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GENERAL HILLTOPPERS

RECORD HIGH IN ACADEMICS

Since joining Conference USA in 2014-15, the Hilltoppers have run away from the pack in terms of league championships and led C-USA each year in championships won for the first three years WKU was a member school.

When it comes to getting a degree and a winning culture on the playing field, there has never been a better time to be a Hilltopper.

For the third straight season, WKU produced a league-best 41 C-USA Player of the Week honorees, with nine different sports producing multiple award winners in the 2018-19 school year.

In the 2017-18 Academic Progress Rate report, every WKU program exceeded the NCAA’s mandated 930 minimum, while 11 of 14 programs surpassed that threshold by 40 points or more. WKU is one of seven C-USA member schools to have 11 programs post 970 or higher scores in the 2017-18 report, highlighted by three programs (volleyball, women’s golf, women’s tennis) with perfect 1,000 scores.

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For the 2018-19 academic year, 69 WKU studentathletes earned the ultimate prize, their college diploma, while boasting a cumulative GPA of 3.21. Conference USA recognized 151 student-athletes with Commissioner’s Honor Roll accolades for posting 3.0 or higher cumulative GPAs and 51 of those studentathletes received academic medals for posting GPAs of 3.75 or higher.

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WKU’s 25 league titles during its time as a league member are nine more than the next closest school, and the Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers have also shown versatility by winning championships in seven different sport programs and in all three seasons - fall, winter, and spring.

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QUICK FACTS 2018 WKU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT A 29 Central Arkansas S 7 at FIU* S 14 vs. Louisville& S 28 UAB* O 5 at Old Dominion* O 12 Army O 19 Charlotte* O 26 at Marshall* N 2 Florida Atlantic* N 9 at Arkansas N 23 at Southern Miss* N 30 Middle Tennessee* Home games in Bold

TIME 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. TBD 2:30 p.m. 1 p.m.

* - Denotes C-USA Game

NAME POSITION ALMA MATER Tyson Helton Head Coach Houston, ‘99 Bryan Ellis Off. Coordinator/QB UAB, ‘11 Clayton White Def. Coordinator/CB NC State, ‘01 Garret Chachere Running Backs Tulane, ‘92 Chris Chestnut Wide Receivers W. Michigan, ‘08 Maurice Crum Linebackers Notre Dame, ‘09 Mike Goff Offensive Line Iowa, ‘12 Zack Lankford Tight Ends UAB, ‘10 Andy LaRussa Safeties/Special Teams S. Utah, ‘02 Jimmy Lindsey DE/Recruiting Coord. Chatt., ‘01 Kenny Martin Defensive Tackles WKU, ‘12

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NAME POSITION Nick Uhlenhopp Assistant AD/Football Operations Jason Veltkamp Assistant AD/Football Strength Bobby Thomas Associate Dir. Strength & Con. Marcus Jones Assistant Dir. Strength & Con. Bryan Clark Assistant Strength and Con. Kim Helton Offensive Analyst Chris Franklin Defensive Quality Control Stephen Hamby Offensive Quality Control Vince Lewis Offensive Quality Control Madison Atwell Offensive Graduate Assistant Arthur D’Angelo Offensive Graduate Assistant Ahmad Smith Defensive Graduate Assistant Brian Ditmer Head Equipment Manager Zach Grant Director of Player Personnel Taylor Brown Director of Recruiting Travis Taylor Assistant Dir. of FB Operations Ben Hynds Football Operations Assistant Ben Hayden Assistant Equipment Manager Joshua Smick Director of Football Video Imari Hazelwood Coord. of Academic Development

2018 WKU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 3-9 OVERALL; 2-6 C-USA

DATE OPPONENT A 31 at Wisconsin S 8 Maine S 15 at Louisville S 22 at Ball State S 29 Marshall* O 13 at Charlotte* O 20 Old Dominion* O 27 FIU* N 3 at Middle Tennessee* N 10 at Florida Atlantic* N 17 UTEP* N 24 at LA Tech*

SCORE L, 3-34 L, 28-31 L, 17-20 W, 28-20 L, 17-20 L, 14-40 L, 34-37 L, 17-38 L, 10-29 L, 15-34 W, 40-16 W, 30-15

ATTEND 74,145 15,718 54,923 15,873 20,811 11,610 13,269 15,138 16,617 14,400 6,221 11,459

Home games in Bold | * - Denotes C-USA Game % - Cure Bowl

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Location Bowling Green, Ky. Founded 1906 Enrollment 20,267 Nickname Hilltoppers Colors Red and White Conference Conference USA President Dr. Timothy C. Caboni Provost Dr. Cheryl Stevens Director of Athletics Todd Stewart Faculty Representative Dr. Craig Martin

CREDITS The 2019 WKU Football Media Guide is a publication of the WKU Athletic Media Relations Office. All text and photo content is property of WKU Athletics and Western Kentucky University and may not be reproduced without permission. This document was printed with state funds. WKUSports.com is the official online home for all 16 sports on The Hill. Rosters, schedules, statistics, game notes, game recaps and media guides are constantly updated online.

