) and New Orleans Saints (2005) • Birthday is October 3 • Business Management major

83 CARLOS POOLE

WIDE RECEIVER 6-3, 190, R-FR. GEORGE WASHINGTON HS DANVILLE, VA. 2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in one game against UMass 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREP: • Graduate of George Washington High School in Danville, Va. • Four-time member of the honor roll • All-state quarterback as a junior and senior • Finished his four-year varsity career with 140 career touchdowns (72 passing, 68 rushing) • Also participated in basketball and tennis PERSONAL: • Son of Sermica and Carl Poole Sr. • Brother of Flames linebacker Carl Poole • Uncle, Nate Poole, played collegiately at Marshall (1997-2000) and the wide receiver played four seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals (2002-04) and New Orleans Saints (2005) • Birthday is October 3 • Business Management major

PLAYER PROFILES

6ROBERT RAHIMI

SAFETY 6-1, 185, SO. CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (SADDLEBACK CC) SANTA ANA, CALIF. 2021 (SO.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif. • Finished the 2019 season with 48 tackles (27 solo, 21 assisted) • Added 5.5 tackles for a loss, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a blocked kick PREP: • Graduated from Cornerstone Christian School in San Antonio, Texas • Two-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Finished his senior year with 50 tackles, two forced fumbles and a punt return for a touchdown PERSONAL: • Son of Shapo and Jamil Rahimi • Birthday is September 8

16 QUINTON REESE

SAFETY 6-0, 185, FR. BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC HS ALPHARETTA, GA. 2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games as a true freshman • Finished the season with 13 tackles (nine solo, four assisted) • Added a sack, a quarterback hurry, an interception and a pass breakup • Started against Western Kentucky to open the season, recording two tackles (one solo, one assisted) • Solo tackle against FIU • Three stops, including two solo tackles and a 13-yard sack, against Western Carolina • Finished the UMass game with a season-best six tackles (four solo, two assisted), a quarterback hurry, pass breakup and a four-yard interception • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording one of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season • Recorded a solo tackle during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl PREP: • Graduate of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, Ga. • Also received offers from Akron, Army, Ball State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, Kent State, Miami (Ohio), Toledo, Troy, Western Kentucky and Western Michigan • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Finished his senior year of high school with 115 tackles and eight interceptions • Three-time 4A state champion • AJC 4A all-state honoree • AJC 4A all-region selection • AJC All-Metro • AJC 4A North Fulton Defensive Player of the Year • 2019 Blessed Trinity Player of the Year PERSONAL: • Son of Paula and Ocie Reese • Business major • Birthday is July 12

38 CADE ROBINSON

LINEBACKER 6-1, 190, R-FR. ELIZABETHTOWN HS ELIZABETHTOWN, PA. 2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in six games • Finished the season with five tackles (three solo, two assisted) and a safety • Recorded a solo tackle during his first career game against ULM • Finished the Western Carolina game with a season-high four tackles (two solo, two assisted) 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after seeing playing time in one game against Hampton • Joined the Flames roster during the spring and practice with the team during spring workouts PREP: • Graduated from Elizabethtown High School in Elizabethtown, Pa. • First-team all-region and all-state as a junior • Defensive Back of the Year as a junior • Participated in the MTC Lancaster Lebanon League All-Star Game as a senior • Also played basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Jen and Mike Robinson • Birthday is on August 29 • Cybersecurity major

70 BOYD ROGISH

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-3, 285, R-JR. HOMESCHOOLED YORK, PA. 2020 (R-JR.): • Did not see any playing time 2019 (JR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREP: • Graduated from Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency PERSONAL: • Son of Barbara and Boyd Rogish Jr. • Birthday is on July 29 • Pre-Law major

89 CADE ROWLAND WIDE RECEIVER 5-11, 175, R-FR. SOUTH WALTON HS FREEPORT, FLA.

2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in one game against Western Carolina 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season

PLAYER PROFILES PREP: • Graduated from South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. • Played both quarterback and free safety during his final three seasons at South Walton High School • Finished his sophomore season completing 33-of-60 passing attempts for 480 yards, while rushing for 220 yards • Added 31 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore • Completed 75-of-130 passing attempts for 915 yards as a junior, while rushing for 380 yards • Added 57 tackles and seven interceptions as a junior • Finished his senior year completing 31-of-55 passing attempts for 540 yards and rushing for 570 yards • Added 65 tackles and five interceptions as a senior • Four-year varsity letter winner in basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Ashley and Todd Rowland • Father, Todd Rowland, played collegiate football at the University of Memphis at Lambuth • Sister, Ciera Rowland, is a women’s lacrosse player at Birmingham Southern • Birthday is on September 6 • Sport Management major

99 RALFS RUSINS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-6, 325, R-SR. RIGA HANSA SECONDARY SCHOOL CARNIKAVA, LATVIA 2020 (R-SR.): • Started all 11 games at nose guard • Ranked seventh on the team in tackles • Finished the season with 34 tackles (15 solo, 19 assisted) • Also added three tackles for a loss (four yards), one sack (one yard) and a forced fumble • Helped Liberty’s defense rank No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game) • The Flames also ranked No. 14 in third-down percentage defense (31.9 percent) • Opened the year with three tackles (two solo, one assisted) at Western Kentucky • Recorded a season-high six stops against FIU (four solo, two assisted) • Three tackles, including two assisted, in a road win at Syracuse • Finished the Southern Miss game with five tackles, including three solo stops • Four tackles (two solo, two assisted) to help Liberty defeat Virginia Tech for the first time in program history • Three assisted tackles at NC State • Five tackles, including three assisted stops, and a forced fumble against UMass 2019 (R-JR.): • Started all 13 games at nose guard • Had a career year, ranking fourth on the team with 60 tackles (15 solo, 45 assisted) • Third on the team in tackles for a loss (6.5) and added 2.0 sacks • Opened the season with a career-high nine tackles against No. 22 Syracuse, including a five-yard sack • Tied his career high with nine tackles against New Mexico, including 1.5 tackles for a loss • Finished with six assisted tackles in a road win at New Mexico State • Seven assisted stops at Rutgers • Eight stops, including seven assisted tackles, at Virginia

