FINAL SCORE
James Madison
2-1 (0-0)
31
Liberty
1-3 (0-1)
13


September 20, 2025 • Williams Stadium (Lynchburg, Virginia)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia
James Madison (2-1; 0-0) vs. Liberty (1-3; 0-1)
Date: 09/20/2025 • Site: Lynchburg, Virginia • Stadium: Williams Stadium
Kickoff time: 04:36 PM ADT • End of Game: 07:55 PM ADT • Total elapsed time: 03:18
Attendance: 24022
Temperature: 85 • Wind: 6 east • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
James Madison3771431
Liberty373013

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:42JMU - M.Suarez 39 yd FG , 12-54 5:183-0
1st04:55LU - J.Billingsley 47 yd FG , 11-46 4:473-3
2nd05:34LU - E.Vasko 2 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by J.Billingsley GOOD) , 10-74 4:333-10
2nd01:19JMU - L.Ellis 21 yd TD PASS from A.Barnett III (PAT KICK by M.Suarez GOOD) , 8-77 4:0710-10
3rd08:06LU - J.Billingsley 35 yd FG , 13-59 6:5410-13
3rd03:32JMU - W.Knight 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by M.Suarez GOOD) , 9-81 4:2717-13
4th11:07JMU - A.Barnett III 9 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by M.Suarez GOOD) , 11-67 5:5224-13
4th02:31JMU - A.Barnett III 13 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by M.Suarez GOOD) , 8-68 4:0431-13
Officials
Referee: Steven Robinson
Umpire: Jason Simpson
Head Linesman: Jordan Sharp
Line judge: Bryan Baker
Field judge: Roy Dowdy
Back judge: Jimmy Colwell
Side judge: Jake Grissom
Center judge: Eric Steen

Team Statistics
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

JMULU
FIRST DOWNS2416
Rushing1210
Passing104
Penalty22
NET YARDS RUSHING227158
Rushing Attempts4242
Average Per Rush5.43.8
Rushing Touchdowns31
Yards Gained Rushing238182
Yards Lost Rushing1124
NET YARDS PASSING21375
Completions-Attempts-Int17-25-17-21-0
Average Per Attempt8.53.6
Average Per Completion12.510.7
Passing Touchdowns10
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS440233
Total Offensive plays6763
Average Gain Per Play6.63.7
Fumbles: Number-Lost0-00-0
Penalties: Number-Yards7-726-44
PUNTS-YARDS2-875-210
Average Yards Per Punt43.542.0
Net Yards Per Punt43.542.0
Inside 2001
50+ Yards00
Touchbacks00
Fair catch23
KICKOFFS-YARDS6-3904-248
Average Yards Per Kickoff6562
Net Yards Per Kickoff6062
Touchbacks62
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-00-0-0
Average Per Return00
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD2-30-00-0-0
Average Per Return150
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time33:0326:57
1st Quarter10:134:47
2nd Quarter6:038:57
3rd Quarter6:338:27
4th Quarter10:144:46
Third-Down Conversions6 of 103 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 03 of 4
Red Zone Scores-Chances5 of 62 of 2
Touchdowns41
Field Goals1 of 11 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards3-170-0
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards5.0-222.0-5
Forced Three-And-Outs32
Total TDs41
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks4-41-1
Field Goals1-12-2
Points off turnovers00

Individual Statistics
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

James Madison Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
W.Knight17890891175.2
A.Adeyi13870870246.7
A.Barnett III5505452289
G.Pettaway412012063
TEAM306-600-2
Totals42238112273285.4
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
E.Dickens17703670183.9
E.Vasko11553521194.7
M.Merdinger4235180114.5
E.Houck4229130123.3
J.Gray2707043.5
C.Williams4541030.3
Totals42182241581193.8
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
A.Barnett III17-25-12131360
Totals17-25-12131360
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
M.Merdinger2-6-0210121
E.Houck1-5-0170171
E.Vasko4-10-0370211
Totals7-21-0750213
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
J.Sanchez451030422
N.DeGennaro340025532
L.Ellis340121510
W.Knight327013440
L.Dippre243036330
L.Kyle11101114
B.Wisloski110114
G.Pettaway000010
J.Phifer000010
Totals1721313625142
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
J.Person229017516
J.Gray260328
D.Lee Jr.12102137
E.Dickens11001018
J.Jenkins190924
C.Cain000040
R.Smith000020
A.Henderson000020
Totals7750212143
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
P.Rea28743.54500
Totals28743.54500
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
M.Morgan521042.04810
Totals521042.04810
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
W.Knight00011919000
B.Wisloski00011111000
Totals00023019000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
B.Green000000100
Totals000000100
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
M.Suarez1st09:4239GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
J.Billingsley1st04:5547GOOD
J.Billingsley3rd08:0635GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
C.Rosa63906560
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
M.Morgan42486220
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
W.Knight89271900135
A.Adeyi87000087
J.Sanchez05100051
A.Barnett III45000045
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
E.Dickens671000077
E.Vasko52000052
J.Person02900029
D.Lee Jr.02100021
FumblesNo.Lost
FumblesNo.Lost

James Madison Quarterback Progression
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia


Barnett III, Alonza
17 - 2568%213 yds1TD1INT144.8RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1111st2nd and 6 on JMU29 (Q1 14:49) N.DeGennaro
1-22nd and 6 on JMU44 (Q1 13:52) G.Pettaway
+2-391st3rd and 6 on JMU44 (Q1 13:16) L.Ellis
+3-4111st1st and 10 on LU28 (Q1 11:42) L.Kyle2
3-51st and 10 on LU17 (Q1 11:05) L.Dippre
3-63rd and 14 on LU21 (Q1 10:26) L.Ellis-2
3-71st and 10 on JMU39 (Q1 04:12) L.Ellis-3
+4-8301st2nd and 22 on JMU37 (Q1 02:46) J.Sanchez
4-91st and 10 on LU33 (Q1 02:12) N.DeGennaro
+5-1041st and 10 on LU14 (Q1 01:10) J.Sanchez
5-11INT3rd and 1 on LU5 (Q1 00:26) J.Phifer
5-123rd and 7 on JMU29 (Q2 11:00) N.DeGennaro-2
+6-1372nd and 8 on JMU25 (Q2 04:58) L.Dippre
+7-1461st2nd and 6 on LU36 (Q2 03:29) J.Sanchez2
+8-15111st1st and 10 on LU30 (Q2 02:47) J.Sanchez3
+9-1621TD2nd and 12 on LU21 (Q2 01:26) L.Ellis4
+10-17361st2nd and 11 on JMU18 (Q3 07:52) L.Dippre5
+11-18251st1st and 10 on LU46 (Q3 07:09) N.DeGennaro6
+12-19121st1st and 10 on JMU33 (Q3 01:59) W.Knight7
+13-2021st and 10 on JMU45 (Q3 01:51) W.Knight8
+14-21101st and 15 on LU47 (Q4 15:00) L.Ellis9
+15-2241st and 18 on LU26 (Q4 12:11) N.DeGennaro10
+16-23132nd and 14 on LU22 (Q4 11:56) W.Knight11
+17-2412nd and 6 on JMU26 (Q4 09:32) B.Wisloski12
17-253rd and 5 on JMU27 (Q4 08:58) W.Knight

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext



Liberty Quarterback Progression
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia


Vasko, Ethan
4 - 1040%37 yds0TD0INT71.1RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 9 on JMU29 (Q1 05:41) D.Lee Jr.
0-23rd and 9 on JMU29 (Q1 05:07) J.Person-2
+1-331st and 10 on LU20 (Q2 15:00) J.Gray
1-41st and 10 on LU30 (Q2 13:44) C.Cain
+2-531st and 10 on LU26 (Q2 10:07) J.Gray
+3-6211st2nd and 9 on LU47 (Q2 09:13) D.Lee Jr.2
3-72nd and 6 on JMU28 (Q2 08:07) J.Jenkins
3-82nd and 4 on LU31 (Q2 01:09) R.Smith-2
+4-9101st3rd and 4 on LU31 (Q2 00:52) E.Dickens
4-101st and 10 on LU41 (Q2 00:47) C.Cain

