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• Liberty will kick off its 53rd football season with a Saturday afternoon home matchup against Maine.
• The Flames are coming off an 8-4 season, which culminated in their sixth consecutive bowl game appearance (Bahamas Bowl vs. Buffalo).
• Jamey Chadwell is 21-5 in his third year at Liberty and owns a 52-11 coaching record dating back to the start of 2020. Last season, he reached 20 victories faster than any head coach in Flames history (23 games).
• Vaughn Blue (Walter Camp Award Watch List) and Julian Gray (Doak Walker Award Watch List) headline a new-look group of running backs. Liberty ranked No. 4 nationally for rushing last season.
• Seniors Joseph Carter (LB) and Brylan Green (S) provide veteran leadership for the Flames’ defense. Carter paced the Flames with 88 tackles in 2004.
1 – Only one QB on Liberty’s 2025 roster has started a game for the Flames. Ryan Burger started the 2025 Bahamas Bowl vs. Buffalo. QB Ethan Vasko is the only current Flame with either a 300-yard passing effort (once) or a 100-yard rushing performance (once) to his credit, accomplishing both feats during his time at Coastal Carolina.
2 – Liberty is 2-0 in season openers under Jamey Chadwell, defeating Bowling Green and Campbell by an average score of 37.5 to 24. The Flames lost their last two games of the 2024 season and will look to avoid their first three-game losing streak since dropping the last four contests of the 2022 campaign.
3 – Liberty lost its top three rushers (Quinton Cooley, Billy Lucas, and Kaidon Salter) from last year’s team, which ranked No. 4 nationally with 250.7 rushing yards per contest.
4 – The Flames hope to attract 20,000+ fans to their home opener at Williams Stadium for the fourth time in program history. Liberty’s largest crowd for a home opener was 21,671 vs. Syracuse in 2019. Saturday will mark Liberty’s first 4 p.m. kickoff time in four years. The Flames hosted Louisiana for a 4 p.m. kick on Nov. 20, 2021.
Liberty is 37-7 at Williams Stadium since moving to FBS in 2018 and 150-56 all-time at the facility.
The Flames won 12 straight home games, from Sept. 2, 2023, through Oct. 8, 2024, the second longest home winning streak in program history. The longest is a programrecord 15-game home win streak from Sept. 14, 2019, through Oct. 30, 2021.
Liberty went 7-0 last season and is now 15-0 under third-year Head Coach Jamey Chadwell in regular-season Saturday contests.
Every other FBS team has lost at least one regular-season Saturday game since Liberty’s last Saturday loss, Nov. 26, 2022, against New Mexico State.
Liberty, Oregon, and UNLV were the only FBS teams without a Saturday loss in the 2024 regular season.
Liberty rushed for 300 or more yards in three of its last four games of the 2024 regular season.
The Flames have rushed for 300 or more yards 10 times under Jamey Chadwell, going 10-0 in those games. In the first 50 years of Liberty football history, the Flames posted 28 total 300-yard rushing games.
In an effort to enhance fan safety and expedite entrance to Williams Stadium, Liberty University has implemented a security screening process that includes a clear bag policy. This initiative limits the size and types of bags that can be brought into the stadium by fans. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12”
x 6” x 12,” 1-gallon plastic freezer bags, and small handheld clutch purses (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”) will be allowed into Williams Stadium. Liberty Athletics encourages guests to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to kickoff to avoid lines and enjoy the pregame, in-stadium activities.
For Liberty redshirt senior Jacob Jenkins, the road to Liberty Mountain is one that is now becoming all too familiar in the world of football and collegiate athletics in general.
Liberty is the third and final stop in the tight end’s six-year collegiate career. One of five players on Liberty’s roster who has played six seasons of football, he is also one of seven Flames who is making his third appearance on a different collegiate roster.
Although his journey started at Jacksonville State (2020 and 2021) and took him to Coastal Carolina in 2022, Jenkins is trying to focus on where he is presently and what is ahead of him and his teammates entering the 2025 season.
“I’m excited. I am trying to be present where my feet are right now,” stated Jenkins at the beginning of August Training Camp. “I’m just taking it day by day, whether that is spending more time with a younger guy or being a more vocal leader. I’m looking forward to what the season is going to bring.”
For Jenkins, part of being a vocal leader this season is helping live out the team’s theme for the 2025 campaign.
Shortly after the Flames ended 2024 with a loss to Buffalo in the Bahamas Bowl and an 8-4 overall record, now third-year Head Coach Jamey Chadwell stated the team needed to learn it had to “Earn” the respect that led to a Conference USA title the previous season.
Jenkins, a native of Hoover, Ala., has had to earn the right to get back on the field many times during his extended career. He has accepted that challenge time and time again, allowing him to play a team-leading 1,195 career snaps of football.
During his time at Jacksonville State, Jenkins played behind some veteran players that saw him have to accept his role as a reserve tight end and member of the special teams units. He saw playing time in 19 games, which included a run to the FCS Playoff quarterfinals in 2020 for the Gamecocks. However, he only hauled in six receptions.
At Coastal Carolina in 2022, Jenkins earned a starting role, only to battle injuries that limited his effectiveness. He played in 11 games, earning
All-Sun Belt third team honors, but was limited to 11 receptions for 149 yards.
When Jenkins followed Chadwell to Lynchburg in 2023, the tight end was denied the opportunity to play right away due to an NCAA transfer rule that now no longer exists.
Rather than complain about his circumstances, Jenkins chose to faithfully support his new fellow teammates from the sidelines, as Liberty made a magical run with a 12-0 undefeated regular season and a victory over New Mexico State in the 2023 CUSA Football Championship.
