Highlights
7 CLIPS · ESPNWin probability
EVERY PLAY · ESPN MODELKICKOFF: LIB 93% · BIGGEST SINGLE-PLAY SWING: 46 PTS
Scoring plays
9 SCORES
Tyler Simpson 41 Yd Field Goal
3-0
Makai Jackson 65 Yd pass from Deshawn Purdie (Chase Reeves Kick)
3-7
Jaylon Coleman 20 Yd Run (Chase Reeves Kick)
3-14
Tyler Simpson 35 Yd Field Goal
6-14
Sabin McLaughlin 35 Yd Fumble Return (Tyler Simpson Kick)
13-14
Randy Young 65 Yd Run (Andrew Bontekoe Kick)
20-14
Chase Reeves 30 Yd Field Goal
20-17
Tyler Simpson 27 Yd Field Goal
23-17
Darius Copeland 54 Yd pass from Jaylen Henderson (Chase Reeves Kick)
23-24
What happened
ESPN RECAPHenderson, Copeland connect for winning TD as Liberty survives Gardner Webb 24-23
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- , Jaylen Henderson connected with Darius Copeland for a 54-yard touchdown with 2:34 remaining as Liberty survived FCS opponent Gardner-Webb 24-23 on Saturday for the Flames' first win since Nov. 1, 2025. The game was moved from 6 p.m. ET to noon due to “the threat of inclement weather in the area.” Liberty (1-1) trailed 23-17 after Gardner-Webb scored 20 unanswered points and held the Flames scoreless in the third quarter. Henderson, who completed 2 of 4 passes for 64 yards, entered late and found Copeland for the go-ahead score. Copeland’s only catch was the 54-yard touchdown. Deshawn Purdie threw for 122 yards and opened Liberty’s scoring with a 65-yard touchdown pass to Makai Jackson . Jaylon Coleman added a 20-yard touchdown run as the Flames took a 14-3 first-quarter lead.
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Team stats
GWEB · LIBWILLIAMS STADIUM (VA), LYNCHBURG · ATTENDANCE 15,708
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