• Posted four assisted tackles to help Liberty defeat Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2018 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in all 12 games • Started at nose guard against Old Dominion and North Texas • Finished the season with 13 tackles (four solo, nine assisted) • Had a career game against Old Dominion, helping the Flames to the program’s first-ever win at the FBS level with six tackles (one solo, five assisted) and a five-yard sack • Four tackles at Army (one solo, three assisted) • Two stops at Auburn (one solo, one assisted) 2017 (R-SO.): • Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll • Saw playing time in four games before missing the second half of the season due to an injury • Received a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA • Finished the season with seven tackles (five solo, two assisted) • Recorded two solo stops during Liberty’s season-opening win at Baylor • Had two tackles against Morehead State • Recorded a solo tackle against Indiana State • Tallied two tackles against No. 5 Jacksonville State 2016 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in nine games • Joined Liberty’s roster following August training camp as a tight end • Part of Liberty’s special teams unit • Recorded a solo tackle and a forced fumble during Liberty’s season finale against No. 16 Coastal Carolina 2015 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Riga Hansa Secondary School (Rigas Hanzas Vidusskola) in Riga, Latvia • Competed for four seasons at Riga Hansa • Also played for the Riga Lions PERSONAL: • Son of Gijs and Vita Rusins • Political Science major • Birthday is June 20

15 JAYOD SANDERS

DEFENSIVE END 6-3, 240, SR. LEON HS TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 2020 (SR.): • Saw playing time in nine games • Finished the season with six tackles (three solo, three assisted) • Two of his six tackles were sacks for a loss of 22 total yards • Helped Liberty’s defense rank No. 11 in the country in total defense (317.7 yards allowed per game) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5 points allowed per game) • The Flames also ranked No. 14 in third-down percentage defense (31.9 percent) • Solo tackle during Liberty’s season opening road win at Western Kentucky • 19-yard sack against FIU • Three-yard sack against North Alabama • One assisted tackle during Liberty’s road win at Syracuse • Two assisted tackles, including a tackle for a loss, against Southern Miss 2019 (JR.): • Saw playing time in 11 of 13 games • Missed the first two games of the season due to injury • Finished the year with 13 tackles (seven solo, six assisted), 5.5 tackles for

PLAYER PROFILES a loss (27 yards), 4.0 sacks (24 yards) and a pass breakup • 10-yard sack in a home win over Hampton • Three solo tackles against Maine, including 3.0 TFLs and 2.0 sacks • Two tackles in a road win at UMass, including a six-yard sack • Two tackles during Liberty’s regular-season finale win over New Mexico State • Assisted tackle during Liberty’s victory over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2018 (SO.): • Saw playing time in nine games, including a start in the season opener against Old Dominion • Helped the Flames to a win in their first-ever FBS game with two assisted tackles, including a shared tackle for a loss, against Old Dominion • Three tackles (two solo, one assisted) in a home win over Troy, including two tackles for a loss and an 11-yard sack • Three tackles (one solo, two assisted) at Auburn • One solo tackle in a home win over New Mexico State and Norfolk State 2017 (FR.): • Saw playing time in 10 of 11 games during his true freshman season • Finished the year with three tackles • Had an assisted stop against Morehead State and Gardner-Webb • Had a quarterback hurry during Liberty’s home victory over Indiana State • Recorded his first career solo tackle during Liberty’s season finale at Charleston Southern PREP: • Four-year letter winner who graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee, Fla. • Won the Christian Character Award as a freshman • First-team all-state honoree as a junior at both defensive end and outside linebacker • All-Big Bend honorable mention selection as a senior at defensive end • 101% Effort Award recipient as a senior PERSONAL: • Son of Jada and Todd Sanders • Interdisciplinary Studies major • Birthday is March 20

65 THOMAS SARGEANT OFFENSIVE LINE 6-1, 295, R-SR. ATLEE HS MECHANICSVILLE, VA.

2020 (R-SR.): • Started all 11 games at center, pushing his start streak to 47-consecutive games • Rimington Award Watch List member (top center in college football) • VaSID All-State first team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent first team • CoSIDA Academic All-District selection • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns

2019 (R-JR.): • Started all 13 games at left tackle for the Flames • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (R-SO.): • Started all 12 games at center for the Flames • Helped Liberty finish the season averaging 261.5 passing yards per game, which would have ranked No. 33 in the country if the Flames were eligible for the FBS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process) • The Flames allowed 21 sacks during the season, which would have ranked No. 39 in the country • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,032 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,037 receiving yards) • Allowed quarterback Stephen Calvert to throw for 3,068 yards and 21 touchdowns, helping him become the program’s all-time career leader with 65 career touchdown passes 2017 (R-FR.): • Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll • Started all 11 games, serving as Liberty’s center throughout the 2017 season • Graded at 93 percent by the coaching staff in 2017, finishing the year with 70 knockdowns and one sack allowed • Helped protect quarterback Buckshot Calvert, allowing the sophomore to set a school record in passing yards (3,363), completions (257) and touchdowns (29) • If Liberty’s offense was eligible for FCS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process), the Flames would have ranked No. 12 in total offense (449.2 yards per game) and No. 9 in passing offense (309.9 yards per game) • The Flames would have also ranked No. 9 in the country (FCS) in fewest passes intercepted (6) 2016 (FR.): • Redshirted during the season PREP: • Graduated from Atlee High School in Mechanicsville, Va. • Earned first team all-conference and second team all-region honors during senior season • Named second team all-conference as a junior PERSONAL: • Son of Cheryl and Rob Sargeant • Uncle, Gordon Burks, played football at Hampden-Sydney • Graduated in May 2019 with a degree in Criminal Justice • Birthday is April 11

PLAYER PROFILES

55 BRENDAN SCHLITTLER OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5, 315, R-SO. EUREKA HS EUREKA, MO.

2020 (R-SO.): • Started 10 games at right guard • VaSID All-State second team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Helped the Flames finish the year ranked No. 9 in rushing offense (252.4 yards per game), No. 15 in total offense (482.7 yards per game) and No. 16 in scoring offense (38.2 points per game) • Liberty ranked No. 12 in the country in first down offense • Liberty ranked No. 15 in the nation in time of possession (32:58) • Liberty ranked No. 22 in the country in team passing efficiency (154.51) • Liberty ranked No. 8 in fourth-down conference percent (77.3 percent) • Liberty ranked No. 17 in third-down conference percent (48.0 percent) • Helped block for Malik Willis, who led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns 2019 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games • Served as a backup at right guard • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (FR.): • Redshirted after playing in the season opener against Old Dominion PREP: • Graduate of Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. • Signed with the Flames during the December signing period • Named a two-star recruit by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com • Received offers from Army, Columbia, Eastern Kentucky, Eastern Michigan, NIU and Tennessee-Martin • All-conference and all-district honoree as a junior • Finished his senior year with 76 pancake blocks and no sacks allowed • Named first-team all-conference, all-district and all-state as a senior • Played baseball at Eureka High School PERSONAL: • Son of Susan and Michael Schlittler • Birthday is on April 26 • Business major

