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National Team quarterback Carson Strong, of Nevada throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Senior Bowl QBs audition to be first signal-caller drafted

By John Zenor Feb. 04, 2022 01:52 PM EST

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

FILE - The First Responder Bowl logo is displayed on the goalpost during the NCAA college football game between Western Kentucky and Western Michigan in Dallas, on Dec. 30, 2019. A study by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at Central Florida reported that the overall Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for bowl-bound teams had increased to 81.3%, up from 78% for 2020. Yet the racial gap fell as the average GSR for Black athletes rose from 73.4% in 2020 to 78% this year while white athletes remained steady at 89.7%. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
After the storm: Western Kentucky faces App St in Boca Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 11:52 AM EST

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) leaps through the hands of Western Kentucky defensive back Miguel Edwards (13) for a touchdown 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)
Column: Bowl season back to normal, why to watch them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) looks to pass against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Conference USA Championship, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
WKU record-setting QB Zappe named C-USA MVP by coaches

Dec. 08, 2021 05:56 PM EST

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) runs against UTSA during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Conference USA Championship, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Opposites: App State, W. Kentucky meet in Boca Raton Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 07:40 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

Western Kentucky's Bailey Zappe (4) hands the ball off to Adam Cofield (7) during the team's NCAA college football game against Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Huntington, W.Va. (Ryan Fisher/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
UTSA hosts Western Kentucky for C-USA championship

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 02:51 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

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers looks over his shoulder at Georgia Tech defenders as he heads to the end zone for a touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Championship picks: Georgia over Tide, Michigan over Iowa

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2021 02:07 PM EST

Zappe leads WKU past Marshall for C-USA East Division crown

Nov. 27, 2021 07:34 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw four touchdown passes — all in the second half — and Western Kentucky spotted Marshall 14 points before pulling...

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy looks down the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
College Football Picks: Big stakes from ACC to Mountain West

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2021 04:51 AM EST

Zappe's 6 TD passes spark Western Kentucky past FAU 52-17

Nov. 20, 2021 04:24 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Bailey Zappe passed for 470 yards and six touchdowns as Western Kentucky rolled to a 52-17 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday....

Zappe throws 5 TDs, Western Kentucky wallops Rice, 42-21

Nov. 13, 2021 06:17 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw five touchdown passes, including three during a four-minute span in the second quarter, and Western Kentucky beat Rice, 42-21...

Zappe leads Western Kentucky past Middle Tennessee, 48-21

Nov. 06, 2021 08:10 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth as Western Kentucky won its fourth straight game, knocking off Middle...

Zappe throws 4 TDs as W. Kentucky batters Charlotte 45-13

Oct. 30, 2021 09:29 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw for 393 yards and four touchdowns — giving him 33 on the season — as Western Kentucky battered Charlotte 45-13 on...

Zappe sparks Western Kentucky to 34-19 victory over FIU

Oct. 23, 2021 10:47 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Bailey Zappe passed for 384 yards and three touchdowns and Western Kentucky pulled away in the second half to beat Florida International 34-19 in...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) and linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
STAT WATCH: Georgia 'D' dominates at season's midway point

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: LSU's Davis-Price runs for 287 yards

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Zappe throws 5 TD passes, WKU rolls past Old Dominion 43-20

Oct. 16, 2021 07:27 PM EDT
NORFOLF, Va. (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half as Western Kentucky jumped out early and beat Old Dominion 43-20 on...