WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS NEWS

Who is Bailey Zappe? Meet former Western Kentucky star playing QB for the New England Patriots Third-string QB and former Western Kentucky University passer Bailey Zappe got his debut start in the Patriots' Week 5 win against the Lions...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

WKU beats Middle Tennessee for 600th win in program history

Austin Reed threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Western Kentucky past Middle Tennessee 35-17 for the program’s 600th victory

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MTSU football vs. Western Kentucky: Live updates from C-USA, homecoming game Live updates as Middle Tennessee State's football team takes on C-USA rival Western Kentucky in a homecoming battle Saturday.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • DNJ.COM

Could Pats' Bailey Zappe create QB controversy with Mac Jones?

Bailey Zappe has filled in admirably with Mac Jones sidelined due to injury. Is a QB controversy brewing in New England?

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Harris throws for TD, runs for another; UTSA beats WKU 31-28

Frank Harris completed 24 of 35 passes for 275 yards and touchdown and added 61 yards rushing — including a 12-yard TD — on 10 carries to help UTSA beat Western Kentucky 31-28

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doege, Billingsley lift Troy past Western Kentucky 34-27

Jarret Doege threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, DK Billingsley ran for 122 yards with a touchdown and Troy defeated Western Kentucky 34-27

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daewood Davis - Remains reception machine Davis caught 12 passes for 122 yards and a score Saturday against Troy.

Impact Davis has replaced Jerreth Stearns as the focal point of the WKU passing game, which is one of the best passing offenses in college football. He hasn't had fewer than five catches for 77 yards in a game, and he has a touchdown in four of his five outings.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mathison - Has breakthrough game with WKU Mathison had nine catches for 160 yards and a touchdown against Troy on Saturday.

Impact Last year with Akron, Mathison had 56 catches for 706 yards and three touchdowns. He got off to a slow start with the Hilltoppers, but over his last three games he has 24 catches and now has his first touchdown with the team.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kye Robichaux - Rushes for 50 yards Robichaux rushed 11 times for 50 yards and had two catches for 15 yards versus Troy on Saturday.

Impact Robichaux is doing damage with limited touches, but on the other hand his touches remain limited. He hasn't had more than 15 touches in a game, and with how much WKU airs it out, that doesn't feel likely to change.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reed - Throws three TDs, INT Reed went 39-for-56 for 406 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception against Troy on Saturday. He also rushed 10 times for 10 yards.

Impact Reed is doing his best Bailey Zappe impression this season. While he has four interceptions through five games, he also has 17 passing touchdowns and is now over 1,600 passing yards as well.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reed leads Western Kentucky to 73-0 romp over FIU

Austin Reed passed for 381 yards and five touchdowns and Western Kentucky rolled to a 73-0 victory over Florida International

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daewood Davis - Catches another TD Davis had eight catches for 85 yards and a touchdown against FIU on Saturday.

Impact Davis is definitively the new top receiver in this pass-happy offense. Point-per-reception players will be particularly pleased, as he has 24 catches for 364 yards and three scores through four outings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Corley - Has big game Corley caught three passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns versus FIU on Saturday.

Impact Corley is not usually a big-play receiver, as he's typically a possession guy. However, he has 20 catches through four games, and, he already has five touchdowns as well.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davion Ervin-Poindexter - Rushes for two TDs Ervin-Poindexter rushed four times for 29 yards and two touchdowns against FIU on Saturday. He also had one catch for 10 yards.

Impact Western Kentucky won this one 73-0, so, you know, nobody was being relied on too hard. Ervin-Poindexter still helped fantasy players with his two scores, and he still seems like the lead back.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reed - Has huge game Reed went 29-for-35 for 381 yards and five touchdowns against FIU on Saturday.

Impact Sure, FIU is terrible, but what you look for is a player to take advantage of that, and Reed definitely did. He's not quite Bailey Zappe, but Reed has over 1,000 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns through four games

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What Went Right and What Went Wrong in Indiana's Win Over Western Kentucky Indiana football defeated Western Kentucky 33-30 on Saturday to improve to 3-0 on the season. Here’s what went right and what went wrong.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Charles Campbell Drills 51-Yard Field Goal to Defeat Western Kentucky, Move to 3-0 Charles Campbell’s 51-yard field goal in overtime gave Indiana a 33-30 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday. Campbell had an uncharacterist...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Charles Campbell Drills 51-Yard Field Goal to Defeat Western Kentucky, Move to 3-0 Charles Campbell’s 51-yard field goal in overtime gave Indiana a 33-30 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday. Campbell had an uncharacterist...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What Quarterback Connor Bazelak Said After Indiana's 33-30 Win Over Western Kentucky Indiana football defeated Western Kentucky 33-30 on Saturday, and quarterback Connor Bazelak completed 33-of-55 pass attempts for 364 yards...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What Quarterback Connor Bazelak Said After Indiana's 33-30 Win Over Western Kentucky Indiana football defeated Western Kentucky 33-30 on Saturday, and quarterback Connor Bazelak completed 33-of-55 pass attempts for 364 yards...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Late Defensive Stands, Clutch Kicking Keeps Indiana Undefeated With Win Over Western Kentucky Indiana football trailed Western Kentucky for the majority of Saturday afternoon, but a pair of late takeaways by the Hoosier defense and co...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Late Defensive Stands, Clutch Kicking Keeps Indiana Undefeated With Win Over Western Kentucky Indiana football trailed Western Kentucky for the majority of Saturday afternoon, but a pair of late takeaways by the Hoosier defense and co...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

What Tom Allen Said After Indiana's 33-30 Win Over Western Kentucky Indiana football came back to defeat Western Kentucky 33-30 in overtime, moving the Hoosiers’ record to 3-0 on the year. Here’s what coach T...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Indiana football: Our Insiders break down IU win over Western Kentucky IU Insiders Zach Osterman and Dustin Dopirak break down the Hoosiers' 33-30 overtime win over Western Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Malachi Corley - Catches eight passes Corley had eight catches for 77 yards against Indiana on Saturday.

Impact There is a risk of Corley being a short-yardage, safety-valve receiver, valuable to his team but not on the fantasy front. His 17 catches through three games is notable, but he's totally all of 150 yards.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE