Liberty outlasts Coastal Carolina after scoring 24 unanswered points

Liberty Flames secured a 34-17 victory against Coastal Carolina in a college football game on September 24, 2026. After trailing at halftime, Liberty dominated the second half with a 24-0 run. Running back Kam Davis led the Flames with 166 rushing yards, while quarterback Deshawn Purdie passed for 216 yards, including two touchdown throws to Makai Jackson. Coastal Carolina struggled offensively, plagued by penalties and turnovers, including an interception on their opening drive. The game was marked by a serious injury to Liberty defensive end Ethan Crisp, but he provided a thumbs-up while being transported to a hospital, indicating movement in all extremities.

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