LIBERTY FLAMES FOOTBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Jamey Chadwell took over Liberty's program in 2020 and has built the Flames into Conference USA competition with a roster of 100 players competing across the fall season at their home venue in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty University itself, founded in 1971, has grown to an enrollment of 96,709 students, making it one of the largest universities in the nation. The football program's relatively recent establishment reflects the institution's rapid expansion from its founding through the present day.
Liberty competes in Conference USA as a Football Bowl Subdivision program, placing the Flames among college football's highest competitive tier. Chadwell's coaching tenure has emphasized building a sustainable roster structure and competitive framework within the conference. With 100 athletes on the roster, the program maintains the depth necessary for FBS-level competition across both offensive and defensive units throughout a full season schedule. The Flames continue to develop their competitive identity within their conference while drawing from Liberty's substantial student body to support athletics and campus engagement.
KEY FACTS
| School | Liberty University |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Jamey Chadwell |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Austin Anderson | OL |
| 66 | Erwil Anthony Jr. | OL |
| 22 | Coleman Baker | WR |
| 79 | Trey Bedosky | OL |
| 26 | Jaylin Belford | RB |
| 24 | Vaughn Blue | RB |
| 4 | Jayden Bradford | QB |
| 18 | Ryan Burger | QB |
| 17 | Bo Burklow | TE |
| 2 | Casey Cain | WR |
| 5 | Elijah Canion | WR |
| 0 | Jaylon Coleman | RB |
| 11 | Darius Copeland | WR |
| 23 | Evan Dickens | RB |
| 59 | Brandon Edozie | OL |
| 65 | Braeden Edwards | OL |
| 60 | Joep Engbers | OL |
| 25 | Malachi Fannin-Render | RB |
| 61 | Aaron Fenimore | OL |
| 51 | D.J. Geth | OL |
| 1 | Julian Gray | RB |
| 54 | Cal Grubbs | OL |
| 55 | Harrison Hayes | OL |
| 78 | Blake Heckmann | OL |
| 83 | Austin Henderson | TE |
| 85 | Connie Hewitt II | TE |
| 14 | Ethan Houck | QB |
| 63 | Da'Jy'Quwan Jackson | OL |
| 84 | Jacob Jenkins | TE |
| 77 | Andrew Johnson | OL |
| 74 | Jacob Lecates | OL |
| 9 | Donte Lee Jr. | WR |
| 7 | Michael Merdinger | QB |
| 8 | Tyson Mobley | WR |
| 10 | Jon Monteiro | WR |
| 10 | Jon Montiero | WR |
| 13 | Nasir Newkirk | WR |
| 50 | Esom Nnajiofor | OL |
| 3 | Jamari Person | WR |
| 68 | Hunter Porterfield | OL |
| 12 | Bryce Randolph | WR |
| 48 | Caleb Ryan | TE |
| 27 | Clayton Shepler | WR |
| 19 | Eli Sisson | TE |
| 16 | Eric Smith | WR |
| 76 | Gabe Smith | OL |
| 6 | Reese Smith | WR |
| 75 | Jack Tucker | OL |
| 15 | Ethan Vasko | QB |
| 96 | Gavin Askew | DL |
| 14 | Elijah Auguste | S |
| 1 | CJ Bazile Jr. | DL |
| 6 | Christian Bodnar | CB |
| 2 | Joseph Carter | LB |
| 91 | Markus Clark | DL |
| 56 | Samuel Cohen | DE |
| 30 | Ethan Crisp | LB |
| 88 | Kam Cullins | DL |
| 32 | Davion Dean | S |
| 99 | Bryce Dixon | DT |
| 55 | Donovan Dozier | DE |
| 11 | Derrell Farrar | LB |
| 35 | Dillano Glaud | LB |
| 15 | Brylan Green | S |
| 3 | Eldric Griffin | S |
| 23 | Myke Gunn | CB |
| 95 | Jeffrey Hairston Jr. | DL |
| 12 | Eli Hall | DL |
| 13 | Damond Harmon | CB |
| 7 | Devin Henderson | S |
| 57 | Aaron Hester | DL |
| 5 | Elijah Hopkins | CB |
| 90 | DJ Jackson | DL |
| 97 | Mike Jarvis | DL |
| 17 | Bryson Jennings | DL |
| 29 | A'Khori Jones | S |
| 38 | Tre Lawing | S |
| 16 | Jiquavious Marshall | CB |
| 28 | Jamal Miles | CB |
| 10 | Ronald Moore Jr. | CB |
| 34 | Seneca Moore Jr. | LB |
| 39 | Dylan Mullins | S |
| 94 | Nathan Pirolli | DT |
| 21 | Uriah Points | CB |
| 4 | Micah Pollard | LB |
| 20 | Dexter Ricks Jr. | CB |
| 0 | Jalon Rock | S |
| 9 | Deuce Spurlock | LB |
| 44 | Joe Strickland | DL |
| 52 | Jacob Taylor | DL |
| 33 | Aidan Vaughan | LB |
| 19 | Jayden Whaley | S |
| 24 | Kaidon Whidby | LB |
| 85 | Brayden Beck | PK |
| 43 | Jay Billingsley | PK |
| 98 | Tyler Black | PK |
| 45 | Cayden Comer | LS |
| 49 | Sam Crossan | PK |
| 47 | Ryan Manis | LS |
| 37 | Max Morgan | P |
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Virginia Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Liberty Football compete in?
- Liberty Flames Football competes in the Conference USA conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Liberty play football home games?
- Liberty Football plays home games at Home Venue in Lynchburg, VA.
- Who is the head coach of Liberty Football?
- The head coach of Liberty Flames Football is Jamey Chadwell.
- When was Liberty Football program established?
- The establishment date for Liberty Football is not currently available.