Makai Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - Liberty Flames

Bounces back in blowout win Jackson caught six passes for 86 yards against FIU on Saturday.

Impact This is a nice rebound from Jackson, who was held to one catch for 25 yards last week. He now has six games with over 65 yards receiving, though he doesn't have a touchdown in his last four outings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deshawn Purdie, Kam Davis lead Liberty in overwhelming 49-10 rout of FIU

Deshawn Purdie threw for 227 yards and a touchdown, and Kam Davis ran for two scores as Liberty overwhelmed Florida International 49-10 on Saturday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Held to one catch Jackson caught one pass for 25 yards on three targets against Kennesaw State on Thursday.

Impact This was a tough game for Jackson, who has largely been the one productive Flames receiver. That being said, his last two games have been his worst two games, so that is a concern.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 46 yards Jackson caught three passes for 46 yards against Sam Houston on Thursday.

Impact This is Jackson's worst game of the season, but it isn't a bad game per se. He has 22 catches for 515 yards and five touchdowns, and after a bye should be able to get back in the swing of things down the stretch.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 90 yards Jackson caught five passes for 90 yards against Delaware on Friday.

Impact This was Jackson's first game without a touchdown, but nobody can quibble with five catches for 90 yards. He's had at least 69 yards in every game, and he does have five touchdowns on the campaign.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Huge game midweek Jackson caught five passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns versus Coastal Carolina on Thursday.

Impact Throughout the years there have been college football offenses where the passing game isn't robust, but it is focused on one receiver who manages to really pop off as a result. Liberty's offense is one of those, and Jackson is that player. Playing for a team that has averaged 221.5 passing yards per game, Jackson has 14 catches for 379 yards and five touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty scores 24 unanswered points in the 2nd half to beat Coastal Carolina 34-17

Deshawn Purdie threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns, Kam Davis rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown, and Liberty scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to beat Coastal Ca...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Officially on a TD streak Jackson caught four passes for 88 yards and a score Saturday versus Ball State.

Impact Jackson has a touchdown in every game this season. Not only that, he's had at least 69 yards in every outing as well.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson, Copeland connect for winning TD as Liberty survives Gardner Webb 24-23

Jaylen Henderson connected with Darius Copeland for a 54-yard touchdown with 2:34 remaining as Liberty survived FCS opponent Gardner-Webb 24-23 on Saturday for the Flames’ first wi...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Catches another TD Jackson caught two passes for 69 yards and a score against Gardner-Webb on Saturday.

Impact Jackson has been delivering bang for Liberty's buck. He has five catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns through two games, presenting himself as a big-play receiver.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Jackson caught three passes for 73 yards and a touchdown versus JMU on Saturday.

Impact Maybe Jackson has found his level. Jackson was a start at FCS school St. Francis, so he transferred to Appalachian State in 2024 he had 46 catches for 745 yards and five touchdowns there, so he transferred to Indiana...where he basically didn't play. Jackson took a redshirt, transferred to Liberty, and he made a good first impression with his new team.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Liberty Jackson has signed with Liberty, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Jackson stepped away from Indiana's football program in 2025 after appearing in four games and preserving his redshirt. He saw minimal playing time in competitive games. He'll serve his final season of eligibility with the Flames. Before his stint with the Hoosiers, Jackson racked up 73 receptions for 1,163 receiving yards and seven touchdowns over two years with Appalachian State.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Redshirting and entering portal Jackson is redshirting his 2025 season and entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Jackson no longer part of Indiana makes sense, as his latest update provides a broad picture of what he wants to do with his 2025 season. Joining the Indiana program has not been as fruitful a jump as he would have hoped, going from a top Sun Belt wideout to a fringe option.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer part of Indiana Jackson is no longer part of Indiana's team, Aaron Ferguson and Zach Osterman of IndyStar.com reports.

Impact It looks like Jackson's 2025 season for Indiana is over after only one game, during which he logged three receptions (on five targets) for 15 yards. The wide receiver can redshirt this year and maintain his senior year of collegiate eligibility going into 2026.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Indiana Jackson has committed to Indiana, Michael Niziolek of The Bloomington Herald-Times reports.