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FOOTBALL INFORMATION

Starters Returning (O/D/S) 17 (10/6/1) Starters Lost (O/D/S) 8 (1/5/2) Lettermen Returning (O/D/S) 47 (25/21/1) Lettermen Lost (O/D/S) 21 (6/12/3) All-Time Record 573-401-31 (.586) All-Time Conference Record 204-136-9 (.597) First Year in FBS 2009 Home Facility Houchens-Smith Stadium Capacity 22,113 Surface FieldTurf Stadium Opening 1968 Addition Completed 2008 Editor: Kyle Neaves Asst. Editor: Bryan Fyalkowski Design/Layout: Kyle Collins, Kyle Neaves Contributors: Drew Kaelin, Jared Nash Photography: Steve Roberts, Katie Stratman, Austin Anthony, Matt Lunsford, Clinton Lewis, Bryan Lemon, Joe Imel, Dr. James Robinson, Megan Stearman, Brandon Carter

Printing: Gerald Printing

TABLE OF CONTENTS At The Top Quick Facts Table Of Contents Media Information Hilltopper Sports Network Houchens-Smith Stadium 2019 Alphabetical Roster 2019 Numerical Roster Hilltopper Breakdown (Returning Letterwinners) Hilltopper Breakdown (By Position Group) Hilltopper Breakdown (What Returns/By State) 2019 Outlook

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40 Player Directory 41 The Hilltoppers

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Final Statistics Final Superlatives Participation Box Scores/Recaps

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180 181 182 183 184 185 186

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky University President Director of Athletics Senior Athletic Staff Student-Athlete Outreach Big Red

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Head Coach Tyson Helton Clayton White Bryan Ellis Garret Chachere Chris Chestnut Jimmy Lindsey Andy LaRussa Zach Lankford Maurice Crum Mike Goff Kenny Martin Support Staff Hilltopper Strength

Team Records Individual Records - Passing Individual Records - Receiving Individual Records - Rushing Individual Records - Total Offense Individual Records - Special Teams Individual Records - Defense Miscellaneous Records WKU in the Polls Top Individual Games Annual Statistics Leaders NCAA Statistics Leaders Hilltopper All-Americans Hilltopper Honor Roll Hilltopper Legends Pro Hilltoppers All-Time Letterwinners All-Time Assistant Coaches 2002 National Champions 2015 Conference USA Champions 2016 Conference USA Champions Stadium Records Program Milestones WKU Postseason Games Year-by-Year Team Statistics Year-By-Year Records Series Records All-Time Results

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COACHES AND STAFF

20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 37

HISTORY

92 102 104 107 110 112 116 120 120 121 125 129 133 135 140 141 143 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 162 164 165

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CONFERENCE USA

Conference USA Overview C-USA Championship Game 2019 C-USA Bowl Partners 2018 C-USA Final Standings And Statistics

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2019 OPPONENTS

200 2019 Opponent Profiles 204 2019 All-Time Series Breakdown 208 2019 Composite Schedule

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MEDIA INFORMATION WORKING CREDENTIALS: To request credentials, contact the Athletics Media Relations (AMR) office. All requests should be made as early as possible and should be limited to working press only. Requests made on gameday will not be approved. Working space in the Houchens-Smith Stadium press box is limited and a photo work room is available on the ground level for credentialed photographers. Credentials will be screened and issued on a priority basis, with national publications, daily newspapers, wire services, originating radio and television networks, television tape crews and student newspapers from WKU and the visiting school receiving top priority. Requests from weekly newspaper, internet publications, and radio stations that cover WKU and the visiting team will be honored on a spaceavailable basis. Requests for credentials will be reviewed on a case-by-case, year-by-year basis. The Athletic Media Relations office has the final authority on whether any individuals from any organization will be issued media credentials. Complimentary tickets are not provided to the media. Spouses, dates, equipment carries and non-working members of the media are restricted from the pressbox, sidelines and interview areas. Any abuse of a credential to a WKU athletic event will result in the immediate removal of the media member from the event as well as the agency losing credential privileges for the remainder of the season. MEDIA WILL-CALL: If not received by mail, credentials may be picked up at the media “Will Call” table, located next to the press box elevators on the lower level of the east side of the stadium between gates 4 and 5. Please be mindful that parking passes cannot be picked up at will-call and must be received prior to gameday. PHOTOGRAPHERS: Credentials for photographers will be issued on the basis of circulation, with priority granted to agencies covering the participating schools on a regular basis. Credentials will not be issued to freelance photographers unless they are employed by a reputable publication or the AMR office of the participating schools. Per NCAA rule, images or likeness of current student-athletes may not be sold, distributed or used for commercial purposes. SIDELINE AREAS: Excluding select portions of the game, media sideline access is reserved for photographers/ videographers. Credentialed photographers/videographers who arrive at media “Will Call” without proper equipment will not be granted sideline access. When on the sideline, media must remain outside the bench area. This includes during pre-game activities.