Sacked 1 time for 3 yards lost
LostContext
-32nd and 10 on LU41 (Q2 00:42)




Merdinger, Michael
2 - 633%21 yds0TD0INT62.7RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1121st2nd and 8 on JMU35 (Q3 10:32) J.Person
1-22nd and 24 on JMU25 (Q3 09:23) J.Person
+2-393rd and 24 on JMU25 (Q3 08:49) J.Jenkins
2-43rd and 3 on LU32 (Q3 02:49) A.Henderson
2-53rd and 5 on LU30 (Q4 10:22) J.Person-2
2-63rd and 14 on LU27 (Q4 07:29) C.Cain-3

Sacked 1 time for 5 yards lost
LostContext
-52nd and 9 on LU32 (Q4 08:04)




Houck, Ethan
1 - 520%17 yds0TD0INT48.6RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 2 on LU33 (Q4 02:22) A.Henderson
0-21st and 10 on LU36 (Q4 01:56) D.Lee Jr.-2
+1-3171st2nd and 10 on LU36 (Q4 01:43) J.Person
1-42nd and 7 on JMU44 (Q4 01:26) C.Cain
1-53rd and 7 on JMU44 (Q4 01:03) R.Smith-2

Sacked 1 time for 9 yards lost
LostContext
-94th and 7 on JMU44 (Q4 00:56)




Defensive Statistics
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia
#James MadisonSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
5T.Hendrick3360.0-00.0-0-----
7J.Thomas1450.0-00.0-0-----
9X.Holmes2350.0-00.0-0---1-
2E.Culp3140.0-00.0-0---2-
3G.Weathersby1340.0-00.0-0-----
15S.West1340.0-00.0-0-----
90T.Lockett Jr.3140.0-00.0-0-----
13T.Brown3030.0-00.0-0-----
30J.Eaglin2130.0-00.0-0-----
97A.Gobaira2132.0-82.0-8-----
0I.Bush0220.0-00.0-0-----
1M.Rodgers0220.0-00.0-0-----
8A.Thomas1120.0-00.0-0-----
32D.Barksdale1120.0-00.0-0-----
33A.Taddeo1120.0-01.0-1-----
46I.Ezeogu2020.0-00.0-0---1-
12K.Holmes0110.0-00.0-0-----
21C.Harris-Lopez1010.0-00.0-0-----
44D.Cotton Jr.1011.0-91.0-9-----
54B.Fique1010.0-00.0-0-----
56D.Spinogatti1010.0-01.0-4-----
88K.Bush1010.0-00.0-0-----
93M.McMullin1010.0-00.0-0-----
Totals3228603-175.0-2200-00-040

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#LibertySoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
11D.Farrar64100.0-01.0-1---1-
15B.Green7070.0-00.0-0--1-0--
2J.Carter3250.0-00.0-0-----
6C.Bodnar3140.0-00.0-0-----
29A.Jones3140.0-00.0-0-----
14E.Auguste2240.0-00.0-0-----
13D.Harmon1230.0-00.0-0-----
97M.Jarvis2130.0-00.0-0-----
9D.Spurlock II2130.0-00.0-0-----
8B.Williams1120.0-00.0-0----1
26A.Williams2020.0-00.0-0---1-
1C.Bazile, Jr.2020.0-01.0-4-----
5E.Hopkins1120.0-00.0-0-----
20D.Ricks, Jr.0220.0-00.0-0-----
55D.Dozier0220.0-00.0-0-----
90D.Jackson1120.0-00.0-0-----
99B.Dixon1010.0-00.0-0---1-
0J.Rock1010.0-00.0-0-----
33A.Vaughan0110.0-00.0-0-----
44J.Strickland0110.0-00.0-0-----
56S.Cohen1010.0-00.0-0-----
88K.Cullins1010.0-00.0-0-----
94N.Pirolli0110.0-00.0-0-----
12E.Hall0000.0-00.0-0---1-
Totals4024640-02.0-500-01-041

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

Starters
James Madison

Pos##OFFENSE
WR0J.Sanchez
RB3W.Knight
WR11N.DeGennaro
WR13L.Ellis
QB14A.Barnett III
TE15L.Dippre
OG52C.Sweazie
OG55R.Robell
OC60Z.Greenberg
OT76P.McMurtrie
OT79J.Simmons
Pos##DEFENSE
DL0I.Bush
CB2E.Culp
LB3G.Weathersby
LB5T.Hendrick
S7J.Thomas
DE8A.Thomas
S13T.Brown
DE15S.West
CB30J.Eaglin
DB32D.Barksdale
DL90T.Lockett Jr.
Liberty

Pos##OFFENSE
RB1J.Gray
WR8T.Mobley
WR10J.Montiero
QB15E.Vasko
RB23E.Dickens
OT51D.Geth
OG55H.Hayes
OT56C.Williams
OG60J.Engbers
OC61A.Fenimore
TE84J.Jenkins
Pos##DEFENSE
LB2J.Carter
CB6C.Bodnar
DE8B.Williams
LB11D.Farrar
CB13D.Harmon
S15B.Green
CB26A.Williams
S29A.Jones
DE57A.Hester
DT97M.Jarvis
DT99B.Dixon
Substitutions
James Madison:
1 M.Rodgers; 2 J.Mines; 5 M.Suarez; 5 A.Adeyi; 6 G.Pettaway; 9 X.Holmes; 10 B.Wisloski; 11 P.Rea; 11 T.Dye; 12 K.Holmes; 12 Z.Collins; 14 K.Flowe; 16 T.McGill; 17 M.Scott; 18 L.Kyle; 21 C.Harris-Lopez; 22 C.Regan; 23 K.Willis; 33 A.Taddeo; 44 D.Cotton Jr.; 46 I.Ezeogu; 54 B.Fique; 56 D.Spinogatti; 56 J.Campbell; 68 T.Wilson; 71 D.Rawls; 73 E.Bushong; 88 K.Bush; 88 D.Williams; 89 J.Phifer; 93 M.McMullin; 95 C.Rosa; 97 A.Gobaira;
Liberty:
0 J.Rock; 1 C.Bazile, Jr.; 2 C.Cain; 3 J.Person; 3 E.Griffin; 4 M.Pollard; 5 E.Canion; 5 E.Hopkins; 6 R.Smith; 7 M.Merdinger; 7 D.Henderson; 9 D.Spurlock II; 9 D.Lee Jr.; 11 D.Copeland; 12 E.Hall; 14 E.Auguste; 14 E.Houck; 16 Q.Marshall; 17 B.Jennings; 17 B.Burklow; 20 D.Ricks, Jr.; 21 C.Williams; 28 J.Miles; 30 E.Crisp; 33 A.Vaughan; 35 D.Glaud; 37 M.Morgan; 38 T.Lawing; 43 J.Billingsley; 44 J.Strickland; 48 C.Ryan; 55 D.Dozier; 56 S.Cohen; 68 H.Porterfield; 75 J.Tucker; 83 A.Henderson; 88 K.Cullins; 90 D.Jackson; 94 N.Pirolli;
Did Not Play
James Madison:
1 Evans, JC; 6 Harley, Chantz; 7 Coleman, Camden; 8 Alston, Isaiah; 9 Sluka, Matthew; 10 Kouame-Yao, JT; 15 Kendall, Blake; 16 Concepcion, Arrion; 19 Lipinski, Max; 20 Seldon, Jamaree; 21 McCarter, Jackson; 23 Fuller, Jordan; 24 Harris, Phillip; 25 Hamill, Jackson; 26 Studio, Jayden; 27 Callen, Kai; 28 Malary, Jobi; 29 Leonard, Tre; 31 McWilliams, Roddrey; 33 Ketcham, Logan; 34 Olford, Jamal; 35 Prince, Joshua; 36 Ferguson, Milt; 37 Gathers, Seth; 38 Hollander, Stephen; 39 Forest, Zicri; 40 Snyder, Jackson; 41 Lovelace, George; 43 Halbert, Miles; 45 Johnson, Lee; 47 Kennard, Josiah; 47 Kabasele, Kevin; 51 Reagan, Danny; 57 Bailey, Jacob; 58 Hart, Griffin; 62 Ramadan, Ibraheem; 65 Cunningham, Parker; 66 Rayner, JD; 67 Hohenshelt, Jacob; 70 Davis, Brett; 72 Toner, Josh; 74 Reed, Sani; 75 Maines, Wyatt; 77 McNair, Cam; 78 Pogorelc, James; 81 Pensyl, Chase; 82 Smith Jr., Jamarcus; 83 Miller, Chase; 84 Hnat, Brian; 85 Post, Ryder; 86 Gurela, Ethan; 92 Gilmore, Grayson; 94 James, Jerald; 96 Purdy, Cole; 96 VanSlyke, Andrew; 98 Schmidt, Turner; 99 Webster, Cole;
Liberty:
TM TEAM; 0 Coleman, Jaylon; 4 Bradford, Jayden; 10 Moore, Jr., Ronald; 12 Randolph, Bryce; 13 Newkirk, Nasir; 16 Smith, Eric; 18 Burger, Ryan; 19 Whaley, Jayden; 19 Sisson, Eli; 21 Points, Uriah; 22 Baker, Coleman; 23 Gunn, Myke; 24 Blue, Vaughn; 24 Whidby, Kaidon; 25 Fannin-Render, Malachi; 26 Belford, Jaylin; 27 Shepler, Clayton; 32 Dean, Davion; 34 Moore, Seneca; 39 Mullins, Dylan; 45 Comer, Cayden; 47 Manis, Ryan; 49 Crossan, Sam; 50 Nnajiofor, Esom; 52 Taylor, Jacob; 54 Grubbs, Cal; 59 Edozie, Brandon; 63 Jackson, Da'Jy'Quwan; 65 Edwards, Braeden; 66 Anthony, Erwil; 74 Lecates, Jacob; 76 Smith, Gabe; 77 Johnson, Andrew; 78 Heckmann, Blake; 79 Bedosky, Trey; 85 Beck, Brayden; 85 Hewitt II, Connie; 86 Willis, Caleb; 91 Clark, Markus; 95 Hairston, Jr., Jeffrey; 96 Askew, Gavin; 98 Black, Tyler; 98 Woodard, Weston;

