No game in Liberty Athletics history was more anticipated than the No. 23 Flames taking on the No. 8 Oregon Ducks in the 2023 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. From the moment Liberty’s name appeared next to Oregon’s on the afternoon of Dec. 3, all that was talked about was the unparalleled opportunity for Liberty to taste the experience of a New […]
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As Liberty football prepares for its most significant game in program history, the Fiesta Bowl is also arranging to welcome the Conference USA Champions to the Valley of the Sun. Members of the Fiesta Bowl, also known as the “Yellow Jackets” arrived in Lynchburg Dec. 8 to officially tour Liberty’s campus and football facilities and speak to media in preparation […]
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It’s bowl week, and Orlando is preparing to host thousands of football fans as the Cure Bowl takes place Saturday, Dec. 21, in Exploria Stadium. Though Saturday is the fifth annual Cure Bowl, Saturday is the first time the Bowl will be played in Exploria Stadium, home to Orlando City Soccer Club. Saturday is also the first time a non-soccer […]
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Joey Nickerson started the fanbase in the fall of 2011 Joey Nickerson stared at himself in the mirror of his residence hall room before a Liberty University football game back in 2011. He wondered what he could do to demonstrate his support for the team and cheer on the Flames. His answer now comes to life on the front rows […]
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Flames wide receiver looks to turn it around When Liberty wide receivers stayed late after practice for some extra drills, it was not difficult to notice the lanky, long-armed redshirt freshman wearing the No. 82. The man in the No. 82, Flames wide receiver B.J. Farrow, always knew college football was close to a guarantee. A three-time first-team all-state selection […]
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The turf in Williams Stadium is no longer vacant. For about four weeks now, the Liberty football team has been vigorously preparing for the 2015 season during spring practice. Following the most successful season in program history, the team appears primed and ready for another strong season. Liberty saw its first postseason appearance ever, as well as its first playoff […]
Read moreThe Liberty Flames officially kicked off the 2015 football season Saturday, April 11 at Williams Stadium in front of the Flames faithful ready to see what is in store for the fall. The game featured a unique scoring system that rewarded both the offense and defense for different facets of the game. The offense gained points for things like explosive […]
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All it took was a blocked kick. And a backup quarterback. And a clutch field goal. And beating an undefeated team on the road. OK, so maybe it took a lot. Either way, Liberty football is finally playoff-bound for the first time in school history. Since joining the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in 1988, the Flames have watched the postseason […]
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