Willis' 370 yards of offense helps Liberty beat FIU 36-34
Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and accounted for 370 yards of offense to lead Liberty to a 36-34 victory over Florida International on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida International Panthers
34
Liberty Flames
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 14 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
| LIB | 14 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 36 |
Williams Stadium (VA) · 1,000 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 23-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 10-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 23-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 22-3 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:30 34-36
D'vonte Price 6 Yd pass from Stone Norton (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 6:32 28-36
Alex Barbir 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:27 28-33
Joshua Mack 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:42 28-27
Bryce Singleton 45 Yd pass from Stone Norton (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Field Goal 4:35 21-27
Alex Barbir 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:02 21-24
D'vonte Price 65 Yd Run (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Touchdown 8:37 14-24
DJ Stubbs 14 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Alex Barbir Kick)
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Field Goal 12:26 14-17
Alex Barbir 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:16 14-14
D'vonte Price 30 Yd Run (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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Touchdown 5:20 7-14
Peytton Pickett 2 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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Touchdown 12:40 7-7
Noah Frith 24 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Alex Barbir Kick)
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Touchdown 14:51 7-0
Lexington Joseph 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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LIB
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:32 · End of Game
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FIU 1:32
4 plays, -22 yards, 0:39 · Downs
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LIB 2:11
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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FIU 4:30
4 plays, 33 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:30 34-36
D'vonte Price 6 Yd pass from Stone Norton (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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LIB 6:32
7 plays, 73 yards, 3:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:32 28-36
Alex Barbir 27 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 9:44
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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LIB 12:27
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:27 28-33
Joshua Mack 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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FIU 1:42
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:42 28-27
Bryce Singleton 45 Yd pass from Stone Norton (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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LIB 4:35
9 plays, 72 yards, 3:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:35 21-27
Alex Barbir 21 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 8:02
2 plays, 79 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:02 21-24
D'vonte Price 65 Yd Run (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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LIB 8:37
6 plays, 61 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:37 14-24
DJ Stubbs 14 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Alex Barbir Kick)
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FIU 11:00
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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LIB 12:26
6 plays, 66 yards, 2:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:26 14-17
Alex Barbir 27 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 0:24
3 plays, 22 yards, 0:50 · End of Half
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LIB 1:14
13 plays, 82 yards, 6:25 · Missed FG
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FIU 7:39
12 plays, 39 yards, 6:25 · Punt
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LIB 14:04
9 plays, 28 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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FIU 2:16
8 plays, 82 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:16 14-14
D'vonte Price 30 Yd Run (Chase Gabriel Kick)
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LIB 5:20
10 plays, 57 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:20 7-14
Peytton Pickett 2 Yd Run (Alex Barbir Kick)
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FIU 11:11
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:29 · Punt
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LIB 12:40
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:40 7-7
Noah Frith 24 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Alex Barbir Kick)
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FIU 14:51
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:51 7-0
Lexington Joseph 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Chase Gabriel Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
FIU
LIB
16
1st Downs
31
5-11
3rd down efficiency
10-18
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
304
Total Yards
527
136
Passing
308
11/20
Comp/Att
25/32
6.8
Yards per pass
9.6
168
Rushing
219
31
Rushing Attempts
47
5.4
Yards per rush
4.7
15-127
Penalties
4-40
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
22:39
Possession
37:21
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