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Liberty travels to face James Madison for season opener

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Liberty travels to face James Madison for season opener

Summary

Liberty kicks off its 54th football season this Saturday at noon, traveling to Harrisonburg to face James Madison in the second installment of the Battle of the Blue Ridge. The matchup marks the 20th all-time meeting between the two programs. James Madison enters the contest leading the all-time series 13-6, following a 31-13 victory against the Flames at Williams Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025. Liberty previously secured a 26-21 victory during its last visit to Harrisonburg in the 2014 FCS Playoffs. Historically, Liberty has experienced success in season-opening games, winning its last six consecutive openers and eight of its previous nine. The upcoming game serves as the first contest of the year for both teams.

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Key Details

•Liberty faces James Madison on Saturday at noon.
•James Madison holds a 13-6 advantage in the all-time series against Liberty.
•The game is the second matchup in the Battle of the Blue Ridge series.
•Liberty has won six consecutive season openers.
•The last meeting in Harrisonburg occurred during the 2014 FCS Playoffs.

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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Liberty will kick off its 54th football season with the second installment of the Battle of the Blue Ridge. The Flames will travel to James Madison on Saturday for their 20th all-time meeting with the Dukes at noon. JMU recorded a 31-13 victory at Williams Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025 in […]
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