Jenkins’ devotion to his role was rewarded when he earned the opportunity to play in the most significant game in Liberty Football program history. He was granted the chance to play during No. 23 Liberty’s matchup against No. 8 Oregon in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2024, albeit for only 10 snaps.
The Flames’ first-ever New Year’s Six bowl game was a springboard into a new future for the tight end –one that he has earned with patience.
Last year, Jenkins played in all 12 games and started four contests while sharing the role with veteran Flames tight end Bentley Hanshaw. He averaged 9.9 yards per reception in 2024 and recorded two touchdowns.
The past five seasons have prepared Jenkins for his final go-around – one that has him as the leader of the tight end room.
“I have always been right there during my entire career; it has always been me and an older guy,” reflected Jenkins. “Last year, it was me and Bentley, and at Jacksonville State, it was me and another tight end. This is my last year, and I have stepped into this
new role. I know I need to be present and focus on what I am doing right now, so when we come to play Maine in week one, I will have put a lot into the bank and I can pull that out when I need it this season.”
Jenkins knows this year’s Flames need to have a different mindset, following a season where they finished in fourth place in Conference USA and saw 17 players sit out of the bowl game.
The coaching staff and players have worked nearly as hard off the field building a close-knit group as they have on the practice field preparing for the season – one they hope earns them a repeat trip to the Conference USA Championship game.
“The guys are just excited to play ball together this year,” Jenkins enthusiastically commented about the season. “I think that is something that we lacked last year.”
“I think we are all on the same page this year. The coaching staff has done a great job of laying out our goals, letting us know where we are going, and we all know the expectations.”
Off the field, Jenkins has already earned his undergraduate degree in business administration, and he is currently pursuing his MBA in real estate development.
Entering his final season on Liberty Mountain, Jenkins has already earned some preseason accolades. He was named to the Conference USA Preseason Player Watch List and was named a
2025 HERP Sports Preseason Group of Five AllAmerica third-team selection.
Although the personal accolades are nice, Jenkins hopes one of the last things he gets to earn in his collegiate playing career is one more shot at a conference title – a game he could actually play in this year.
“We enter the season with our heads down, trying our best to meet the expectations set forth by our coaching staff,” said Jenkins. “This has brought a lot of excitement and competition to training camp, and we are looking forward to the season ahead.”
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Liberty captured double-digit CUSA titles for the second year in a row, bringing home 11 CUSA trophies. Softball, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball each swept the CUSA regular-season and tournament crowns, while women’s soccer (regular season), women’s indoor track & field, women’s outdoor track & field, women’s cross country, and men’s cross country won single CUSA championships.
Women’s lacrosse and women’s swimming & diving both claimed Atlantic Sun crowns, bringing the Flames’ yearly total to 13 total conference championships.
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2019-22 – Coastal Carolina (Head Coach)
2018 – Coastal Carolina (Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach)
2017 – Coastal Carolina (Intern Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach)
2013-16 – Charleston Southern (Head Coach)
2012 – Delta State (Head Coach)
2009-11 – North Greenville (Head Coach)
2004-08 – Charleston Southern (Offensive Coordinator/ Recruiting Coordinator)
2000-03 – East Tennessee State (QB/RB/TE Coach)
EDUCATION: B.S., Economics (East Tennessee State, ’00), MBA (Charleston Southern, ’06)
HOMETOWN: Caryville, Tenn.
WIFE: Solmaz
CHILDREN: One son, Jameson, and two daughters, Avery and Soraya
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SCORING SUMMARY:
FIRST QUARTER
12:37 LU Hanshaw 17 yard pass from Salter
9:06 ORE Lewis 37 yard field goal
SECOND QUARTER
12:53 ORE Bryant 2 yard pass from Nix (Lewis kick)
7:13 ORE Ferguson 2 yard pass from Nix (Lewis kick)
3:50 ...... ORE ....... Sadiq 3 yard pass from Nix (Lewis kick)
0:03...... ORE ....... Holden 17 yard pass from Nix (Lewis kick)
THIRD QUARTER
11:11
ORE ....... Johnson 24 yard pass from Nix (Lewis kick)
FOURTH QUARTER
14:13 ORE Irving 1 yard run (Meadors kick)
The Liberty Flames were the highestranked Group of Five school in the country in 2023, earning their firstever New Year’s Six bowl game appearance, a matchup in the Fiesta Bowl vs. Oregon.
The Flames captured their firstever FBS conference championship by winning the CUSA Football Championship and posted their firstever undefeated regular season.
Liberty earned its fifth-straight bowl game appearance. The Flames have appeared in a bowl game each year they have been bowl eligible since moving up to the FBS level.
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As part of the football program’s FBS reclassification process, Liberty opened this 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 LFC and adjacent to Liberty’s AstroTurf practice field.
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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.
Liberty captured double-digit CUSA titles for the second year in a row, bringing home 11 CUSA trophies. Softball, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball each swept the CUSA regular-season and tournament crowns, while women’s soccer (regular season), women’s indoor track & field, women’s outdoor track & field, women’s cross country, and men’s cross country won single CUSA championships.
Women’s lacrosse and women’s swimming & diving both claimed Atlantic Sun crowns, bringing the Flames’ yearly total to 13 total conference championships.
The Flames continued their string of success at the FBS level, recording their sixth consecutive bowl game appearance (Bahamas Bowl) and their sixth straight season with eight or more victories. Liberty topped East Carolina for its first win over an American Athletic Conference foe.
One of Liberty’s two All-CUSA performers, Madison Blane, was invited to try out for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team in February.
