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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Liberty Flames Football Preview 2025: Prediction, Win Total, Top 10 Players, Keys to the Season
Liberty Flames Key to the Season Complete more Flame offense lives on the running game, and the quarterbacks will once again be mobile, but hitting the midrange passes is a must. When Kaidon Salter hit better than 55% of his passes, Liberty went 8-0. When he didn't, Liberty went 0-4. He's gone, but that means the offense needs lots and lots of completions from …- 2025 Liberty Preview Liberty Flames Key Player Ethan Vasko, QB Carolina transfer Michael Merdinger will be in the mix in fall camp, but Vasko is the likely starting quarterback when Maine comes to town. He stepped in last year at Coastal Carolina with 2,110 yards and 14 scores, and he ran for 821 yards in two seasons with the program, but it's asking a whole lot to be Kaidon Salter. Liberty Flames Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Casey Cain, WR the 6-3, 200-pound UNLV transfer crack the loaded receiving corps. He only caught 16 passes in his time with the Rebels and first at Texas, but he has the size and can Transfer Out: Kaidon Salter, QB wasn't always great, and he took a big step back last season passing, but Salter is leaving for Colorado with close to 6,000 yards with 56 touchdown passes, and over 2,000 rushing yards and 21 scores. Liberty Flames Key Game at Old Dominion, Sept. 27Liberty should rip through its league slate without breaking a sweat, but there's a huge problem - there isn't anyone great on the slate. To get 19 steps ahead, to have any dream of being the Group of Five champion in the College Football Playoff, it has to rip up James Madison, and there can't be any buckling at ODU.- 2025 Liberty Schedule Breakdown Liberty Flames Top 10 Players 1. Joseph Carter, LB Sr.2. Aaron Fenimore, C Soph.3. Brylan Green, S Sr.4. CJ Bazile, EDGE Sr.5. A'Khori Jones, S Sr.6. Ethan Vasko, QB Jr.7. Amarian Williams, CB Sr.8. Dexter Ricks, CB Jr.9. Julian Gray, RB Sr.10. Elijan Canion, WR Sr. Liberty Flames 2024 Fun Stats - 1st Quarter Scoring: Opponents 70, Liberty 43- 4th Quarter Scoring: Liberty 124, Opponents. 69- Fumbles: Liberty 23 (lost 11), Opponents 13 (lost 7) Liberty Flames 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen This is a flawed Liberty team with a whole slew of things that need to come together, but Conference USA is so light and breezy that this could be a ten-win season just by showing Flames avoid a regular season game against a Power Four program for a third straight season, and missing Sam Houston and WKU will help. Even better, they get the two newbies, Delaware and Missouri long as there isn't a gack like last year's loss at Kennesaw State, there's no excuse not to be in the Conference USA Championship. However, even if the Flames roll everyone and beat James Madison, Bowling Green, and Old Dominion, the schedule is too light to get into the CFP, even at The Liberty Flames Win Total At … 9.5Likely Wins: Delaware, at Jacksonville State, Maine, Missouri State, New Mexico State50/50 Games: at Bowling Green, at FIU, James Madison, Kennesaw State, at Louisiana Tech, at Old Dominion, at UTEPLikely Losses: No projected sure-thing losses- 2025 Liberty Preview © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Western Kentucky Preview 2025: Even in a Rebuild, the Hilltoppers Will Be Dangerous
Another year, another great run. It's coming, but Tyson Helton's Hilltoppers have to get that offensive groove back Kentucky has settled in with 34 wins over the last four seasons and six bowl appearances in six years. It's hard to argue too much with an eight-win year, a spot in the Conference USA Championship, and a bowl game. But … The offense died down the stretch, the defense didn't make up for it, and a 7-2 season turned into 8-6 with the Hilltoppers scoring 21 point or fewer in the last five yet, WKU lost to a bad Louisiana Tech. The win over Jacksonville State to end the regular season was a mirage - Rich Rodriguez's team was resting up for the rematch a week later, and it showed in a 52-12 take out the everyone-gets-a-pass 2020, and Helton has eight wins or more in five of his six seasons, this year's team should be a favorite to win the conference title, and it should be another great run if … Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Preview 2025: Offense X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN- The offense has to kick it back in from the start, and do it with a wholesale change at the skill spots. The passing game was okay under Caden Veltkamp, but he left for Florida Atlantic. In comes veteran quarterback Maverick McIvor. After bombing away for over 8,000 yards and 63 scores over the last three years at Abilene Christian.- The top four pass catchers are gone, but KD Hutchinson is back after averaging over 15 yards per grab. The stars - led by deep threat Matthew Henry (Western Illinois) - are almost all coming in through the portal. - The offensive line that struggled in pass protection and didn't generate enough of a push for the ground game replaces four starters, but Marshall Jackson is a decent veteran at left tackle. The new starters from the transfer portal are just okay - Devon Smith (ULM) should be okay at one tackle, but the interior being pieced Wright (Austin Peay) should be the main man for the ground game, along with WKU's No. 2 rusher last year, George Hart III - he ran for 206 yards. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Preview 2025: Defense - The defense was way too pass defense finished ninth in the nation, but that's because everyone was too busy running at will on the front six. On the plus side, the entire line and most of the linebacking corps is being replaced - Kennon Loftin (JUCO) should be the team's leading tackler in the middle.