In addition to reclassifying to the FBS level, the program announced a new initiative Wednesday called Freeze’s 40. The Flames Club and the football staff are aiming to attract 40 supporters to donate $5,000 each, with the $200,000 planned to go into a fund that already includes anonymous donations totaling $200,000.

“Freeze’s 40 is an opportunity for us to continue to grow the fanbase and those that want to invest in this program,” McCaw said. “We already have a number of people who have made commitments to be a part of it, and hopefully we can get to 40 before too long.”

Members of the group will receive behind-the-scenes access to the program and unique game experiences. The funds will be managed by the football staff to specifically support the program.

“It’s really like a special purpose fund,” McCaw said, adding the funds must be used within university policy. “Obviously the program’s well-funded for the basics like recruiting travel, all the essentials. This is more for special purposes that are enhancements to the program above and beyond what the university provides.”

In recruiting news, Liberty picked up its 13th verbal commitment for the Class of 2020 late Wednesday night when Enoch Howard announced his commitment on social media.