Michael Huss was selected Ohio Valley Conference Forward of the Year after pacing the conference and ranking No. 12 nationally with 0.69 goals per game (11 total).
The Lady Flames made program history with their first-ever victory over a Top 25 opponent (2-1 at No. 21 Virginia Tech on Sept. 5) and their first Top 25 ranking (No. 24 on Sept. 10) during a 9-0-2 start to the season. Liberty went on to earn a share of its first CUSA regular-season championship.
Liberty finished the year with a No. 18 national ranking following its seventh consecutive winning season. The Lady Flames’ 10 victories were headlined by a 1-0 home triumph over No. 4 Duke on Sept. 15.
Liberty swept the CUSA titles in women’s cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field for its first women’s Triple Crown since 2016-17 (Big South Conference) and the first by a CUSA women’s squad since 2007-08 (Rice). The Lady Flames’ fifth-place finish at the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional Championships matched the program’s best-ever regional placement for women’s cross country. Meanwhile, the men’s cross country squad claimed its first conference title in 11 years. Individually, Liberty was represented at the NCAA national meet in cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field with Meredith Engle (pentathlon) and Paola Bueno (women’s hammer), each earning second team All-America honors.
The Flames swept the CUSA regular-season and tournament titles for the first time. Liberty’s 28 wins (the program’s most since 2019-20) included victories over Kansas State and McNeese to capture the Paradise Jam trophy.
BASKETBALL (26-7, 16-2 CUSA)
Liberty captured the CUSA regular-season and tournament championships en route to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018. The Lady Flames’ win over Arkansas on Dec. 18 marked their first SEC triumph since 1998.
The Lady Flames recorded a dominating victory (168.5 points) for their second consecutive Atlantic Sun championship and their seventh straight conference title overall. ASUN Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet Kamryn Cannings was one of two Lady Flames (also freshman Aly Bozzuto) to swim at the NCAA Division I Championships.
Liberty reached the CUSA title match and finished with a No. 4 listing in the ITA Atlantic Region rankings. The doubles pair of Joaquim Almeida and Siwanat Auytayakul recorded the program’s inaugural triumph at the NCAA Tennis Individual Championships.
The Lady Flames made it to the CUSA title match for the second year in a row, and Yu-Yun Chen became the team’s first CUSA Freshman of the Year.
The host Lady Flames topped Coastal Carolina in the Atlantic Sun Women’s Lacrosse Championship title game for their first-ever conference title and first NCAA Tournament berth. No. 20 Richmond (14-13 on Feb. 22) became the highest-ranked opponent Liberty has ever defeated.
Ike Joy was selected to compete as an individual at the NCAA Amherst Regional, which the Flames hosted for the first time at Poplar Grove Golf Club in Amherst, Va. Joy’s selection extended Liberty’s streak of participation in the NCAA Regionals, as the program has had an individual or its team participate in an NCAA Men’s Golf Regional each year since 2009.
Liberty’s 30 wins, its most since 2022, included seven triumphs over ACC opponents. Sophomore Ben Blair paced the Flames on the mound, earning first team AllCUSA accolades and a spot on the National Pitcher of the Year Watch List.
The Lady Flames competed in the NCAA Super Regional round for the first time ever after taking two of three games against No. 1 Texas A&M to win the NCAA Bryan-College Station Regional. Liberty also swept the CUSA regular-season and tournament championships for the second year in a row on its way to setting program records for highest year-end national ranking (No. 15) and victories (50).
Alan York, the “Voice of the Flames”, returns to call every “Light ‘Em Up” touchdown on the gridiron as he leads the radio broadcasting efforts for his 16th year of play-by-play coverage.
Nick Pierce will once again provide his in-depth insight of Flames Football as the host of the Flames Football Tailgate Show and as Liberty’s sideline reporter.
The Flames Football Tailgate Show begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff. 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 insights from Liberty’s head coach.
Returning to the booth for his third season is Jason Porter, who joined the LFSN Radio broadcast team as the analyst in 2023. Porter served as Liberty’s head football trainer during the 2002 and 2003 seasons and as Assistant AD for Sports Medicine from 2012-16.
Broadcasting is not new to Porter as he has been a frequent contributor to the Sea of Red podcasts, while Porter’s father, Tom Hopkins, served as the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1977. Porter will also serve as an analyst for Liberty’s men’s basketball broadcasts during the 2025-26 season.
Rounding out LFSN Radio’s broadcast team are Jason Prill and Jamie Hall, providing behind-the-scenes efforts to the premier radio broadcast. Prill returns as the broadcast’s studio producer and scoreboard host. Hall, the longtime radio broadcaster for the Lady Flames Basketball team, will serve as the broadcast team’s spotter and producer of the “In The Booth” live video stream, which will air on the @LFSNRadio social media accounts and YouTube page.
Fans can listen to Liberty Football’s game day radio coverage on the statewide Journey FM radio network (Flagship station 88.3 FM Lynchburg). Additionally, all LFSN Radio broadcasts will stream live nationally on the Liberty Flames mobile app and Amazon audio devices.
The LFSN Radio broadcast team will also get Flames Nation prepared for football with the Liberty Football Show with Jamey Chadwell. The 60-minute weekly coach’s radio show will air live from the Mellow Mushroom in Lynchburg on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
is a vibrant part of Flames Nation and a long-standing university tradition. Comprised of 250 students from a wide range of majors and interests, it is one of the largest single organizations on campus. Participation in the band allows members to continue their involvement in a high-quality musical program while building friendships and traveling with a diverse community of students.
