Has Liberty only been an FBS program for eight years?

Considering how important the program has been, it seems like it's been a part of the Group of Five/Six world for a whole lot longer.

And also ... has it only been three years since Liberty was 13-0 going into a New Year's Six Fiesta Bowl date with Oregon?

After everything seemed to be business as usual in 2024 with a 5-0 start, things started to fall apart. The Flames went 7-11 since then, but this season is when the program should be back to its normal high standard.
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Last year's 4-8 run was the worst season in the eight years by two wins - the campaign never got going, and it ended with a thud.

But it's Liberty.

It's able to get the transfers and talent other Conference USA programs can't even look at, there's a ton of returning experience, and after a few years off, everything cranks back up.
Head Coach: Jamey Chadwell (4th year, 25-13; 9th year overall, 64-35)
Best Case / Worst Case: Win Conference USA and push for a College Football Playoff spot/struggle and end up fighting for a bowl game