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The Right Time: Joel Anderson on Liberty University, #WeAreUnited and the history of Houston Football

Bomani and Joel Anderson of Slate discuss his story about the problems around Liberty University’s athletics program as it relates to Black athletes, including the school’s pursuit of Hugh Freeze, Ian McCaw and their plan for building the program (1:31). Plus, players from the Big Ten have now joined the Pac-12 group in demanding accountability from their respective conferences in order for them to return to the field (32:09), Gary Patterson apologizes for using the “N-word” at TCU (42:28) and a little history of the University of Houston’s football program (51:22).

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Breaking down what's in store for Notre Dame and the rest of the independents in 2020

Notre Dame remains a potential top-10 team, but several questions persist. Elsewhere among independents, how will Hugh Freeze fare in his second year at Liberty? Will Army bounce back? Is BYU's "however" phase over?

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Liberty players to transfer over racial insensitivity

Liberty cornerbacks Kei'Trel Clark and Tayvion Land cite "racial insensitivity" and "cultural incompetence" as reasons for leaving the program.

Gandy-Golden excited to play alongside Haskins (0:59)

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Antonio Gandy-Golden's 2020 NFL draft profile (0:40)

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Meet Antonio Gandy-Golden: The uncut gem who does it all (3:54)

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Coaching vision: 'Blind Side' bro on Liberty staff

Sean "SJ" Tuohy Jr., made famous by the book and movie "The Blind Side," has been hired to Liberty's football staff.

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Hickson, Calvert lead Liberty past Ga Southern in Cure Bowl

Frankie Hickson picked up 120 yards rushing on 22 carries, Stephen Calvert went 16 of 35 passing for 270 yards and two touchdowns, and Liberty beat Georgia Southern 23-16 in the Cure Bowl on Saturday.

Calvert, Huntley connect for 57-yard Liberty TD (0:38)

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The best sound of the season from college football's coaches (2:00)

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Bowl-bound Liberty gives Freeze multiyear deal

Hugh Freeze has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with bowl-bound Liberty, the school announced Tuesday. Sources told ESPN the deal is for five years and will pay Freeze an average of $2 million per year.

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What you need to know about every bowl game

Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.

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Hickson, Liberty run past New Mexico State 49-28

Frankie Hickson made it a Senior Day to remember for Liberty, rushing for a career-high 196 yards and a career-best four touchdowns to power the Flames to a 49-28 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday.

Mack plows his way to a Liberty TD (0:24)

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Perkins, Virginia cruise past Liberty, 55-27

Bryce Perkins threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and Virginia beat Liberty 55-27 Saturday.

Wicks evades defenders for 44-yard Virginia TD (0:26)

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Romney's 3 TD passes lead BYU to 31-24 win over Liberty

Baylor Romney completed 23 of 33 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns and BYU beat Liberty 31-24 on Saturday night.

Liberty's Hickson scores on 15-yard run (0:25)

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Calvert, Hickson guide Liberty past UMass 63-21

Stephen Calvert passed for 474 yards and four touchdowns and Frankie Hickson added three scoring runs as Liberty overpowered Massachusetts 63-21 on Saturday in a game between independent programs.

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Langan's career day leads Rutgers past Liberty 44-34

Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan had a career day, completing 15 of 21 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns, and adding 21 rushes for 118 yards and a touchdown to lead Rutgers past Liberty 44-34 on Saturday.