2014 Liberty Flames football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox NCAA team season
| mode = football
| year = 2014
| team= Liberty Flames
| image= Liberty Flames wordmark.svg
| image_size= 150
| conference= Big South Conference
| division=
| short_conf= Big South
| TSNRank = 17
| FCSCoachRank = 17
| record = 9–5
| conf_record = 4–1
| head_coach= Turner Gill
| hc_year = 3rd
| off_coach=Aaron Stamn
| oc_year = 3rd
| codef_coach1=Robert Wimberly
| codc1_year = 3rd
| codef_coach2=Vantz Singletary
| codc2_year = 3rd
| off_scheme= Spread
| def_scheme=4–3
| stadium= Williams Stadium
| champion = Big South co-champion
| bowl = FCS Playoffs Second Round
| bowl_result = L 22–29 vs. Villanova
}}
{{2014 Big South football standings}}
The 2014 Liberty Flames football team represented Liberty University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Turner Gill and played their home games at Williams Stadium. They were a member of the Big South Conference. They finished the season 9–4, 4–1 in Big South play to share the conference championship with Coastal Carolina. They received the Big South's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs where they defeated James Madison in the first round before losing in the second round to Villanova.
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| rankyear = 2014
| rankdivision = NCAA Division I FCS
| poll = The Sports Network
| timezone = Eastern
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = August 30
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = North Carolina
| opprank = 23 (FBS)
| site_stadium = Kenan Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Chapel Hill, NC
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 29–56
| attend = 51,000
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 6
| time = 4:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = Norfolk State
| site_stadium = William "Dick" Price Stadium
| site_cityst = Norfolk, VA
| tv = {{URL|1=http://www.liberty.edu/libertychannel/|2=LFSN}}
| score = 17–0
| attend = 6,150
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 13
| time = 7:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2014|team=Brevard Tornadoes|title=Brevard}}
| site_stadium = Williams Stadium
| site_cityst = Lynchburg, VA
| tv = LFSN
| score = 56–31
| attend = 15,755
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 20
| time = 7:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 24
| opponent = Bryant
| site_stadium = Williams Stadium
| site_cityst = Lynchburg, VA
| tv = LFSN
| score = 38–21
| attend = 16,873
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 27
| time = 3:00 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 22
| opponent = Indiana State
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Terre Haute, IN
| tv = LFSN
| score = 19–38
| attend = 5,633
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 4
| time = 7:00 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| homecoming = y
| opponent = Richmond
| opprank = 20
| site_stadium = Williams Stadium
| site_cityst = Lynchburg, VA
| tv = LFSN
| score = 39–46
| overtime = 2OT
| attend = 20,838
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 11
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = Appalachian State
| site_stadium = Kidd Brewer Stadium
| site_cityst = Boone, NC
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 55–48
| overtime = OT
| attend = 26,058
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 25
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Gardner–Webb
| site_stadium = Williams Stadium
| site_cityst = Lynchburg, VA
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 34–0
| attend = 20,217
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 1
| time = 2:00 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| opponent = Presbyterian
| site_stadium = Bailey Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clinton, SC
| tv = LFSN
| score = 28–7
| attend = 2,691
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 8
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Monmouth
| site_stadium = Williams Stadium
| site_cityst = Lynchburg, VA
| tv = ASN
| score = 34–24
| attend = 16,053
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 15
| time = 3:30 pm
| w/l = l
| opponent = Charleston Southern
| site_stadium = Williams Stadium
| site_cityst = Lynchburg, VA
| tv = LFSN
| score = 36–38
| attend = 12,362
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 22
| time = 1:00 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| opponent = Coastal Carolina
| opprank = 1
| site_stadium = Brooks Stadium
| site_cityst = Conway, SC
| gamename = rivalry
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 15–14
| attend = 8,576
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 29
| time = 4:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 20
| opponent = James Madison
| opprank = 15
| site_stadium = Bridgeforth Stadium
| site_cityst = Harrisonburg, VA
| gamename = NCAA Division I First Round
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 26–21
| attend = 13,040
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = December 6
| time = 4:30 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 20
| opponent = Villanova
| opprank = 5
| site_stadium = Villanova Stadium
| site_cityst = Villanova, PA
| gamename = NCAA Division I Second Round
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 22–29
| attend = 3,113
}}
}}
- Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20111001230353/http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID=10873&TeamID=9 Schedule]
