After a strong opening game against Maine, Liberty flamed out in Weeks 2 and 3. The team lost two straight, both of which were on the road, and now enters Week 4 with a 1-2 record.
The Flames will play James Madison in a non-conference matchup on Saturday, Sept. 20. The Dukes are 1-1 and have not played since Sept. 5 when they lost to Louisville on the road.
Like Liberty, James Madison had a great first week. It defeated Weber State 45-10 at home, leading for the entire contest. George Pettaway ran for 99 yards on 10 carries, while Wayne Knight rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on. seven carries.
Neither running back performed well against Louisville. Instead backup Matthew Sluka ran for 83 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. The run game is a major part of James Madison's identity as Alonza Barnett III doesn't rack up many passing yards as the starting quarterback.
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What channel is Liberty vs. James Madison on?
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Liberty vs. James Madison kickoff time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Liberty vs. James Madison will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Liberty vs. JMU radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
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Liberty football schedule 2025
Here are Liberty's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 20 | vs. James Madison | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | at Old Dominion | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 8 | at UTEP | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | vs. New Mexico State | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Delaware | 3:30 p.m. |
James Madison football schedule 2025
Here are James Madison's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 20 | at Liberty | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | vs. Georgia Southern | 1:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | at Georgia State | TBD |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Louisiana | TBD |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Old Dominion | TBD |