Ethan Vasko News, Rumors, Updates - Liberty Flames

Second start messier than the first Vasko went 19-for-29 for 335 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against JSU on Saturday. He also ran 13 times for 22 yards, but lost a fumble.

Impact In the opener, Vasko's first start with Liberty, he made breezy work of Maine and totaled four touchdowns. This game wasn't breezy, and it resulted in a conference loss. However, while the two turnovers dampen the mood, the 335 yards passing and two touchdowns are noteworthy.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Huge game in Liberty debut Vasko went 19-for-33 for 197 yards and three touchdowns against Maine on Saturday. He also ran 13 times for 63 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Sure, it was just Maine, but this was a big day for Vasko. He joined the Flames from Coastal Carolina with the expectation he could step in and replace Kaidon Salter. So far, so good.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty football names Ethan Vasko as its starting quarterback The Coastal Carolina transfer edged out returnee Ryan Burger and others to start against Maine on Aug. 30.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROANOKE.COM

Wins starting job Vasko has been officially named the starter for Liberty's season opener against Maine on Saturday, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Vasko was previously listed as a co-starter for the Flames but will be the starter for Liberty's season opener. Vasko joined the Flames in the offseason after transferring in from Coastal Carolina, where he threw for 2,110 yards and 14 touchdowns to eight interceptions while adding 447 yards and five scores on the ground. Fellow quarterback Ryan Burger will serve as the primary backup for the team's season opener.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter for opener Vasko is listed as a co-starter at quarterback for Liberty's season opener against Maine, Bryson Gordon of NewsAdvance.com reports.

Impact Vasko has been in a two-man competition for the Flames' QB1 role with Ryan Burger throughout the entirety of the offseason. It appears this battle will extend into the season with both quarterbacks possibly getting playing time in the season opener. Only one will prevail, but Week 1 could be a test week for the coaching staff to determine their guy moving forward.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting role Vasko is in a two-man competition for the starting role under center along with Ryan Burger, A Sea of Red reports.

Impact Head coach Jamey Chadwell revealed he has narrowed the race for the starting role under center to two players -- Vasko and Burger. Vasko is a transfer from Coastal Carolina but has plenty of experience at the FBS level. He featured in 12 games during the 2024 season, tossing for 2,110 yards and completing 55 percent of his throws while posting a 14:8 TD:INT.

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Liberty lands commitment from Coastal Carolina transfer QB Ethan Vasko Coastal Carolina transfer Ethan Vasko, a Chesapeake native, announced his commitment to the Flames on social media on Sunday. Since graduati...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Heading to Liberty Vasko has committed to play for Liberty for the 2025 season, per CFB Nation.

Impact Vasko will join the Flames following two seasons with Coastal Carolina. The redshirt sophomore quarterback threw for 2,110 yards and 15 touchdowns to eight interceptions for the Chanticleers in 2024 while adding 447 yards and five scores on the ground as well. He will retain two years of eligibility with Liberty.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Liberty Vasko has committed to play for Liberty for the 2025 season, per CFB Nation.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Vasko is entering the transfer portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Vasko helped Coastal Carolina's team earn bowl eligibility by logging three passing touchdowns and a rushing TD when the team won at Georgia State in Week 14. Considering that Noah Kim also decided to enter the transfer portal, the Chanticleers' quarterback room is relatively thin going into their bowl game. Meanwhile, with two years of collegiate eligibility remaining, Vasko will focus on where he will spend throwing and running with the ball next season.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in rout Vasko was 13-for-17 passing for 200 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 48-27 victory over Georgia State. He also had 13 rushes for 68 yards with one tou...

Impact Vasko was benched in the fourth quarter of CCU's Week 13 loss, but rebounded with a strong performance to close out the regular season, resulting in the Chanticleers earning bowl eligibility. Vasko closes out the regular season with 2,110 passing yards and a 14:8 TD:INT while adding 447 yards and five scores on the ground.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vasko's 4 TDs power Coastal Carolina past Georgia State 48-27 to become bowl eligible

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Benched in Week 13 Vasko completed 10 of 25 passes for 92 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 26-6 loss versus Georgia Southern. He also had four rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Vasko was benched at the start of the fourth quarter after leading the Chanticleers to just six points in eight drives. Noah Kim was equally bad in Vasko's place, resulting in Vasko getting reinserted for CCU's final drive. Vasko threw an interception on the possession. Regardless of who's under center against Georgia State in Week 14, Coastal Carolina should quarterbacks should be avoided in fantasy.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in loss Vasko completed 21 of 39 passes for 267 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-19 loss to Marshall. He also had 10 rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Vasko notched his most passing yards since Week 6, but he turned the ball over twice (one interception, one fumble) and completed just 53.8 percent of his pass attempts. Through 10 games, Vasko has totaled 1,818 yards and an 11:5 TD:INT while adding 357 yards and four scores as a rusher.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in win Vasko completed 14 of 18 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-24 victory over Appalachian State. He also had 13 rushes for 52 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Vasko wasn't asked to pass much Thursday, but he was incredibly efficient with his opportunities. He completed 77.9 percent of his attempts and didn't throw an interception. Instead, Vasko did most of his damage on the ground, rushing for 52 yards -- his most since Week 3 -- and a touchdown. On the year, Vasko has compiled 1,551 passing yards and a 10:4 TD:INT while adding 337 yards and four scores as a rusher.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bennett has 3 TD runs, Vasko accounts for 2 scores, Coastal Carolina beats Appalachian State 38-24

Braydon Bennett ran for three touchdowns and Ethan Vasko accounted for two more to lead Coastal Carolina to a 38-24 victory over Appalachian State

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Shows well in start Vasko was 18-for-34 passing for 206 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-24 loss to Troy. He also had 13 rushes for 20 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Vasko and Noah Kim split reps leading up to Saturday's contest, but Vasko ended up under center. He couldn't lead the Chanticleers to the win, though he did tally a pair of touchdowns without turning the ball over. Vasko has 1,401 passing yards, four interceptions, 285 rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns in eight games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Splitting reps in practice Vasko is splitting reps with Noah Kim in practice as Coastal Carolina is unsure about a starter for Saturday, Julia Kennedy of WBTW News 13 reports.

Impact Vasko hasn't played since Week 8, when he was benched after the first quarter of the Chanticleers' game against Louisiana after completing 3 of 10 passes. Kim, meanwhile, was solid in relief of the starter, throwing for 182 yards and two touchdowns while completing 64 percent of his passes. Coastal Carolina appears unsure who it wants to start this week quite yet, and both gunslingers could reportedly play.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benched after first quarter Vasko completed 3 of 10 passes for 10 yards during Saturday's 34-24 defeat versus Louisiana.

Impact Vasko started Saturday's game but was replaced by Noah Kim to start the second quarter after all three of Vasko's drives resulted in a punt. Kim finished the game 16-for-25 for 182 yards and two touchdowns, which could be a good enough performance to warrant a permanent QB change. Coastal Carolina has a bye in Week 9, and it's unclear if Vasko or Kim will be under center against Troy in Week 10.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against JMu Vasko completed 5 of 18 passes for 84 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Thursday's 39-7 defeat to James Madison. He also had four rushes for 38 yards.

Impact Vasko went 4-for-5 for 82 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter but completed just one of his final 13 attempts with a pair of interceptions. He was replaced by Noah Kim late in the third quarter, though it's unclear if the change was due to bad play or the lopsided score. Regardless, Kim didn't do anything spectacular and Vasko had been solid until now, so a quarterback change doesn't appear imminent.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excels as passer Vasko completed 19 of 26 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-37 victory against Old Dominion. He also had seven rushes for six yards.

Impact Vasko surpassed 300 passing yards for the first time in his career, completing 73.1 percent of his attempts and averaging 14.1 yards per attempt. His three touchdown passes tied his career best as well. Through five games, Vasko has racked up 1,101 passing yards and a 7:2 TD:INT while adding 220 yards and two scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Middling in blowout Vasko completed 10 of 21 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 43-24 loss to Virginia. He also had eight rushes for 24 yards with one touchdown...

Impact Though Vasko completed less than half of his pass attempts and threw an interception, he accounted for two of the Chanticleers' three touchdowns and paced the team in rushing yards. The dual-threat quarterback is 45-for-84 (53.6 percent) with 734 yards and a 4:2 TD:INT through the air while adding 214 yards and two touchdowns on the ground through four games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for 92 yards Vasko completed 15 of 21 passes for 103 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-20 victory versus Temple. He also had 16 rushes for 92 yards.

Impact Vasko finished with his lowest passing output of the season Saturday despite setting a season high in completions. However, his 92 rush yards made up for the lackluster throwing performance. Vasko hasn't attempted more than 23 passes in a game in 2024 and he's logged just 512 yards through the air to pair with his 190 rushing yards.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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