LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) The Liberty University Flames held their first football game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 4.

For the first time in two years, they were able to fill their stadium and allow full capacity.

Fans packed the stands despite the University recently reporting a large number of coronavirus cases.

Thousands of fans lined up to see the Liberty University Flames season opener against Campbell University.

Were here to celebrate Liberty and to cheer on the Flames, and were so excited, said Meghan Voogd, Liberty University alumna.

Weve been practicing safe distancing and stuff but just being outside but we feel pretty good just excited to be out and doing things again, said Tyler Voogd, a Flames fan.

Last week, Liberty University reported their quarantine annex was full due to a large number of COVID-19 cases.

According to their dashboard, they have 430 active student cases and 58 active cases among faculty and staff.

But that didnt stop folks from celebrating game number one.

Freshman, Lauren Harder said she hopes this is one of many large on-campus gatherings.

It feels amazing just to be with everybody, and all the friends I made so far is insane since the 2 weeks Ive been here. I can already hear the music, and Im excited to cheer on my team, expressed Harder.

The University is expected to end its campus-wide quarantine on Friday, Sept. 10.

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