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Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Hickson, Calvert lead Liberty past Ga Southern in Cure Bowl

By Mark Didtler Dec. 21, 2019 06:50 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Liberty coach Hugh Freeze went from coaching from a hospital bed at the start of the season to standing with a bowl championship trophy. ...

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze, right, talks to quarterback Buckshot Calvert during the team's NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Georgia Southern and Liberty meet in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:22 AM EST

Liberty defensive end TreShaun Clark sports a Bedford Boys helmet during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State at Williams Stadium at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Liberty to make bowl debut vs Georgia Southern in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:52 PM EST

New Mexico State's Tony Nicholson returns a kickoff during an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Lynchburg, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/ News & Advance via AP)
Hickson, Liberty run past New Mexico State 49-28

Nov. 30, 2019 06:21 PM EST

Virginia's Lamont Atkins (5) scores a touchdown against Liberty during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Perkins, Virginia cruise past Liberty, 55-27

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield, center, waits to congratulate Ryan Chalifoux (37) on his successful pass for a fake field goal against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse, bowl-bound Louisville look to follow up big wins

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Stephen Calvert (12) loses the ball as he is hit by BYU defensive lineman Bracken El-Bakri (93) after being sacked by BYU linebacker Keenan Pili during an NCAA college football game in Provo, Utah, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Scott G. Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
BYU Cougars at Washington State Cougars 11/9/2019

Nov. 22, 2019 10:35 AM EST

Rutgers linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams, left, and defensive lineman Mike Tverdov , right, sack Liberty quarterback Stephen Calvert (12) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
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Nov. 01, 2019 01:46 PM EDT

Calvert airs it out with 5TDs; Liberty downs Maine 59-44

Oct. 19, 2019 10:38 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Stephen Calvert threw for five touchdowns and passed the 10,000-yard passing mark for his career and Liberty beat Maine 59-44 on Saturday. ...

Syracuse wide receiver Sean Riley looks for a way past a Liberty defender during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
No. 22 Syracuse, back issues ruin Freeze's debut, 24-0

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 31, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Syracuse defensive back Andre Cisco, right, breaks up a pass intended for West Virginia quarterback Trey Lowe III (10) during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Here’s a switch for Syracuse coach Dino Babers _ defense rules. Known for his uptempo offenses, the fourth-year coach is looking to his defense to help lift the No. 22 Orange to even greater heights this fall. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 22 Orange a tall test for Liberty in Freeze debut

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 30, 2019 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2019, file photo, Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze attends an NCAA college football practice in Lynchburg, Va. Freeze still does not know if he will be on the sidelines for his debut with the Flames against No. 22 Syracuse, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Freeze had back surgery on Aug. 16 and has been staying in a hotel near campus because he is not allowed to climb steps, including at his home. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP, File)
No. 22 Syracuse visits Liberty and coach Freeze in opener

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2019, file photo, Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze attends an NCAA college football practice in Lynchburg, Va. Freeze still does not know if he will be on the sidelines for his debut with the Flames against No. 22 Syracuse, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Freeze had back surgery on Aug. 16 and has been staying in a hotel near campus because he is not allowed to climb steps, including at his home. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP, File)
Hugh Freeze may make Liberty debut from coaching box

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 26, 2019 05:36 PM EDT

Auburn kicker Anders Carlson (26) kicks a field goal to open scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn puts up over 500 yards of offense, routs Liberty 53-0

By Nathan King Nov. 17, 2018 08:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins throws a pass against Ohio in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Virginia faces Liberty on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Virginia, Liberty meet in rare late nonconference matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2018 01:10 PM EST

Hickson's 3 TD runs lead Liberty past Idaho State 48-41

Oct. 20, 2018 06:13 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Frankie Hickson had 22 carries for 133 yards and three touchdowns and Liberty outpaced Idaho State 48-41 on Saturday. Ty Flanagan...

Calvert's late TD throw gives Liberty 22-16 edge over Troy

Oct. 13, 2018 06:40 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Stephen Calvert threw a touchdown pass to B. J. Farrow late in the game to put Liberty up 22-16 over Troy on Saturday. The Flames...

Adkins has 4 TD passes; New Mexico State beats Liberty 49-41

Oct. 07, 2018 12:03 AM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Josh Adkins threw four touchdown passes, Christian Gibson ran for two scores and New Mexico State held off Liberty 49-41 on Saturday night. ...

Army rushes for 449 yards, squashes Liberty 38-14

By John Kekis Sep. 08, 2018 10:49 AM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Darnell Woolfolk ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns as Army's triple option began to return to form with 449 yards rushing, and...