Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Liberty Flames
The Liberty Flames beat the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 24-23 at Williams Stadium (VA) in Lynchburg on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
- Venue
- Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg, VA
- Kickoff
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00 PM ET
- Broadcast
- ESPN+
Team stats
| GWEB | LIB | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 5-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 304 | Total Yards | 379 |
| 186 | Passing | 186 |
| 16/38 | Comp/Att | 8/21 |
| 4.9 | Yards per pass | 8.9 |
| 118 | Rushing | 193 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 3.6 | Yards per rush | 4.3 |
| 5-27 | Penalties | 11-96 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:52 | Possession | 29:08 |
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs leaders
- Passing Yards: Cole Pennington, 16/38, 186 YDS, 2 INT
- Rushing Yards: Randy Young, 4 CAR, 75 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving Yards: Kory Jones, 3 REC, 51 YDS
Liberty Flames leaders
- Passing Yards: Deshawn Purdie, 6/17, 122 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing Yards: Peyton Jones, 13 CAR, 76 YDS
- Receiving Yards: Makai Jackson, 2 REC, 69 YDS, 1 TD