FIELD AND LOCKER ROOM ACCESS: Photographers are allowed access to the playing field at only two points throughout the course of the event: when the Hilltoppers enter the field immediately prior to kickoff and immediately following the game. WKU’s locker room is closed at all times. RECRUITS: Per NCAA rule, media are not permitted to have contact with a prospect or family members of a prospect during their visit (official or unofficial) to campus, including prospects in attendance at practice or games. Contact includes in-person conversations, phone calls, text messages, e-mails, etc. Media are also asked to make every effort to keep distance from prospects on campus, including at practice, during pre-game activities on the sidelines and in the stands. GAMEDAY SERVICES: Members of the media covering WKU will be provided with pregame notes for both teams, a game program and a flipcard. Statistics and a running play-by-play will be handed out after each quarter. Approximately 30 minutes following the completion of the game, a final statistical book, including complete team and individual stats, running play-by-play and postgame quotes from players and coaches, will be available. The first run of books will be given directly to the visiting SID. POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: For home games, head coach Tyson Helton will hold a postgame news conference with the media in the team meeting room of Harbaugh Hall. AMR office representatives will be available to assist in postgame interviews. A member of the AMR staff will accompany members of the press wishing to go to the sidelines, beginning with five minutes remaining in the final quarter. WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE: Coach Helton holds a weekly press conference each Monday during the season, beginning at 11:30 a.m. (CT), in the Paul Just Media Center inside E.A. Diddle Arena. Select players will also be available at the weekly presser. For media members unable to attend, a teleconference line is available. Contact Bryan Fyalkowski or the Associate Director of Media Relations for more information. PRACTICES: Practices are open to media Tuesday and Wednesday for individual periods only. Video is permitted for individual drills only during the open periods, although media may be alerted of other portions that are not available for video. Media should remain on the concrete strip on the East side of the stadium for photo and video purposes. Requests for players and assistants should be made by 11 a.m. on the day of practice.

DATES TO REMEMBER

July 17-18 Conference USA Football Kick-Off (Dallas, Texas)

July 30 WKU Football Media Day

August 26 Classes Begin

July 30 Players report

July 31 Fall Camp Opens

August 29 Opener vs. Central Arkansas (6:30 p.m. on ESPN+)

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From I-65 South (heading north): Take the second Bowling Green exit (exit 22) onto Scottsville Road and follow it all the way down to the 31-W intersection. Take a left at the light and follow 31-W down to the roundabout and exit right onto University Blvd. WKU’s athletic facilities will be located on your right coming up the road.

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Associate AD, Communications Assistant Director (Football) Assistant Director Associate Director SID Emeritus/Historian Media Relations Assistant Staff Photographer

Mailing Information

Website

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Social Media

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CONFERENCE USA MEDIA RELATIONS Russ Anderson Assistant Commissioner RDAnderson@c-usa.org

Phone Website 214-774-1300 ConferenceUSA.com

WE ARE ‘WKU’ Western Kentucky University has a long and storied history across its 16 Division I NCAA programs. We respectfully ask that you refer to our University’s athletic programs as the WKU Hilltoppers and WKU Lady Toppers.

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Mailing Information Conference USA 5201 North O’Connor - Suite 300 Irving, Texas 75039

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From the Natcher Parkway (heading south): Take the first Bowling Green exit (US 231, exit 9) and turn right onto Morgantown Road (US 231) into Bowling Green. You will cross Veterans Memorial Lane and pass Warren Central High School (on the right). When you reach the junction of US 231 and US 68-80 (Holley Corporation on your right and Arby’s straight ahead), turn left onto Russellville Road and follow the directions for US 68-80 above from the railroad overpass (“Welcome to WKU” sign) on in to Diddle Arena/Smith Stadium.

