After playing to a 4–4 record through eight games, the Bulls concluded their schedule with four consecutive wins.
Buffalo faced two ranked FBS teams, losing to Missouri while defeating Northern Illinois.
The Flames had one game canceled, against Appalachian State, due to Hurricane Helene.
Liberty's starting quarterback, Kaidon Salter, and running back, Quinton Cooley, both opted out of the game.
Salter had committed to play at Colorado in 2025 and Cooley chose to focus on preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft.