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September 12, 2026 β’ Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (0-3) takes on Liberty Flames (1-1) at Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg.
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Visiting Side
Record
0-3
Road Split
0-3
Liberty Flames
Home Side
Record
1-1
Home Split
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GAR
|
6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
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LIB
|
14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
11:54
Tyler Simpson 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:07
Makai Jackson 65 Yd pass from Deshawn Purdie (Chase Reeves Kick)
Score
8:48
Jaylon Coleman 20 Yd Run (Chase Reeves Kick)
Score
5:12
Tyler Simpson 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:11
Sabin McLaughlin 35 Yd Fumble Return (Tyler Simpson Kick)
Score
5:44
Randy Young 65 Yd Run (Andrew Bontekoe Kick)
Score
0:00
Chase Reeves 30 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:34
Tyler Simpson 27 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:34
Darius Copeland 54 Yd pass from Jaylen Henderson (Chase Reeves Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
VS
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Liberty Flames
Projected Score
GAR 24
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LIB 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
STAT
Liberty Flames
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Liberty Flames plays on familiar turf at Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Could Win
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Liberty Flames Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
15,708
Closing Odds
Line: LIB -28.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Deshawn Purdie
6/17, 122 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Peyton Jones
13 CAR, 76 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Cole Pennington
16/38, 186 YDS, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Randy Young
4 CAR, 75 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (48.8%)
Liberty Flames (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 82 circles
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