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68 TRISTAN SCHULTZ

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4, 305, SR. CULVER COMMUNITY HS (FORK UNION) CULVER, IND. 2019 (JR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games at left tackle • Graded out at 82.3 percent • Helped the Flames record 39 pancake blocks during the season • Was part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Stephen Calvert finish his career as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93) • Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019 • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) • Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4) • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,041 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,396 receiving yards) 2018 (SO.): • Saw playing time in all 12 games, starting 10 games at right tackle • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the Army game • Helped Liberty finish the season averaging 261.5 passing yards per game, which would have ranked No. 33 in the country if the Flames were eligible for the FBS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process) • The Flames allowed 21 sacks during the season, which would have ranked No. 39 in the country • Protected a pair of 1,000-yard performers in running back Frankie Hickson (1,032 yards rushing) and wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,037 receiving yards) • Allowed quarterback Stephen Calvert to throw for 3,068 yards and 21 touchdowns, helping him become the program’s all-time career leader with 65 career touchdown passes 2017 (FR.): • Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll • Saw playing time in nine of 11 games during his true freshman season • Helped protect quarterback Buckshot Calvert, allowing the sophomore to set a school record in passing yards (3,363), completions (257) and touchdowns (29) • If Liberty’s offense was eligible for FCS national rankings (not eligible due to FBS transition process), the Flames would have ranked No. 12 in total offense (449.2 yards per game) and No. 9 in passing offense (309.9 yards per game). • The Flames would have also ranked No. 9 in the country (FCS) in fewest passes intercepted (6) • Joined Liberty’s roster for spring workouts PREP: • Graduate of Culver Community High School • Came to Liberty after playing at Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Va. • Letter-winning offensive lineman from Culver Community High School in Culver, Ind. • Earned all-conference and team MVP honors as a senior • Played basketball and baseball as well at Culver Community High School PERSONAL: • Son of Hollie and Troy Schultz • Father, Troy, played football at Ball State, earning All-MAC first-team honors at defensive tackle in 1986 and second-team accolades in 1987 • Business Administration: Project Management major • Birthday is December 26

PLAYER PROFILES

1JAVON SCRUGGS SAFETY 5-11, 180, JR. APPOMATTOX HS APPOMATTOX, VA.

2020 (JR.): • VaSID All-State first team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent first team • Led the Flames in tackles • Finished the season with 69 tackles (37 solo, 32 assisted) • Added 4.0 tackles for a loss (11 yards), three forced fumbles, two interceptions, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups • Ranked No. 13 in the country in tackles per game by a safety (6.3) • Ranked No. 48 in the country in forced fumbles (2/0.27 per game) • Ranked No. 67 in the country in interceptions (2) • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording two of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season • Five tackles, including four solo stops, against Western Kentucky • Seven stops (four solo, three assisted), a two-yard tackle for a loss and a forced fumble against North Alabama • Led Liberty’s defensive effort at Syracuse with a season-high 12 tackles (seven solo, five assisted) and a three-yard tackle for a loss • Seven tackles, including four solo stops, against Southern Miss • Four stops (two solo, two assisted) during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Finished the NC State game with 10 stops (five solo, five assisted), a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup • Eight tackles (five solo, three assisted), a 59-yard interception return and a forced fumble during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (SO.): • Saw playing time in 12 games, starting 11 contests • Missed the UMass game with an injury • Ranked fifth on Liberty’s roster with 58 tackles (32 solo, 26 assisted) • Added 4.5 tackles for a loss (8 yards), three pass breakups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery • Got his first career start against No. 22 Syracuse, recording three solo tackles • Finished the New Mexico game with six tackles, including four solo tackles • Six tackles and a 72-yard interception return during a road win at New Mexico State • Four stops and a 29-yard fumble return during a home win against Maine • Finished the Rutgers game with a career-high 10 tackles • Six tackles at BYU, including five solo stops and a 2.5 tackles for a loss • Seven tackles at Virginia, including six assisted stops • Helped the Flames defeat Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl, finishing the contest with seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) 2018 (FR.): • Played in all 12 games as a true freshman • Finished the season with seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) • Recorded two solo tackles and a forced fumble in his first collegiate game, helping the Flames to a win over Old Dominion during the team’s first-ever FBS game • Solo tackle against North Texas • Two assisted tackles in a win over Idaho State • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the Idaho State game • Two tackles (one solo, one assisted) at UMass

PREP: • Graduate of Appomattox County High School • Signed with the Flames during the February signing period • Received an offer from Marshall • Helped Appomattox County High School win state championships in each of his final three seasons with the Raiders • Finished his career with 342 tackles (166 solo, 176 assisted), five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 15 interceptions, 32 pass breakups and six punt blocks • Named 2017 VHSL Class 2 Defensive Player of the Year • Selected first team all-conference, all-region and all-state at both quarterback and defensive back as a senior • Runner-up finisher in the final voting for The News & Advance (Lynchburg) Player of the Year award • Titan Finalist for the Bill Dudley Award • Finished his senior year completing 82-of-147 passing attempts for 1,949 yards and 30 touchdowns while rushing for another 1,194 yards and 18 touchdowns • Finished senior season with 129 tackles, two tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, eight interceptions and a fumble recovery • Added 17 passes defended and two blocked punts as a senior • Selected as first team all-conference quarterback as a junior • Named second team all-conference and all-region at defensive back as a junior PERSONAL: • Son of Nashara Scruggs • Birthday is on November 1 • Sport Management major

2KACI SEEGARS

DEFENSIVE END 6-3, 210, FR. WILLIAM A. HOUGH HS CHARLOTTE, N.C. 2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts 2020 (R-SR.): • Graduated from William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, N.C. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • Also received offers from Kansas State, Missouri, NC State and Texas A&M • Missed his freshman season due to an injury • Finished his sophomore year with 78 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, six sacks • Recorded 71 tackles, 14 sacks and five pass breakups as a junior • Two-time all-conference honoree • All-state honoree as a junior • Helped William A. Hough capture a conference title during his high school career • Also played basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Eugene Seegars • Birthday is November 2

