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Latest Western Kentucky Hilltoppers News
- IU football game three: Early odds, projections, details for Western Kentucky - The Daily Hoosier Google News · The Daily Hoosier ·
- Georgia 70-20 Western Kentucky (Sep 12, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN Google News · ESPN ·
- 4 winners and 2 losers from Georgia's 70-20 rout of Western Kentucky in Week 2 - Dawn of the Dawg Google News · Dawn of the Dawg ·
- 10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky - AJC.com Google News · AJC.com ·
Roster Snapshot
#3 Ajay Allen
RB · 4 yrs
#87 Coleson Arends
TE · 3 yrs
#18 Geajorm Akpaloo
LB · 3 yrs
#32 Westen Ard
LB · 1 yrs
Full Season Schedule & Results
12 Games| Date | Opponent | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1
|
@
NEV
Nevada Wolf Pack
📺 CBSSN
|
L 14 - 49 |
|
Week 2
|
@
#2UGA
Georgia Bulldogs
📺 SEC Network
|
L 20 - 70 |
|
Week 3
|
@
#4IU
Indiana Hoosiers
📺 Peacock
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 4
|
vs
MERC
Mercyhurst Lakers
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 5
|
@
NMSU
New Mexico State Aggies
📺 CBSSN
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 6
|
vs
MOST
Missouri State Bears
📺 CBSSN
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 7
|
@
SHSU
Sam Houston Bearkats
📺 ESPN2
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 9
|
vs
DEL
Delaware Blue Hens
📺 CBSSN
|
Scheduled |
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Week 10
|
@
MTSU
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
|
Scheduled |
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Week 11
|
vs
JVST
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 12
|
@
LIB
Liberty Flames
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 13
|
vs
KENN
Kennesaw State Owls
|
Scheduled |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Roster & Depth Chart
Head Coach: Tyson HeltonOffense (46)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Ajay Allen
#3
5' 11", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
RB |
|
Coleson Arends
#87
6' 4", 245 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Sincere Baines
#23
5' 9", 195 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
RB |
Moussa Barry
#8
6' 2", 195 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Adrion Boyd
#29
5' 7", 185 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
RB |
Quincy Burroughs
#12
6' 1", 210 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Jeremiah Carroll
#84
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Zach Clayton
#72
6' 5", 320 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Arlando Crafton Jr.
#81
6' 4", 240 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Jordan Curll
#69
6' 4", 280 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Jackson Dialls
#64
6' 4", 310 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
CC Ezirim
#14
6' 7", 250 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Cameron Flowers
#4
5' 11", 190 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Brock Glenn
#11
6' 2", 225 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
QB |
Devin Hamilton
#18
6' 4", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Kalib Hicks
#9
5' 11", 220 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
RB |
Asa Holbert
#79
6' 6", 290 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Lofton Howard
#19
6' 4", 235 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Qua'Vez Humphreys
#7
6' 3", 225 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
K.D. Hutchinson
#2
5' 8", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Alec Johnson
#50
6' 1", 295 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Nigel Johnson
#21
6' 5", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· South Carolina State
|
WR |
Rhett Larson
#70
6' 4", 315 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Alex Lopez
#59
6' 7", 310 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Tyreek Major
#78
6' 5", 325 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Jaden McGill
#25
6' 0", 210 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
RB |
Tre'Von Mcgory
#82
5' 11", 175 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Caleb McMickle
#10
6' 2", 194 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
QB |
Le'Kamren Meadows
#22
6' 0", 215 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
RB |
Aiden Miller
#88
6' 3", 235 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Roq Montgomery
#55
6' 3", 365 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Cross Nimmo
#89
6' 5", 250 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Cam O'Hara
#15
6' 2", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
QB |
Nonso Omezi
#73
6' 5", 340 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Tai Ray
#67
6' 7", 330 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Griffin Reimer
#44
6' 3", 245 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
TE |
Brody Riffe
#75
6' 8", 315 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Jyziah Rockwell
#13
6' 2", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Tyrell Scott
#56
6' 3", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Fonzy Smith
#24
6' 1", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Jamier Smith
#77
6' 3", 298 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Jonathan Stafford Jr.
#80
5' 9", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Isiah Stoudemire
#52
6' 3", 312 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Zion Taylor
#17
6' 0", 210 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
WR |
Max Thurston
#76
6' 5", 300 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
OL |
Rodney Tisdale Jr.
#5
6' 2", 195 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
QB |
Defense (47)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Geajorm Akpaloo
#18
6' 1", 230 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
|
Westen Ard
#32
6' 1", 235 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Jordan Bergeron
#27
6' 1", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Makhi Brazier
#34
6' 1", 225 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Justin Brown
#6
6' 0", 195 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
BJ Carey
#12
6' 0", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Jacob Cosby-Mosley
#19
5' 11", 200 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Jordan Donald
#22
6' 2", 224 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Ceejay Embry
#91
6' 1", 280 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Taron Essex
#30
6' 3", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Eric Etienne
#99
6' 1", 305 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Jakeem Fletcher
#52
6' 2", 315 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Bryce Fulda
#90
6' 4", 244 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Alan Gbee
#38
6' 0", 195 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Nathan Gonzales
#98
6' 4", 248 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Javin Griffin
#92
6' 2", 320 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Xavion Griffin
#10
6' 0", 190 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Darius Hampton
#16
6' 3", 238 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Dave Herard
#5
6' 0", 204 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
|
50
Elin Jones
#50
6' 4", 248 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Josaiah Knight
#45
6' 3", 238 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Zeiqui Lawton
#33
6' 2", 290 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Jaylen Lewis
#7
5' 11", 187 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Garrison Madden
#15
6' 3", 235 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Mackavelli Malotumau
#0
6' 1", 295 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Walter Manning
#31
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Joshua Mensah
#29
6' 1", 218 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Leonzay Merzius
#26
5' 10", 175 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Kai Micatrotto
#44
5' 11", 238 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Zsacari Minnis
#17
6' 3", 238 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Canyon Moses
#11
5' 10", 198 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Kiawan Murphy
#56
6' 2", 320 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Braxton Myers
#14
6' 1", 203 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Tony Newsome Jr.