Nationally recognized, the Spirit of the Mountain is known for its colorful, drum-corps–style halftime productions and has appeared at numerous high-profile events, including the 1983 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the 2019 Cure Bowl, the 2021 Lending Tree Bowl, the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl, and the 53rd Annual VRBO Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. This fall, the band will host nearly 50 schools for the Virginia Marching Band Cooperative State Championships and will perform the National Anthem on October 26, 2025, at the Xfinity 500 NASCAR race in Martinsville.
This year’s program, “Take to the Skies,” features a variety of flying and aeronauticalthemed selections, including music from “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Top Gun,” as well as “Free Bird,” “Fly Away,” “Defying Gravity,” “Danger Zone,” “Die With a Smile,” and “I’ll Fly Away.”
Featured soloists include Jacob Herbig (Top Gun Anthem); Matt Torres and George Witcher (Free Bird); Tyler Garman, Whitley Capps, Nate
Malone, Jackson Avery, Ian Lowry, and Luke Suter (I’ll Fly Away); and Sam Herbig and Jackson Gandy (Die With a Smile).
Conducting the Spirit of the Mountain this year are Drum Majors Maddie Smith, Sam Shepard, Grace Clark, and Mitchell Austin. The band is led by Dr. Larry Seipp, Director of Athletic Bands, with Assistant Director Josh Detwiler. Percussion leadership includes Josh Detwiler, Tyler Jackson, Josh Inabinett, Jay Harris, Guy Mavinga, Taylor Kennedy, and Micah Elder. The color guard is directed by Bryanna Boyd and assisted by McKayla Hill and Hannah Suttles. Additional staff members include Tim Fus, Kara Witt, Connor Bonham, Caroline Harper, Elizabeth Holder, Joseph Taylor, Emily Taylor, and Aliza Nogueras.
The mission of Liberty University — and of the Liberty University Marching Band — is to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world. As an ensemble of the School of Music, the band strives to support athletic events while promoting the arts and uniting the university and community through dynamic performances that serve as an extension of Liberty’s distinct, Christ-centered vision.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Liberty University Marching Band, visit Liberty.edu/Band for details. Membership auditions are open to all incoming students — you do not need to be a music major to join. Contact us at band@liberty.edu for more information and take your place in this exciting tradition!
Mike Brown finished his four-year career at Liberty as one of the program’s most versatile players, earning All-America honors at both wide receiver and quarterback.=
The native of Charlottesville, Va., came to the Mountain as a wide receiver, finishing his first two seasons with 79 receptions for 1,029 yards and three touchdowns. He was named to the CSN Fabulous FCS All-America firstteam listing in 2009 and was selected as the Big South Player of the Year.
Brown made the move to under center in 2010, where he continued to flourish during his final two seasons. During the 2010 season, Brown threw for 2,956 yards and 23 touchdowns, repeating as Big South Player of the Year and earning CSN Sweet 63 AllAmerica first-team honors as Liberty’s signal caller. As a junior, he set a then-program record with 3,810 total offensive yards.
Brown was twice named to the Walter Payton Award watchlist and was a top20 finalist for the national FCS Player of the Year award in 2010 and 2011. Brown helped lead the Flames to three straight Big South Conference titles (2008, 2009, and 2010).
Following his standout playing career at Liberty, Brown signed as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played for three seasons (2012-14). He has continued to thrive in college football, working as an assistant coach at Michigan (2016), Delaware (2017), Liberty (2018), Cincinnati (2019-22), Wisconsin (2023), and Notre Dame (2024).
Alicia (Finnigan) Cardie is one of the most decorated student-athletes in Liberty Swimming & Diving program history, finishing her time at Liberty as a standout both in the pool and in the classroom.
Cardie posted a program-record 10 podium finishes at the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Championship. She led the program to a team championship in 2019 during her senior season, Liberty’s second conference title in school history.
The native of Sugar Land, Texas, was named the CCSA Female Swimmer of the Year in 2018 and earned her second straight appearance at the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championship. In 2018, she was presented the NCAA Elite 90 Award, given to the studentathlete with the highest GPA at the national championship event.
The 2019 Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award winner was a four-time CSCAA Scholar All-American honoree, including first team honors in 2017 and 2018.
At the time of her Hall of Fame induction, Cardie still holds the program record in the 200-meter butterfly, while ranking third in program history in the 500-meter freestyle and 100-meter butterfly.
Cardie competed well on the national stage during her standout collegiate career, scoring three times at USA Swimming National meets. She placed fifth in the 200-meter butterfly at the 2018 USA Swimming Winter Nationals. In 2016, she competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Erin (McKeown) Hagen’s impact on Liberty Athletics has been felt for more than two decades, starting with a star-studded career on the volleyball court for the Lady Flames.
Hagen was a driving force at the middle blocker position behind Liberty’s volleyball success in the early 2000s. She helped the Lady Flames get two appearances in the Big South Championship title match (2001 and 2002), an NCAA Tournament berth (2001), and the 2003 Big South regular season championship.
As a sophomore, the native of Glendale, Ariz., helped the Lady Flames win the 2001 Big South Conference Championship and earn the program’s third NCAA Tournament berth.
One of only five players in program history with 1,000 or more kills, 1,000 or more digs, and 300 or more blocks, Hagen was twice named to the Big South first-team all-conference listing. She was a two-time first-team VaSID selection, the 2002 Big South Championships MVP, and was honored as the 2003 Big South Player of the Year.
At the time of her graduation, Hagen ranked third in program history with 1,479 career digs, fourth with 341 career blocks, and seventh with 1,308 career kills.
After serving two years as a graduate assistant with the Lady Flames Volleyball program (2004-05), Hagen transitioned to the administrative side of Liberty Athletics, where she has continually helped shape the upward trajectory of the department. She began her administrative role as director of Compliance and has served as senior woman administrator since 2013.