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2KEVIN SHAA

WIDE RECEIVER 5-11, 165, R-SR. MCCLYMONDS HS (CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO) OAKLAND, CALIF. 2020 (R-SR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting nine contests • VaSID All-State second team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Led the Flames with four touchdown receptions • Ranked second on the team in receptions (32) and receiving yards (363) • Six receptions for 91 yards against FIU • Two catches for 11 yards during Liberty’s road win at Syracuse • Two of his three receptions against Southern Miss resulted in touchdowns (39 and 11 yards) • Two receptions for 43 yards during Liberty’s first-ever win against Virginia Tech • Posted a season-high 137 receiving yards against Western Carolina, including an 83-yard touchdown catch • His 83-yard touchdown reception against Western Carolina was the longest reception of the season by a Flame • Two receptions for 38 yards against UMass, including a 31-yard touchdown play • Three receptions for 35 yards during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (R-JR.): • Saw playing time in 11 games, starting the first six games of the season • Ranked third on Liberty’s roster in receptions (26) and receiving yards (346) • One of six players on Liberty’s roster with multiple touchdown receptions, as he finished the season with two touchdown grabs • Recorded his first career touchdown against Buffalo (33 yards) and finished the game with five receptions for 67 yards • Tied a season high with five receptions for 21 yards against New Mexico • Recorded his second touchdown reception of the season (15 yards) during Liberty’s Homecoming win over Maine • Finished the Rutgers game with four receptions for a career-high 89 receiving yards • Had two receptions for 12 yards during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2018 (R-SO.): • Saw playing time in four games • Finished the season with three receptions for 52 yards • Two receptions for 48 yards in his first game at Liberty, helping the Flames to a 52-10 win over Old Dominion in the program’s first-ever win at the FBS level • Four-yard reception and a 28-yard kickoff return in a road win at New Mexico PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Signed with the Flames during the December signing period and participated in spring workouts in 2018 • Received offers from Eastern Michigan and Old Dominion • Finished his two-year career at City College of San Francisco with 42 receptions, 840 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns PREP: • Graduated from McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. PERSONAL: • Son of Tasha Tanksley and Kevin Shaa • Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in May 2020 • Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sport Management • Birthday is on November 10

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21 TREON SIBLEY WIDE RECEIVER 6-0, 210, R-FR. COVENTRY HS AKRON, OHIO

2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in nine of Liberty’s 11 games • Finished the season with three tackles (two solo, one assisted) • Had a breakout game during Liberty’s home victory over ULM • Finished the ULM game with two tackles (one solo, one assisted), blocked one punt attempt and recovered a different punt attempt that was fumbled in the end zone for a touchdown • Added a solo tackle during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted after playing in two games (Rutgers and UMass) • Finished the Rutgers game with a 19-yard kickoff return • Signed with Liberty during the December 2018 signing period and took part in Spring 2019 workouts PREP: • Graduated from Coventry High School in Akron, Ohio in December • Also received an offer from Akron • Broke six school records during his high school career, including scoring 27 touchdowns and totaling nearly 1,800 all-purpose yards during his senior year • All-state wide receiver • PTC Player of the Year PERSONAL: • Son of Shannon Jackson and Tranceshun Sibley • Sport Management major • Birthday is on January 5

3STEPHEN SINGS V Defensive End 6-3, 235, R-Fr. Zebulon B. Vance HS Charlotte, N.C.

2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in 10 of 11 games • Finished the season with 10 tackles (seven solo, three assisted) • Added 3.0 tackles for a loss (23 yards) and 2.5 sacks (20 yards) • Also recorded a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup PREP: • Graduated from Zebulon B. Vance High School in Charlotte, N.C. • Two-time All-Conference honoree • Broke the school’s sack record as a junior with 21 sacks • Named Defensive Player of the Year as a senior • Also played tennis PERSONAL: • Son of Olivia Robbins and Stephen Sings • Business major • Birthday is October 26

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28 CHANCE SMITH

23 CEDRIC STONE

2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in eight games • Finished the season with five tackles (three solo, two assisted) • Opened the season with a pair of assisted tackles at Western Kentucky • Recorded solo stops against ULM, Syracuse and UMass PREP: • Graduated from Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest, N.C. • 4AA Defensive Player of the Year as a junior • Finished his junior season with 44 tackles, including 28 solo stops, 23 pass breakups and five interceptions • Helped Wake Forest High School claim its third-straight state championship as a junior • Finished his senior season with 68 tackles, including 42 solo tackles, 17 pass breakups and four interceptions • All-Conference honoree as a senior • Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl where he recorded an interception • Also participated in track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Denise and Thomas Smith • Business Management major • Birthday is March 11

2020 (R-SR.): • Saw playing time in 10 of 11 games • Started the last five games of the season • Finished the year with 23 tackles (14 solo, nine assisted) • Finished his first game at Liberty with two solo tackles against Western Kentucky • Recorded a solo stop during Liberty’s road win over Syracuse • Three tackles, including two assisted stops and a 0.5 tackle for a loss, against Southern Miss • Matched a season high with four tackles (two solo, two assisted) during Liberty’s first-ever win over Virginia Tech • Three solo tackles against Western Carolina • Three tackles, including two assisted stops and a 14-yard interception return at NC State • Helped Liberty rank No. 23 in the country in interceptions, recording one of the Flames’ 11 interceptions during the season • Matched his season high four stops (two solo, two assisted) during Liberty’s win over No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Georgia State • Saw playing time in 40 career games • Finished his career with 68 career tackles (52 solo, 16 assisted) • Add nine passes defended, 3.0 tackles for a loss (10 yards) and a fumble recovery • Moved to safety in 2019 after playing cornerback his first three years • Stated ever game in 2019, finishing the year with 48 tackles, four pass breakups and a fumble recovery PREP: • Graduate of Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C. • Southwestern 4A Defensive Player of the Year • First-team All-Charlotte Observer • Four interceptions as a senior, along with 10 pass breakups and 37 tackles • Also used as a receiver and returner • Also participated in track PERSONAL: • Son of Allison and Cedric Stone • Currently pursuing his MBA • Birthday is October 27

Safety 5-11, 175, R-Fr. Wake Forest HS Wake Forest, N.C.