Please refrain from using any of the following variations W. Kentucky

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E.A. Diddle Arena c/o Media Relations 1605 Avenue of Champions Bowling Green, KY 42101-6412

From US 68-80 West (heading east): Follow US 68-80 (Russellville Road) into Bowling Green. You will pass under a railroad overpass (with its “Welcome to Western” sign) and turn left onto University Blvd. The athletics complex will then be on your right -- first Nick Denes Field (baseball), then Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The Arena/Stadium Parking Lot and E.A. Diddle Arena will be on your right just past the Stadium.

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From I-65 North (heading south): Take the first Bowling Green exit (exit 28) onto US 31-W. Follow the signs for US 31-W South -- Bowling Green. Stay on the four-lane US 31-W South (Louisville Road) to the stop light at the bridge over Barren River. Continue straight through the light. When the one-way streets merge into the four-lane University Blvd., you will be on the NW corner of the Western Kentucky University campus (railroad on right, WKU on left).

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Bryan Fyalkowski Assistant Dir. of Media Relations Football Contact 412-335-2675 (Cell) 270-745-5388 (Office) Bryan.Fyalkowski@wku.edu @fyalkowski

DIRECTIONS TO WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

HILLTOPPER SPORTS NETWORK Since 2007, WKU Football has been carried on the Hilltopper Sports Network which covers the western half of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and reaches over 1.5 million potential listeners. Learfield IMG College is the national leader in collegiate sports marketing and serves as the exclusive rights holder for WKU Athletics.

BROADCAST TEAM

HILLTOPPER BROADCAST TEAM Veteran play-by-play broadcaster Randy Lee, along with former Hilltopper quarterback and Athletic Hall of Famer Leo Peckenpaugh call the action of every Hilltopper football game. On the sidelines, former college star, NFL player and WKU assistant coach, Terry Obee, provides a unique perspective as well as interviewing the Hilltoppers following the game. Lee has served as the lead network play-by-play since 2007 after spending five years on the broadcast team at Nebraska. Lee has been on the call for every major historical event in the Hilltoppers’ FBS history, including consecutive Conference USA championships, wins over Kentucky, WKU’s first FBS win as well as their first bowl game as members of college football’s highest division. Lee also serves as the host of the Tyson Helton weekly radio show as well as the Hilltopper pre-game show. Peckenpaugh is a 1974 and 1996 graduate of WKU and has served as the color analyst on the broadcast since 2002. As a Hilltopper quarterback, he garnered All-Ohio Valley Conference honors in 1971 and was also elected to the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. Obee, who joined the team in 2013, is a current professor in the Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport department on The Hill, a post he assumed following his retirement as a collegiate football coach. Obee spent eight seasons in the NFL from 1990 to 1997, following a stand-out career at Oregon. He was the wide receivers coach for the Hilltoppers in 2010 and 2011.

Randy Lee Play-by-Play

Leo Peckenpaugh Analyst

Terry Obee Sidelines

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Hilltopper Pregame Show: Begins 1 hour prior to kickoff with Randy Lee and Leo Peckenpaugh setting up the action

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Postgame Coverage: 60-minute show airs immediately following the conclusion of the game, with interviews from Coach Helton and select players

HILLTOPPER IMG RADIO NETWORK Market Bowling Green Bowling Green Bowling Green Campbellsville Elizabethtown Elizabethtown Franklin Glasgow Hodgenville Hopkinsville Hopkinsville Louisville Louisville Madisonville Madisonville Nashville Nashville Nashville Somerset Somerset

Station Frequency WKLX 100.7 FM WWKU 102.7 FM WWKU 1450 AM WTCO 1450 AM WTHX 101.5 FM WIEL 1400 AM WFKN 1220 AM WCDS 1230 AM WXAM 1430 AM WHOP 95.3 FM WHOP 1230 AM WXVW 96.1 FM WXVW 1450 AM WTTL 103.5 FM WTTL 1310 AM WNSR 95.9 FM WNSR 103.9 FM WNSR 560 AM WTLO 97.7 FM WTLO 1480 AM

WKLX 100.7 FM and WWKU 1450 AM serve as the flagship stations. Broadcasts are also available on WKUSports.com and via the TuneIn app, available in the App Store and Google Play.

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HILLTOPPER SPORTS NETWORK THE TYSON HELTON RADIO SHOW

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Helton and Lee will be joined by special guests, including assistant coaches and players, throughout the season to give fans a look at their lives and stories away from football.

LEARFIELD IMG STAFF GENERAL

Each week during the season, beginning a week before the season opener, head coach Tyson Helton joins host Randy Lee for a one-hour live radio show from locations throughout Bowling Green, previewing the upcoming game, going over the previous week and giving fans an inside look at the Hilltopper football program.

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The show begins at 7 p.m. CT each week and fans are encouraged to attend the show in-person to talk to Coach Helton and the guests before and after each show.

