Two-deep

Liberty

at Kennesaw State · Thu Oct 22 · 07:00 PM ET · CBSSN

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Starters

  1. QBDeshawn Purdie
  2. RBPeyton Jones
  3. WRMakai Jackson
  4. TELaKelsey Johnson Jr.
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 5
    86
    Deshawn PurdieRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    69
    Jaylen HendersonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    69
    Ethan VaskoRS SR/TR
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RB
  1. 7
    77
    Peyton JonesRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    71
    Jaylon ColemanSO
  3. 4
    70
    Kam DavisRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 2
    76
    Makai JacksonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    76
    Rashawn CunninghamRS SO/TR
  3. 8
    71
    Nasir NewkirkRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 3
    84
    Jamari PersonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    69
    Jon MonteiroRS SO
  3. 81
    63
    Jakobe DeJesusFR
SLOT
  1. 9
    72
    Bryce RandolphRS FR
    Starter
  2. 1
    62
    Darius CopelandRS JR
  3. 19
    62
    Refeno VangatesRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 87
    85
    LaKelsey Johnson Jr.RS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 88
    69
    Zeke WimbushRS JR/TR
  3. 48
    63
    Caleb RyanRS SR
LT
  1. 51
    75
    D.J. GethRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 59
    75
    Brandon EdozieRS FR
LG
  1. 60
    75
    Joep EngbersRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    69
    Carlton HallFR
C
  1. 61
    83
    Aaron FenimoreRS JR
    Starter
  2. 63
    69
    Daniel SchiffertFR
RG
  1. 53
    85
    Alex BirchmeierRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    74
    Val EricksonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 58
    73
    Jude FosterRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 56
    75
    Christian WilliamsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 52
    69
    Kevin EveheSO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Liberty Flames plays Kennesaw State away on Thu, Oct 22. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJamey Chadwellsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorNewland Isaac
Defensive CoordinatorShawn Quinn

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
31.2
Yards/G
415.8
Pass Yds/G
192.8
Rush Yds/G
223.0
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
45.21%
Total TD
23
Sacks
12
TFL
30
INT
5
Team Analysis
WHY #80 IN WS POWER
Results this season-7.0 pts

Lost to James Madison Dukes, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: -7.2

85%

Roster talent: 43rd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #109 national

6%

Returning production: 38%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −7.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

17 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: D. Hopkins (FS, 89, from Georgia State)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

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Liberty Starting Quarterback

Liberty Flames starting lineup

Liberty starting lineup: QB Deshawn Purdie, RB Peyton Jones, WR-X Makai Jackson, TE LaKelsey Johnson Jr.. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Deshawn Purdie is the projected starting quarterback for Liberty as of October 15, 2026. Jaylen Henderson is listed second.

Liberty also projects Peyton Jones at running back, Makai Jackson at wide receiver and LaKelsey Johnson Jr. at tight end.

The full Liberty Flames two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Deshawn Purdie · QBPeyton Jones · RBMakai Jackson · WR-XLaKelsey Johnson Jr. · TE

Common questions

Who is Liberty's starting quarterback?
Deshawn Purdie is the projected starting quarterback for Liberty as of October 15, 2026. Jaylen Henderson is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Liberty?
Peyton Jones is the projected starter at running back for Liberty, with Jaylon Coleman listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Liberty?
Makai Jackson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Liberty, with Rashawn Cunningham listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Liberty?
LaKelsey Johnson Jr. is the projected starter at tight end for Liberty, with Zeke Wimbush listed second.
When was the Liberty Flames depth chart last updated?
The Liberty Flames depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Liberty's record last season?
Liberty Flames finished 4-8 (3-5 in Conference USA play).
When does Liberty Flames play next?
Liberty Flames plays Kennesaw State away on Thu, Oct 22. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full Liberty roster

Every player on the Liberty Flames depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Makai Jackson, Rashawn Cunningham, Nasir Newkirk

WR: Jamari Person, Jon Monteiro, Jakobe DeJesus

WR: Bryce Randolph, Darius Copeland, Refeno Vangates

LT: D.J. Geth, Brandon Edozie

LG: Joep Engbers, Carlton Hall

C: Aaron Fenimore, Daniel Schiffert

RG: Alex Birchmeier, Val Erickson, Jude Foster

RT: Christian Williams, Kevin Evehe

TE: LaKelsey Johnson Jr., Zeke Wimbush, Caleb Ryan, Bo Burklow, Breckan Kirby

QB: Deshawn Purdie, Jaylen Henderson, Ethan Vasko, Jachin Davis

RB: Peyton Jones, Jaylon Coleman, Kam Davis, Terron Kellman, Kanye Udoh

Defense

DE: Michael Floyde, Lorenzo Payne, Samuel Cohen

NT: Mike Jarvis, Kam Cullins, John Custis, Chris Law

DT: Nathan Pirolli, Markus Clark, Joe Strickland

JACK: Brenton Williams, Jeffrey Hairston Jr.

WLB: Deuce Spurlock, Kyle Ferm

MLB: Derrell Farrar, Dillano Glaud

SLB: Aidan Vaughan, Micah Pollard, Jayden Whaley

CB: Elijah Hopkins, Myke Gunn, Tyrell Gainey

SS: Jeremiah Vessel, Ashton Whitner

FS: D-Icey Hopkins, Jayden Davis

CB: Jiquavious Marshall, Ashton McShane, Elijah McKenzie

NB: Izaiah Guy, Ronald Moore Jr.

RES: Ethan Crisp

Special Teams

PT: Sam Crossan, Chase Reeves

PK: Chase Reeves, Tyler Black

KO: Tyler Black, Chase Reeves

LS: Greg Rivera, Cayden Comer

H: Sam Crossan, Clayton Shepler

PR: Makai Jackson, Darius Copeland, Prince Cottonham, Bryce Randolph

KR: Jon Monteiro, Izaiah Guy, Jaylon Coleman, Eric Smith