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Liberty Christian names football field after Jason Witten and family

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:41 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Liberty Christian names football field after Jason Witten and family

Summary

Liberty Christian (Texas) honored former head coach Jason Witten by naming its football field 'Witten Family Field' prior to their 2026 season opener against Midland Christian on August 22. The ceremony included the entire Witten family, highlighting Witten's contributions to the program, including two state championships in 2023 and 2024. After his retirement from the NFL, Witten coached the Warriors for four seasons before becoming the tight ends coach at Oklahoma in January. This acknowledgment comes as the school prepares for its first game of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Liberty Christian football begins its season at home against Midland Christian.
•Witten coached Liberty Christian to back-to-back state championships.
•Witten's son, Cooper, is a senior linebacker for the team.
•Witten transitioned to coaching at Oklahoma after four seasons.
•The field naming took place during pregame festivities.

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12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty Christian (Texas) names football field after former HC, Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten and family

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Liberty Christian (Texas) football begins its 2026 season on Friday night at home against Midland Christian and the pregame festivities saw the school recognize former head coach and legendary NFL tight end Jason Witten. With the entire Witten family in attendance, Liberty Christian has named its field “Witten Family Field,” according to SoonerScoop.com’s Josh McCuistion. […]
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