The school announced plans to undergo the two-year transition period join the Division I FBS as a football independent , while remaining in the Big South Conference in all other sports . While normally against NCAA rules to transition to FBS without a conference invite , Liberty was granted a waiver . Liberty will join the FBS in 2018 , but will not become a full member and eligible for post-season play until 2019
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2017 Liberty Flames football team