Drive Chart (By Team)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
JMU1stJMU2515:00KOLU2109:42 *FG12 - 545:18
JMU1stJMU2504:55KOLU500:00INT11 - 704:55
JMU2ndJMU2611:50PUNTJMU2910:08PUNT3 - 31:42
JMU2ndJMU2305:26KOLU001:19 *TD8 - 774:07
JMU2ndJMU1200:05PUNTJMU100:00HALF1 - -20:05
JMU3rdJMU1907:59KOLU003:32 *TD9 - 814:27
JMU3rdJMU3301:59PUNTLU011:07 *TD11 - 675:52
JMU4thJMU2209:37PUNTJMU2708:11PUNT3 - 51:26
JMU4thJMU3206:35PUNTLU002:31 *TD8 - 684:04
JMU4thLU4700:50DOWNSJMU490:00HALF2 - -40:50

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
James Madison1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession10:136:036:3310:1416:1616:4733:03
3rd down conversions1-31-22-22-32-54-56-10
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
LU1stLU2509:42KOJMU2904:55 *FG11 - 464:47
LU2ndLU2015:00INTLU3511:51PUNT6 - 153:09
LU2ndLU2610:07PUNTJMU005:34 *TD10 - 744:33
LU2ndLU2501:19KOLU4100:05PUNT6 - 161:14
LU3rdLU2515:00KOJMU1608:06 *FG13 - 596:54
LU3rdLU2503:32KOLU3201:59PUNT3 - 71:33
LU4thLU2511:07KOLU3009:37PUNT3 - 51:30
LU4thLU3108:11PUNTLU2706:36PUNT3 - -41:35
LU4thLU2502:31KOLU4700:50DOWNS10 - 221:41

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Liberty1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession4:478:578:274:4613:4413:1326:57
3rd down conversions0-22-51-30-42-71-73-14
4th down conversions1-11-10-01-22-21-23-4

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
JMU1stJMU2515:00KOLU2109:42*FG12 - 545:18
LU1stLU2509:42KOJMU2904:55*FG11 - 464:47
JMU1stJMU2504:55KOLU500:00INT11 - 704:55
LU2ndLU2015:00INTLU3511:51PUNT6 - 153:09
JMU2ndJMU2611:50PUNTJMU2910:08PUNT3 - 31:42
LU2ndLU2610:07PUNTJMU005:34*TD10 - 744:33
JMU2ndJMU2305:26KOLU001:19*TD8 - 774:07
LU2ndLU2501:19KOLU4100:05PUNT6 - 161:14
JMU2ndJMU1200:05PUNTJMU100:00HALF1 - -20:05
LU3rdLU2515:00KOJMU1608:06*FG13 - 596:54
JMU3rdJMU1907:59KOLU003:32*TD9 - 814:27
LU3rdLU2503:32KOLU3201:59PUNT3 - 71:33
JMU3rdJMU3301:59PUNTLU011:07*TD11 - 675:52
LU4thLU2511:07KOLU3009:37PUNT3 - 51:30
JMU4thJMU2209:37PUNTJMU2708:11PUNT3 - 51:26
LU4thLU3108:11PUNTLU2706:36PUNT3 - -41:35
JMU4thJMU3206:35PUNTLU002:31*TD8 - 684:04
LU4thLU2502:31KOLU4700:50DOWNS10 - 221:41
JMU4thLU4700:50DOWNSJMU490:00HALF2 - -40:50