COACHES CORNER WITH TYSON HELTON

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Hosted by Terry Obee, the ‘Coaches Corner with Tyson Helton’ is a weekly television show airing throughout the Commonwealth. The show features behind-thescenes looks inside the locker room, player and coach interviews, and weekly game highlights.

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Senior Account Executive

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AIR TIMES Market Station Day/Time Bowling Green WKYU Thursday, 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday, 10:30 p.m. CT Louisville WBNA Saturday, 10:30 a.m. ET

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Contact Information: Hilltopper Sports Properties 1605 Avenue of Champions E.A. Diddle Arena Bowling Green, Ky., 42101 Phone: (270) 745-5393

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HOUCHENS-SMITH STADIUM L.T. SMITH

STADIUM QUICK FACTS Capacity 22,113 Surface FieldTurf Stadium Opening 1968 Addition Completed 2008 Home Record Top Crowd

181-90-4 (.665) 23,674 (Vanderbilt, 2016)

Winning Seasons at Home

The stadium is named for the late L.T. Smith, who came to WKU in 1920 and established the industrial arts curriculum on campus. Smith headed that department until 1957 when he took over as administrator of the WKU Physical Plant. In 1963, Smith was named the Coordinator of New Construction, a post he held until his retirement in 1965. In addition to his other duties, Smith coached the Hilltoppers in 1920 and 1921 and the men’s basketball team during the 1921-22 campaign. He was instrumental in bringing the legendary E.A. Diddle, a member of both the Naismith and Helms Foundation Basketball Halls of Fame, to The Hill to take over the coaching duties in 1922. Smith, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame, also served as chairman of the school’s Athletic Committee almost continuously from the time he helped form it in 1922 until his retirement in 1965.

HOUCHENS INDUSTRIES- L.T. SMITH STADIUM

FEIX FIELD

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium and Jimmy Feix Field has been home to the Hilltoppers for over 40 years, although the facility has seen several phases of improvements since WKU played its first game there on September 21, 1968.

Jimmy Feix - pronounced Fye-X - was WKU’s first football All-American as a quarterback in 1952 and took over the head coaching job in 1968, leading Hilltopper football to some of its greatest seasons, concluding his illustrious 16-year stint at the helm with a school-record 106 wins.

In 2008, the stadium underwent a major $50 million expansion project, resulting in new locker rooms, meeting rooms, weight rooms, and training rooms. Ahead of the Conference USA move, the Hilltoppers also installed a brand new FieldTurf surface and a state-of-the-art high definition video board prior to the 2018 season.

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The field inside Houchens-Smith stadium was named in his honor at the beginning of the 1991 season. Feix enjoyed a career in professional football before a four-year career in the armed forces. Feix returned to The Hill in 1957 as an assistant football coach. He passed away on October 5, 2014 at the age of 83.

HOUCHENS-SMITH STADIUM THE HILLTOPPER NICKNAME The evolution of the name ‘Hilltoppers’ is obvious to those who have seen the WKU campus.

Still, the name did not come into use until the 1925-26 school year. Prior to that, WKU’s athletic teams were commonly referred to as the ‘Pedagogues’ or ‘Teachers’.

THE RED TOWEL WKU’s unique “Red Towel” tradition originated with the late E.A. Diddle, one of the most successful coaches in collegiate basketball history.

However, the dye was not permanent and rubbed off on the users face and faded to a weak purple color. To solve this new problem, Stansbury called Cannon Towel Company to inquire about a manufactured red towel, and thus, the famous red towel was born.

Vanderbilt Southern Miss Louisiana-Monroe Murray State Morgan State Marshall Indiana South Florida Miami (Ohio) Troy

1990-2007 (Capacity — 17,500) 18,944 18,898 18,317 18,000 17,600 16,972 16,165 15,824 15,282 14,500

Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Troy West Virginia Tech North Carolina Central Morehead State Illinois State

1968-89 (Capacity — 19,250) 20,428 20,100 20,100 20,000 20,000 20,000 19,926 19,800 19,750 19,700

Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Dayton Middle Tennessee Tennessee Tech Morehead State Morehead State Eastern Kentucky

9/24/16 9/22/12 10/20/12 9/20/08 9/21/13 9/29/18 9/18/10 9/12/09 9/26/15 10/26/13

L, 30-31 (OT) W, 41-17 L, 42-43 (OT) W, 50-9 W, 58-17 L, 17-20 L, 21-38 L, 13-35 W, 56-14 L, 26-32

9/10/05 9/15/07 9/20/03 9/29/90 9/27/96 11/10/07 9/8/07 10/27/07 11/17/07 9/15/90

W, 23-21 W, 26-6 W, 36-3 L, 12-35 W, 14-7 L, 17-21 W, 87-0 W, 50-14 W, 52-12 W, 19-9

10/26/68 11/1/75 11/8/80 11/4/72 11/12/74 11/13/76 10/16/71 10/27/79 10/29/77 10/25/80

L, 7-16 W, 14-10 W, 30-15 L, 17-21 W, 32-15 W, 38-7 W, 15-7 L, 0-3 T, 20-20 W, 13-10

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During the postwar years of the 1940’s, athletes who had returned to school following the war had picked up the bad habit of taking t-shirts and towels, resulting in many of Diddle’s team towels disappearing. As a result, Diddle went to athletic director Ed Stansbury who called the laundry and requested they dye clean towels red.