#2
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Elijah Peake
#53
6' 1", 325 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Sekou Peters
#54
6' 2", 300 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Jaylen Pollard
#39
5' 11", 208 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
Elijah Rumph
#35
6' 0", 220 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Henry Smith
#94
6' 3", 254 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Zach Smith
#20
6' 0", 224 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LB |
Venson Sneed
#55
6' 4", 268 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
PJ Souffrant
#23
5' 10", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DB |
|
59
Sharlandiin Strange
#59
6' 4", 244 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Rylen Su'a-Filo
#93
6' 1", 320 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DT |
Isaac Tanis
#57
6' 2", 228 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Brandon Thomas
#41
6' 4", 224 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Latrevion Thompson
#13
6' 3", 248 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
DE |
Special Teams (7)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
Michael Buck
#58
5' 10", 177 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
PK |
Karl Campbell
#99
6' 5", 225 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
PK |
Nolan Imhoff
#49
5' 11", 233 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LS |
Carson Perusse
#40
5' 11", 213 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LS |
Bailey Sanders
#44
5' 11", 223 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
LS |
Jackson Smith
#43
5' 10", 215 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
PK |
Michael Smith
#33
5' 6", 172 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Kentucky
|
PK |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Statistics & League Rankings
Official ESPN statistical splitPassing
Completion Percentage
54.5
Completions
42
Interception Percentage
2.60
Interceptions
2
Longest Pass
26
Net Passing Yards
318
Net Passing Yards Per Game
159.0
Passing Attempts
77
Passing Touchdown %
1.30
Passing Touchdowns
1
Passer Rating
88.0
Total Sacks
5
Sack Yards Lost
30
Yards Per Pass Attempt
4.1
Passing Yards
318
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Game
296.0
Total Points Per Game
17.0
Total Points
34
Total Touchdowns
5
Passing Yards Per Game
159.0
Comp-Att
42-77
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-30
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
79
Rushing Yards
274
Yards Per Rush Attempt
3.5
Long Rushing
23
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
Rushing Touchdowns
4
Rushing Yards Per Game
137.0
Rushing Fumbles
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
Rushing 1st downs
17
Team Games Played
2
Total Yards
592
Total Offensive Plays
161
Total Points Per Game
17.0
Total Points
34
Total Touchdowns
5
Receiving
Receptions
42
Receiving Targets
0
Receiving Yards
318
Receiving Yards
318
Receiving Touchdowns
1
Long Reception
26
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
Receiving Yards Per Game
159.0
Receiving Fumbles
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
Receiving Yards After Catch
142
Receiving First Downs
19
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Reception
7.6
Total Points Per Game
17.0
Total Points
34
Total Touchdowns
5
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs
40
Rushing 1st downs
17
Passing 1st downs
19
1st downs by penalty
4
Third Down Conversions
14
Third Down Attempts
37
3rd down %
37.84
Fourth Down Conversions
2
First Downs Attempts
3
4th down %
66.67
Total Penalties
12
Total Penalty Yards
99
Possession Time Seconds
1949
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
Total Takeaways
4
Total Giveaways
6
Turnover Ratio
-2
3rd down efficiency
14-37
4th down efficiency
2-3
Total-Yards
12-99
Defense
Solo Tackles
68
Assist Tackles
40
Total Tackles
108
Sacks
0
Sack Yards
0
Stuffs
9
Passes Defended
0
Average Interception Yards
8.0
Long Interception
8
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
Kicks Blocked
0
Tackles For Loss
4
Team Games Played
2
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions
1
Interception Yards
8
Interception Touchdowns
0
INT: Total
1-8
General
Fumbles
5
Forced Fumbles
4
Fumbles Recovered
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
Games Played
2
Fumbles-Lost
5-4
Returning
Kick Returns
3
Kick Return Yards
40
Yards Per Kick Return
13.3
Long Kick Return
18
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Returns
2
Punt Return Yards
20
Yards Per Punt Return
10.0
Long Punt Return
15
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total
2-20
Kicking
Field Goal Made
0
Field Goal Attempts
0
Field Goal Percentage
0.0
Long Field Goal Made
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
0
Extra Points Made
4
Extra Point Attempts
5
Extra Point Percentage
80.0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
0
Field Goals Made 50+
0
Total Kicking Points
4
Team Games Played
2
Touchback Percentage
29
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
Kickoff Returns
0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
FG: Good-Attempts
0-0
Punting
Punts
16
Punt Yards
667
Long Punt
57
Gross Average Punt Yards
41.7
Net Average Punt Yards
41.7
Punts Blocked
0
Punts Inside 20
6
Touchbacks
2
Fair Catches
4
Punt Returns
5
Punt Return Yards
0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total Yards
16-667
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns
4
Receiving Touchdowns
1
Return Touchdowns
0
Total Touchdowns
5
Field Goals
0
Kick Extra Points
4
Total Two Point Conversions
0
Total Points
34
Total Points Per Game
17.0