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UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) throws a pass against Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

AP sources: 6 C-USA schools apply for AAC membership

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 20, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

UL Monroe upsets Liberty, 31-28 on late 53-yard field goal

Oct. 16, 2021 11:13 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — Calum Sutherland kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal with under two minutes to play and Mark Williams preserved the victory with an...

Balanced offense leads Liberty past Middle Tennessee 42-13

Oct. 09, 2021 08:52 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Malik Willis threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, Joshua Mack rushed for 91 yards and Liberty defeated Middle Tennessee 42-13 on...

Willis, Liberty dominate second half in 36-12 win over UAB

Oct. 02, 2021 10:37 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Malik Willis accounted for three touchdowns — all in the third quarter — and Liberty pulled away in the second half to defeat UAB 36-12...

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell talks with quarterback McKenzie Milton in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Syracuse seeks to keep running, get win at Florida State

Bob Ferrante Sep. 30, 2021 12:24 PM EDT

Syracuse kicks FG as time expires, edges Liberty, 24-21

By Mike Waters Sep. 24, 2021 11:37 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Andre Szmyt kicked the game-winning 35-yard field goal with no time on the clock as Syracuse...

FILE - Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Liberty plays at Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2021. It's a payback opportunity for the Orange. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)

Syracuse meets Liberty for 3rd straight year; payback time?

By John Kekis Sep. 23, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball as Virginia free safety Joey Blount (29) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 21 Tar Heels heading into hornets' nest vs. Georgia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 23, 2021 03:23 AM EDT

Notre Dame wide receiver Avery Davis (3) makes a catch on his way to a touchdown against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Notre Dame defeated Purdue 27-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

College Football Picks: Neutral sites for 2 ranked matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 22, 2021 11:49 AM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III runs past Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson on the way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

STAT WATCH: Spartans' Kenneth Walker top rusher in nation

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2021 03:38 AM EDT

Willis accounts for 6 TDs, Liberty routs Old Dominion, 45-17

Sep. 18, 2021 10:02 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Malik Willis threw for four touchdowns and ran for two more as Liberty shut out Old Dominion in the second half to earn a 45-17 in a non...

Sean Tucker's 5 TDs, tough defense lead Syracuse over Albany

By Mark Frank Sep. 18, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The Syracuse defense yielded just 135 yards and sacked Albany quarterbacks eight times but it was running back Sean Tucker who stole the...

A young fan throws a football outside Memorial Stadium before the start of a Missouri NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Southeast Missouri State at Missouri 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 10:57 AM EDT

Willis accounts for 3 TDs, leads Liberty over Troy 21-13

Sep. 11, 2021 10:21 PM EDT
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Liberty to a 21-13 victory over Troy on Saturday night. ...

Liberty running back T.J. Green (15) is tacked by Troy safety Dell Pettus, right, as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Liberty at Troy 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:41 PM EDT

Pittsburgh wide receiver Melquise Stovall (4) catches a touchdown pass in front of Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee State at Jackson State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons, right, greets defensive back Javan Morgan (20) during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Jackson State, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Jackson State at Florida A&M 9/5/2021

Sep. 05, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

Willis leads Liberty to 48-7 victory over Campbell in opener

Sep. 04, 2021 10:00 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Malik Willis threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Liberty opened the season with a 48-7 victory over Campbell on Saturday night...