28 TYRON STAPLES Linebacker 6-0, 190, R-Jr. Liberty HS Bedford, Va.

2020 (R-JR.): • Did not see any playing time 2019 (R-SO.): • Did not see any playing time 2018 (R-FR.): • Redshirted 2017 (FR.): • Did not see any playing time PREP: • Graduated from Liberty High School in Bedford, Va. • Finished his sophomore season with 74 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles • Played three games at running back as a sophomore, rushing for 750 yards and six touchdowns • All Times-land, all-district and all-conference at both defensive back and running back as a sophomore • Recorded 62 tackles, eight tackles for a loss and an interception as a junior • Also rushed for 720 yards and eight touchdowns • All-district honoree as a running back and defensive back as a junior • Finished his senior year rushing for 1,650 yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding 82 tackles and a forced fumble • All-district, all-conference, all-area and all-state as a senior • Also participated in track and basketball PERSONAL: • Son of Yolanda and Gerry Staples • Birthday is on July 19 • Communications major

SAFETY 5-11, 180, R-SR. INDEPENDENCE HS (GEORGIA STATE) CHARLOTTE, N.C.

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90 JASON STRICKER KICKER/PUNTER 6-2, 180, R-FR. MARVIN RIDGE HS WAXHAW, N.C.

2020 (R-FR.): • Saw playing time in one game against Western Carolina • Connected on 1-of-2 point after attempts 2019 (FR.): • Redshirted during the 2019 season PREP: • Graduated from Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, N.C. • Also received offers from Air Force, Army, Charlotte, Maryland, Navy, TCU, UCF and Virginia • Four-year varsity starter at both kicker and punter • Two-time Special Teams Player of the Year (2017 and 2018) • First-team all-conference kicker as a junior and senior • U.S. Army All-American & Eastbay All-America kicker (2013, 2014 and 2015) • 2018 Greater Charlotte Region Kicker of the Year • Two-time Marvin Ridge High School Special Teams MVP (2017 and 2018) • 2018 Marvin Ridge High School team captain • Finished his career with a school-record 20 field goals (20-of-29), including 9-of-15 as a senior • Kicked a school record 51-yard field goal as a junior • 52-of-59 kickoffs during his senior year resulted in a touchback, setting a program record • Finished his senior year averaging 68.1 yards per kickoff (59 kickoffs for 4,020 yards) • Placed 16-of-38 punts during his senior year inside the opponent’s 20yard line PERSONAL: • Son of Suzanne and Mike Stricker • Birthday is January 6 • Exercise Science major

5DJ STUBBS

WIDE RECEIVER 5-9, 185, SR. UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 2020 (SR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting 10 contests • VaSID All-State second team honoree • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent first team • Led the Flames in receptions (38) and receiving yards (523) • Ranked second on the team with three touchdown receptions • Eight receptions for 119 yards with a 14-yard touchdown against FIU • Five receptions for 37 yards with a 12-yard touchdown against North Alabama • Helped Liberty pick up a road win at Syracuse, finishing the game with four receptions for 58 yards and a 36-yard touchdown reception • Finished the Southern Miss game with six receptions for 71 yards • Three receptions for 24 yards during Liberty’s first-ever win at Virginia Tech • Three receptions for 56 yards against UMass • Helped the Flames defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl by finishing the game with five receptions for 68 yards

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2019 (JR.): • Saw playing time in all 13 games, including nine starts • Ranked second on Liberty’s roster with 401 receiving yards • Ranked third on the team with 32 receptions • One of six players on the squad with two or more touchdown receptions in 2019 • Led the Flames with 16 punt returns for 35 yards • Opened the season with five receptions for 47 yards against No. 22 Syracuse • Scored Liberty’s first TD of 2019 on a 12-yard pass from QB Stephen Calvert and finished the Louisiana game with five receptions for 52 yards • Finished the Maine game with two receptions for 37 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown reception during the Homecoming victory • Three receptions for 24 yards at Rutgers, while completing a 38-yard passing play • Helped the Flames to a road win at UMass with three receptions for 65 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown reception • Three receptions for 25 yards during Liberty’s regular-season finale win over New Mexico State • Had a 15-yard reception and three punt returns during Liberty’s win over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl 2018 (SO.): • Saw playing time in all 12 games, including five starts • Ranked second on Liberty’s roster with 50 receptions for 631 yards and a touchdown • Finished the year with three 100-yard games • Led the team with 10 punt returns for 101 yards • Helped the Flames open the FBS era with a win over Old Dominion, finishing the game with seven receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown • Named Liberty’s Offensive Player of the Week after the Old Dominion game • Six receptions for 95 yards against North Texas • Named Liberty’s Offensive Player of the Week after the North Texas game • Three receptions for 20 yards and completed a 39-yard pass play in a road win at New Mexico • Finished the New Mexico State game with 11 receptions for 115 yards • Named Liberty’s Special Teams Player of the Week after the New Mexico State game (Oct. 6) • Eight catches for 108 yards in a home win over Idaho State 2017 (FR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games as a true freshman • Finished the year with seven receptions for 50 yards • Led the team with 17 punt returns for 115 yards (6.8 yards per return) • Added two kickoff returns for 83 yards • Recorded three receptions for 19 yards during Liberty’s season-opening win at Baylor • Had a season-best 71-yard kickoff return against Morehead State • Added a 32-yard punt return against Morehead State and a solo tackle • Had a 25-yard punt return against Indiana State • Made a 10-yard reception against Monmouth • Finished the Presbyterian game with two receptions for 20 yards PREP: • Graduated from University Christian School in Jacksonville, Fla. • Three-year letter winner • Played quarterback, running back, wide receiver and free safety during his time at University Christian School • Helped his high school win state championships during his junior and senior seasons • Finished his sophomore season with 25 receptions and eight touchdowns as a wide receiver • Finished his junior season with 30 receptions for five touchdowns as a wide receiver, 15 carries for four touchdowns as a running back, four interceptions as a safety and 25 completions with six touchdowns as a quarterback • Ended his senior season with 55 rushing attempts for 474 yards and four touchdowns and had 23 receptions for 307 yards and four touchdowns • Completed 13-of-31 pass attempts for 262 yards and four touchdowns,

PLAYER PROFILES while adding three interceptions his senior year • Participated in basketball and track & field at University Christian School • Five-time all-tournament team member in basketball, helping University Christian School win two tournament titles • Two-time basketball MVP PERSONAL: • Son of Cherell Young and Donell Stubbs • Digital Communication major • Birthday is May 31

5SKYLER THOMAS

SAFETY 5-10, 185, R-SR. CITRUS HILL HS (WASHINGTON STATE) RIVERSIDE, CALIF. 2021 (R-SR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2021 spring football workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Washington State • Saw playing time in 28 career games during three seasons with the Cougars (2017-19; redshirted in 2016) • Finished his three years at Washington State with 152 career tackles (89 solo, 63 assisted), 3.5 tackles for a loss, 12 passes defended, six interceptions and two fumble recoveries • Started 12 of 13 games as a redshirt junior in 2019, finishing second on the team with 72 tackles • Led the team in 2019 with four interceptions • Started all 13 games at free safety in 2018 • Ranked third on the team with 76 tackles • Recorded two pass breakups and two interceptions PREP: • Graduated from Citrus High School in Perris, Calif. • 2017 three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • 2017 two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • No. 18 rated safety prospect in California by Scout.com • Finished his sophomore season with 45 tackles, six tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and an interception • All-League first-team selection as a junior, finishing the year with 86 tackles, four sacks and seven forced fumbles • Scored three touchdowns as a junior, one rushing, one fumble return and one kickoff return • Helped Citrus High School capture the CIF State Division 2A championship title as a senior • Named to the All-CIF Southern Section Inland Division and All-Mountain Pass League teams as a senior, finishing the year with 65 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, four sacks, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups • Played in the Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic for Riverside County, had a 92-yard kickoff return of touchdown and an interception PERSONAL: • Son of Shavonda Story • Sport Management major

9JUAWAN TREADWELL

SAFETY 6-0, 195, JR. CRETE-MONEE HS (INDEPENDENCE CC) CRETE, ILL. 2020 (JR.): • Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting nine contests • Finished the year with 35 tackles (22 solo, 13 assisted) • Added 4.5 tackles for a loss (24 yards) • Recorded two assisted tackles in his first career game at Liberty against Western Kentucky • Finished the North Alabama game with six tackles, including five solo stops and a five-yard tackle for a loss • Two solo stops and a five-yard tackle for a loss at Syracuse • Four tackles (three solo, one assisted) and a five-yard tackle for a loss against Southern Miss • Two assisted stops during Liberty’s first-ever win at Virginia Tech • Five tackles, including three solo stops, against Western Carolina • Matched a season high with six tackles (four solo, two assisted) and a pass breakup at NC State • Three tackles (two solo, one assisted) against UMass • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s 2020 spring football workouts PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Independence Community College in Independence, Kan. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Akron, South Alabama, Southern Miss and Temple • Finished the 2019 campaign at Independence with 57 tackles, 10 pass breakups and 1.5 tackles for a loss • All-conference and All-America honoree at Independence PREP: • Graduated from Crete-Monee High School in Crete, Ill. • Two-time all-conference honoree as a junior and senior • Also participated in basketball and track & field PERSONAL: • Son of Tammi Treadwell and Michael Scott • Brother, Laquon Treadwell, was a third team All-American and SEC Freshman of the Year at Ole Miss (2013-15) • Laquon Treadwell was a first round draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and has played for the Minnesota Vikings (2016-19) and the Atlanta Falcons (2020) • Business major • Birthday is January 7

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34 AHMAD WALKER

40 BJ WHEAT JR.

LINEBACKER 6-0, 220, FR. WARNER ROBINS HS WARNER ROBINS, GA. 2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREP: • Graduated from Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Ga. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Also received offers from Air Force, Akron, Arkansas State, Army, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Louisiana, Memphis, Navy, Old Dominion, South Alabama, Troy and Tulane • Three-time All-Region first team honoree • Finished his sophomore season with 90 tackles, five sacks and an interception return for a touchdown • All-State first team honoree and Regional Player of the Year as a junior • Finished his junior year with 127 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions • Finished his career as the high school’s all-time leader in games played (60) • Four-year AB Honor Roll student • Helped Warner Robins High School win four regional titles and an appearance in the state title game in 2019 • Also participated in basketball, track and golf PERSONAL: • Son of Tangela and Ezel Walker • Exercise Science major • Birthday is December 22

24 AAKIL WASHINGTON DEFENSIVE END 6-2, 245, R-FR. WHEELER HS MARIETTA, GA.

2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in nine of 11 games • Finished the season with seven tackles (four solo, three assisted) • Third on the team with four quarterback hurries • Solo tackle and a quarterback hurry against ULM • Assisted tackle to help Liberty knock off Virginia Tech for the first time in program history • Three tackles, including two assisted tackles and a 13-yard sack, at NC State • Helped the Flames defeat No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl by finishing the season with a solo tackle and a quarterback hurry PREP: • Graduated from Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga. • Also received offers from Akron, Buffalo, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Eastern Kentucky, Florida A&M, Georgia Southern, Illinois State, Jacksonville State, Kent State, Mercer, Troy, Tulane and Western Carolina • Finished his senior season with 59 tackles, 13 sacks, three forced fumbles and a safety • Three-time first-team all-region honoree PERSONAL: • Son of Eloisa Reynoso and Nicholas Washington • Information Technology major

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TIGHT END 6-3, 310, R-FR. E.C. GLASS HS LYNCHBURG, VA. 2020 (R-FR.): • Redshirted PREP: • Graduated from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va. • Also received offers from Charleston, Fairmont State, Virginia State and West Virginia State • All-state, all-region, all-area and all-district honoree PERSONAL: • Son of Kira King and Robert Wheat • Sport Management major

48 RASHAD WHITEHEAD DEFENSIVE END 6-2, 265, R-FR. B.E.S.T. ACADEMY BRUNSWICK, GA.

2020 (FR.): • Saw playing time in two games (ULM and Western Carolina) PREP: • Graduated from B.E.S.T. Academy in Atlanta, Ga. • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Akron, Arizona, Army, Buffalo, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, Fordham, Mercer, Navy and USF • 151 tackles and 16 sacks • Also finished his career with 45 receptions for 385 yards and seven touchdowns • Second-team all-conference defense honoree as a sophomore • First-team all-conference defense selection as a junior and senior • Pre-Season All-Region selection heading into his senior season PERSONAL: • Son of TaCorey and Robert Whitehead • Business Management major

PLAYER PROFILES

26 AMARIAN WILLIAMS Cornerback 5-10, 165, Fr. Cedar Hill HS Cedar Hill, Texas

PREP: • Graduated from Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com • Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com • Also received offers from Abilene Christian, Central Arkansas, Lamar, Northwestern State, Prairie View A&M, Tennessee State and Texas Southern • First-team all-district honor • Finished his senior season with 16 pass breakups and an interception PERSONAL: • Son of Siamara and Andrae Williams • Sports Science major