Game summaries
=@ North Carolina=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ North Carolina
|Visitor = Flames
|V1 = 7
|V2 = 8
|V3 = 7
|V4 = 7
|Host = #23 Tar Heels
|H1 = 14
|H2 = 7
|H3 = 28
|H4 = 7
|Date= August 30
|Location = Kenan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
|StartTime = 6:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 51,000
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = ESPN3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=11:25 |Team=UNC |Event=Bug Howard 7-yard pass from Marquise Williams,Thomas Moore kick |Score= UNC 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=4:44 |Team=LIB |Event=Todd Macon 1-yard run, Avery Echols kick |Score= Tied 7–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=3:22 |Team=UNC |Event=Romar Morris 1-yard run, Thomas Moore kick |Score= UNC 14–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=5:09 |Team=LIB |Event=Team Safety |Score= UNC 14–9}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=1:37 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abner 1-yard run, two-point conversion failed |Score= LIB 15–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:28 |Team=UNC |Event=Marquise Williams 3-yard run, Nick Weiler kick |Score= UNC 21–15}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=9:25 |Team=LIB |Event=Jacob Hagan 27-yard fumble return, Avery Echols kick |Score= LIB 22–21}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=5:55 |Team=UNC |Event=Mack Hollins 33-yard pass from Marquise Williams, Nick Weiler kick |Score= UNC 28–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=5:42 |Team=UNC |Event=Jeff Schoettmer 19-yard interception return, Nick Weiler kick |Score= UNC 35–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=3:47 |Team=UNC |Event=Marquise Williams 15-yard run, Nick Weiler kick |Score= UNC 42–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=2:06 |Team=UNC |Event=Jack Tabb 4-yard pass from Mitch Trubisky, Nick Weiler kick |Score= UNC 49–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=10:16 |Team=LIB |Event=Todd Macon 1-yard run, Avery Echols kick |Score= UNC 49–29}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=1:16 |Team=UNC |Event=Charles Brunson 2-yard run, Nick Weiler kick |Score= UNC 56–29|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 North Carolina Tar Heels football team}}
In their first game of the season, the Flames lost, 56–29 to the North Carolina Tar Heels.{{cite web |title=No. 23 Tar Heels Beat Flames 56-29 in Opener|first=Aaron|last=Beard|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547795|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=August 30, 2014|access-date=September 1, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=@ Norfolk State=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ Norfolk State
|Visitor = Flames
|V1 = 3
|V2 = 7
|V3 = 0
|V4 = 7
|Host = Spartans
|H1 = 0
|H2 = 0
|H3 = 0
|H4 = 0
|Date= September 6
|Location = William "Dick" Price Stadium
Norfolk, VA
|StartTime = 4:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 6,150
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = [http://www.liberty.edu/libertychannel/ LFSN]
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=2:47 |Team=LIB |Event=Avery Echols 22-yard kick good |Score= LIB 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=6:39 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 7-yard run, Avery Echols kick |Score= LIB 10–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=5:52 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 22-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, Avery Echols kick |Score= LIB 17–0|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Norfolk State Spartans football team}}
In their second game of the season, the Flames won, 17–0 over the Norfolk State Spartans.{{cite web |title=Liberty Defeats Norfolk State 17-0|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557398|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=September 6, 2014|access-date=September 7, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=Brevard=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Brevard @ Liberty
|Visitor = Tornadoes
|V1 = 0
|V2 = 17
|V3 = 7
|V4 = 7
|Host = Flames
|H1 = 21
|H2 = 14
|H3 = 7
|H4 = 14
|Date= September 13
|Location = Williams Stadium
Lynchburg, VA
|StartTime = 7:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 15,755
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = LFSN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=12:03 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 13-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=8:47 |Team=LIB |Event=Dante Shells 38-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 14–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=3:19 |Team=LIB |Event=Todd Macon 3-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 21–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=10:40 |Team=BRE |Event=Jordan Ollis 2-yard run, Alex Noboa kick |Score= LIB 21–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=10:29 |Team=LIB |Event=Zac Parker 65-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 28–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=4:20 |Team=BRE |Event=Jordan Ollis 6-yard run, Alex Noboa kick |Score= LIB 28–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=1:42 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 7-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 35–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:18 |Team=BRE |Event=Alex Noboa 42-yard kick good |Score= LIB 35–17}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=7:52 |Team=BRE |Event=Tanner Wright 5-yard run, Alex Noboa kick |Score= LIB 35–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=2:38 |Team=LIB |Event=Dexter Herman 10-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 42–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=13:53 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 86-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 49–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=9:32 |Team=BRE |Event=Jordan Ollis 1-yard run, Alex Noboa kick |Score= LIB 49–31}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=7:33 |Team=LIB |Event=Gabe Henderson 32-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 56–31|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|Brevard Tornadoes football}}
In their third game of the season, the Flames won, 56–31 over the Brevard Tornadoes.{{cite web |title=Brevard vs. Liberty|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=400557405|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014035704/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=400557405|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 14, 2014|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=September 13, 2014|accessdate=September 14, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=Bryant=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Bryant @ Liberty
|Visitor = Bulldogs
|V1 = 0
|V2 = 14
|V3 = 0
|V4 = 7
|Host = #24 Flames
|H1 = 10
|H2 = 14
|H3 = 7
|H4 = 7
|Date= September 20
|Location = Williams Stadium
Lynchburg, VA
|StartTime = 7:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 16,873
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = LFSN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=7:41 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lunsford 57 yard kick good |Score= LIB 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=2:42 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 10-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 10–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=13:46 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 3-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 17–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=5:19 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 22-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 24–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=2:22 |Team=BRY |Event=Ricardo McCray 11-yard pass from Dalton Easton, Tom Alberti kick |Score= LIB 24–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:41 |Team=BRY |Event=Ricardo McCray 2-yard run, Tom Alberti kick |Score= LIB 24–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=10:48 |Team=LIB |Event=Thomas Kennedy 4-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 31–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=12:17 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 30-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 38–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=8:05 |Team=BRY |Event=Paul Canevari 1-yard run, Tom Alberti kick |Score= LIB 38–21|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Bryant Bulldogs football team}}
In their fourth game of the season, the Flames won, 38–21 over the Bryant Bulldogs.{{cite web |title=Liberty over Bryant 38-21|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557411|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=September 20, 2014|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=@ Indiana State=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ Indiana State
|Visitor = #22 Flames
|V1 = 3
|V2 = 10
|V3 = 0
|V4 = 6
|Host = Sycamores
|H1 = 3
|H2 = 21
|H3 = 0
|H4 = 14
|Date= September 27
|Location = Memorial Stadium
Terre Haute, IN
|StartTime = 3:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 5,633
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = LFSN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes|Quarter=1 |Time=11:00 |Team=LIB |Event=Eric Heidorn 25-yard kick good|Score= INST 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=4:30 |Team=INST |Event=John Lunsford 22-yard kick good|Score= Tied 3–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=11:19 |Team=INST |Event=Gary Owens 17-yard pass from Mike Perish, Eric Heidorn kick|Score= INST 10–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=11:03 |Team=LIB |Event=Dante Shell 71-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= Tied 10–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=9:16 |Team=INST |Event=Dimitri Taylor 6-yard pass from Mike Perish, Eric Heidorn kick |Score= INST 17–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=3:16 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lunsford 48-yard kick good|Score= INST 17–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:10 |Team=INST |Event=Robert Tonyan Jr. 14-yard pass from Mike Perish, Eric Heidorn kick |Score= INST 24–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=6:10 |Team=INST |Event=Mike Perish 1-yard run, Eric Heidorn kick |Score= INST 31–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=4:51 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 8-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, two-point conversion failed |Score= INST 31–19}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=12:03 |Team=INST |Event=Buck Logan 7-yard run, Eric Heidorn kick |Score= INST 38–19|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Indiana State Sycamores football team}}
