[BJWilliams]

Sept. 25 @ James Madison

This is the game that Flames fans (and no doubt players) had circled on the calendar since the schedule was released. Last year, in a monsoon, the Dukes escaped with a 24-10 victory, handing the Flames only their second home loss in three seasons (the other coming to Lafayette in 2008). Liberty probably needs this game to really cement themselves as an upper echelon program in FCS. JMU following the win over Liberty took a turn in the absolute wrong direction, losing four games in a row before finishing on a four game winning streak. This one will be a barnburner but the Dukes eke out a win Dukes 27-24

Oct. 2 Savannah State

The Flames finally get to rechristen Williams Stadium and welcome a team that…well…to say they are in turmoil would be I think a bit too nice…Liberty wins…big. I wont say the Flames score 80 here but I would not be surprised if they did. Flames 52-0

Oct. 9 Charleson Southern (Homecoming)

Its homecoming weekend on the mountain and the Flames kick off the quest for the first Big South AQ by welcoming the Buccaneers. CSU has certainly improved a lot since Jay Mills took over, but one thing has remained somewhat constant…they cant beat the Flames. The best chance they had was in 2009 but Mike Brown tossed a late TD pass and LU escaped with a 20-13 decision. Last time LU hosted CSU it was homecoming…and the Bucs were sunk 42-0. LU wont win that big, but I expect a solid win here. Flames 28-17