Malik Willis
National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett, of Pittsburgh (8), hands the ball off to running back Rachaad White, of Arizona State (3), during the first half of an NCAA Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Defense, QBs shine in National's 20-10 Senior Bowl win

By John Zenor Feb. 05, 2022 05:52 PM EST

National Team quarterback Carson Strong, of Nevada throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Senior Bowl QBs audition to be first signal-caller drafted

By John Zenor Feb. 04, 2022 01:52 PM EST

Eastern Michigan quarterback Ben Bryant scrambles (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Ypsilanti, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Willis, Liberty face Eastern Michigan in Lending Tree Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 12:36 PM EST

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) leaps through the hands of Western Kentucky defensive back Miguel Edwards (13) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Column: Bowl season back to normal, why to watch them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Army quarterback Christian Anderson (4) is taken down by Liberty defensive end TreShaun Clark (10) and linebacker Storey Jackson (12) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP)
Liberty, Eastern MIchigan face off in Lending Tree Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:50 PM EST

Buchanan's 3TDs carry Army past Liberty 31-16

Nov. 27, 2021 03:30 PM EST
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Jakobi Buchanan ran for three touchdowns and Christian Anderson threw for a score and Army beat Liberty 31-16 on Saturday. ...

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 23 La.-Lafayette tries to keep making history vs ULM

By Dan Mcdonald Nov. 26, 2021 04:12 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) runs the ball against Liberty during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)
No. 22 La.-Lafayette beats Liberty for 10th win in a row

Nov. 20, 2021 07:34 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs past Mississippi defensive back Jake Springer (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Mississippi won 27-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 La-Lafayette, Liberty put winning streaks on the line

Nov. 19, 2021 11:09 AM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) passes under pressure from Mississippi defensive back AJ Finley (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Mississippi won 27-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 Louisiana looking to end Liberty's home win streak

Nov. 18, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 15 Ole Miss beats Liberty and former coach Freeze, 27-14

Chris Burrows Nov. 06, 2021 04:22 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is sacked by Mississippi linebacker Mark Robinson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Liberty at Ole Miss 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis throws a pass against Massachusetts during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP)
NFL Prospect Watch: QB Willis gets chance to raise profile

By Mark Long Nov. 05, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis throws a pass against Massachusetts during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP)
Massachusetts at Liberty 10/30/2021

Nov. 04, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) scrambles away from pressure by Auburn defensive end Eku Leota (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Freeze leads Liberty against old team, No. 15 Ole Miss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze stands stands next to an official and watches a replay during the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee State in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP)
Middle Tennessee at Liberty 10/9/2021

Nov. 04, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) is pressured by Auburn defensive end Derick Hall (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Top QBs meet when Freeze, Liberty visit No. 15 Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 04, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against Michigan's Josh Ross during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 37-33. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
College Picks: Upset alerts for Michigan State, Oregon

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Willis throws for 4 TDs, Liberty rolls over UMass 62-17

Oct. 30, 2021 03:47 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Malik Willis threw for four scores and Liberty put up two quick touchdowns to open the game in defeating Massachusetts 62-17 on Saturday....

Balanced offense leads Liberty past Middle Tennessee 42-13

Oct. 09, 2021 08:52 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Malik Willis threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, Joshua Mack rushed for 91 yards and Liberty defeated Middle Tennessee 42-13 on...