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Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton holds the trophy after the team's victory over South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Record-setting Reed lifts Western Kentucky past S. Alabama

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2022 01:03 AM EST

Western Kentucky tight end Joshua Simon (6) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn shuts down Western Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 41-17

Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) smiles next to Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) on the way to a touchdown after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Mississippi State won 39-33 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn hosts Western Kentucky in home finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Indiana place kicker Charles Campbell (93) is congratulated by Western Kentucky place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) after Campbell kicked the game winning field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 33-30 in overtime. Narveson had a field goal attempt blocked during the overtime period. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers rally late to fend off Hilltoppers 33-30 in OT

By Michael Marot Sep. 17, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

Western Kentucky head football coach, Tyson Helton, responds to questions during a broadcast interview during the Conference USA NCAA college football media day in Arlington Texas, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
C-USA's state of transition: 6 of 11 schools in final year

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 27, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe throws a touchdown pass, his sixth of the game, during the second half of the Boca Bowl NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 in Boca Raton, Fla. Zappe threw for 422 yards and six touchdowns as the Western Kentucky beat Appalachian State 59-38. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Zappe gets records, WKU rolls past App St 59-38 in Boca Bowl

By Chuck King Dec. 18, 2021 02:57 PM EST

Western Kentucky wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (5) runs past UTSA cornerback Tariq Woolen (3) for a touchdown after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA championship Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Roadrunners beat Zappe, Hilltoppers, 49-41, for C-USA title

By Raul Dominguez Dec. 03, 2021 11:18 PM EST

UTSA linebacker Charles Wiley reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Texas in Denton, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Jacobsohn)
UTSA seeking first C-USA title against Western Kentucky

By Raul Dominguez Dec. 02, 2021 02:31 PM EST

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to throw a pass against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 17 Mich St beats W Kentucky 48-31, best start since 2015

By Larry Lage Oct. 02, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Michigan State players, including, from left to right, Kevin Jarvis, Cody Waddell, Brandon Wright and Connor Heyward, enter Spartan Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Kentucky at Michigan State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker hugs wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) after they defeated Miami in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
Tucker on a roll as No. 17 Michigan State welcomes WKU

By Larry Lage Sep. 30, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Carr runs for 2 TDs, Indiana beats Western Kentucky 33-31

Terry Mccormick Sep. 26, 2021 12:50 AM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Stephen Carr had 109 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and Michael Penix Jr. passed for 373 yards to help Indiana beat Western...

Indiana head coach Tom Allen watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Cincinnati won 38-24. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana seeking to reach .500 vs refreshed Western Kentucky

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 23, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

FILE — In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, Tennessee's new football coach, Josh Heupel, speaks during an introductory news conference in Knoxville, Tenn. The new operating speed for the Tennessee Volunteers is fast. Not as speedy as Heupel wants once the season starts, but pretty quick for April. Offensive linemen like Heupel's new offense because they're snapping the ball and lining back up again so fast they can see defensive linemen wearing down during drives. (Caitie McLekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Heupel, coaches spend spring speeding up Tennessee Vols

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 24, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

Brown, Georgia State top WKU 39-21 in LendingTree Bowl

By Creg Stephenson Dec. 26, 2020 07:14 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Georgia State’s second trip to Mobile this season was even more successful than its first. The Panthers scored...

BYU's quarterback Zach Wilson, right, celebrates with running back Tyler Allgeier (25) after Allgeier scored against Western Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
No. 11 BYU routs Western Kentucky 41-10 for 7-0 start

By John Coon Nov. 01, 2020 01:51 AM EDT

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates with teammate Tyler Allgeier (25) after he scores against Texas State in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Wilson, No. 11 BYU eye 7-0 start against Western Kentucky

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) throws against Texas State in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
History in making? No. 11 BYU has shot at rare 7-0 start

By Pat Graham Oct. 29, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield, left, and quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) celebrate in the final moments of the fourth quarter of Louisville's win over Mississippi State in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Louisville won 38-28. Initially looking to rebuild from a dismal two-win 2018 campaign that forced a coaching change, the Cardinals quickly became respectable and competitive in Scott Satterfield’s first year as coach. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Louisville kicks off season vs. in-state rival Hilltoppers

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 10, 2020 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - UAB coach Bill Clark walks on the field before the team's New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Conference USA has schools stretching over 10 states, from Texas eastward and then toward the north. The 14-team league is within the footprint of the SEC, Big 12 and ACC. Like those Power Five leagues that play in the same region, C-USA is planning to play football this fall. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
C-USA playing this fall like the P5 leagues in same region

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:26 PM EDT