Liberty Flames vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Prediction, 9/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Liberty Flames vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Chanticleers (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-2) will try to beat the Liberty Flames (2-1) at Brooks Stadium on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Liberty opens this contest as 2-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 52.

The Liberty Flames step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Flames took the field against the Ball State Cardinals and went home with a win by a final score of 51-15. When the final whistle blew, they ran 64 plays which gave them a total of 460 yards. The Liberty Flames ended up running the ball 40 times and had 212 yds, which earned them an average of 5.3 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Flames conceded 156 yards on 35 tries, which averages out to 4.5 yds per rush surrendered. Liberty surrendered 10 pass completions on 21 tries for 93 yds, and a completion percentage of 47.6%.

The Flames have earned 1,160 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Liberty has earned 7 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 3 times. Liberty has accounted for 60 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 26 penalties for 203 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 165.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 71st in the country. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Liberty Flames are averaging 29.3 points per game.

The Flames rank 55th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 19.3 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.5 yards per run and 149.0 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. In total, they have conceded 447 running yards through 3 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Flames have conceded 397 yards which puts them in 14th in the nation. They are allowing 132.3 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 49.4%. Overall, they have relinquished 281.3 yards per contest which ranks them 38th in D-1. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass and 4 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Chanticleers head into this game 1-2 this season. When they last played, the Chanticleers took a defeat with a final score of 22-14 when they played the Delaware Blue Hens. Coastal Carolina surrendered 31 attempts on the ground for 93 yds (3.0 yds per rush). The Chanticleers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 75.0%, relinquishing 302 yards on 24 for 32 through the air. The Chanticleers finished the game with a total of 385 yds while running 61 plays (6.3 yards per play). Coastal Carolina ran for 3.9 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 135 yards on 35 attempts.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hold an average of 423.3 yards per outing, which has them ranked 60th in D-1. The Coastal Carolina offense has racked up 140 yards of penalties on 21 violations, which ranks 58th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They are averaging 146.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 438 yards in total. They have thrown no picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 66 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Chanticleers are ranked 89th in college football by tallying 27.7 points per outing. For the year thus far, the Chanticleers have earned 832 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 277.3 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 37th in D-1.

The Chanticleers are relinquishing 20.0 points per game, which has them ranked 60th in college football. Coastal Carolina has allowed a total of 488 yards via the ground game (162.7 yards per contest) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have allowed 4 touchdowns via the pass and 178.3 yards per outing, which has them ranked 44th in the country. The Chanticleers defense has been on the field for 192 plays, which ranks them 70th in college football. They have totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions on the season. In total, they have relinquished 60 pts.

Who will win tonight's Flames/Chanticleers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Flames -2.0

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