Presbyterian is ready for big game against Liberty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Presbyterian coach Harold Nichols says the good thing about winning is it makes the next game even more important.

His Blue Hose might be playing the most important game of the season against Liberty on Saturday.

After struggling for years to adjust to the Football Championship Subdivision, Presbyterian could take a big step toward a playoff berth win a win over the Flames. Liberty is considered the second best team in the conference; a win would keep the Blue Hose in line for a 4-1 record in one of the toughest FCS conferences.

In other games Saturday involving South Carolina’s FCS teams South Carolina State hosts Savannah State; Coastal Carolina is at Gardner-Webb; Charleston Southern travels to Monmouth; Furman is at VMI; and The Citadel travels to Mercer.