In their fifth game of the season, the Flames lost, 38–19 to the Indiana State Sycamores.{{cite web |title=Perish leads Indiana State Past Liberty, 38-19|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557417|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=September 27, 2014|access-date=September 28, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=Richmond=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Richmond @ Liberty
|Visitor = #20 Spiders
|V1 = 15
|V2 = 7
|V3 = 0
|V4 = 10
|VOT = 7
|VOT2 = 7
|Host = Flames
|H1 = 0
|H2 = 7
|H3 = 15
|H4 = 10
|HOT = 7
|HOT2 = 0
|Date= October 4
|Location = Williams Stadium
Lynchburg, VA
|StartTime = 7:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 20,838
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = LFSN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=7:19 |Team=RICH |Event=Seth Fisher 2-yard pass from Michael Rocco, Peter Yoder kick |Score= RICH 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=0:30 |Team=RICH |Event=Seth Fisher 8-yard pass from Michael Strauss, Porter Abell pass to Brian Brown for two-point conversion|Score= RICH 15–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=11:09 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 1-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= RICH 15–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=2:51 |Team=RICH |Event=Michael Strauss 1-yard run, Peter Yoder kick |Score= RICH 22–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=11:35 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 8-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= RICH 22–15}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=5:03 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 16-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, Josh Woodrum run for two-point conversions |Score= Tied 22–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=11:42 |Team=RICH |Event=Stephen Barnette 3-yard pass from Michael Strauss, Peter Yoder kick |Score= RICH 29–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=2:02 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 11-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= Tied 29–29}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=0:08 |Team=RICH |Event=Peter Yoder 21-yard kick good |Score= RICH 32–29}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=0:00 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 60-yard kick good |Score= Tied 32–32}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=OT |Time=0:00 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 15-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 39–32}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=OT |Time=0:00 |Team=RICH |Event=Seth Fisher 16-yard run, Peter Yoder kick |Score= Tied 39–39}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2OT |Time=0:00 |Team=RICH |Event=Seth Fisher 1-yard run, Peter Yoder kick |Score= RICH 46–39|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Richmond Spiders football team}}
In their sixth game of the season, the Flames lost, 46–39, in double overtime, to the Richmond Spiders.{{cite web |title=Richmond Edges Liberty 46-39 in 2OT|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557420|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=October 4, 2014|access-date=October 5, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=@ Appalachian State=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ Appalachian State
|Visitor = Flames
|V1 = 14
|V2 = 14
|V3 = 13
|V4 = 7
|VOT = 7
|Host = Mountaineers
|H1 = 7
|H2 = 17
|H3 = 16
|H4 = 8
|HOT = 0
|Date= October 11
|Location = Kidd Brewer Stadium
Boone, NC
|StartTime = 3:30 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 20,058
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = ESPN3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=14:52 |Team=APP |Event=Marcus Cox 38-yard run, Bentlee Critcher kick |Score= APP 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=8:23 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 1-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= Tied 7–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=0:46 |Team=LIB |Event=Dexter Herman 24-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 14–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=14:49 |Team=APP |Event=Simms McElfresh 63-yard pass from Taylor Lamb, Bentlee Critcher kick |Score= Tied 14–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=11:50 |Team=APP |Event=Aaron Krah 0-yard fumble return, Bentlee Critcher kick |Score= APP 21–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=11:42 |Team=LIB |Event=Dante Shells 75-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lunsford kick |Score= Tied 21–21}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=6:58 |Team=LIB |Event=Kenny Scott 39-yard fumble return, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 28–21}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:04 |Team=APP |Event=Bentlee Critcher 33-yard kick good |Score= LIB 28–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=12:11 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lunsford 33-yard kick good |Score= LIB 31–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=11:36 |Team=APP |Event=Bobo Beathard 60-yard pass from Taylor Lamb, Bentlee Critcher kick |Score= Tied 31–31}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=8:29 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lunsford 35-yard kick good |Score= LIB 34–31}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=6:42 |Team=APP |Event=Shaedon Meadors 48-yard pass from Taylor Lamb, Bentlee Critcher kick failed |Score= APP 37–34}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=4:47 |Team=APP |Event=Bentlee Critcher 38-yard kick good |Score= APP 40–34}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=0:29 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 1-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 41–40}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=12:46 |Team=APP |Event=Terrance Upshaw 60-yard run, Taylor Lamb pass to Bobo Beatheart for two-point conversion |Score= APP 48–41}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=6:19 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 13-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= Tied 48–48}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=OT |Time=0:00 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 9-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 55–48|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team}}
In their seventh game of the season, the Flames won, 55–48, in overtime, over the Appalachian State Mountaineers.{{cite web |title=Liberty edges Appalachian State 55-48 in OT|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400548423|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=October 11, 2014|access-date=October 12, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=Gardner–Webb=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Gardner–Webb @ Liberty
|Visitor = Runnin' Bulldogs
|V1 = 0
|V2 = 0
|V3 = 0
|V4 = 0
|Host = Flames
|H1 = 10
|H2 = 10
|H3 = 14
|H4 = 0
|Date= October 25
|Location = Williams Stadium
Lynchburg, VA
|StartTime = 3:30 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 20,217
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers = Mike Hogewood and Mike Gleason
|TVStation = ESPN3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=9:00 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 4-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=5:54 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 35-yard kick good |Score= LIB 10–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=11:12 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 19-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 17–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:00 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lunsford 39-yard kick good |Score= LIB 20–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=12:48 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 5-yard run, John Lunsford kick |Score= LIB 27–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=10:52 |Team=LIB |Event=Jaquan Glover 6-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 34–0|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team}}
In their eighth game of the season, the Flames won, 34–0, over the Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs.{{cite web |title=Abnar leads Liberty past Gardner-Webb 34-0|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557427|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=October 25, 2014|access-date=October 26, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=@ Presbyterian=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ Presbyterian
|Visitor = Flames
|V1 = 7
|V2 = 14
|V3 = 0
|V4 = 7
|Host = Blue Hose
|H1 = 0
|H2 = 0
|H3 = 0
|H4 = 7
|Date= November 1
|Location = Bailey Memorial Stadium
Clinton, SC
|StartTime = 2:00 PM
|TimeZone = EDT
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 2,691
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = LFSN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=11:35 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 2-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=7:44 |Team=LIB |Event=Gabe Henderson 29-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 14–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=2:39 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 70-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 21–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=9:25 |Team=PRE |Event=Jordan Hallum 5-yard run, Brandon Morrow kick |Score= LIB 21–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=1:03 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 1-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 28–7|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team}}
In their ninth game of the season, the Flames won, 28–7, over the Presbyterian Blue Hose.{{cite web |title=Liberty rolls over Presbyterian 28-7|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557432|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=November 1, 2014|access-date=November 2, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=Monmouth=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Monmouth @ Liberty
|Visitor = Hawks
|V1 = 7
|V2 = 7
|V3 = 10
|V4 = 0
|Host = Flames
|H1 = 7
|H2 = 10
|H3 = 7
|H4 = 10
|Date= November 8
|Location = Williams Stadium
Lynchburg, VA
|StartTime = 3:30 PM
|TimeZone = EST
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 16,053
