The school said in a statement Friday that Chadwell was diagnosed with the condition before the 2025 season.
“At that time, a medical plan developed by doctors determined that it was best to pursue treatment after the season,” the school said.
“Earlier this week, we are grateful to report that he underwent a successful surgical procedure to address his condition.
“Following his recovery and prior to the start of spring practice, Coach Chadwell will resume his regular duties leading the Flames football program.”
Chadwell, who turns 48 on Saturday, recently completed his third season in charge of Liberty. The Flames fell from 8-4 in 2024 to 4-8 in 2025 and finished the season with four straight losses. All four losses came by one possession.
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Chadwell took over at Liberty after Hugh Freeze left to become Auburn’s coach. Chadwell led the Flames to the Fiesta Bowl in 2023 after the team went undefeated before losing to Oregon to end the season.
Before coming to Liberty, Chadwell coached at Coastal Carolina for five seasons. The Chanticleers won 31 games in their final three years at the school and finished 22-3 in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.