LIBERTY FLAMES NEWS

Louisiana Tech defeats Liberty 79-74

Led by Sean Newman Jr.'s 27 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Liberty Flames 79-74

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College football transfer portal tracker: Alex Orji goes from Michigan to UNLV

Transfer season is in full swing again in college football, and some standout players are already on the move. Here's what we know.

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Florida International visits Wilkerson and Sam Houston

Sam Houston hosts the Florida International Panthers after Lamar Wilkerson scored 25 points in Sam Houston's 76-68 loss to the Liberty Flames

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Jamari Person - Commits to Liberty Person has committed to Liberty for the 2025 season, Jon Manson of A Sea Of Red reports.

Impact Person appeared in 11 games for Colorado State as a sophomore in 2024, tallying 35 catches for 373 yards and a touchdown. He should add some depth to Liberty's receiving corps.

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Wilkerson and Sam Houston host Florida International

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Liberty visits Green and Louisiana Tech

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Michael Merdinger - Joining the Flames Merdinger has announced his commitment to Liberty, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Merdinger will make the move to Liberty after spending his true freshman season with the Tarheels. The 6-foot-1 freshman, a three-star prospect in the class of 2024, threw for 86 yards (9-of-12) and one interception in UNC's bowl game against UConn.

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Porter's 17 lead Liberty over Sam Houston 76-68

Led by Colin Porter's 17 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 76-68 on Thursday night

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Sam Houston takes on Liberty in conference matchup

Liberty plays Sam Houston in CUSA play Thursday

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Middle Tennessee plays Kennesaw State following Gregory's 26-point game

Middle Tennessee faces the Kennesaw State Owls after Jalynn Gregory scored 26 points in the Raiders' 69-41 win against the Liberty Lady Flames

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Sam Houston plays Liberty for conference showdown

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Sam Houston hosts conference rival Liberty

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Gregory leads Middle Tennessee against Kennesaw State after 26-point game

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Liberty faces Sam Houston in conference matchup

Sam Houston takes on Liberty in CUSA play Thursday

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Reese Smith - Scores in Bahamas Bowl Smith posted one reception for 36 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 26-7 loss against Buffalo.

Impact Smith scored the Flames' lone touchdown during their loss in the Bahamas Bowl on a pass from Nate Hampton, who came in to relieve the struggling Ryan Burger. The 5-foot-10 junior wideout closed out the 2024-25 season with 18 receptions for 277 yards and four touchdowns across eight games.

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Ryan Burger - Struggles in bowl game loss Burger completed 4-of-12 passes for 40 yards, adding on 11 carries for 57 yards and two lost fumbles during Saturday's 26-7 loss against Buffalo.

Impact Burger was ultimately benched for Nate Hampton in the Bahamas Bowl, who has since transferred to Gardner-Webb. The 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore transfer from Appalachian State, closed out the 2024-25 season with 88 passing yards (8-of-19), along with 17 carries for 70 yards and a score. As it stands, Burger is the most accomplished member of Liberty's remaining quarterback room, but it is likely the Flames will bring in more names to compete with him for the 2025-26 starting spot under center.

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Bentley Hanshaw - Active in bowl game Hanshaw (undisclosed) logged one reception for 18 yards during Saturday's 26-7 loss against Buffalo.

Impact Hanshaw was ultimately able to return for the Bahamas Bowl after missing the Flames' last two games with an undisclosed injury, catching one pass in the contest. The 6-foot-4 senior tight end will close out the 2024-25 season with 10 receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown.

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Liberty football post-Bahamas Bowl notebook: A closer look at QB Ryan Burger's day, and more Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell likely didn't have hopes as high as the 60-foot Leap of Faith waterslide housed in the Atlantis Resort his...

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Why Kaidon Salter is Perfect for Coach Prime's Vision The transfer portal quarterback looks to leave his mark on Boulder.

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Metheny has 19 as Liberty downs Middle Tennessee 73-63

Led by Kaden Metheny's 19 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 73-63 on Saturday night

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Kicker Bellenfan, linebacker Murdock lead Buffalo past Liberty 26-7 in Bahamas Bowl

Upton Bellenfan kicked four field goals, linebacker Red Murdock led a dominant defense with 13 tackles and a pick six and Buffalo completed a turn-around season with a 26-7 win ove...

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Aquino, Liberty Flames to host Mostafa and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

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Bentley Hanshaw - Warming up, expected to play Hanshaw (undisclosed) is warming up and expected to play in Liberty's bowl game Saturday against Buffalo, ASeaofRed.com reports.

Impact With the upcoming bowl game between Liberty and Buffalo, Hanshaw has a chance to finish 2024 as his third consecutive season with at least triple-digit yards and one touchdown. He has got the touchdown, needing only 26 receiving yards to reach triple digits.

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Ryan Burger - Starting in Bahamas Bowl Burger (concussion) will start for Liberty in the Bahamas Bowl against Buffalo, ASeaofRed.com reports.

Impact Burger was in the concussion protocol ahead of Liberty's clash with Buffalo, so his status was uncertain leading up to the bowl game. However, he's set to play and make his first collegiate start. The former App State Mountaineer completed 4 of 7 passes for 48 yards across four games this season.

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Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo vs. Liberty odds, picks and predictions The Buffalo Bulls (8-4) battle the Liberty Flames (8-3) in the Bahamas Bowl Saturday. Kickoff from Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium is sc...

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