Impact Jackson has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, so it makes sense he uses it for a Power Conference team. Indiana recently suffered elimination in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff. But following the success, IU's team will lose four of its top-six wideouts due to maximized eligibility. At the moment, Indiana's receiver situation presents more of a favorable opportunity for Jackson more than not. He logged 46 receptions for 745 yards.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving App State Jackson has announced his entry into the NCAA transfer portal.

Impact Jackson will look to leverage a strong closeout to the 2024-25 season into an opportunity with a new program this offseason. The 6-foot junior finished his second season with the Mountaineers logging 46 receptions for 745 yards and five touchdowns, along with five carries for 90 yards and a rushing touchdown. Jackson tallied 13 receptions for 319 yards and two touchdowns across the Mountaineers last two games, entering the portal as one of the hottest players in the nation.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 157 yards Jackson hauled in 8 of 11 targets for 157 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-20 loss against Georgia Southern.

Impact Jackson paced the Mountaineers in receptions, targets and receiving yards Saturday, but his efforts weren't enough to push App. State to bowl eligibility. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with 46 receptions for 745 yards and six total touchdowns across 11 games.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exceptional in win Jackson recorded five receptions (on six targets) for 162 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-20 victory against James Madison.

Impact Jackson accounted for 162 of the Mountaineers' 216 passing yards Saturday and reeled in a 64-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Jackson ranks second on App. State in receptions (38), receiving yards (588) and receiving touchdowns (four).

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes splash plays Jackson reeled in 2 of 6 targets for 71 yards during Thursday's 38-24 defeat against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Jackson caught just two passes, but he still totaled his second most receiving yards of the 2024 season. He caught passes of 39 and 32 yards. Through nine games, He's caught 33 of 61 targets for 426 yards and three touchdowns while adding five rushes for 90 yards and a score.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down by ODU Jackson hauled in 1 of 3 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 28-20 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact Jackson caught fewer than four passes for the first time since Week 4, reeling in just one of the three passes thrown his way. The junior wideout has had a productive season, accumulating 31 catches for 355 yards and three touchdowns across eight games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown in win Jackson notched four receptions (on six targets) for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-26 win versus Georgia State.

Impact Jackson notched his second most receiving yards in a game this season and reeled in at least four passes for a third straight game. The junior has been targeted 52 times through seven games, tallying 30 catches for 340 yards and three touchdowns. He's added 90 yards and a touchdown as a rusher.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another five-catch game Jackson tallied five receptions (on eight targets) for 48 yards during Saturday's 34-24 defeat against Louisiana.

Impact Jackson has seen a steady flow of targets -- 45 in six games -- but he's struggled to capitalize on the influx of opportunities. He's caught five or fewer passes in three straight games and has surpassed 55 receiving yards just once. Jackson has 361 yards from scrimmage (273 receiving, 88 rushing) with three total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet day Jackson gathered in 5 of 7 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 52-37 loss versus Marshall.

Impact Jackson started 2024 red-hot, accumulating 10 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns while adding 71 yards and a score on the ground across the Mountaineers' first three games. He's slowed up since, totaling seven receptions for 61 yards and no touchdowns across his last two outings. On the year, Jackson ranks second on the team in receptions and third in receiving yards.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Neutralized in Week 4 Jackson reeled in 2 of 5 targets for 32 yards during Thursday's 48-14 loss versus South Alabama.

Impact Jackson combined for 12 receptions (on 19 targets) for 140 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks 2 and 3 but failed to replicate the success against South Alabama. His five targets marked a season low and it was his first contest without a touchdown in 2024. Jackson and the Mountaineers' offense will look to bounce back in Week 5 against Liberty.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 86 yards Jackson hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-19 win versus East Carolina.

Impact App State attempted 47 passes and surpassed 400 passing yards in the contest, resulting in an excellent fantasy day for the Jackson. Still, the wideout ranked third in receiving yards and second in receptions. Through three games, Jackson has 14 catches (26 targets) for 164 yards and two touchdowns. He's added 71 yards and a score as a rusher.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Deshawn Purdie, Kam Davis lead Liberty in overwhelming 49-10 rout of FIU

Liberty scores 24 unanswered points in the 2nd half to beat Coastal Carolina 34-17

Henderson, Copeland connect for winning TD as Liberty survives Gardner Webb 24-23