- The line has experience from other spots, but the proven production isn't quite there. It's a strength-in-numbers thing with seven new players from the portal forming rotation. The pass rush has to come from somewhere. - The secondary will be tested a little more this season. Jaylen Lewis (Temple) was a nice get at safety coming off a 43-tackle season, and Demarko Williams is a veteran who came up 37 stops and two picks last year. The corners will work around Kent Robinson, one of WKU's most experienced returning defenders. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Key to the Season Don't be awful against the Hilltoppers went 2-5 when allowing teams to run for over 190 yards - and one of those teams was Jacksonville State the first time around when it was playing at half speed - and 6-1 when allowing that many yards or fewer. That's why … Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Key Player Mackavelli Malotumau, DT former Nevada tackle isn't massive - he's a 6-1, 290-pound anchor - but he's got the leverage to hold up on the nose. That's the hope after making 25 tackles with a sack in two years for the Wolf Pack. If he and 305-pound Norfolk State transfer Eric Etienne can hold up, the WKU D will quickly change. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Maverick McIvor, QB would be nice if he was a bit more of a runner, but over his three years at Abilene Christian, McIvor grew into a whale of a passer throwing for over 3,800 yards and 30 scores last year. He's ready right out of the box to take over the attack and start pushing it down the Transfer Out: Hosea Wheeler, DT might be more talented players gone through the portal - Rodney Newsom should be a whale of a guard for South Carolina - but Wheeler is exactly who this year's team could've used for the defensive interior. The CUSA all-star is now at Indiana after making 75 tackles last year. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Key Game Sam Houston, Aug. 23If you really and truly want to dream big, the biggest game might be at Toledo on September 6th. Win that, and with a freakishly light schedule, 11-1 in the regular season isn't an insane goal. But Sam Houston will be dangerous, it's the Conference USA opener, and it's a home game that has to show the team is back up to speed right out of the gate.- 2025 WKU Hilltoppers Schedule Breakdown Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Top 10 Players 1. Marshall Jackson, OT Sr.2. Maverick McIvor, QB Sr.3. Jaylen Lewis, S Jr.4. Kent Robinson, CB Sr.5. Kennon Loftin, LB Jr.6. Matthew Henry, WR Sr.7. Anthony Breckenridge, LB Sr.8. La'Vell Wright, RB Sr.9. Cole Maynard, P Sr.10. Mackavelli Malotumau, DT Sr. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 2024 Fun Stats - Rushing Yards: Opponents 3,097, WKU 1,524- Fumbles: WKU 22 (lost 12), Opponents 17 (lost 10) - Time of Possession: Opponents 32:10, WKU 27:50 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen This isn't one of Tyson Helton's best teams, but it might have the best about the paycheck game at LSU, and going to Toledo is dangerous, but that's it. Jacksonville State is in a total rebuilding mode, a road game at Louisiana Tech could be interesting, but whatever. This is one of the easiest schedules in college football, and WKU has to take full advantage of it. There are too many new parts to expect any sort of consistency over the first half of the campaign, and there will be a few blown tires - like, maybe against Middle Tennessee or in the opener against Sam Houston - but it'll be another season with eight more more wins, and another season in the mix for the Conference USA The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Win Total At … 8Likely Wins: FIU, North Alabama50/50 Games: at Delaware, at Jacksonville State, at Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, at Missouri State, Nevada, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, at ToledoLikely Losses: at LSU © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryson DeChambeau's Ex-Girlfriend Hunter Nugent Confirmed Their Split
Former college golfer Hunter Nugent was the girlfriend of professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau, but she confirmed their split. Nugent's Instagram page says she has lived in Toronto, Dallas, and Austin, Texas. There is no sign of DeChambeau on her page. Advertisement She is also on TikTok, where she posts videos showing her golfing, with friends and family, and wearing cowboy hats. Many of her posts show her in country attire. With DeChambeau in contention, his dating history is of interest to many fans. DeChambeau keeps his personal life off his Instagram page, which focuses on his golfing career. Today's Golfer confirmed that DeChambeau previously dated Nugent, describing her as a golfer at the University of Texas. In September 2022, Outkick reported that a photo caption had misidentified Nugent as the woman who accompanied DeChambeau to a LIV Golf event. The woman was identified as another college golfer named Lilia Schneider, according to Outkick. Advertisement "Bryson and I aren't dating anymore," Nugent told Outkick via Instagram, mentioning Schneider's name. Nugent was listed as a senior on the University of Texas golf team roster for 2022-2023. LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau with Liliana Schneider."Played in six events and posted a 76.89 stroke average … tied for 15th at the Conference USA Championship after carding a 229 (77-762-80) … recorded a 226 (79-72-75) to grab a share of 53rd at the Paradise Invitational … turned in a 227 (81-74-72) to tie for 62nd at the Trinity Forest Invitational … posted a 238 (78-78-82) to tie for 69th place at the Dale McNamara Invitational in her only fall event," the site says of her performance. Under personal bio, the university wrote, "Born Dec. 15, 2000, in Oakville, Ontario … daughter of Ronald and Tracy Nugent … has one brother, Cole … mother played basketball at Carleton University … communication major."