Clendon Henderson made the most of his two competitive seasons on the Mountain, laying the foundation for Liberty’s success in the throwing events for years to come.
Following a national runner-up finish in the discus with South Plains College at the NJCAA level, Henderson transferred to Liberty, where he helped the Flames sweep the Big South Indoor and Outdoor Track Championships in 2007 and 2008 and win back-to-back IC4A Outdoor Track Championship titles.
The native of Meadow, Texas, became the first thrower in program history to qualify for the NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships in 2007. He was also the first thrower in program history to earn All-America honors, when he placed third in the discus at the 2008 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Henderson graduated in 2008 as the Liberty and Big South Conference record holder in the indoor shot put, outdoor shot put, and outdoor discus. The discus mark, which also earned him a trip to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, still stands as the Liberty and Big South standard at the time of his Hall of Fame induction.
Henderson, a three-time Big South individual champion, was twice named Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was selected as a 2008 CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team honoree.
Following his standout career on the track, Henderson continued to shape the future of the program by serving as an assistant coach with the Flames for 13 years (2009-21), where he coached four All-Americans in the throwing events.
Stacy (Radulovich) Neal helped mold the softball program during its infancy at the NCAA Division I level as one of the program’s early dynamic standouts, allowing the program to quickly find success.
During her freshman season on the Mountain, Neal posted a Big South best .437 batting average, to go along with 53 runs scored, 12 doubles, seven triples, 24 RBIs, and 39 stolen bases. The standout rookie season numbers earned her 1996 Big South Rookie of the Year accolades. Her starstudded freshman season helped the Lady Flames garner their first 30-win season at the Division I level in 1996 with a 36-18 record.
The native of South Holland, Ill., was a three-time Big South all-conference honoree and three-time VaSID all-state selection. In 1998, she was named the VaSID All-State Player of the Year after batting .339 with 37 runs scored, eight doubles, eight triples, and a careerhigh four home runs.
Neal finished her days in a Liberty uniform with 31 career triples, which still stands today as the school record and is 10 more than any other player in Big South Conference history. The lofty career number earned her a spot on the Big South All-Decade team (1990-99).
During her final year on the Mountain, Neal and the Lady Flames captured the program’s first Big South regular season title and posted their first 40win season (41-25).
Jesse Sanders set the standard for point guard play at Liberty University during his stellar four-year career.
Sanders, the program’s all-time career record holder with 727 assists, was the first player in program history at the NCAA Division I level to record a triple-double during each of his four collegiate seasons. He finished his career with four triple-doubles, setting the program record at the time of his Hall of Fame induction.
During his junior season, Sanders averaged 11.3 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per contest, while shooting 42.8% from the field and 75.6% from the free throw line. He was named the 2011 Big South Player of the Year, becoming the only player in program history to garner the lofty award. He was also named an Associated Press All-America honorable mention selection during the same season.
The native of Sugar Land, Texas, was twice named to the Big South allconference first team (2011 and 2012) and was named to the 2009 Big South All-Freshman team and the Big South All-Decade team (2010-19). At the time of his graduation, he was the only player in Big South history to have four career triple-doubles and at least 1,000 career points (1,235), 800 career rebounds (815), and 700 assists (727).
Following his standout playing career for Liberty, Sanders played seven seasons overseas for six different teams.
HEAD COACH CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD 1986-2020
The longest-tenured and arguably most successful head coach in Liberty Athletics history, Brant Tolsma enters the Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame after a storied 34-year coaching career (1986-2020).
Tolsma guided his teams to 116 conference titles, including 98 Big South Conference titles, seven MasonDixon Conference titles, six ASUN Conference crowns, three IC4A titles, and two ECAC crowns.
Tolsma led Liberty to eight consecutive Big South men’s Triple Crowns. The Flames swept every men’s cross country, men’s indoor track & field, and men’s outdoor track & field conference title between Fall 2006 and Spring 2014.
Tolsma, a 77-time conference Coach of the Year award winner, coached six NCAA Division I individual national champions, 61 NCAA Division I AllAmericans, nine NCAA Division II AllAmericans, and 13 CoSIDA Academic All-America® honorees.
Sam Chelanga’s national title in the men’s outdoor 5K helped Liberty tie for 12th place in the final men’s team standings at the 2011 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships, marking the highest NCAA Division I team finish in Liberty and Big South history.
During his coaching tenure, Tolsma also released a book entitled “The Surrendered Christian Athlete” in 2001. Competitively, he won his age group in the World Double Decathlon Championship in both 2005 and 2010 as well as the Masters National Decathlon Championship in both 1993 and 2003.