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Liberty won the toss and has deferred to the second half. JMU will receive and LU will defend the south goal.
MORGAN, Max kickoff 65 yards from the LU35 to the JMU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
JMU drive start at 15:00
1-10JMU25(14:59) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the JMU29 (JARVIS, Mike), clock 14:49. [14:49]
2-6JMU29(14:29) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right complete for 11 yards to DEGENNARO, Nick caught at the JMU34 and advanced to the JMU40 (WILLIAMS, Amarian), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:21. [14:21]P
1-10JMU40(13:58) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the JMU44 (FARRAR, Derrell), clock 13:52. [13:52]
2-6JMU44(13:21) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the left incomplete intended for PETTAWAY, George broken up by FARRAR, Derrell at the LU21, clock 13:16. [13:16]
3-6JMU44(13:15) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short up the middle complete for 9 yards to ELLIS, Landon caught at the JMU49 and advanced to the LU47 (WILLIAMS, Brenton), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:01. [13:01]P
1-10LU47(12:38) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LU45 (JONES, A'Khori), clock 12:22. [12:22]
2-8LU45(11:47) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the left for a gain of 17 yards to the LU28 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:42. [11:42]R
1-10LU28(11:15) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle complete for 11 yards to KYLE, Logan caught at the LU21 and advanced to the LU17 (GREEN, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:05. [11:05]P
1-10LU17(10:39) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the left incomplete intended for DIPPRE, Lacota thrown to the LU23; QB hurried by WILLIAMS, Brenton, clock 10:36. [10:36]
2-10LU17(10:35) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush to the right for a loss of 4 yards to the LU21 (BAZILE, JR., CJ), clock 10:26. [10:26]
3-14LU21(09:50) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short up the middle incomplete intended for ELLIS, Landon broken up by HALL, Eli at the LU18, clock 09:45. [09:45]
4-14LU21(09:45) SUAREZ, Morgan field goal attempt from 39 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at LU29], clock 09:42. [09:42]
James Madison 3, Liberty 0
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:18
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 09:42. [09:42]
ROSA, Cristiano kickoff 65 yards from the JMU35 to the LU0, Touchback , clock 09:42.
LU drive start at 09:42
1-10LU25(09:41) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the LU23, End of Play, clock 09:33. [09:33]
2-12LU23(09:08) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan scrambles up the middle for a gain of 19 yards to the LU42 (EAGLIN, Justin), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:58. [08:58]R
1-10LU42(08:33) [NHSG] QB Keeper VASKO, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LU46 (HENDRICK, Trent), clock 08:27. [08:27]
2-6LU46(08:01) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LU50 (WEATHERSBY, Gannon;HENDRICK, Trent), clock 07:55. [07:55]
3-2LU50(07:42) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the JMU49 (CULP, Elijah), clock 07:36. [07:36]
4-1JMU49(07:05) [NHSG] QB Keeper VASKO, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the JMU47 (LOCKETT JR., Terry), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:01. [07:01]R
1-10JMU47(06:32) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan scrambles up the middle for a gain of 17 yards to the JMU30 (BROWN, Tyler), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:23. [06:23]R
1-10JMU30(05:47) [NHSG] QB Keeper VASKO, Ethan rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the JMU29 (WEST, Sahir;TADDEO, Andrew), clock 05:41. [05:41]
2-9JMU29(05:12) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass to the left incomplete intended for LEE JR., Donte, clock 05:07. [05:07]
3-9JMU29(05:06) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass deep to the left incomplete intended for PERSON, Jamari thrown to the JMU8, clock 05:00. [05:00]
4-9JMU29(04:59) BILLINGSLEY, Jay field goal attempt from 47 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at JMU37], clock 04:55. [04:55]
James Madison 3, Liberty 3
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 46 yards, 4:47
MORGAN, Max kickoff 65 yards from the LU35 to the JMU0, Touchback , clock 04:55.
JMU drive start at 04:55
1-10JMU25(04:53) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the JMU32 (FARRAR, Derrell), clock 04:47. [04:47]
2-3JMU32(04:19) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the JMU39 (WILLIAMS, Amarian), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:12. [04:12]R
1-10JMU39(03:44) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the left incomplete intended for ELLIS, Landon thrown to the LU25, clock 03:39. [03:39]
2-10JMU39(03:39) [NHSG] PETTAWAY, George rush to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the JMU45 (FARRAR, Derrell), clock 03:31. [03:31]
3-4JMU45(02:57) BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right incomplete intended for DEGENNARO, Nick thrown to the JMU49, clock 02:54. PENALTY LU Pass Interference on GREEN, Brylan enforced at the spot of the foul for 4 yards to the JMU49 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [02:54]E
1-10JMU49(02:52) [NHSG] PETTAWAY, George rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the LU48 (GREEN, Brylan), clock 02:46. PENALTY JMU Unnecessary Roughness on ALSTON, Isaiah enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the LU48 to the JMU37. [02:46]
2-22JMU37(02:30) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the right complete for 30 yards to SANCHEZ, Jaylan caught at the LU36 and advanced to the LU33, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:12. [02:12]P
1-10LU33(01:54) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DEGENNARO, Nick broken up by WILLIAMS, Amarian at the LU5, clock 01:47. [01:47]
2-10LU33(01:46) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LU29 (JACKSON, DJ;WILLIAMS, Brenton), clock 01:40. [01:40]
3-6LU29(01:14) BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the left incomplete intended for ELLIS, Landon, clock 01:10. PENALTY LU Pass Interference on WILLIAMS, Amarian enforced 15 yards to the LU14 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:10]E
1-10LU14(01:05) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle complete for 4 yards to SANCHEZ, Jaylan caught at the LU15 and advanced to the LU10 (CARTER, Joseph), clock 00:59. [00:59]
2-6LU10(00:32) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the LU5 (JONES, A'Khori), clock 00:26. [00:26]
3-1LU5(00:06) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle intercepted by GREEN, Brylan intended for PHIFER, Josh. Green return for yards to the LU0, touchback., clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:55
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: James Madison 3, Liberty 3

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
James Madison310:1324281-30-011-555-11-1-651-15
Liberty34:4730030-21-18-460-2-0-02-19

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia
JMULU
Score33
FIRST DOWNS83
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)11-558-46
PASSING-YARDS (NET)650
Passes Att-Comp-Int11-5-12-0-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS22-12010-46
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-152-19
Possession Time10:134:47
Third-Down Conversions1-30-2
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

James Madison

Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
W.Knight64304307.217
A.Adeyi270703.55
A.Barnett III10-4-40-4
G.Pettaway290904.56

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
E.Dickens35-23014
E.Vasko54304308.619

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Barnett III5-11-1650300

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
E.Vasko0-2-0000

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Sanchez2340230
N.DeGennaro1110211
L.Ellis19039

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Person0001
D.Lee Jr.0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.Hendrick1-11.50.00.0
E.Culp1-01.00.00.0
T.Brown1-01.00.00.0
J.Eaglin1-01.00.00.0
T.Lockett Jr.1-01.00.00.0
G.Weathersby0-10.50.00.0
S.West0-10.50.00.0
A.Taddeo0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Farrar3-03.00.00.0
B.Green3-03.00.00.0
A.Williams2-02.00.00.0
A.Jones2-02.00.00.0
B.Williams1-11.50.00.0
J.Carter1-01.00.00.0
M.Jarvis1-01.00.00.0
C.Bazile, Jr.1-01.00.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:42JMU - M.Suarez 39 yd FG , 12-54 5:183-0
1st04:55LU - J.Billingsley 47 yd FG , 11-46 4:473-3

