Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell has surgery for 'serious but treatable medical condition'

Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell recently underwent surgery for a “serious but treatable medical condition.”

The school said in a statement on Friday that Chadwell was diagnosed with the condition ahead of the 2025 season.

“At the time, a medical plan developed by doctors determined the best course was to have the treatment done after the season,” the school said.

“Earlier this week, we are grateful to report that he underwent a successful surgical procedure to address the condition.

“Following his recovery and prior to the start of spring practice, Coach Chadwell will resume his regular duties in leading the Flames football program.”

Chadwell, who turns 48 on Saturday, recently completed his third season in charge of Liberty. The Flames dipped from 8-4 in 2024 to 4-8 in 2025 as they finished the season with four consecutive losses. All four of those defeats came by one possession.

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Chadwell took over at Liberty after Hugh Freeze left to become the coach at Auburn. Chadwell led the Flames to the Fiesta Bowl in 2023 after the team went undefeated before losing to Oregon to end the season.

Before he came to Liberty, Chadwell was the coach at Coastal Carolina for five seasons. The Chanticleers won 31 games over his last three years at the school and went 22-3 over the 2020 and 2021 seasons.