23,674 23,252 22,323 22,297 20,973 20,811 20,772 20,568 20,320 20,110

HILLTOPPERS

Since the summit of ‘The Hill’ rises 232 feet above nearby Barren River and the comparatively level plain that surrounds the hill, it was only natural that the student-athletes who represented the institution come to be known as ‘Hilltoppers’.

2008-Present (Capacity — 22,113)

GENERAL

The operations of Western Kentucky State Normal School were moved from the site of its forerunner, Southern Normal School, to a commanding hill in the southwestern portion of Bowling Green on Feb. 4, 1911. The move was completed as the entire student body marched to the new site, carrying various articles of school equipment along the way.

LARGEST CROWDS IN STADIUM HISTORY

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2019 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp.

Hometown (HS/Previous School)

Omari Alexander

5-10

180

Manny Allen

6-2

Gino Appleberry, Jr.

5-9

Stephone Atkinson

6-3

Kyle Bailey

6-0

225

Jr.-2L

Quinton Baker

5-9

185

r-Jr.-2L

Ricky Barber

6-3

285

Fr.-HS

Louisville, Ky. (Doss HS)

Tre Bass

5-8

180

Fr.-HS

Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson HS)

Webb Bates

6-2

200

Fr.-HS

Shelbyville, Ky. (Collins HS)

Joey Beljan

6-3

240

r-Fr.-RS

Frenchtown, N.J. (Delaware Valley HS)

Devin Bell

6-4

275

r-Fr.-RS

Troy, Ala. (Goshen HS)

Beanie Bishop

5-10

170

r-Fr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Park HS)

Marcus Bragg

6-4

260

A.J. Brathwaite, Jr.

6-0

190

r-Fr.-RS

Miami, Fla. (Central HS)

Gunner Britton

6-6

290

r-Fr.-RS

Conway, S.C. (Conway HS)

Mason Brooks

6-6

295

So-.1L

Cedar Park, Texas (Cedar Park HS)

Eli Brown

6-2

220

r-Sr.-1L

Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren East HS/Kentucky)

Russell Brown

6-2

205

r-Fr.-RS

Fort Myers, Fla. (Lehigh HS)

Clayton Bush

6-1

205

Fr.-HS

Bowling Green, Ky. (South Warren HS)

Demetrius Cain

6-0

230

r-Jr.-2L

Princeton, Ky. (Caldwell County HS)

Bryson Canada

6-4

290

r-So.-SQ

Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay HS)

Bryce Chandler

6-2

290

r-Jr.-RS

Morganfield, Ky. (Union County HS)

Devante Colton

6-1

250

r-Jr.-SQ

Bowling Green, Ky. (South Warren HS)

Robert Crawford

6-2

255

r-Sr.-1L

Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS/Tennessee State)

Roger Cray

5-9

170

Jr.-2L

B.J. Crim

6-1

205

r-Fr.-RS

Ocala, Fla. (Vanguard HS)

Taâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Corian Darden

5-9

190

r-Sr.-3L

Russellville, Ky. (Russellville HS)

Jeremy Darvin

6-1

305

r-Jr.-2L

Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)

Clay Davis

6-2

230

r-Jr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy/Tennessee Tech)

Wes Dorsey

6-7

265

Fr.-HS

Knoxville, Tenn. (Grace Christian Academy)

Steven Duncan

6-4

230

r-Jr.-2L

Charleston, S.C. (Ashley Ridge HS)

Jeremiah Fails

5-11

180

Fr.-HS

Orlando, Fla. (Ocoee HS)

Jordan Flack

6-5

305

Fr.-HS

Morgan City, Ala. (Brewer HS)

Carson Flake

6-1

185

Fr.-HS

Nashville, Tenn. (Davidson Academy)

Marcus Floyd

6-1

200

r-Sr.-1L

Frankfort, Ky. (Bryan Station HS/Morehead State)

Kyle Fourtenbary

6-4

245

r-Jr.-2L

Opelika, Ala. (Opelika HS)

