In previewing Liberty in his 2021 College Football Preview Magazine, Phil Steele was high on the Flames and expect the team to have a repeat of last year’s success.
“Last year, Hugh Freeze was my Co-Coach of the Year as Liberty was 1 point away from an unbeaten season, beat two ACC teams and knocked off #9 Coastal Carolina in the bowl! Freeze is 11-1 vs G5 teams. Liberty’s #17 finish was the highest for a school in Virginia since 2016! This team is even more talented than last year’s remarkable squad and as long as QB Willis stays healthy they could find themselves finishing in the same rent district as last year.”
The Flames’ quarterbacks, highlighted by Malik Willis, are ranked as the No. 8 unit among all quarterbacks in the country. Meanwhile, Liberty’s offensive line unit ranked No. 28, defensive line No. 46, and defensive backs No. 50. According to Phil Steele’s calculations, Liberty is the 10th most experienced team in the country and return the most all-american and all-conference performers of any team in the country.
For more on Liberty and a full breakdown on all 130 FBS teams, Phil Steele’s 2021 College Football Preview magazine is now on sale.
