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Originally Published 19 days ago — by CBS Sports
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rallied in the second half to defeat Southern Miss 27-16 in the New Orleans Bowl, with quarterback Maverick McIvor leading the comeback after coming off the bench, securing their seventh straight bowl appearance under head coach Tyson Helton.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS Sports
Western Kentucky rallied from behind to beat Delaware 27-24, with key defensive plays and a late field goal miss by Delaware sealing the victory, ending Delaware's 10-game home winning streak.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by SportsLine
A college football game between Delaware and Western Kentucky is scheduled, with Delaware favored by 2.5 points. The game is analyzed by a predictive model that has a strong track record, and it suggests betting on the under with a high probability of success based on 10,000 simulations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Athlon Sports
The Conference USA Championship game between Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky saw disappointing fan attendance at AmFirst Stadium, despite being a significant matchup for both teams. Jacksonville State is competing in its first FBS conference title game, while Western Kentucky aims to secure its third Conference USA title. The stadium, which has undergone several renovations, had many empty sections during the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSR
Kentucky Wildcats face Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the BBN Invitational finale at Rupp Arena, with Kentucky aiming for a 6-0 start under coach Mark Pope. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU, and both teams bring fast-paced play styles to the court. Kentucky, ranked No. 8, is favored by 22 points and has been strong offensively, while Western Kentucky seeks an upset in this in-state rivalry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Oklahoma State has named Steve Lutz, the former head coach of Western Kentucky, as its new men's basketball coach. Lutz led Western Kentucky to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and a Conference USA tournament title in his first season. Prior to his time at Western Kentucky, he coached at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, leading the team to two NCAA tournament appearances. Lutz replaces Mike Boynton, who was fired last month after seven seasons with the Cowboys.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Oklahoma State has hired Steve Lutz as its new men's head basketball coach, following his successful stint at Western Kentucky where he led the team to three straight NCAA Tournaments. Lutz, known for his recruiting and program-building skills, has signed a five-year deal with the Cowboys, replacing former coach Mike Boynton Jr. An official announcement is expected soon.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Paint Touches
Western Kentucky, known for their fast-paced and turnover-prone offense, will face Marquette, a team with a strong defense and efficient half-court offense. While WKU excels in transition but struggles in half-court settings, Marquette's active defense and ability to disrupt offenses could pose a challenge for WKU. On the offensive end, Marquette will need to capitalize on WKU's lack of a rim protector and exploit opportunities in pick and roll situations. Overall, while WKU's fast pace may test Marquette, their defensive strengths and WKU's offensive weaknesses make a tight game less probable.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Western Kentucky football players celebrate their comeback victory in the Famous Toastery Bowl by tossing toast in the air. After trailing 28-0, the Hilltoppers rallied to force overtime and defeat Old Dominion 38-35. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp had five touchdown passes, including three in the fourth quarter, while wide receiver Dalvin Smith and Jimmy Holiday made key contributions. The game, originally scheduled as the Bahamas Bowl, was relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. Western Kentucky has now won three consecutive bowl games and four of their last five appearances.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Western Kentucky's redshirt freshman quarterback, Caden Veltkamp, led a remarkable comeback, throwing for 383 yards and five touchdowns, as the Hilltoppers erased a 28-point deficit to defeat Old Dominion 38-35 in overtime at the Famous Toastery Bowl. Veltkamp's performance came after being told he would be converted to a tight end if he returned next season. Western Kentucky's Dalvin Smith had three touchdown catches, including two one-handed grabs. The win marked the first year for the bowl in Charlotte, which was moved from the Bahamas due to stadium renovations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The 2023-24 college football bowl games have begun, with Western Kentucky pulling off a stunning comeback victory over Old Dominion in the Famous Toastery Bowl. Western Kentucky overcame a 28-0 deficit to win 38-35 in overtime. Other notable results include Texas Tech defeating Cal 34-14, UCLA beating Boise State 35-22, Fresno State dominating New Mexico State 37-10, and Appalachian State edging out Miami Ohio 13-9 in rain-soaked conditions. Jacksonville State also secured a thrilling overtime win against Louisiana in the New Orleans Bowl.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Western Kentucky stages a remarkable comeback, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to force overtime and eventually win the Famous Toastery Bowl 38-35 over Old Dominion. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp, who didn't start the game, threw five touchdowns and led the team to victory. Old Dominion had a commanding 28-0 lead early on, but Western Kentucky rallied back, with Veltkamp connecting with three different receivers for touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers sealed the win with a blocked field goal in overtime and a subsequent field goal of their own.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Western Kentucky and Old Dominion will face off in the Famous Toastery Bowl, a temporary replacement for the Bahamas Bowl, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Western Kentucky holds a 6-1 edge in the series against Old Dominion, but will be without their star quarterback Austin Reed, while Old Dominion will be missing All-American linebacker Jason Henderson. The game is expected to be closely contested, with Old Dominion favored by 2.5 points.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SportsLine
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Old Dominion Monarchs will face off in the 2023 Famous Toastery Bowl. Old Dominion is favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 48 total points. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts an Over on the total points and suggests that one side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eleven Warriors
Ohio State's pass defense will face a significant challenge when they take on Western Kentucky, a team known for their strong passing attack. Western Kentucky's offense is capable of challenging any opponent through the air, with their quarterback Austin Reed leading the FBS in passing yards last year. The Buckeyes' secondary will need to be prepared for a wide variety of offensive looks and be sound tacklers to limit the damage caused by WKU's receivers. Ohio State's defensive line will also need to generate pressure to force sacks and incompletions. The game against Western Kentucky will serve as a litmus test for Ohio State's pass defense before their upcoming top-10 matchup against Notre Dame.