Barnett scores 3 TDs as James Madison rolls past Liberty 31-13

LYNCHBURG, Va. -- , Alonza Barnett III accounted for three touchdowns to lead James Madison to a 31-13 victory over Liberty on Saturday. Barnett's 21-yard touchdown pass to Landon Ellis late in the second quarter tied it 10-all heading into the break. Barnett broke loose on a 9-yard scoring run early in the fourth to stretch the Dukes' lead to 24-13. He capped the scoring with a 13-yard run with 2:31 remaining. Barnett was 17-of-25 passing for 213 yards and added 45 yards on the ground. Wayne Knight 's 1-yard touchdown run ended an 81-yard drive that put James Madison (2-1) up 17-13 late in the third quarter. Knight finished with 89 yards rushing on 17 carries. Liberty (1-3) was held to just 75 yards passing and finished with 233 yards of offense. Ethan Vasko threw for 37 yards and ran 11 times for 52 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown in the second quarter for the Flames.