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Ethan Vasko returns after starting 10 games and accounting for 15 touchdowns in 2025, while Wake Forest transfer Deshawn Purdie and West Virginia transfer Jaylen Henderson add experienced competition and depth to Liberty's quarterback room.

Liberty rebuilt its backfield with Florida State transfer Kam Davis, Duke transfer Peyton Jones and Arizona State transfer Kanye Udoh, all three of whom entered the season on the Doak Walker Award watch list.

Liberty opens at James Madison after losing the first Battle of the Blue Ridge matchup 31-13 last season, facing a Dukes program picked to repeat as Sun Belt East champion while the Flames carry a six-game season-opener winning streak.