39 RUSSIAN WILLIAMS Running Back 5-6, 160, Fr. Robinson HS Burke, Va.

2021 (FR.): • Mid-year enrollee who took part in Liberty’s spring 2021 workouts PREP: • Graduated from Robinson High School in Fairfax, Va. • Three-year varsity letterwinner • Finished his junior year rushing 72 times for 657 yards and 10 touchdowns • Also added nine kickoff returns for 283 yards (31.4 yards per return) • Finished his junior year with 940 all-purpose yards • Capped off his high school career by rushing 176 times for 1,288 yards and 16 touchdowns • Added five receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown • Also had 10 kickoff returns for 300 yards and a touchdown (98 yard return – school record) • Finished his senior year with 1,674 all-purpose yards • All-District kick returner second-team honoree as a senior • All-Conference running back second-team honoree as a senior • Four-year member of the track program PERSONAL: • Son of India and Joshua Hutton • Business Administration major • Birthday is October 29

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PLAYER PROFILES

7MALIK WILLIS

QUARTERBACK 6-1, 195, R-JR. ROSWELL HS (AUBURN) ATLANTA, GA. 2020 (R-JR.): • CFPA National Performer of the Year Award Watch List • Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List (Midseason) • Maxwell Award Watch List • Davey O’Brien Award Quarterback Class of 2020 member • Phil Steele Postseason All-America honorable mention selection • Phil Steele Postseason All-Independent second team • Dudley Award winner (top player in Virginia as presented by the Richmond Times-Dispatch) • Touchdown Club of Richmond Offensive Back of the Year award winner • VaSID Offensive Player of the Year • VaSID All-State first team honoree • Three-time CFPA National Performer of the Week – Honorable Mention (Sept. 20, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15) • Two-time Davey O’Brien Award “Star of the Week” (Sept. 21 and Oct. 26) • Three-time Manning Award “Star of the Week” (Sept. 28, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9) • No. 1 ranked rushing quarterback in the country (944 rushing yards, 14 TDs) • Ranked No. 7 in the country in rushing touchdowns and No. 16 in rushing yards • Other National Rankings: No. 8 in points responsible for (204) and points responsible for per game (20.4); No. 9 in total offense (320.4 yards per game); No. 11 in total touchdowns (14); No. 17 in passing efficiency (156.2); No. 16 in passing touchdowns; No. 22 in passing yards per attempt (8.53); No. 27 in passing yards; No. 33 in completion percentage (64.2 percent) and passing yards per completion (13.29) • Led the Flames in total offense (3,204 yards), passing yards (2,260) and passing touchdowns (20) • Missed the North Alabama game due to an injury • Had a rushing touchdown in eight of the 10 games he played in • Rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns during his first collegiate start to open the season at Western Kentucky • His 168 rushing yards against Western Kentucky were the most in program history in a single game by a Liberty quarterback • Posted two 300 yard passing games (345 yards against Southern Miss and 306 yards against Western Carolina • Tied a program record with six passing touchdowns in a win against Southern Miss • Led the Flames to their first-ever win over an ACC opponent, completing 16-of-20 pass attempts for 182 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown at Syracuse • Guided the Flames to their first-ever win over Virginia Tech, completing 20-of-30 passing attempts for three touchdowns, while rushing for 108 yards and a touchdown • Named the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl MVP after leading the Flames to the program’s first-ever win over a national ranked FBS team (No. 9/11 Coastal Carolina) • Finished the Cure Bowl game completing 19-of-29 passing attempts for 220 yards, while rushing for 137 yards and four touchdowns 2019 (JR.): • Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules

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PREVIOUS SCHOOL: • Transferred to Liberty from Auburn • Saw playing time in 15 games during the 2017 and 2018 seasons • Finished his career at Auburn completing 11-of-14 passing attempts for 69 yards and a touchdown • Also rushed 28 times for 309 yards and two touchdowns • Averaged 31.6 rushing yards per game as a freshman (16 carries for 221 yards) • Saw playing time during Liberty’s game at Auburn on Nov. 17, 2018, completing 2-of-3 passing attempts and recording a 16-yard rushing touchdown for the Tigers PREP: • Graduate of Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga. • Four-year letter winner • Led the Hornets to the Class 7A state title game as a senior • Passed for 2,562 yards and rushed for 1,033 yards as a senior, accounting for 37 touchdowns • Class 7A AJC offensive player of the year and first team all-state • Played his sophomore and junior seasons at Westlake High School in Atlanta, Ga. • Also a baseball letter winner • Honor roll student PERSONAL: • Son of Shastca Grier and Harold Willis • His uncle, James Anderson, played for 11 seasons in the NFL and was a third round draft pick in 2006 • Marketing major • Birthday is May 25

77 KRISTIAN ZACHARY DEFENSIVE LINE 6-3, 230, FR. CARROLLTON HS FAYETTEVILLE, GA.

PREP: • Graduated from Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Ga., • Four-star recruit as ranked by ESPN.com • Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com • Ranked as the No. 29 weak-side defensive end in the 2021 recruiting class by 247Sports.com • Also received offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and South Carolina • Finished his high school career with 58 tackles for a loss and 30 sack • All-state selection • Sports Illustrated All-America candidate PERSONAL: • Son of Susan and Kevin Zachary • Theology major

STATISTICS 2020 Liberty University Football Liberty Combined Team Statistics (as of Dec 29, 2020) All games Date 09-19-20 09-26-20 10-03-20 10-10-20 10-17-20 10-24-20 11-07-20 11-14-20 11-21-20 11-27-20 12-26-20

Opponent at Western Kentucky FIU NORTH ALABAMA ULM at Syracuse SOUTHERN MISS at Virginia Tech WESTERN CAROLINA at NC State UMASS vs #9 Coastal Carolina

Rushing

WILLIS, Malik MACK, Joshua PICKETT, Peytton LOUIS, Shedro HENDERSON, Troy BOLLINGER, Michael DOUGLAS, Demario Total Opponents Passing

WILLIS, Malik FERGUSON, Chris BENNETT, Johnathan STUBBS, DJ Total Opponents Receiving

STUBBS, DJ DOUGLAS, Demario SHAA, Kevin YARBROUGH, CJ FRITH, Noah HUNTLEY, Johnny DANIELS, CJ JACKSON, Jerome MACK, Joshua LOUIS, Shedro BARRETT, Chris BRUMM, Brody LOFTON, Jaivian HOBBS, Trevor PICKETT, Peytton Total Opponents Field Goals