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

LU drive start at 15:00
-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-10LU20(14:58) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass to the right complete for 3 yards to GRAY, Julian caught at the LU18 and advanced to the LU23 (THOMAS, Jacob;GOBAIRA, Aiden), clock 14:49. [14:49]
2-7LU23(14:24) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LU27 (HOLMES, Xavier), clock 14:16. [14:16]
3-3LU27(13:49) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the LU30 (MCMULLIN, Mychal), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:44. [13:44]R
1-10LU30(13:17) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass to the left incomplete intended for CAIN, Casey thrown to the LU41, clock 13:14. [13:14]
2-10LU30(13:13) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the LU35 (THOMAS, Jacob;HENDRICK, Trent), clock 13:05. [13:05]
3-5LU35(12:30) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan scrambles to the left for no gain to the LU35 (CULP, Elijah), out of bounds, clock 12:24. [12:24]
4-5LU35(11:56) MORGAN, Max punt 39 yards to the JMU26, fair catch by KNIGHT, Wayne, clock 11:51. [11:51]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 15 yards, 3:09
1-10V26Timeout Official, clock 11:51. [11:51]
JMU drive start at 11:50
1-10JMU26(11:49) [NHSG] PETTAWAY, George rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the JMU27 (DIXON, Bryce), clock 11:37. [11:37]
2-9JMU27(11:05) [NHSG] PETTAWAY, George rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the JMU29 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, clock 11:00. [11:00]
3-7JMU29(10:20) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DEGENNARO, Nick thrown to the LU40, clock 10:15. [10:15]
4-7JMU29(10:15) REA, Patrick punt 45 yards to the LU26, fair catch by SMITH, Reese, clock 10:08. [10:08]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 3 yards, 1:42
1-10H26Timeout Official, clock 10:08. [10:08]
LU drive start at 10:07
1-10LU26(10:06) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass to the right complete for 3 yards to GRAY, Julian caught at the LU26 and advanced to the LU29 (HARRIS-LOPEZ, Curtis), clock 09:58. [09:58]
2-7LU29(09:32) [NHSG] QB Keeper VASKO, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LU31 (LOCKETT JR., Terry;THOMAS, Amar), clock 09:28. PENALTY JMU Personal Foul on WEST, Sahir enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the LU31 to the LU46 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [09:28]E
1-10LU46(09:18) [NHSG] WILLIAMS, Caden rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LU47 (HENDRICK, Trent), clock 09:13. [09:13]
2-9LU47(08:40) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass up the middle complete for 21 yards to LEE JR., Donte caught at the JMU39 and advanced to the JMU32 (THOMAS, Jacob;EAGLIN, Justin), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:29. [08:29]P
1-10V32Timeout Official, clock 08:27. [08:27]
1-10JMU32(08:13) [NHSG] GRAY, Julian rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the JMU28 (HOLMES, Xavier), clock 08:07. [08:07]
2-6JMU28(07:40) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass short to the left incomplete intended for JENKINS, Jacob broken up by CULP, Elijah at the JMU24, clock 07:35. [07:35]
3-6JMU28(07:33) [NHSG] QB Keeper VASKO, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the JMU23 (BROWN, Tyler), clock 07:27. [07:27]
4-1JMU23(06:49) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan scrambles up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the JMU20 (LOCKETT JR., Terry), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:45. [06:45]R
1-10JMU20(06:18) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the JMU2 (THOMAS, Jacob), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:09. [06:09]R
1-2JMU2(05:38) [NHSG] QB Keeper VASKO, Ethan rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the JMU0, TOUCHDOWN LU, clock 05:34 (Scoring play confirmed). [05:34]
0-0JMU3BILLINGSLEY, Jay PAT kick attempt is good. [05:34]
James Madison 3, Liberty 10
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:33
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 05:34. [05:34]
(05:34) MORGAN, Max kickoff 53 yards from the LU35 to the JMU12, WISLOSKI, Braeden returned 11 yards to the JMU23 (SPURLOCK II, Deuce;AUGUSTE, Elijah), clock 05:26.
JMU drive start at 05:26
1-10JMU23(05:25) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the JMU30 (CARTER, Joseph), clock 05:19. [05:19]
2-3JMU30PENALTY Before the snap, JMU False Start on SWEAZIE, Carter enforced 5 yards from the JMU30 to the JMU25, clock 04:58. [04:58]
2-8JMU25(04:40) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short up the middle complete for 7 yards to DIPPRE, Lacota caught at the JMU26 and advanced to the JMU32 (FARRAR, Derrell), clock 04:31. [04:31]
3-1JMU32(04:17) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush up the middle for a gain of 28 yards to the LU40 (JONES, A'Khori), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 04:09. [04:09]R
1-10LU40(03:35) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the LU36 (CARTER, Joseph;RICKS, JR., Dexter), out of bounds, clock 03:29. [03:29]
2-6LU36(02:55) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the left complete for 6 yards to SANCHEZ, Jaylan caught at the LU37 and advanced to the LU30 (BODNAR, Christian), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:47. [02:47]P
1-10LU30(02:21) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right complete for 11 yards to SANCHEZ, Jaylan caught at the LU26 and advanced to the LU19 (FARRAR, Derrell), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:11. [02:11]P
1-10H19Timeout Liberty, clock 06:49. [06:49]
1-10LU19(01:59) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the LU11 (FARRAR, Derrell;RICKS, JR., Dexter), clock 01:51. [01:51]
2-2LU11(01:29) KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the LU6 (FARRAR, Derrell), out of bounds, clock 01:26. PENALTY JMU Holding on MCMURTRIE, Pat enforced 10 yards from the LU11 to the LU21 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:26]
2-12LU21(01:24) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the right complete for 21 yards to ELLIS, Landon to the LU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 01:19 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:19]P
0-0LU3SUAREZ, Morgan PAT kick attempt is good.
James Madison 10, Liberty 10
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:07
ROSA, Cristiano kickoff 65 yards from the JMU35 to the LU0, Touchback , clock 01:19.
LU drive start at 01:19
1-10LU25(01:18) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the LU31 (HENDRICK, Trent;HOLMES, Xavier), clock 01:09. [01:09]
2-4LU31(00:55) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass to the left incomplete intended for SMITH, Reese thrown to the LU38, clock 00:52. [00:52]
3-4LU31(00:50) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass short to the right complete for 10 yards to DICKENS, Evan caught at the LU33 and advanced to the LU41 (WEATHERSBY, Gannon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:47. [00:47]P
1-10LU41(00:44) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass deep to the right incomplete intended for CAIN, Casey thrown to the JMU35, clock 00:42. [00:42]
2-10LU41(00:41) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan sacked for a loss of 3 yards at the LU38 (GOBAIRA, Aiden), clock 00:33. [00:33]
M.Merdinger in at QB for LU
3-13LU38(00:22) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the LU46 (BARKSDALE, DJ), out of bounds, clock 00:16. [00:16]
4-5LU46PENALTY Before the snap, LU Delay Of Game enforced 5 yards from the LU46 to the LU41, clock 00:16. [00:16]
4-10LU41(00:15) MORGAN, Max punt 47 yards to the JMU12 downed by HOPKINS, Elijah, clock 00:05. [00:05]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 16 yards, 1:14
JMU drive start at 00:05
1-10JMU12(00:03) [NHSG] Kneel down by BARNETT III, Alonza at JMU10 (team loss of 2), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, -2 yards, 0:05
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: James Madison 10, Liberty 10

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
James Madison76:0313041-20-07-484-5-0-453-30
Liberty78:5732162-51-114-584-8-0-371-5

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia
JMULU
Score1010
FIRST DOWNS129
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)18-10322-104
PASSING-YARDS (NET)11037
Passes Att-Comp-Int16-9-110-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS34-21332-141
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-110-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards4-453-24
Possession Time16:1613:44
Third-Down Conversions2-52-7
Fourth-Down Conversions0-02-2

James Madison

Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
W.Knight9620620176.9
A.Adeyi2707053.5
A.Barnett III228-42402812
G.Pettaway412012063

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
E.Dickens949-2470185.2
E.Vasko10550551195.5

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Barnett III9-16-11101300

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
E.Vasko4-10-0340211

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Sanchez4510430
N.DeGennaro1110311
L.Ellis2301421

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Gray26023
J.Person0001
D.Lee Jr.1210221
E.Dickens1100110

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
P.Rea14545.04500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
M.Morgan28643.04700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Wisloski111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.Hendrick2-33.50.00.0
J.Thomas1-32.50.00.0
X.Holmes2-12.50.00.0
T.Lockett Jr.2-12.50.00.0
E.Culp2-02.00.00.0
T.Brown2-02.00.00.0
G.Weathersby1-11.50.00.0
J.Eaglin1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Farrar5-15.50.00.0
B.Green4-04.00.00.0
A.Jones3-03.00.00.0
J.Carter2-12.50.00.0
A.Williams2-02.00.00.0
B.Williams1-11.50.00.0
C.Bodnar1-01.00.00.0
M.Jarvis1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:42JMU - M.Suarez 39 yd FG , 12-54 5:183-0
1st04:55LU - J.Billingsley 47 yd FG , 11-46 4:473-3
2nd05:34LU - E.Vasko 2 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Billingsley) , 10-74 4:333-10
2nd01:19JMU - L.Ellis 21 yd TD PASS from A.Barnett III (KICK by M.Suarez) , 8-77 4:0710-10

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

JMULU
Score77
FIRST DOWNS46
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-4814-58
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4537
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-4-08-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS12-9322-95
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-110-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-45.02-43.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-301-5
Possession Time6:038:57
Third-Down Conversions1-22-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

James Madison

Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
W.Knight31901906.38
A.Barnett III12802802828
G.Pettaway230301.52

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
E.Dickens64404407.318
E.Vasko51201212.45

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Barnett III4-5-0451210

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
E.Vasko4-8-0340211

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Sanchez2170211
N.DeGennaro0001
L.Ellis1211121

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Gray26023
D.Lee Jr.1210121
E.Dickens1100110

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
P.Rea14545.04500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
M.Morgan28643.04700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Wisloski111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Thomas1-32.50.00.0
X.Holmes2-12.50.00.0
T.Hendrick1-22.00.00.0
T.Lockett Jr.1-11.50.00.0
A.Gobaira1-11.51.01.0
E.Culp1-01.00.00.0
G.Weathersby1-01.00.00.0
T.Brown1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Farrar2-12.50.00.0
J.Carter1-11.50.00.0
C.Bodnar1-01.00.00.0
B.Green1-01.00.00.0
A.Jones1-01.00.00.0
B.Dixon1-01.00.00.0
D.Ricks, Jr.0-21.00.00.0
D.Spurlock II0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd05:34LU - E.Vasko 2 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Billingsley) , 10-74 4:333-10
2nd01:19JMU - L.Ellis 21 yd TD PASS from A.Barnett III (KICK by M.Suarez) , 8-77 4:0710-10

