The Liberty Flames aim to extend their winning streak to three games when they visit the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers for a non-conference matchup on Thursday night at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with Liberty entering as 2.5-point favorites.
Liberty (2-1) comes off a dominant 51-15 victory over Ball State last Saturday. Junior quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns in that game, while the Flames amassed 212 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, distributed among twelve ball carriers. Senior wide receiver Makai Jackson leads Liberty’s receiving corps with nine catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Coastal Carolina (1-2) is looking to bounce back after a 22-14 loss at Delaware on the same day. The Chanticleers rely on freshman quarterback Deuce Bailey, who has thrown for 826 yards and eight touchdowns through three games. Senior receiver Colton Hinton is Bailey’s top target, pulling in nine receptions for 196 yards and three touchdowns so far.
This matchup carries added intrigue as Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell was Coastal Carolina’s head coach from 2019 to 2022. The two teams have a close history, with Liberty leading the all-time series 8-7. Their last meeting came in the 2020 Cure Bowl, a 37-34 overtime victory for Liberty when Chadwell was still on the opposite sideline.
The betting market reflects the competitive nature of the game, with the over/under set at 50.5 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every FBS game 10,000 times and has a 22-19 record on top-rated college football picks this season, favors the over. The model projects a combined 55 points and notes the over has hit in six of Liberty’s last ten games and seven of Coastal Carolina’s past ten.
Regarding the spread, the model indicates one side covers more than 70% of the time in its simulations, though it has not publicly revealed which side. SportsLine offers full picks including spread and money-line selections for those interested.
Thursday’s game will put Liberty’s balanced offense, led by Purdie and Jackson, against Coastal Carolina’s young but productive passing duo in Bailey and Hinton. Both teams will look to establish rhythm early at Brooks Stadium. The Flames will try to maintain momentum from their recent blowout win, while the Chanticleers aim to correct course after their narrow defeat at Delaware.
The latest confirmed detail is the kickoff time of 7:30 p.m. ET at Coastal Carolina’s home stadium, with Liberty favored by 2.5 points and the total points line at 50.5. Fans and bettors can follow updates as the game approaches.
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