Liberty strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
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H · 3 
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A · 5 
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A · 13 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Liberty 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Madison | @ | 12 | Played |
| 2 | Gardner-Webb | vs | 3 | Played |
| 3 | Ball State | vs | 4 | Played |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina | @ | 6 | Played |
| 5 | Delaware | @ | 7 | Played |
| 6 | Sam Houston | vs | 2 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | @ | 10 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Florida International | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
| 10 | New Mexico State | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Middle Tennessee | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Western Kentucky | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Missouri State | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
Liberty Flames 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Liberty schedule in 2026?
Liberty faces an about average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 6.2 wins in 2025, below the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is Liberty strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the Liberty 2026 schedule.