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

At the start of the second half, LU will receive and JMU will defend the south goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
ROSA, Cristiano kickoff 65 yards from the JMU35 to the LU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
LU drive start at 15:00
1-10LU25(14:59) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the LU30 (LOCKETT JR., Terry), clock 14:53. [14:53]
2-5LU30(14:29) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for no gain to the LU30 (BUSH, Immanuel;WEATHERSBY, Gannon), clock 14:23. [14:23]
3-5LU30(13:51) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael scrambles to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the LU36 (WEST, Sahir), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:38. [13:38]R
1-10LU36(13:14) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LU38 (WEATHERSBY, Gannon;WEST, Sahir), clock 13:07. [13:07]
2-8LU38(12:40) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael scrambles to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the LU49 (HENDRICK, Trent), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 12:32. [12:32]R
1-10LU49(12:01) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the JMU44 (CULP, Elijah), clock 11:54. [11:54]
2-3JMU44(11:28) , clock 11:26. PENALTY Before the snap, LU False Start on WILLIAMS, Christian enforced 5 yards from the JMU44 to the JMU49. [11:26]
2-8JMU49(11:02) [NHSG] QB Keeper HOUCK, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the JMU37 (CULP, Elijah;BARKSDALE, DJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:53. [10:53]R
E.Houck in at QB for LU
1-10JMU37(10:38) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the JMU35 (BUSH, Immanuel;WEST, Sahir), clock 10:32. [10:32]
M.Merdinger in at QB for LU
2-8JMU35(10:17) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to PERSON, Jamari caught at the JMU23 and advanced to the JMU23, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 10:11. PENALTY JMU Roughing the Passer on THOMAS, Amar enforced half the distance from the goal, 12 yards from the end of the play at the JMU23 to the JMU11 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [10:11]P
1-10JMU11(09:55) QB Keeper HOUCK, Ethan rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the JMU10 (WEATHERSBY, Gannon), clock 09:52. PENALTY LU Holding on ENGBERS, Joep enforced 10 yards from the JMU11 to the JMU21 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [09:52]
1-20JMU21(09:30) [NHSG] WILLIAMS, Caden rush to the right for a loss of 4 yards to the JMU25 (SPINOGATTI, Drew), clock 09:23. [09:23]
2-24JMU25(08:53) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael pass deep to the right incomplete intended for PERSON, Jamari broken up by CULP, Elijah at the JMU9, clock 08:49. [08:49]
3-24JMU25(08:48) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael pass short to the left complete for 9 yards to JENKINS, Jacob caught at the JMU20 and advanced to the JMU16 (EAGLIN, Justin), clock 08:36. [08:36]
4-15JMU16(08:11) BILLINGSLEY, Jay field goal attempt from 35 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at JMU25], clock 08:06. [08:06]
James Madison 10, Liberty 13
Drive Summary: 13 plays, 59 yards, 6:54
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 08:06. [08:06]
(08:06) MORGAN, Max kickoff 65 yards from the LU35 to the JMU0, KNIGHT, Wayne returned 19 yards to the JMU19 (AUGUSTE, Elijah), clock 07:59.
JMU drive start at 07:59
1-10JMU19(07:58) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard to the JMU18 (FARRAR, Derrell), out of bounds, clock 07:52. [07:52]
2-11JMU18(07:21) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle complete for 36 yards to DIPPRE, Lacota caught at the JMU30 and advanced to the LU46 (BODNAR, Christian), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:09. [07:09]P
1-10LU46(06:49) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right complete for 25 yards to DEGENNARO, Nick caught at the LU41 and advanced to the LU21 (GREEN, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:38. [06:38]P
1-10LU21(06:09) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the LU18 (JARVIS, Mike;DOZIER, Donovan), clock 06:02. [06:02]
2-7LU18(05:39) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the LU13 (CARTER, Joseph), clock 05:33. [05:33]
3-2LU13(05:07) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the LU3 (JONES, A'Khori;CARTER, Joseph), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:01. [05:01]R
1-3LU3(04:42) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LU1 (HARMON, Damond), clock 04:36. [04:36]
2-1LU1(04:12) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for no gain to the LU1 (FARRAR, Derrell;PIROLLI, Nathan), clock 03:51. [03:51]
3-1LU1(03:35) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LU0, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 03:32 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:32]
0-0LU3SUAREZ, Morgan PAT kick attempt is good. [03:32]
James Madison 17, Liberty 13
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 81 yards, 4:27
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 03:32. [03:32]
ROSA, Cristiano kickoff 65 yards from the JMU35 to the LU0, Touchback , clock 03:32.
LU drive start at 03:32
1-10LU25(03:31) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the LU29 (THOMAS, Jacob;HOLMES, Xavier), clock 03:24. [03:24]
2-6LU29(02:55) [NHSG] GRAY, Julian rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the LU32 (HOLMES, Xavier;RODGERS, Mekhi), clock 02:49. [02:49]
3-3LU32(02:14) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael pass short to the left incomplete intended for HENDERSON, Austin broken up by HOLMES, Xavier at the LU35, clock 02:08. [02:08]
4-3LU32(02:06) MORGAN, Max punt 35 yards to the JMU33, fair catch by KNIGHT, Wayne, clock 01:59. [01:59]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:33
JMU drive start at 01:59
1-10JMU33(01:58) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the left complete for 12 yards to KNIGHT, Wayne caught at the JMU28 and advanced to the JMU45 (HOPKINS, Elijah), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 01:51. [01:51]P
1-10JMU45(01:26) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the left complete for 2 yards to KNIGHT, Wayne caught at the JMU42 and advanced to the JMU47 (AUGUSTE, Elijah;VAUGHAN, Aidan), clock 01:17. [01:17]
2-8JMU47PENALTY LU Offsides on PIROLLI, Nathan enforced 5 yards from the JMU47 to the LU48 [NHSG], clock 00:52. [00:52]
2-3LU48(00:36) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the LU42 (CULLINS, Kam), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]R
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: James Madison 17, Liberty 13

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
James Madison76:3323052-20-08-264-4-0-751-12
Liberty38:2731151-30-011-482-4-0-213-20

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

JMULU
Score1713
FIRST DOWNS1714
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)26-12933-152
PASSING-YARDS (NET)18558
Passes Att-Comp-Int20-13-114-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS46-31447-210
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-300-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards5-576-44
Possession Time22:4922:11
Third-Down Conversions4-73-10
Fourth-Down Conversions0-02-2

James Madison

Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
W.Knight12690691175.8
A.Adeyi6270270104.5
A.Barnett III328-5230287.7
G.Pettaway412012063

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
E.Dickens1569-2670184.5
E.Vasko10550551195.5
M.Merdinger2170170118.5
E.Houck11201201212

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Barnett III13-20-11851360

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
E.Vasko4-10-0340211
M.Merdinger2-4-0210120

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Sanchez4510430
W.Knight2140212
N.DeGennaro2360425
L.Ellis2301421

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
J.Gray26023
J.Person1120312
D.Lee Jr.1210221
E.Dickens1100110

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
P.Rea14545.04500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
M.Morgan312140.34700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
W.Knight119019
B.Wisloski111011