USA Today
22-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon basketball vs. Liberty live score: March Madness prediction, where to watch
Oregon basketball vs. Liberty live score: March Madness prediction, where to watch It's been a long wait for the Oregon Ducks and Liberty Flames, but their respective starts to the 2025 NCAA Tournament are almost here. In the final game of the first round, both the Ducks and Flames will look to keep their season alive and advance to the second round, played on Sunday in Seattle. After a strong finish to the season, winning eight of their final nine games, Dana Altman and the Ducks enter this game as a favorite, according to the betting line and the tournament seed line. Led by dynamic big man Nate Bittle, Oregon's paint presence and strong defense should be fully displayed in a game where size could be the ultimate difference against Liberty. Meanwhile, the Flames pose a serious threat, especially in March. They got hot near the end of the season and went on to win the Conference USA Championship, clinching an automatic bid into the tournament. Regarding potential upset bids, the Flames fit the billing as a team that could shoot their way into the second round. This past season, Liberty hit 39% of their 3-pointers, which ranks as the seventh-best mark in the nation. Should they get hot on Friday night against the Ducks, it could have some fans pointing to them as a Cinderella candidate in the tournament. A game between No. 5 and No. 12 seeds in the tournament is always fun for fans, as it has produced many upsets over the years. This year, No. 12 Colorado State upset No. 5 Memphis, and No. 12 McNeese upset No. 5 Clemson. Oregon hopes to stop the recent trend and advance into the Round of 32. Oregon basketball fans can find everything they need to know ahead of the Ducks' first March Madness game below. We will provide live, in-game updates for the Oregon faithful to follow along with. FOLLOW THE MADNESS: NCAA men's tournament bracket, scores, schedules, teams and more. What channel is the Oregon-Liberty NCAA Tournament game? Time, TV schedule TV Channel: truTV Stream: NCAA March Madness Live App | Fubo TV (free trial for new subscribers) Oregon Duckswill tip off vs. Liberty Flames on truTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Lisa Byington, Robbie Hummel, Jalen Rose, and Andy Katz. Oregon vs. Liberty start time, TV Channel, and Location TV Channel: truTV Start time: 10:10 p.m. ET, 7:10 p.m. PT Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle (WA) Oregon vs Liberty odds in March Madness Moneyline: Oregon -285 / Liberty +230 Spread: Oregon -6.5 Over/under: 138.5 Oregon vs. Liberty Predictions, Game Picks Oregon 77, Liberty 65: So long as the Ducks are able to defend against Liberty's shooting, this is a game they should be able to win. While the Flames take and make as many 3-pointers as anyone in the country, if Oregon is able to spread their defense and contest shots, it will allow their size to take over the game. Offensively, the Ducks should be able to pound the paint in this game, feeding Nate Bittle and Brandon Angel inside and dominating on the offensive and defensive boards. Oregon vs. Liberty Stats Oregon PPG: 76.2 76.2 PPG Allowed: 70.9 70.9 FG Percentage: 45.7 45.7 3FG Percentage: 34.0 Liberty PPG: 76.6 76.6 PPG Allowed: 62.9 62.9 FG Percentage: 49.4 49.4 3FG Percentage: 39.0 Oregon Ducks basketball schedule 2023-24 Below are the past five games of Oregon Ducks 2023-24 basketball season. Mar. 1 82-61 Win vs. USC Trojans Mar. 4 73-64 Win vs. Indiana Hoosiers Mar. 9 80-73 OT Win vs. Washington Huskies Mar. 13 72-59 Win vs. Indiana Hoosiers Mar. 14 74-64 Loss to Michigan State Spartans Mar. 21 Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames (NCAA Tournament) Liberty Flames basketball schedule 2023-24 Below are the past five games of Liberty Flames 2023-24 basketball season.