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Miami Dolphins (NFL) – 2024
Green, Eric – TE (1985-89)
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 1990-94
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 1995
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 1996-98
New York Jets (NFL) - 1999-00
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) - 2016-17
Haith, William – DB (1999-02)
Norfolk Nighthawks (AFL2) - 2003
Manchester Wolves (AFL2) - 2005-06
Dallas Desperados (AFL) - 2006
New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) - 2007
Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) - 2008-09
Rashaad Harding – LB (2021)
Montreal Alouettess (CFL) - 2022
Harris, Erick - WR/DB (2001-04)
Amarillo Dusters (AFL2) - 2005
Alabama Steeldogs (AFL2) - 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 (2008-09-10-11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 2012
Hickson, Frankie – RB (2016-19)
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) - 2022-23
Hunter, Dae Dae – RB (2022)
Arlington Renegades (UFL) - 2023
Huntley, Johnny – TE (2018-21)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2022
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
Jackson, Storey – LB (2021)
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 2022
Arlington Renegades (UFL) - 2023
Jacobs, Trey – DL (2006-09)
Washington Redskins (NFL) - 2010
James, Elijah – DL (2019-21)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2022
Jennings, Butch – RB (1994)
New York Giants (NFL) - 1995
Jennings, Rashad – RB (2006-08)
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) - 2009-12
Oakland Raiders (NFL) - 2013
New York Giants (NFL) - 2014-16
Johnson, Durrell – DL (2020-22)
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 2023
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
Kinard, Leroy – RB (1988-90)
New York Jets (NFL) - 1991-92
Lambros, Matt – WR (2005-08)
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 2009
Lemonier, Jessie – DL (2018-19)
Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 2020-21
Arizona Cardinals (NFL) - 2022
Lowe, Duron – CB (2021)
Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 2022
Arlington Renegades (UFL) - 2023
Lowe, Trey, III – QB (2023)
Edmonton Elks (CFL) – 2024
Lunsford, John – K (2012-15)
San Francisco 49ers (NFL) - 2016
Mathis, Mark – DB (1983-86)
St. Louis Cardinals (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) - 1999-00
McKnight, James – WR (1991-93)
Seattle Seahawks (NFL) - 1994-98
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 1999-00
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 2001-03
Nelson, Pat – WR (1988-91)
Orlando Predators (AFL) - 1992
New York Jets (NFL) - 1992-93
Nimako, George – RB (1991-92)
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 1993-94, 97-00
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 (1989-01)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) - 2002
Peterson, Darrin – WR (2012-15)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2016
Redd, Vince – LB (2007)
New England Patriots (NFL) - 2008-09
Rush, Torrey – DB (1996-99)
Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) - 2001
Rusins, Ralfs – DL (2016-21)
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 2022
Sartin, Trey – OL (1994-97)
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 1998-99
Schultz, Tristan – OL (2017-21)
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 2022
Sene, Stephen – OL (2005-07)
St. Louis Rams (NFL) - 2008
New England Patriots (NFL) - 2008
Alabama Vipers (AFL1) - 2010
Shaa, Kevin – WR (2018-21)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2022
BC Lions (CFL) - 2022
Shelton, Richard – DB (1984-88)
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
Smith, Donald – DB (1986-89)
Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - 1990-91
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) - 1992-94
Memphis Maddogs (CFL) - 1995
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 1996-00
Steward, Hunter – OL (2011-12-13)
BC Lions (CFL) - 2014-21
Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) - 2022-23
Stone, Cedric – S (2020-21)
Washington Commanders (NFL) - 2022
Summers, Chris – WR (2008-11)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2012
Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - 2012-13
Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 2014
Thomas, Skyler – S (2021)
Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 2022
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
Willis, Malik – QB (2019-21)
Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 2022-23
Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 2024
Wilson, Bejour – CB (2018-19)
Arizona Cardinals (NFL) - 2020
Woodrum, Josh – QB (2012-15)
N.Y. Giants (NFL) - 2016
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 2016
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 2017-18
Washington Redskins (NFL) - 2019
Aikens, Walt – CB (2011-13)
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 2014-17
Anderson, Ben – QB (1994-97)
New York Giants (NFL) - 1998
Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) - 1999
Ajayi, Solomon – LB (2018-19)
Cleveland Browns (NFL) - 2020
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 2022
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 – S (2016-19)
Cleveland Browns (NFL) - 2020-21
Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 2022
BC Lions (CFL) – 2022
Bishop, Brandon – DB (2023)
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) – 2024
Bolden, Dominic – WR (2005-08)
B.C. Lions (CFL) - 2010
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) - 2011
Brewer, Charlie – QB (2022)
Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) - 2023
Brown, Jeff – DB (1979-82)
Washington Federals (USFL) - 1983-84
Brown, Mike – QB (2008-11)
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) - 2012-14
Carolina Panthers (NFL) - 2015
Burgess, Jonathan/OL - (2013-15)
North Coast Heat (NGL Australia) - 2016
Burns, Travis – DB (1998-01)
Norfolk Nighthawks (AFL2) - 2003
Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) - 2004
Quad City Steamwheelers (AFL) - 2005
Butler, Anthony – LB (2020)
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 2021
Memphis Showboats (USFL) - 2023-24
Carswell, Dwayne – TE (1991-93)
Denver Broncos (NFL) - 1994-06
Clark, Steve – DB (1982-85)
Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1987
Cooley, Quinton – RB (2023-24)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) - 2025
Davis, Dominique – DL (2011-14)
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 2015
K.C. Chiefs (NFL) - 2016
Degrate, Rodney – DL (1994-97)
Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) - 1999
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 1999
Douglas, Demario – WR (2019-22)
New England Patriots (NFL) - 2023
Dupree, Tyren – LB (2018-23)
New York Jets (NFL) – 2024
Edwards, Darnell – WR (2003-06)
Columbus Lions (WIFL) - 2007-08
