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Liberty Extends Hugh Freeze Through 2026 With Reported 'Lucrative' New Deal

Hugh Freeze has led Liberty's football team to the best start in program history during this bizarre season, and in turn, the university extended the head coach's contract through 2026, it announced Wednesday.

"We are proud of Coach Freeze and the football program," Liberty University President Jerry Prevo said in the school announcement. "This contract extension demonstrates my commitment and support of him and our program. Dr. Falwell's vision was for Liberty to compete at the highest level of college football and Coach Freeze is making great strides towards realizing the vision.