Willis, Liberty dominate second half in 36-12 win over UAB
— Malik Willis accounted for three touchdowns — all in the third quarter — and Liberty pulled away in the second half to defeat UAB 36-12 in nonconference action on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Liberty Flames
36
UAB Blazers
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | 0 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 36 |
| UAB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
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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 4:53 36-12
Jermaine Brown Jr. 59 Yd Run (Matt Quinn Kick)
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 6:21 36-5
Mac McWilliams Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 6:21 36-5
Treon Sibley 33 Yd pass from Johnathan Bennett (Brayden Beck PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 12:45 30-3
Joshua Mack 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:11 24-3
Malik Willis 1 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 10:33 17-3
CJ Daniels 39 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 12:59 10-3
Malik Willis 8 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Field Goal 8:54 3-3
Brayden Beck 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:44 0-3
Matt Quinn 37 Yd Field Goal
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UAB
6 plays, 8 yards, 2:56 · End of Game
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LIB 2:56
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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UAB 4:53
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 36-12
Jermaine Brown Jr. 59 Yd Run (Matt Quinn Kick)
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LIB 6:21
5 plays, 52 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 6:21 36-5
Mac McWilliams Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 6:21 36-5
Treon Sibley 33 Yd pass from Johnathan Bennett (Brayden Beck PAT blocked)
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UAB 9:35
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:10 · Interception
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LIB 12:45
7 plays, 73 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:45 30-3
Joshua Mack 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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UAB 1:59
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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LIB 3:11
5 plays, 83 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:11 24-3
Malik Willis 1 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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UAB 5:29
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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LIB 6:28
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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UAB 8:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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LIB 10:33
1 play, 39 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 17-3
CJ Daniels 39 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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UAB 10:46
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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LIB 12:59
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 10-3
Malik Willis 8 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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UAB
6 plays, 29 yards, 1:00 · Field Goal
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LIB 1:00
4 plays, -2 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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UAB 3:17
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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LIB 5:57
8 plays, 69 yards, 2:11 · Fumble
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UAB 8:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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LIB 8:54
13 plays, 82 yards, 8:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:54 3-3
Brayden Beck 21 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 1:56
14 plays, 75 yards, 5:28 · Downs
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LIB 7:24
4 plays, 30 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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UAB 10:44
9 plays, 55 yards, 4:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:44 0-3
Matt Quinn 37 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
LIB
UAB
24
1st Downs
14
4-9
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
545
Total Yards
325
331
Passing
152
15/21
Comp/Att
12/26
15.8
Yards per pass
5.8
214
Rushing
173
39
Rushing Attempts
36
5.5
Yards per rush
4.8
6-65
Penalties
9-94
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:49
Possession
28:11
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