Jaylon George

6-3

290

r-Sr.-2L

Atlanta, Ga. (North Clayton HS/NE Oklahoma A&M)

Jay Gibson

6-5

245

r-Fr.-RS

Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie School)

John Haggerty

6-5

230

Jr.-TR

Sydney, Australia (Western Suburbs)

Mitchell Harralson

6-3

190

Fr.-HS

Princeton, Ky. (Caldwell County HS)

Rex Henderson

6-2

225

r-So.-1L

Morgantown, Ky. (Butler County HS)

Parker Howell

6-4

290

r-Sr.-3L

Nashville, Tenn. (Christ Presbyterian Academy)

Jaden Hunter

6-2

230

r-So.-TR

Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake HS/Georgia)

Canon Jackson

6-1

220

r-Sr.-3L

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS)

Lucky Jackson

6-1

185

r-Sr.-3L

Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette HS)

Quin Jernighan

6-3

210

r-Sr.-3L

LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)

Seth Joest

6-3

295

r-Jr.-2L

Versailles, Ky. (Woodford County HS)

Desmond Johnson

6-0

185

Fr.-HS

Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta HS)

Juwuan Jones

6-3

270

r-So.-1L

Sugar Hill, Ga. (Lanier HS)

Carson Jordan

6-2

255

r-Sr.-1L

Poplarville, Miss. (Hancock HS/Miss. Gulf Coast CC)

Devon Key

6-1

210

r-Jr.-2L

Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station HS)

Antwon Kincade

5-11

195

Jr.-2L

Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta HS)

Garland LaFrance

5-10

175

So.-1L

New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine HS)

2019 WKU Football Media Guide

r-Jr.-TR

Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS/Eastern Kentucky)

185

Fr.-HS

Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde HS)

205

So.-1L

Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake HS)

225

Fr.-HS

Lake Minneola, Fla. (Lake Minneola HS) Carrollton, Ga. (Bremen HS) Ashland, Ky. (Ashland Blazer HS)

Jr.-JC North Miami, Fla. (Miami Jackson HS/Arizona Western)

Lake City, Fla. (Columbia HS)

2019 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.-Exp.

Hometown (HS/Previous School)

200

r-Jr.-1L

Montgomery, Ala. (Carver HS)

Woodford Lankford

6-4

285

r-So.-TR

Paris, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS/Toledo)

Marcelis Logan

5-9

185

r-Sr.-2L

Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS)

Damon Lowe

6-1

230

r-Jr.-TR

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS/Eastern Kentucky)

Jalen Madden

6-1

300

r-Jr.-2L

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Northridge HS)

DeAngelo Malone

6-4

230

Jr.-2L

Atlanta, Ga. (Cedar Grove HS)

C.J. Marria

6-4

250

r-So.-SQ

Jonesboro, Ga. (Jonesboro HS)

KeShawn McClendon

5-11

200

r-So.-1L

Clarksville, Tenn. (Rossview HS)

Sean McCormack

6-5

225

r-Jr.-TR

Burr Ridge, Ill. (Hindsale HS/Louisville)

Trae Meadows

6-1

190

Jordan Meredith

6-3

300

r-Jr.-2L

Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green HS)

Preston Mixon

6-4

290

r-So.-1L

Montgomery, Ala. (Jefferson Davis HS)

Jakairi Moses

5-9

195

r-So.-1L

Palm Beach, Fla. (William T. Dwyer HS)

Cory Munson

6-3

185

Fr.-HS

Cardavion Myers

5-11

175

r-Fr.-RS

Piedmont, Ala. (Piedmont HS)

Garrett Nickelson

6-4

290

So.-JC

League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS/Blinn JC)

Malik Occiur

6-1

205

r-Fr.-RS

Oakland Park, Fla. (Northeast HS)

Oliver Parker

6-0

180

Fr.-HS

Princeton, Ky. (Caldwell County HS)

Miles Pate

6-2

315

r-Sr.-3L

Lawrenceville, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)

Jahcour Pearson

5-9

180

r-Jr.-2L

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Flanagan HS)

Anthony Polite

5-11

190

r-Jr.-SQ

Elizabethtown, Ky. (John Hardin HS)

Daylen Powell

6-4

285

Fr.-HS

Hendersonville, Tenn. (Summerville HS (S.C.))

DeVon Quincy

6-1

250

r-Jr.-1L

Frankfort, Ky. (Lafayette HS)

Jack Randolph

6-3

285

Fr.-HS

Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson HS)

Alex Rinella

K/P

6-1

225

r-Sr.-3L

Johnson City, Tenn. (Science Hill HS)

LA Rogers-Anderson

6-0

205

Jr.-2L

Sumter, S.C. (Ridge View HS)

DiontÃ© Ruffin

5-11

185

Jr.-2L

Kenner, La. (Paulding County HS (Ga.))