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = ASN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=9:31 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 5-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=8:49 |Team=MON |Event=Hakeem Valles 68-yard pass from Matt Choi, Lucas Santangelo kick |Score= Tied 7–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=14:31 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 31-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 14–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=12:09 |Team=MON |Event=Jake Mauro 3-yard pass from Brandon Hill, Lucas Santangelo kick |Score= Tied 14–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:00 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 26-yard kick good |Score= LIB 17–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=8:25 |Team=MON |Event=Lucas Santangelo 24-yard kick good|Score= Tied 17–17}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=5:07 |Team=LIB |Event=Gabe Henderson 13-yard pass from Josh Woodrum, Josh Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 24–17}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=3:30 |Team=MON |Event=Darren Ambush 37-yard pass from Brandon Hill, Lucas Santangelo kick |Score= Tied 24–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=10:19 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 2-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 31–24}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=3:27 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 27-yard kick good|Score= LIB 34–24|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Monmouth Hawks football team}}
In their tenth game of the season, the Flames won, 34–24, over the Monmouth Hawks.{{cite web |title=Abnar carries Liberty past Monmouth, 34-24|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557433|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=November 8, 2014|access-date=November 9, 2014}}
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=Charleston Southern=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Charleston Southern @ Liberty
|Visitor = Buccaneers
|V1 = 0
|V2 = 17
|V3 = 14
|V4 = 7
|Host = Flames
|H1 = 3
|H2 = 13
|H3 = 7
|H4 = 13
|Date= November 15
|Location = Williams Stadium
Lynchburg, VA
|StartTime = 3:30 PM
|TimeZone = EST
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 12,362
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = LFSN
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=11:34 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 51-yard kick good|Score= LIB 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=13:20 |Team=CHSO |Event=Christian Reyes 4-yard run, David Kennedy kick |Score= CHSO 7–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=10:22 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 6-yard pass from Stephon Masha, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 10–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=7:03 |Team=CHSO |Event=Christian Reyes 52-yard run, David Kennedy kick |Score= CHSO 14–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=2:21 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 19-yard pass from Stephon Masha, John Lundsford kick failed |Score= LIB 16–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:15 |Team=CHSO |Event=David Kennedy 27-yard kick good |Score=CHSO 17–16}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=10:01 |Team=CHSO |Event=Nathan Prater 11-yard pass from Austin Brown, David Kennedy kick |Score= CHSO 24–16}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=8:11 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 16-yard pass from Stephon Masha, John Lundsford kick |Score= CHSO 24–23}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=6:35 |Team=CHSO |Event=Ben Robinson 2-yard run, David Kennedy kick |Score= CHSO 31–23}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=13:04 |Team=CHSO |Event=Mike Holloway 40-yard run, David Kennedy kick |Score= CHSO 38–23}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=10:09 |Team=LIB |Event=Gabe Henderson 26-yard pass from Stephon Masha, two-point conversion failed |Score= CHSO 38–29}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=5:24 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 3-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= CHSO 38–36|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Charleston Southern Buccaneers football team}}
In their eleventh game of the season, the Flames lost, 38–36, to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.{{cite web |title=Charleston Southern hangs on to tip Liberty, 38-36|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557437|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=November 15, 2014|access-date=November 16, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=@ Coastal Carolina=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ Coastal Carolina
|Visitor = Flames
|V1 = 3
|V2 = 3
|V3 = 6
|V4 = 3
|Host = #2 Chanticleers
|H1 = 0
|H2 = 14
|H3 = 0
|H4 = 0
|Date= November 22
|Location = Brooks Stadium
Conway, SC
|StartTime = 1:00 PM
|TimeZone = EST
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 8,576
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers = Mike Hogewood and Mike Gleason
|TVStation = ESPN3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=8:48 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 32-yard kick good |Score= LIB 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=10:07 |Team=CCAR |Event=Bruce Mapp 38-yard pass from Alex Ross, Alex Catron kick |Score= CCAR 7–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=4:45 |Team=CCAR |Event=DeAngelo Henderson 19-yard run, Alex Catron kick |Score= CCAR 14–3}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=0:03 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 42-yard kick good |Score= CCAR 14–6}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=2:01 |Team=LIB |Event=Darrin Peterson 72-yard pass from Shephon Masha, two-point conversion failed |Score= CCAR 14–12}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=1:20 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 32-yard kick good |Score= LIB 15–14|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team}}
