Willis throws for 4 TDs, Liberty rolls over UMass 62-17
— Malik Willis threw for four scores and Liberty put up two quick touchdowns to open the game in defeating Massachusetts 62-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
17
Liberty Flames
62
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| LIB | 21 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 62 |
Williams Stadium (VA) · 16,577 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:03 17-62
Jared Chisari 8 Yd Run (Cameron Carson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:01 10-62
Khaleb Coleman 63 Yd pass from Nate Hampton (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 10-55
Brody Brumm 39 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 10-48
Shedro Louis 9 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 9:38 10-41
Rico Arnold 30 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Cameron Carson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:05 3-41
Johnny Huntley 4 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 4:36 3-34
Noah Frith 49 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 9:28 3-27
T.J. Green 29 Yd Run (Brayden Beck PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:42 3-21
DJ Stubbs 60 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Field Goal 11:07 3-14
Cameron Carson 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:40 0-14
Demario Douglas 6 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Touchdown 14:46 0-7
T.J. Green 26 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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LIB
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:54 · End of Game
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MASS 1:03
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:03 17-62
Jared Chisari 8 Yd Run (Cameron Carson Kick)
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LIB 8:01
5 plays, 92 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 10-62
Khaleb Coleman 63 Yd pass from Nate Hampton (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 11:20
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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LIB 13:29
5 plays, 86 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 10-55
Brody Brumm 39 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 0:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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LIB 0:39
7 plays, 27 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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MASS 2:59
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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LIB 6:15
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 10-48
Shedro Louis 9 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 9:38
8 plays, 63 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:38 10-41
Rico Arnold 30 Yd pass from Brady Olson (Cameron Carson Kick)
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LIB 13:47
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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MASS
1 play, 13 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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LIB 0:05
9 plays, 72 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:05 3-41
Johnny Huntley 4 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 2:10
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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LIB 4:36
2 plays, 72 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:36 3-34
Noah Frith 49 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 5:34
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Downs
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MASS 7:10
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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LIB 9:28
7 plays, 99 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:28 3-27
T.J. Green 29 Yd Run (Brayden Beck PAT failed)
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MASS 11:58
8 plays, 34 yards, 5:10 · Punt
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LIB 2:08
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MASS 3:35
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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LIB 5:42
5 plays, 76 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:42 3-21
DJ Stubbs 60 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 7:55
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:12 · Punt
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LIB 10:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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MASS 11:07
9 plays, 55 yards, 2:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:07 3-14
Cameron Carson 38 Yd Field Goal
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LIB 13:40
1 play, 6 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:40 0-14
Demario Douglas 6 Yd pass from Malik Willis (Brayden Beck Kick)
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MASS 13:46
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Fumble
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LIB 14:46
1 play, 26 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:46 0-7
T.J. Green 26 Yd Run (Brayden Beck Kick)
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Team Stats
MASS
LIB
15
1st Downs
26
7-19
3rd down efficiency
3-9
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-3
284
Total Yards
604
74
Passing
409
9/27
Comp/Att
21/33
2.7
Yards per pass
12.4
210
Rushing
195
46
Rushing Attempts
30
4.6
Yards per rush
6.5
5-62
Penalties
4-40
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
36:35
Possession
23:25
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