Edwards, Kelvin – WR (1982-85)
New Orleans Saints (NFL) - 1986
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 1987-88
Ferguson, Markus – OL (2002-03-04-05)
Albany Conquest (AFL2) - 2007-08
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (AFL2) - 2009
Fogg, Kevin – DB (2009-10-11-12-13)
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 2014
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 2014-15
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) - 2016-18
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) – 2019
Montreal Alouettes (CFL) - 2020-21
Forslund, Mike – QB (1979-82)
Washington Federals (USFL) - 1983
Gadlin, X’Zauvea – OL (2022-23)
Tennessee Titans (NFL) – 2024
BC Lions (CFL) – 2025
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
Gandy-Golden, Antonio – WR (2016-19)
Washington Football Team (NFL) - 2020-21
Goede, Chris – OL (1991-94)
San Antonio Texans (CFL) - 1995
Goodman, Eugene – RB (2001-04)
Columbus Lions (WIFL) - 2007
Graham, Jonathan – OL (2018-23)
Miami Dolphins (NFL) – 2024
Green, Eric – TE (1985-89)
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 1990-94
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 1995
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 1996-98
New York Jets (NFL) - 1999-00
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) - 2016-17
Haith, William – DB (1999-02)
Norfolk Nighthawks (AFL2) - 2003
Manchester Wolves (AFL2) - 2005-06
Dallas Desperados (AFL) - 2006
New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) - 2007
Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) - 2008-09
Harding, Rashaad – LB (2021)
Montreal Alouettess (CFL) - 2022
Harris, Erick - WR/DB (2001-04)
Amarillo Dusters (AFL2) - 2005
Alabama Steeldogs (AFL2) - 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
Hanshaw, Bentley – TE (2022-24)
San Francisco 49ers (NFL) - 2025
Hayes, B.J. – WR (2008-09-10-11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 2012
Hickson, Frankie – RB (2016-19)
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) - 2022-23
Hunter, Dae Dae – RB (2022)
Arlington Renegades (UFL) - 2023-25
Huntley, Johnny – TE (2018-21)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2022
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
Jackson, Storey – LB (2021)
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 2022
Arlington Renegades (UFL) - 2023-25
Atlanta Falcons (NFL) – 2024
Jacobs, Trey – DL (2006-09)
Washington Redskins (NFL) - 2010
James, Elijah – DL (2019-21)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2022
Jennings, Butch – RB (1994)
New York Giants (NFL) - 1995
Jennings, Rashad – RB (2006-08)
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) - 2009-12
Oakland Raiders (NFL) - 2013
New York Giants (NFL) - 2014-16
Johnson, Durrell – DL (2020-22)
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 2023-24
Arlington Renegades (UFL) – 2025
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
Kinard, Leroy – RB (1988-90)
New York Jets (NFL) - 1991-92
Lambros, Matt – WR (2005-08)
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 2009
Lemonier, Jessie – DL (2018-19)
Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 2020-21
Arizona Cardinals (NFL) - 2022
Lowe, Duron – CB (2021)
Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 2022
Arlington Renegades (UFL) - 2023
Lowe, Trey, III – QB (2023)
Edmonton Elks (CFL) – 2024
Lunsford, John – K (2012-15)
San Francisco 49ers (NFL) - 2016
Mathis, Mark – DB (1983-86)
St. Louis Cardinals (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) - 1999-00
McKnight, James – WR (1991-93)
Seattle Seahawks (NFL) - 1994-98
Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 1999-00
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 2001-03
Nelson, Pat – WR (1988-91)
Orlando Predators (AFL) - 1992
New York Jets (NFL) - 1992-93
Nimako, George – RB (1991-92)
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 1993-94, 97-00
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 (1989-01)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) - 2002
Peterson, Darrin – WR (2012-15)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2016
Redd, Vince – LB (2007)
New England Patriots (NFL) - 2008-09
Rush, Torrey – DB (1996-99)
Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) - 2001
Rusins, Ralfs – DL (2016-21)
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 2022
Sartin, Trey – OL (1994-97)
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 1998-99
Schultz, Tristan – OL (2017-21)
Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 2022
Sene, Stephen – OL (2005-07)
St. Louis Rams (NFL) - 2008
New England Patriots (NFL) - 2008
Alabama Vipers (AFL1) - 2010
Shaa, Kevin – WR (2018-21)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2022
BC Lions (CFL) - 2022
Shelton, Richard – DB (1984-88)
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
Smith, Donald – DB (1986-89)
Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - 1990-91
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) - 1992-94
Memphis Maddogs (CFL) - 1995
Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - 1996-00
Steward, Hunter – OL (2011-12-13)
BC Lions (CFL) - 2014-21
Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) - 2022-23
Stone, Cedric – S (2020-21)
Washington Commanders (NFL) - 2022
Summers, Chris – WR (2008-11)
Chicago Bears (NFL) - 2012
Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - 2012-13
Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 2014
Thomas, Skyler – S (2021)
Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 2022
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
Willis, Malik – QB (2019-21)
Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 2022-23
Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 2024
Wilson, Bejour – CB (2018-19)
Arizona Cardinals (NFL) - 2020
Woodrum, Josh – QB (2012-15)
N.Y. Giants (NFL) - 2016
Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 2016
Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 2017-18
Washington Redskins (NFL) - 2019
(Years at Liberty: 2019-22)
NFL Draft Pick: 6th Round by New England Patriots in 2023
• New England Patriots (NFL) (2023-25)
(Years at Liberty: 2019-22)
NFL Draft Pick: 3rd Round by Tennessee Titans in 2022
• Tennessee Titans (NFL) (2022-23)
• Green Bay Packers (NFL) (2024-25)
(Years at Liberty: (2022)
UFL Free Agent Signee
• Arlington Renegades (UFL) (2023-25)
(Years at Liberty: 2021)
NFL Draft Pick: 3rd Round by Tennessee Titans in 2022
• Dallas Cowboys (NFL) (2023-24)
• Arlington Renegades (UFL) (2025)
(Years at Liberty: 2020-22)
NFL/UFL Free Agent Signee
• Dallas Cowboys (NFL) (2023-24)
• Arlington Renegades (UFL) (2025)
Don’t miss any exciting Flames games!
WELCOME PARTY: NEW STUDENTS ARRIVE ON CAMPUS TO BEGIN THEIR JOURNEYS AS CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST
On Aug. 13, large groups of student leaders gathered and cheered in front of residence halls around campus to welcome Liberty University’s new students on the first day of move-in.
