[8] Liberty defeated Georgia Southern 23–16, to claim their first bowl win in program history.

[9][10] The game was played between the Liberty Flames and the Georgia Southern Eagles.

Georgia Southern held a 3–0 record against Liberty in prior meetings.

[11] Liberty finished their regular season with a 7–5 record while competing as an independent.

Their 2018 team won that season's Camellia Bowl over Eastern Michigan, 23–21.