WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS NEWS

Falcons Meet With Western Kentucky's DeAngelo Malone: New No. 1 Pass Rusher? DeAngelo Malone, a two-time Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, could be headed to Atlanta in 2022

APRIL 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Davion Ervin-Poindexter - Commits to Western Kentucky Ervin-Poindexter announced Friday on Twitter that he has committed to Western Kentucky.

Impact Ervin-Poindexter averaged just four carries per contest with the Hoosiers in 2021, likely prompting his decision to move on from the school in a search for additional playing time. Ervin-Poindexter joins a Hilltoppers squad whose leading rusher, Noah Whittington, transferred to Oregon in the offseason, so there could be room for him to carve out a role.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Simon - Being held out of spring ball Simon (knee) is getting really close but will be held out for spring ball as a precaution, Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Simon suffered a serious knee injury early in the 2021 campaign. The goal will be to make sure he is ready for Week 1. Simon should assume a big role in the passing attack once healthy.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon lands Western Kentucky transfer Noah Whittington Western Kentucky freshman running back Noah Whittington has elected to transfer to the Oregon Ducks, a source familiar with Whittington's re...

MARCH 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bailey Zappe runs 40-yard dash at the 2022 combine Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Bailey Zappe runs the 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

MARCH 4, 2022 • NFL.COM

Dak Backup? Here's Why Cowboys Are Interviewing QB Bailey Zappe at NFL Scouting Combine What does Zappe not have? The scouting report from SI’s NFL Draft Bible ...

MARCH 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DeAngelo Malone's Senior Bowl Highlights ' 2022 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers linebacker DeAngelo Malone flatbacks a tight end for a combination sack on Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenn...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder lead ranking of six Senior Bowl QBs

Scout Rob Rang ranks the Senior Bowl QBs based on their performances in practice and the game. Malik Willis stole the show.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Defense, QBs shine in National's 20-10 Senior Bowl win

Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National team’ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeAngelo Malone flatbacks TE for combo sack on Pickett with Damone Clark Western Kentucky Hilltoppers linebacker DeAngelo Malone flatbacks a tight end for a combination sack on Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenn...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NFL.COM

DeAngelo Malone, Damone Clark sack Kenny Pickett ' Senior Bowl Highlights Western Kentucky Hilltoppers linebacker DeAngelo Malone flatbacks a tight end for a combination sack on Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenn...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

DeAngelo Malone at the Senior Bowl ' 1-on-1 Interview Mike Keith talks with Western Kentucky OLB DeAngelo Malone at the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Western Kentucky CB commit Robert Harris heading to Boston College for official visit One of Boston College's remaining 2022 targets will be on campus for an official visit beginning Friday.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Studying the Lions' Senior Bowl QBs: Sam Howell, Malik Willis and Bailey Zappe The Lions are coaching three of the most intriguing QB prospects at the Senior Bowl. Are any of them likely to be a fit?

JANUARY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Western Kentucky CB commit Robert Harris planning Boston College official visit Western Kentucky cornerback commit Robert Harris is taking an official visit to Boston College later this month.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Penn State announces addition of wide receiver transfer from Western Kentucky Penn State officially announced the addition of Western Kentucky transfer Mitchell Tinsley, a big-play wide receiver from the Hilltoppers' r...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

College football odds: Betting results, closing lines for every game

A look at the point spread, moneyline and over/under for the college football bowl games.

JANUARY 11, 2022

College football stats: The 23 most interesting bowl numbers, from Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Bailey Zappe and more This college football bowl season produced numerous numbers to know and record-breaking performances.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Penn State lands commitment from Western Kentucky wide receiver transfer With Jahan Dotson almost certainly off to the NFL, Penn State entered the offseason in need of reinforcements at the wide receiver position....

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Gophers add Shannon Bishop, a cornerback transfer from Western Kentucky Bishop, a first-team All-Conference USA selection this season, is the second cornerback transfer heading to the Gophers.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jordan Mims, DeWayne McBride highlight the opening slate of bowl games

It's officially bowl season, meaning the stars are shining the brightest. Here are the standouts from the opening bowl games.

DECEMBER 19, 2021

WKU QB Bailey Zappe makes college football history in blowout bowl win Western Kentucky’s Bailey Zappe just completed the most prolific season for a quarterback in college football history

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bailey Zappe gets records, WKU rolls past App St 59-38 in Boca Bowl Bailey Zappe capped his record-setting season by passing for 422 yards and six touchdowns.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Zappe gets records, WKU rolls past App St 59-38 in Boca Bowl

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe now owns the single-season college football records for passing yards and touchdowns

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WKU's Bailey Zappe Sets FBS Single-Season Records for Passing Yards & TDs The Hilltopers quarterback etched his name into college football record books on Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM