James Madison cornerback Ken Willis (23) makes the tackle on Liberty quarterback Deshawn Purdie (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison takes the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) gets tackled by Liberty safety Jayden Davis (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty quarterback Deshawn Purdie (5) fights off James Madison linebacker Nakian Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) runs the ball up the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty running back Jaylon Coleman (0) tries to outrun James Madison defensive back Seth Gathers (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty quarterback Deshawn Purdie (5) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) tries to escape from Liberty defensive lineman Lorenzo Payne (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) fires off a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) celebrates with offensive lineman DJ Fox (77) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell watches a replay on his tablet during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty quarterback Jaylen Henderson (13) gets tackled by James Madison cornerback DJ Kelly (6) and James Madison edge Turner Schmidt (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier high-fives his players as they return to the bench during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty safety Jeremiah Vessel (13) and James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) dive after a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Corey Scott (3) gets tackled by Liberty cornerback Ashton McShane (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison linebacker Jayden Studio (26) finishes the tackle on Liberty running back Peyton Jones (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) escapes from Liberty safety Jayden Davis (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) gets chased up the field by Liberty linebacker Deuce Spurlock (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Corey Scott (3) celebrates with wide receiver Za'ron Collins (12) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison kicker Morgan Suarez (5) winds up a field goal kick during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) gets wrapped up by Liberty linebacker Aidan Vaughan (33) and defensive lineman Mike Jarvis (97) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Corey Scott (3) gets tackled by Liberty cornerback Elijah Hopkins (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier talks to a referee during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty wide receiver Makai Jackson (2) misses a catch under pressure from James Madison defensive back Seth Gathers (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) dives between Liberty linebacker Aidan Vaughan (33) and safety D-Icey Hopkins (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) takes a handoff from quarterback JC Evans (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
James Madison players cheer as they sing the alma mater after defeating Liberty in an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell and James Madison head coach Billy Napier shake hands after during the end of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
