Willis scores 3 TDs in his Liberty debut, Flames win 30-24
Malik Willis rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in his Liberty debut as the Flames opened their season with a 30-24 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Liberty Flames
30
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
| WKU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium · 4,276 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | W 30-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Florida International Panthers | W 49-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | W 34-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | W 35-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | @ Delaware Blue Hens | W 30-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:04 30-24
Craig Burt Jr. 24 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:43 30-17
Malik Willis 18 Yd Run (Alex Barbir PAT failed)
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Touchdown 1:33 24-17
Shedro Louis 29 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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Touchdown 10:56 17-17
Dalvin Smith 24 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 17-10
Mitchell Tinsley 6 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:15 17-3
Malik Willis 4 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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Field Goal 14:56 10-3
Brayden Narveson 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:21 10-0
Alex Barbir 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:27 7-0
Malik Willis 4 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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LIB
8 plays, 20 yards, 3:04 · End of Game
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WKU 3:04
9 plays, 87 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 30-24
Craig Burt Jr. 24 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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LIB 6:45
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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WKU 10:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LIB 11:43
6 plays, 57 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 30-17
Malik Willis 18 Yd Run (Alex Barbir PAT failed)
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WKU
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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LIB 1:33
4 plays, 85 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:33 24-17
Shedro Louis 29 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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WKU 3:16
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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LIB 5:30
12 plays, 47 yards, 5:26 · Downs
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WKU 10:56
7 plays, 79 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:56 17-17
Dalvin Smith 24 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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LIB 13:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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WKU
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:39 · End of Half
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LIB 0:39
13 plays, 51 yards, 5:36 · Missed FG
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WKU 6:15
8 plays, 88 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 17-10
Mitchell Tinsley 6 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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LIB 10:15
11 plays, 65 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:15 17-3
Malik Willis 4 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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WKU 14:56
11 plays, 47 yards, 5:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 10-3
Brayden Narveson 43 Yd Field Goal
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LIB 5:21
14 plays, 70 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:21 10-0
Alex Barbir 24 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 9:57
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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LIB 11:27
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 7-0
Malik Willis 4 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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WKU 13:29
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
LIB
WKU
27
1st Downs
19
5-14
3rd down efficiency
3-10
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
487
Total Yards
291
133
Passing
181
13/21
Comp/Att
18/25
6.3
Yards per pass
7.2
354
Rushing
110
58
Rushing Attempts
28
6.1
Yards per rush
3.9
8-89
Penalties
2-19
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
34:59
Possession
25:01
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