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Liberty 30, at Delaware 14

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Final · Championship Subdivision

Liberty defeats Delaware in NCAA Championship Division road game

NEWARK, Del. (Interstat) — Liberty defeated Delaware 30-14 on Friday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Delaware Stadium. The visiting Flames improved to 4-1, while the Blue Hens dropped to 2-3. Liberty built its lead with three Chase Reeves field goals and rushing touchdowns from K. Davis and P. Jones. Davis scored twice, and Reeves converted the extra-point attempts. Delaware quarterback EJ Archield Jr. completed 10 of 19 passes for 137 yards and rushed four times for 18 yards. Braden Streeter went 3 of 7 for 78 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Bell completed 4 of 9 passes for 42 yards and rushed six times for 32 yards and a score. Donovan Lewis caught two passes for 61 yards and a touchdown, and Matthew McKinley-Daniels added two receptions for 36 yards and a score. Makai Jackson led Liberty with five catches for 90 yards. Colin Gallagher and Kahlil Ali each recorded eight tackles for Delaware, while Deuce Spurlock intercepted a pass for Liberty.