Liberty's Chadwell Discusses Middle Tennessee Ahead of Week 11 Showdown

Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell is preparing his Flames for Saturday's matchup against the visiting Blue Raiders. The game, scheduled to begin at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 14th at 2:32 p.m., marks a critical point in both teams' seasons.

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) enters this contest with a record of five wins and four losses after defeating Western Kentucky by a score of 51 to 42. A victory over Liberty would secure bowl eligibility for the Blue Raiders, marking their sixth win through ten games—the best performance since 2018.

Liberty Football holds an impressive eight-win streak entering this game following another consecutive win against New Mexico State on November 7th. The Flames sit atop Conference USA with a perfect record of five wins and zero losses in conference play, while MTSU has secured three victories within the league standings.

Historically, Liberty leads the all-time series between the two programs with a record of three wins to one loss for the Blue Raiders. Their most recent meeting occurred during 2024 when the Flames defeated Lynchburg by a margin of 37 points to 17. The teams have faced each other four times total since their first encounter in 1982.

Key individual contributors are highlighted among MTSU's roster, including quarterback Dominic Bourgeois who ranks nationally high for field goals made per game and wide receiver Cam Lacy who has surpassed the 100 career reception mark. The Blue Raiders have also demonstrated strong defensive performance by committing only six turnovers all season.