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.Hendrick3-34.50.00.0
E.Culp3-13.50.00.0
X.Holmes2-33.50.00.0
T.Lockett Jr.3-13.50.00.0
J.Thomas1-43.00.00.0
G.Weathersby1-32.50.00.0
S.West1-32.50.00.0
J.Eaglin2-12.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Farrar6-27.00.01.0
B.Green5-05.00.00.0
J.Carter3-24.00.00.0
A.Jones3-13.50.00.0
C.Bodnar2-02.00.00.0
A.Williams2-02.00.00.0
E.Auguste1-22.00.00.0
B.Williams1-11.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:42JMU - M.Suarez 39 yd FG , 12-54 5:183-0
1st04:55LU - J.Billingsley 47 yd FG , 11-46 4:473-3
2nd05:34LU - E.Vasko 2 yd TD RUSH (KICK by J.Billingsley) , 10-74 4:333-10
2nd01:19JMU - L.Ellis 21 yd TD PASS from A.Barnett III (KICK by M.Suarez) , 8-77 4:0710-10
3rd08:06LU - J.Billingsley 35 yd FG , 13-59 6:5410-13
3rd03:32JMU - W.Knight 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Suarez) , 9-81 4:2717-13

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

JMULU
Score73
FIRST DOWNS55
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-2611-48
PASSING-YARDS (NET)7521
Passes Att-Comp-Int4-4-04-2-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS12-10115-69
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-190-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-01-35.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-123-20
Possession Time6:338:27
Third-Down Conversions2-21-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

James Madison

Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
W.Knight370712.36
A.Adeyi4200200510
A.Barnett III10-1-10-1

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
E.Dickens62002003.37
M.Merdinger21701708.511
E.Houck11201201212

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Barnett III4-4-0750360

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
M.Merdinger2-4-0210120

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
W.Knight2140212
N.DeGennaro1250125

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Person1120212

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
M.Morgan13535.03500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
W.Knight119019

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
S.West1-22.00.00.0
E.Culp1-11.50.00.0
I.Bush0-21.00.00.0
G.Weathersby0-21.00.00.0
T.Hendrick1-01.00.00.0
X.Holmes0-21.00.00.0
J.Eaglin1-01.00.00.0
D.Spinogatti1-01.00.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Carter1-11.50.00.0
D.Farrar1-11.50.01.0
E.Auguste1-11.50.00.0
C.Bodnar1-01.00.00.0
D.Harmon1-01.00.00.0
B.Green1-01.00.00.0
E.Hopkins1-01.00.00.0
K.Cullins1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd08:06LU - J.Billingsley 35 yd FG , 13-59 6:5410-13
3rd03:32JMU - W.Knight 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Suarez) , 9-81 4:2717-13

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

1-10LU42PENALTY Before the snap, JMU False Start on SWEAZIE, Carter enforced 5 yards from the LU42 to the LU47, clock 15:00. [15:00]
-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-15LU47(14:59) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right complete for 10 yards to ELLIS, Landon caught at the LU43 and advanced to the LU37 (FARRAR, Derrell;HOPKINS, Elijah), clock 14:49. [14:49]
2-5LU37(14:14) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the LU31 (BAZILE, JR., CJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:09. [14:09]R
1-10LU31(13:35) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LU27 (JACKSON, DJ), clock 13:29. [13:29]
2-6LU27(13:02) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the LU18 (FARRAR, Derrell;HARMON, Damond), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:54. [12:54]R
1-10LU18(12:16) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush to the right for a gain of 17 yards to the LU1, out of bounds, clock 12:11. PENALTY JMU Holding on MCMURTRIE, Pat enforced 10 yards from the LU16 to the LU26, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred, runner is credited with 2 yards on the play. [12:11]
1-18LU26(12:04) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the left complete for 4 yards to DEGENNARO, Nick caught at the LU28 and advanced to the LU22 (BODNAR, Christian;HARMON, Damond), clock 11:56. [11:56]
2-14LU22(11:32) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the right complete for 13 yards to KNIGHT, Wayne caught at the LU27 and advanced to the LU9 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, clock 11:26. [11:26]
3-1LU9(11:10) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush to the left for a gain of 9 yards to the LU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 11:07 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:07]R
0-0LU3SUAREZ, Morgan PAT kick attempt is good. [11:07]
James Madison 24, Liberty 13
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 11:07. [11:07]
ROSA, Cristiano kickoff 65 yards from the JMU35 to the LU0, Touchback , clock 11:07.
LU drive start at 11:07
1-10LU25(11:06) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael scrambles up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the LU31 (THOMAS, Amar), clock 10:56. [10:56]
2-4LU31(10:29) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the LU30 (TADDEO, Andrew), clock 10:22. [10:22]
3-5LU30(09:54) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael pass to the left incomplete intended for PERSON, Jamari thrown to the LU38, clock 09:50. [09:50]
4-5LU30(09:49) MORGAN, Max punt 48 yards to the JMU22 downed by MANIS, Ryan, clock 09:37. [09:37]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:30
1-10V22Timeout Official, clock 09:37. [09:37]
JMU drive start at 09:37
1-10JMU22(09:36) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the JMU26 (SPURLOCK II, Deuce), out of bounds, clock 09:32. [09:32]
2-6JMU26(09:08) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle complete for 1 yard to WISLOSKI, Braeden caught at the JMU23 and advanced to the JMU27 (AUGUSTE, Elijah), clock 08:58. [08:58]
3-5JMU27(08:23) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle incomplete intended for KNIGHT, Wayne broken up by DIXON, Bryce at the JMU25, clock 08:19. [08:19]
4-5JMU27(08:18) REA, Patrick punt 42 yards to the LU31, fair catch by SMITH, Reese, clock 08:11. [08:11]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:26
1-10H31Timeout Official, clock 08:11. [08:11]
LU drive start at 08:11
1-10LU31(08:10) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LU32 (BROWN, Tyler), clock 08:04. [08:04]
2-9LU32(07:36) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the LU27 (GOBAIRA, Aiden), clock 07:29. [07:29]
3-14LU27(06:49) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael pass to the left incomplete intended for CAIN, Casey thrown to the LU39, clock 06:43. [06:43]
4-14LU27(06:42) MORGAN, Max punt 41 yards to the JMU32, fair catch by KNIGHT, Wayne, clock 06:36. [06:36]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -4 yards, 1:35
JMU drive start at 06:35
1-10JMU32(06:34) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the LU44 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:29. [06:29]R
1-10LU44(06:03) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the LU39 (SPURLOCK II, Deuce), clock 05:56. [05:56]
2-5LU39(05:28) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the LU27 (BODNAR, Christian), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:17. [05:17]R
1-10LU27(04:50) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the LU23 (STRICKLAND, Joe;DOZIER, Donovan), clock 04:45. [04:45]
2-6LU23(04:07) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the LU17 (COHEN, Samuel), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:01. [04:01]R
1-10LU17(03:27) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the LU15 (ROCK, Jalon), clock 03:21. [03:21]
2-8H15Timeout James Madison, clock 02:43. [02:43]
2-8LU15[NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LU13 (JARVIS, Mike), clock 02:38. [02:38]
3-6H13Timeout Liberty, clock 02:38. [02:38]
3-6LU13(02:38) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush to the right for a gain of 13 yards to the LU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 02:31 (Scoring play confirmed). [02:31]R
0-0LU3SUAREZ, Morgan PAT kick attempt is good.
James Madison 31, Liberty 13
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:04
ROSA, Cristiano kickoff 65 yards from the JMU35 to the LU0, Touchback , clock 02:31.
LU drive start at 02:31
1-10LU25(02:30) [NHSG] QB Keeper HOUCK, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the LU33 (FIQUE, Brandon), clock 02:22. [02:22]
E.Houck in at QB for LU
2-2LU33(02:08) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan pass to the right incomplete intended for HENDERSON, Austin broken up by EZEOGU, Immanuel at the LU33, clock 02:05. [02:05]
3-2LU33(02:04) [NHSG] WILLIAMS, Caden rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the LU34 (EZEOGU, Immanuel), clock 02:00. [02:00]
4-1H34Timeout Official, clock 01:59. [01:59]
4-1LU34(02:00) [NHSG] QB Keeper HOUCK, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the LU36 (BUSH, Kells), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:56. [01:56]R
1-10LU36(01:47) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for LEE JR., Donte thrown to the JMU38, clock 01:43. [01:43]
2-10LU36(01:40) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan pass to the left complete for 17 yards to PERSON, Jamari caught at the LU49 and advanced to the JMU47 (RODGERS, Mekhi;HOLMES, Kye), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:35. [01:35]P
1-10V47Timeout Liberty, clock 01:32. [01:32]
1-10JMU47(01:32) [NHSG] WILLIAMS, Caden rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the JMU44 (EZEOGU, Immanuel), clock 01:26. [01:26]
2-7JMU44(01:07) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan pass deep to the left incomplete intended for CAIN, Casey thrown to the JMU25, clock 01:03. [01:03]
3-7JMU44(01:01) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan pass deep to the right incomplete intended for SMITH, Reese thrown to the JMU25, clock 00:56. [00:56]
4-7JMU44(00:54) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan sacked for a loss of 9 yards at the LU47 (COTTON JR., DJ); LU turnover on downs, clock 00:50. [00:50]
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 22 yards, 1:41
JMU drive start at 00:50
B.Kendall in at QB for JMU
1-10LU47(00:47) [NHSG] Kneel down by KENDALL, Blake at LU49 (team loss of 2), clock 00:38. [00:38]
2-12LU49(00:19) [NHSG] Kneel down by KENDALL, Blake at JMU49 (team loss of 2), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 2 plays, -4 yards, 0:50
2-12JMU49End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: James Madison 31, Liberty 13