BARBIR, Alex Scoring

BARBIR, Alex WILLIS, Malik PICKETT, Peytton DOUGLAS, Demario MACK, Joshua SHAA, Kevin LOUIS, Shedro DANIELS, CJ HUNTLEY, Johnny STUBBS, DJ FRITH, Noah JACKSON, Jerome BARRETT, Chris BOLLINGER, Michael SMITH, Chancellor Total Opponents Score by Quarters Liberty Opponents

## Defensive Leaders 1D SCRUGGS, Javon

gp-gs

10-10 10-7 11-2 10-2 4-0 9-0 11-0 11 11

gp-gs

10-10 6-1 5-0 11-10 11 11

att

gain loss

effic comp-att-int

156.17 170-265-6 131.75 19-37-0 235.36 4-5-1 0.00 0-0-0 154.51 193-307-7 122.99 180-313-11

gp-gs

no.

yds

avg

pct. 01-19

20-29

13-20 65.0 0-0 td

- 13-20 14 6 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 55 13-20 30 5-13 1st

13.8 11.3 18.0 15.8 13.2 13.4 20.0 8.3 3.0 9.6 5.8 5.2 17.0 11.0 3.3 13.1 11.3 6-6

kick

50-52 51-54 25-25 2nd

3rd

108 107 111 31 61 57

gp-gs

11-11

lg avg/g

6.7 14 5.7 4 5.7 6 7.0 3 4.4 0 4.0 0 2.0 0 5.7 27 4.1 12

pct

67 94.4 59 79.7 42 47.3 75 42.9 25 35.2 4 0.4 2 0.2 75 252.4 65 132.8

yds

lg avg/g

64.2 2260 20 51.4 197 4 80.0 77 1 0.0 0 0 62.9 2534 25 57.5 2034 17 td

83 226.0 56 32.8 34 15.4 0 0.0 83 230.4 55 184.9

lg avg/g

3 3 4 1 2 3 3 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 25 17

53 47.5 46 33.0 83 40.9 32 38.3 28 35.2 44 18.3 56 20.0 19 6.8 15 1.8 18 4.8 18 2.6 9 1.9 34 10.2 28 11.0 6 0.9 83 230.4 55 184.9

30-39

40-49

3-6

2-6

4th

91 77

3 0

Tackles a tot

2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

lg blk

DOUGLAS, Demario SIBLEY, Treon SMITH, Chancellor Total Opponents

no.

pts

Kick Returns

no.

- 89 - 84 - 36 - 24 - 24 - 24 - 18 - 18 - 18 - 18 - 12 - 12 - 12 6 6 - 420 1 226

15 1 0 16 6

LOUIS, Shedro HENDERSON, Troy DOUGLAS, Demario BRUMM, Brody PICKETT, Peytton BOLLINGER, Michael CRAWFORD, D'Wayne Total Opponents All Purpose

WILLIS, Malik LOUIS, Shedro MACK, Joshua DOUGLAS, Dem PICKETT, Peytto Total Opponents

WILLIS, Malik MACK, Joshua PICKETT, Peytton LOUIS, Shedro FERGUSON, Chris Total Opponents tfl/yds

4.0-11

14 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 47

rush

Neutral 1-0 0-0 1-0

59 14 4 14 5 18 6 7 0

29.5 7.0 4.0 14.0 5.0 18.0 6.0 7.0 0.0

OPP 191 78 94 19 1461 354 4.1 132.8 12 2034 180-313-11 6.5 11.3 184.9 17 3495 5.2 317.7 47-898 6-39 7-60 13-5 85-702 53-42.7 27:03 45/140 9/21 lg

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

59 14 4 14 5 18 6 7 0

fc i20 50+ blk

yds avg

1 0 1 2 0

73 0 0 73 19

yds avg

166 11 0 177 39 354 15 18 0 10 10 17 424 898 rcv

11.1 11.0 0.0 11.1 6.5

25.3 15.0 18.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 17.0 21.2 19.1 pr

0 51 0 15 0 18 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 17 0 51 1 100

total avg/g

10 944 0 0 0 0 944 94.4 10 429 48 0 354 0 831 83.1 10 797 18 0 0 0 815 81.5 11 2 363 166 18 0 549 49.9 11 520 10 0 10 0 540 49.1 11 2776 2534 177 424 127 6038 548.9 11 1461 2034 39 898 60 4492 408.4

Total Offense

Sacks no-yds

yds avg

26 1088 41.8 56

Punt Returns

Away 3-1 0-0 3-1

LIBERTY 274 149 105 20 2776 484 5.7 252.4 27 2534 193-307-7 8.3 13.1 230.4 25 5310 6.7 482.7 20-424 16-177 11-127 18-9 66-624 26-41.8 32:57 71/147 17/22

no. yds avg

ALVES, Aidan

Total 420 226

no.

Punting

2-2

Home 6-0 0-0 6-0

Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 4TH-DOWN Conversions SCRUGGS, Javon BUTLER, Anthony REESE, Quinton STONE, Cedric HASKINS, Marcus JOHNSON, Durrell POOLE, Carl FAULKS, Jimmy MEGGINSON, Chris

50-99

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1-4

Overall 10-1 0-0 10-1

Interceptions

PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf

0-1 0-1 1-1

Record: All games Conference Non-Conference

Att. 4276 1000 1000 1000 0 1000 1000 1000 4032 250 4488

net avg

141 1106 162 944 139 811 14 797 91 539 19 520 61 453 24 429 32 152 11 141 1 4 0 4 1 2 0 2 484 3071 295 2776 354 1775 314 1461

11-10 38 523 11-0 32 363 11-9 25 450 7-6 17 268 6-5 16 211 11-11 15 201 11-2 11 220 11-1 9 75 10-7 6 18 10-2 5 48 11-0 5 29 11-0 4 21 5-0 3 51 3-0 3 33 11-2 3 10 11 193 2534 11 180 2034 fg

Score 30-24 36-34 28-7 40-7 38-21 56-35 38-35 58-14 14-15 45-0 37-34

W W W W W W W W L W W

g plays

10 10 11 10 6 11 11

Pass defense int-yds brup

2-59

rush

pass

total avg/g

406 944 2260 3204 320.4 139 797 0 797 79.7 91 520 0 520 47.3 61 429 0 429 42.9 41 -18 197 179 29.8 791 2776 2534 5310 482.7 667 1461 2034 3495 317.7 qbh

Fumbles rcv-yds

blkd kick

109 saf

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