In their twelfth game of the season, the Flames won, 15–14, over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.{{cite web |title=Liberty edges Coastal Carolina 15-14 to win title|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400557440|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=November 22, 2014|access-date=November 23, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
FCS Playoffs
=@ James Madison=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ James Madison
|Visitor = #20 Flames
|V1 = 3
|V2 = 7
|V3 = 10
|V4 = 6
|Host = #15 Dukes
|H1 = 0
|H2 = 21
|H3 = 0
|H4 = 0
|Date= November 29
|Location = Bridgeforth Stadium
Harrisonburg, VA
|StartTime = 4:00 PM
|TimeZone = EST
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 13,040
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = ESPN3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=14:52 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 26-yard kick good |Score= LIB 3–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=14:53 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 19-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 10–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=14:33 |Team=JMU |Event=Jauan Latney 73-yard run, Ryan Maglio kick |Score= LIB 10–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=8:47 |Team=JMU |Event=Vad Lee 9-yard run, Ryan Maglio kick |Score= JMU 14–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=2:48 |Team=JMU |Event=DeAndre Smith 16-yard pass from Vad Lee, Ryan Maglio kick |Score= JMU 21–10}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=10:16 |Team=LIB |Event=D.J. Abnar 7-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= JMU 21–17}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=4:45 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lunsford 56-yard kick good|Score= JMU 21–20}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=2:53 |Team=LIB |Event=Nicky Fualaau 1-yard run, two-point conversion failed |Score= LIB 26–21|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 James Madison Dukes football team}}
In their thirteenth game of the season, the Flames won, 26–21, over the James Madison Dukes in their 2014 FCS First Round playoff game.{{cite web |title=Liberty outlasts James Madison 26-21|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400608352|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=November 29, 2014|access-date=December 1, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
=@ Villanova=
{{AFB game box start
|Title = Liberty @ Villanova
|Visitor = #20 Flames
|V1 = 10
|V2 = 9
|V3 = 3
|V4 = 0
|Host = #5 Wildcats
|H1 = 0
|H2 = 14
|H3 = 0
|H4 = 15
|Date= December 6
|Location = Villanova Stadium
Villanova, PA
|StartTime = 4:30 PM
|TimeZone = EST
|ElapsedTime =
|Attendance = 3,113
|Weather =
|Referee =
|TVAnnouncers =
|TVStation = ESPN3
}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |FirstEntry=yes |Quarter=1 |Time=12:11 |Team=LIB |Event=Josh Woodrum 1-yard run, John Lundsford kick |Score= LIB 7–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=1 |Time=5:07 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 50-yard kick good |Score= LIB 10–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=9:20 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 23-yard kick good |Score= LIB 13–0}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=7:29 |Team=VIL |Event=John Robertson 3-yard run, Chris Gough kick |Score= LIB 13–7}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=5:24 |Team=VIL |Event=Austin Medley 1-yard run, Chris Gough kick |Score= VIL 14–13}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=2 |Time=1:31 |Team=LIB |Event=Nick Newman 58-yard fumble return, two-point conversion failed |Score= LIB 19–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=3 |Time=5:22 |Team=LIB |Event=John Lundsford 21-yard kick good|Score= LIB 22–14}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=13:17 |Team=VIL |Event=Kevin Guylas 70-yard pass from John Robertson, John Robertson run for two-point conversion |Score= Tied 22–22}}
{{AFB Game Box Scoring Entry |Quarter=4 |Time=1:12 |Team=VIL |Event=John Robertson 1-yard run, Chris Gough kick |Score= VIL 29–22|LastEntry=yes}}
{{AFB game box end}}
{{see also|2014 Villanova Wildcats football team}}
In their fourteenth game of the season, the Flames lost, 29–22, to the Villanova Wildcats in their 2014 FCS Second Round playoff game.{{cite web |title=Villanova comeback tops Liberty 29-22 in FCS|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400609099|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=December 6, 2014|access-date=December 7, 2014}}
{{Clear}}
Ranking movements
{{Ranking movements
| poll1title = Sports Network
| poll1firstweek = 0
| poll1lastweek = 14
| poll1_0=RV
| poll1_1=RV
| poll1_2=RV
| poll1_3=24
| poll1_4=22
| poll1_5=RV
| poll1_6=RV
| poll1_7=RV
| poll1_8=RV
| poll1_9=RV
| poll1_10=RV
| poll1_11=RV
| poll1_12=RV
| poll1_13=20
| poll1_14=17
| poll2title = Coaches
| poll2firstweek = 0
| poll2lastweek = 14
| poll2_0=RV
| poll2_1=RV
| poll2_2=RV
| poll2_3=RV
| poll2_4=23
| poll2_5=RV
| poll2_6=NR
| poll2_7=RV
| poll2_8=RV
| poll2_9=RV
| poll2_10=RV
| poll2_11=RV
| poll2_12=RV
| poll2_13=23
| poll2_14=17
}}
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