How to Watch Liberty vs. James Madison: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2025

Updated Sep. 20, 2025 3:28 p.m. ET

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At 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Liberty Flames (1-2) take on George Pettaway and the James Madison Dukes (1-1). Go to ESPNU to watch this matchup live.

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How to Watch James Madison vs. Liberty

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Williams Stadium (VA) in Lynchburg, Virginia
TV Channel: ESPNU
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

James Madison's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Weber State	W 45-10
9/5/2025	at Louisville	L 28-14
9/20/2025	at Liberty	-
9/27/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	-
10/4/2025	at Georgia State	-
10/11/2025	vs. Louisiana	-
10/18/2025	vs. Old Dominion	-
10/28/2025	at Texas State	-
11/8/2025	at Marshall	-
11/15/2025	vs. Appalachian State	-
11/22/2025	vs. Washington State	-
11/29/2025	at Coastal Carolina	-

James Madison 2025 Stats & Insights

James Madison ranks 90th in total offense this year (360.5 yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 360.5 yards allowed per game.
While James Madison ranks 13th-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 141 passing yards per game, it's been a different situation with the defense, which ranks 10th-best (117.5 passing yards per game allowed).
The Dukes are totaling 29.5 points per game on offense (71st in the FBS), and they rank 53rd on the other side of the ball with 19 points allowed per game.
The Dukes have been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, as they rank top-25 in both rushing offense (25th-best with 219.5 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (24th-best with 88.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
James Madison is averaging a 46.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 40th in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 30th, surrendering a 28.6% third-down percentage.
With four forced turnovers (47th in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (78th in the FBS), the Dukes' even turnover margin ranks 64th in college football.

James Madison 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Matthew Sluka	QB	50 YDS (66.7%) / 1 TD / 2 INT 113 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 56.5 RUSH YPG
Alonza Barnett III	QB	232 YDS (61.7%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 7 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 3.5 RUSH YPG
Wayne Knight	RB	101 YDS / 1 TD / 50.5 YPG / 8.4 YPC 6 REC / 43 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 21.5 REC YPG
Landon Ellis	WR	5 REC / 75 YDS / 1 TD / 37.5 YPG
Jacob Thomas	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Gannon Weathersby	LB	8 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Immanuel Bush	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Trent Hendrick	LB	8 TKL / 2 TFL

Liberty's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Maine	W 28-7
9/6/2025	at Jacksonville State	L 34-24
9/13/2025	at Bowling Green	L 23-13
9/20/2025	vs. James Madison	-
9/27/2025	at Old Dominion	-
10/8/2025	at UTEP	-
10/14/2025	vs. New Mexico State	-
11/1/2025	vs. Delaware	-
11/8/2025	vs. Missouri State	-
11/15/2025	at Florida International	-
11/22/2025	at Louisiana Tech	-
11/29/2025	vs. Kennesaw State	-

Liberty 2025 Stats & Insights

In terms of total yards, Liberty ranks 54th in the FBS (423.7 total yards per game) and 68th defensively (336.7 total yards allowed per game).
Liberty has been dominant on pass defense, giving up just 110 passing yards per contest (ninth-best). On offense, it ranks 58th in the FBS by putting up 242 passing yards per game.
With 21.7 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Flames rank 101st in the FBS. On defense, they rank 69th, allowing 21.3 points per contest.
The Flames rank 56th in rushing yards per game (181.7), but they've been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 226.7 rushing yards conceded per contest.
With a 51.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, Liberty ranks 26th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 79th, surrendering a 37.2% third-down rate.
The Flames have forced two turnovers this season and have turned the ball over six times, resulting in a -4 turnover margin that is 14th-worst in the FBS.

Liberty 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ethan Vasko	QB	726 YDS (59.3%) / 6 TD / 3 INT 90 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 30 RUSH YPG
Evan Dickens	RB	244 YDS / 2 TD / 81.3 YPG / 6.4 YPC 3 REC / 49 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.3 REC YPG
Donte Lee Jr.	WR	8 REC / 187 YDS / 3 TD / 62.3 YPG
Julian Gray	RB	65 YDS / 0 TD / 21.7 YPG / 6.5 YPC 6 REC / 88 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 29.3 REC YPG
CJ Bazile Jr.	DL	9 TKL / 0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Derrell Farrar	LB	8 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Brenton Williams	DL	8 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Amarian Williams	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD