Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Western Kentucky defeated Sam Houston 16-3 last Wednesday, moving to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in C-USA while averaging 21.3 points per game this season.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Sat Nov 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM at Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green.

WKU football fans can hear directly from head coach Tyson Helton on the Tops Live Coaches Show this Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. CT. The live broadcast from Roosters in Bowling Green offers an open forum to get updates straight from the source.

The Hilltoppers' rushing attack powered a victory over the Dragons. The article excerpt offers no further details on the game.

Karl Campbell connected on a 33-yard field goal, delivering a clean special-teams highlight for the Hilltoppers.

Tony Newsome Jr.'s interception had WKU breaking out the cellies, highlighting defensive playmaking for the Hilltoppers.

Western Kentucky controlled the game with 32:23 time of possession and three efficient field goals to defeat Sam Houston 16-3.

• Offense stayed...

• R. Tisdale Jr. threw for 78/117, 851 yards, 4 TDs and 2 INTs
• B. Glenn posted 53/98 for 536 yards, 4 TDs and 2 INTs while rushing 52 times for 268 yards and 5 TDs
• Glenn's dual-threat production complemented Tisdale's volume passing in the game

Liberty and Jacksonville State remain the clear frontrunners in Conference USA.

• Western Kentucky climbs to sixth after routing Missouri State 34-13...

The Western Kentucky at Sam Houston game on Wednesday was upgraded to a national ESPN telecast from ESPN2, increasing visibility for the Hilltoppers'...

Western Kentucky hosts Delaware in a Tuesday night Conference USA matchup at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on CBSSN.

Matthew Henry posted 56 receptions for 899 yards and 6 touchdowns across 15 games, averaging a strong 16.1 yards per catch. His output positions him as an efficient option in the Hilltoppers’ receiver rotation amid WKU’s 2026 passing attack.

Virgil Marshall went from seven starts at star with 24 tackles in 2023 to a four-game, injury-delayed 2024 season. His return could strengthen WKU's secondary depth after limited production.

• League setup: 10-team CUSA runs an 8-game conference schedule with the top two teams meeting for the title
• WKU position: Ranked 10th after a 34-13...

Western Kentucky deployed two primary quarterbacks against New Mexico State.

• R. Tisdale Jr. led with 49/77 passing for 543 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT
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Zach Grant begins his first season as WKU Football's General Manager after five years as Director of Player Personnel.

His expanded role centers on...

The 2015 Conference USA championship team's induction into the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame shows how that 12-2 season remains central to the program's...

True freshman Jonathan Stafford Jr. earned CUSA Freshman of the Week honors after leading WKU with 85 all-purpose yards and six receptions for 66...

Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act would grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption to cap athlete transfers at one without penalty,...

Griffin Reimer stays in the Western Kentucky tight end mix as supplemental depth, logging 10 snaps in the 52-7 win over Mercyhurst and playing in all...