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
James Madison1410:1470072-30-016-984-5-0-282-15
Liberty04:4611020-41-29-61-7-0-170-0

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

JMULU
Score140
FIRST DOWNS72
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)16-989-6
PASSING-YARDS (NET)2817
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-4-07-1-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS21-12616-23
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-42.02-44.5
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-150-0
Possession Time10:144:46
Third-Down Conversions2-30-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-2

James Madison

Liberty

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
W.Knight520020046
A.Adeyi76006008.624
A.Barnett III22202221113

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
E.Dickens21-10001
M.Merdinger1606066
E.Houck210010058

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Barnett III4-5-0280130

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
M.Merdinger0-2-0-501
E.Houck1-5-080171

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
W.Knight1130213
N.DeGennaro14014
L.Ellis1100110

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
J.Person1170217
D.Lee Jr.0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
P.Rea14242.04200

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
M.Morgan28944.54800

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Ezeogu2-02.00.00.0
A.Thomas1-01.00.00.0
T.Brown1-01.00.00.0
A.Taddeo1-01.00.01.0
D.Cotton Jr.1-01.01.01.0
B.Fique1-01.00.00.0
K.Bush1-01.00.00.0
A.Gobaira1-01.01.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Green2-02.00.00.0
D.Spurlock II2-02.00.00.0
C.Bodnar1-11.50.00.0
D.Farrar0-21.00.00.0
D.Harmon0-21.00.00.0
M.Jarvis1-01.00.00.0
J.Rock1-01.00.00.0
C.Bazile, Jr.1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th11:07JMU - A.Barnett III 9 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Suarez) , 11-67 5:5224-13
4th02:31JMU - A.Barnett III 13 yd TD RUSH (KICK by M.Suarez) , 8-68 4:0431-13

James Madison Explosive Plays
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

James Madison

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
4 Plays for 112 total yards (85% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
36
3
2nd and 11 on JMU18
(07:09) (07:21) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle complete for 36 yards to DIPPRE, Lacota caught at the JMU30 and advanced to the LU46 (BODNAR, Christian), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:09.
30
1
2nd and 22 on JMU37
(02:12) (02:30) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the right complete for 30 yards to SANCHEZ, Jaylan caught at the LU36 and advanced to the LU33, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:12.
25
3
1st and 10 on LU46
(06:38) (06:49) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right complete for 25 yards to DEGENNARO, Nick caught at the LU41 and advanced to the LU21 (GREEN, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:38.
21
2
2nd and 12 on LU21
(01:19) (01:24) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the right complete for 21 yards to ELLIS, Landon to the LU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 01:19 (Scoring play confirmed).


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
6 Plays for 104 total yards (46% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
28
2
3rd and 1 on JMU32
(04:09) (04:17) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush up the middle for a gain of 28 yards to the LU40 (JONES, A'Khori), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 04:09.
24
4
1st and 10 on JMU32
(06:29) (06:34) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the LU44 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:29.
17
1
2nd and 8 on LU45
(11:42) (11:47) [NHSG] KNIGHT, Wayne rush to the left for a gain of 17 yards to the LU28 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:42.
13
4
3rd and 6 on LU13
(02:31) (02:38) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush to the right for a gain of 13 yards to the LU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 02:31 (Scoring play confirmed).
12
4
2nd and 5 on LU39
(05:17) (05:28) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the LU27 (BODNAR, Christian), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:17.
10
3
3rd and 2 on LU13
(05:01) (05:07) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the LU3 (JONES, A'Khori;CARTER, Joseph), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:01.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 164 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
36
3
2nd and 11 on JMU18
(07:09) (07:21) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass up the middle complete for 36 yards to DIPPRE, Lacota caught at the JMU30 and advanced to the LU46 (BODNAR, Christian), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:09.
30
1
2nd and 22 on JMU37
(02:12) (02:30) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass deep to the right complete for 30 yards to SANCHEZ, Jaylan caught at the LU36 and advanced to the LU33, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:12.
28
2
3rd and 1 on JMU32
(04:09) (04:17) [NHSG] QB Keeper BARNETT III, Alonza rush up the middle for a gain of 28 yards to the LU40 (JONES, A'Khori), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 04:09.
25
3
1st and 10 on LU46
(06:38) (06:49) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass short to the right complete for 25 yards to DEGENNARO, Nick caught at the LU41 and advanced to the LU21 (GREEN, Brylan), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:38.
24
4
1st and 10 on JMU32
(06:29) (06:34) [NHSG] ADEYI, Ayo rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the LU44 (GREEN, Brylan), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:29.
21
2
2nd and 12 on LU21
(01:19) (01:24) [NHSG] BARNETT III, Alonza pass to the right complete for 21 yards to ELLIS, Landon to the LU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN JMU, clock 01:19 (Scoring play confirmed).

Liberty Explosive Plays
James Madison vs. Liberty (Final)
09/20/2025 at Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
2 Plays for 38 total yards (80% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
21
2
2nd and 9 on LU47
(08:29) (08:40) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass up the middle complete for 21 yards to LEE JR., Donte caught at the JMU39 and advanced to the JMU32 (THOMAS, Jacob;EAGLIN, Justin), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:29.
17
4
2nd and 10 on LU36
(01:35) (01:40) [NHSG] HOUCK, Ethan pass to the left complete for 17 yards to PERSON, Jamari caught at the LU49 and advanced to the JMU47 (RODGERS, Mekhi;HOLMES, Kye), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:35.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
5 Plays for 77 total yards (49% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
19
1
2nd and 12 on LU23
(08:58) (09:08) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan scrambles up the middle for a gain of 19 yards to the LU42 (EAGLIN, Justin), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:58.
18
2
1st and 10 on JMU20
(06:09) (06:18) [NHSG] DICKENS, Evan rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the JMU2 (THOMAS, Jacob), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:09.
17
1
1st and 10 on JMU47
(06:23) (06:32) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan scrambles up the middle for a gain of 17 yards to the JMU30 (BROWN, Tyler), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:23.
12
3
2nd and 8 on JMU49
(10:53) (11:02) [NHSG] QB Keeper HOUCK, Ethan rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the JMU37 (CULP, Elijah;BARKSDALE, DJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:53.
11
3
2nd and 8 on LU38
(12:32) (12:40) [NHSG] MERDINGER, Michael scrambles to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the LU49 (HENDRICK, Trent), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 12:32.


All Plays Gain of 20+
1 Plays for 21 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
21
2
2nd and 9 on LU47
(08:29) (08:40) [NHSG] VASKO, Ethan pass up the middle complete for 21 yards to LEE JR., Donte caught at the JMU39 and advanced to the JMU32 (THOMAS, Jacob;EAGLIN, Justin), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:29.