“Move-in day is the second most exciting day on campus (next to Commencement),” said President Dondi E. Costin, “We’ve been looking forward to this all summer long.”
Liberty Athletics achieved the best cumulative GPA in school history following the 2024-25 academic year with a 3.4 cumulative GPA. This marks the highest year-end and highest overall cumulative GPA in the athletics department’s history.
MAINE (0-0, 0-0 CAA)
8/30 AT LIBERTY
9/6 AT WILLIAM & MARY
9/13 STONEHILL
9/20 AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN 9/27 NORTH CAROLINA A&T
10/4 AT BRYANT 10/11 AT MERRIMACK
10/25 ELON 11/1 STONY BROOK 11/8 AT HAMPTON
11/15 RHODE ISLAND 11/22 AT NEW HAMPSHIRE
JAMES MADISON (0-0, 0-0 SUN BELT)
8/30 WEBER STATE
9/5 AT LOUISVILLE
9/20 AT LIBERTY
9/27 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 10/4 AT GEORGIA STATE 10/11 LOUISIANA
10/18 OLD DOMINION
10/28 AT TEXAS STATE 11/8 AT MARSHALL 11/15 APP STATE 11/22 WASHINGTON STATE 11/29 AT COASTAL CAROLINA
NEW MEXICO STATE (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
8/30 BRYANT 9/6 TULSA
9/13 AT LA TECH
9/27 AT NEW MEXICO
10/2 SAM HOUSTON
10/14 AT LIBERTY
10/22 MISSOURI STATE
11/1 AT WESTERN KENTUCKY 11/8 KENNESAW STATE 11/15 AT TENNESSEE 11/22 AT UTEP 11/29 MIDDLE TENNESSEE
FIU (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
8/29 BETHUNE-COOKMAN 9/6 AT PENN STATE 9/13 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 9/20 DELAWARE 10/4 AT CONNECTICUT 10/14 AT WESTERN KENTUCKY 10/21 KENNESAW STATE 10/29 AT MISSOURI STATE 11/8 AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE 11/15 LIBERTY
JACKSONVILLE STATE 11/29 AT SAM HOUSTON
JACKSONVILLE STATE (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
8/28 AT UCF
9/6 LIBERTY
9/13 AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
9/20 MURRAY STATE
9/27 AT SOUTHERN MISS
10/9 AT SAM HOUSTON
10/15 DELAWARE
10/29 AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE
11/8 AT UTEP 11/15 KENNESAW STATE
11/22 AT FIU 11/29 WESTERN KENTUCKY
OLD DOMINION (0-0, 0-0 SUN BELT)
8/30 AT INDIANA
9/6 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
9/13 AT VIRGINIA TECH
9/27 AT LIBERTY
10/4 COASTAL CAROLINA
10/11 AT MARSHALL
10/18 AT JAMES MADISON
10/25 APP STATE
11/1 AT ULM
11/13 TROY
11/22 AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
11/29 GEORGIA STATE
DELAWARE (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
8/28 DELAWARE STATE
9/6 AT COLORADO
9/13 CONNECTICUT
9/20 AT FIU
10/3 WESTERN KENTUCKY
10/15 AT JACKSONVILLE STATE
10/22 MIDDLE TENNESSEE
11/1 AT LIBERTY
11/8 LOUISIANA TECH
11/15 AT SAM HOUSTON
11/22 AT WAKE FOREST
11/29 UTEP
LOUISIANA TECH (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
8/30 SOUTHEASTERN
9/6 AT LSU
9/13 NEW MEXICO STATE
9/20 SOUTHERN MISS
9/27 AT UTEP
10/9 AT KENNESAW STATE
10/21 WESTERN KENTUCKY
10/31 SAM HOUSTON
11/8 AT DELAWARE
11/15 AT WASHINGTON STATE
11/22 LIBERTY
11/29 AT MISSOURI STATE
BOWLING GREEN (0-0, 0-0 MAC)
8/28 LAFAYETTE
9/6 AT CINCINNATI
9/13 LIBERTY
9/20 AT LOUISVILLE
9/27 AT OHIO
10/11 TOLEDO
10/18 CENTRAL MICHIGAN
10/25 AT KENT STATE 11/1 BUFFALO 11/8 AT EASTERN MICHIGAN
11/18 AKRON 11/25 AT UMASS
UTEP (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
8/30 AT UTAH STATE
9/6 UT MARTIN
MISSOURI STATE (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
KENNESAW STATE (0-0, 0-0 CUSA)
9/13 AT TEXAS 9/20 ULM 9/27 LA TECH 10/8 LIBERTY 10/15 AT SAM HOUSTON 10/28 AT KENNESAW STATE 11/8 JACKSONVILLE STATE 11/15 AT MISSOURI STATE 11/22 NEW MEXICO STATE 11/29 AT DELAWARE 8/30 AT USC 9/6 AT MARSHALL 9/13 SMU 9/20 UT MARTIN 9/27 WESTERN KENTUCKY 10/8 AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE 10/22 AT NEW MEXICO STATE 10/29 FIU 11/8 AT LIBERTY 11/15 UTEP 11/22 AT KENNESAW STATE 11/29 LA TECH 8/29 AT WAKE FOREST 9/6 AT INDIANA 9/13 MERRIMACK 9/20 ARKANSAS STATE 9/27 MIDDLE TENNESSEE 10/9 LOUISIANA TECH 10/21 AT FIU 10/28 UTEP 11/8 AT NEW MEXICO STATE 11/15 AT JACKSONVILLE STATE 11/22 MISSOURI STATE 11/29 AT LIBERTY
