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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers is 8-4 on the season, 7-3-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -9.4. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers is covering the spread at 70% this season (7-3-2), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Conference USA
Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY
Power Rating: -9.4
Record: 8-4
ATS: 7-3-2
O/U: 3-6-3

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Sam Houston
W 41-24
W
Push
vs
North Alabama
W 55-6
Push
Push
at
Toledo
L 21-45
Push
Push
vs
Nevada
W 31-16
W
Under
at
Missouri State
W 27-22
L
Under
at
Delaware
W 27-24
W
Under
vs
Florida International
L 6-25
L
Under
at
Louisiana Tech
W 28-27
W
Over
vs
New Mexico State
W 35-16
W
Under
vs
Middle Tennessee
W 42-26
W
Over
at
LSU
L 10-13
W
Under
at
Jacksonville State
L 34-37
L
Over
at
Southern Miss
W 27-16
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

4,216 miles — ranked 107th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Sam HoustonHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1North AlabamaHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Toledo356 mi356 mi
Week 3—Bye
Week 4NevadaHome (0 mi)356 mi
Week 5Missouri State377 mi733 mi
Week 6Delaware610 mi1,344 mi
Week 7—Bye
Week 8Florida InternationalHome (0 mi)1,344 mi
Week 9Louisiana Tech467 mi1,811 mi
Week 10New Mexico StateHome (0 mi)1,811 mi
Week 11—Bye
Week 12Middle TennesseeHome (0 mi)1,811 mi
Week 13LSU528 mi2,339 mi
Week 14Jacksonville State222 mi2,561 mi

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Close Loss in High-Scoring Affair

Western Kentucky lost 37-34 to Jacksonville State on a last-second field goal, falling to 8-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play. The loss prevented them from reaching the CUSA championship game.

Strong Offensive Performance by Quarterback

Rodney Tisdale Jr. completed 17 of 24 passes for 180 yards, showing efficiency but limited explosive plays. The offense will need to generate more big plays to compete in their next game.

Effective Running Game Led by La'Vell Wright

La'Vell Wright rushed for 116 yards and scored two touchdowns, providing a solid ground attack. This performance suggests the running game can be a key factor moving forward.

Defensive Struggles Against the Run

The defense allowed Jacksonville State's rushing attack to accumulate significant yards, including 137 yards and a touchdown from Cam Cook and 143 rushing yards from Caden Creel. This vulnerability could be exploited by future opponents.

Inability to Close Out Games

Western Kentucky led 21-7 early in the second quarter but allowed Jacksonville State to rally and win on a last-second field goal. The team must improve its ability to maintain leads and execute in critical moments.

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Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers — 8-4 overall, 7-3-2 ATS, power rating -9.4.