Joshua Samuel

5-11

205

r-So.-1L

Greenville, S.C. (Central Gwinnett HS)

Deporess Schletty

6-2

270

r-Fr.-RS

Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta HS)

Davis Shanley

6-1

190

r-So.-1L

Duluth, Ga. (South Forsyth HS)

Joshua Simon

6-5

235

Fr.-HS

Jacquez Sloan

5-9

165

Jr.-2L

Atlanta, Ga. (Grady HS)

Dalvin Smith

6-3

195

Fr.-HS

Glasgow, Ky. (Glasgow HS)

Matthew Smith

6-2

195

r-So.-SQ

Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier HS)

Tyler Smith

6-0

185

Fr.-HS

Ellenwood, Ga. (Salem HS)

Cole Spencer

6-4

290

r-So.-1L

T.J. Springer

6-1

180

Fr.-HS

Rusty Staats

6-4

315

r-Fr.-RS

Watertown, Tenn. (Watertown HS/Navy Prep)

Malik Staples

6-1

225

r-Jr.-TR

Suwanee, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS/Louisville)

Ty Storey

6-2

225

Gr.-TR

Charleston, Ark. (Charleston HS/Arkansas)

Lichon Terrell

6-2

285

r-Fr.-RS

Hogansville, Ga. (Callaway HS)

Kevaris Thomas

6-4

250

r-Fr.-RS

Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland HS)

Terez Traynor

6-3

205

r-Fr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Doss HS)

DeMarquez Trotter

5-10

185

r-So.-SQ Nashville, Tenn. (E. Nashville Magnet HS/Indiana State)

Trey Urquhart

6-0

220

r-Fr.-RS

Dayton Wade

5-10

170

Fr.-HS

Atlanta, Ga. (Lovejoy HS)

Gaej Walker

6-0

195

r-Jr.-1L

Tampa, Fla. (East Bay HS)

KiShawn Walker

6-2

190

r-Jr.-RS

Owensboro, Ky. (Owensboro HS)

Bryson Washington

6-0

225

r-Fr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Park HS)

Devon Wharton

6-3

220

r-Jr.-2L

Hopkinsville, Ky. (Christian County HS)

Steven Witchoskey

6-2

245

Jr.-2L

Tyler Witt

6-2

310

r-Jr.-2L

Joliet, Ill. (Joliet Catholic HS)

Mario Wright

6-1

225

r-Fr.-RS

Chicago, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor HS)

Jr.-JC Greensboro, N.C. (Dudley HS/NC State/Garden City CC)

Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside HS)

Dalzell, S.C. (Crestwood HS)

HISTORY

6-4

2018 REVIEW

HILLTOPPERS

Xavier Lane

GENERAL

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS)

UNIVERSIT Y

Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)

Montgomery, Ala. (North Cobb HS (Ga.))

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OPPONENTS

Plant City, Fla. (Durant HS)

2019 NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name

Exp.

Hometown (HS/Previous School)

Devon Key

6-1

210

r-Jr.-2L

Lexington, Ky. (Bryan Station HS)

Jacquez Sloan

5-9

165

Jr.-2L

Jakairi Moses

5-9

195

r-So.-1L

Palm Beach, Fla. (William T. Dwyer HS)

Lichon Terrell

6-2

285

r-Fr.-RS

Hogansville, Ga. (Callaway HS)

Desmond Johnson

6-0

185

Fr.-HS

Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta HS)

Ty Storey

6-2

225

Gr.-TR

Charleston, Ark. (Charleston HS/Arkansas)

Manny Allen

6-2

185

Fr.-HS

Moreno Valley, Calif. (Rancho Verde HS)

LA Rogers-Anderson

6-0

205

Jr.-2L

Sumter, S.C. (Ridge View HS)

Gaej Walker

6-0

195

r-Jr.-1L

Tampa, Fla. (East Bay HS)

Joshua Simon

6-5

235

Fr.-HS

Dalzell, S.C. (Crestwood HS)

T.J. Springer

6-1

180

Fr.-HS

Nashville, Tenn. (Maplewood HS)

Trae Meadows

6-1

190

Jr.-JC Greensboro, N.C. (Dudley HS/NC State/Garden City CC)

Jahcour Pearson

5-9

180

r-Jr.-2L

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Flanagan HS)

Malik Occiur

6-1

205

r-Fr.-RS

Oakland Park, Fla. (Northeast HS)

Kevaris Thomas

6-4

250

r-Fr.-RS

Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland HS)

A.J. Brathwaite, Jr.

6-0

190

r-Fr.-RS

Miami, Fla. (Central HS)

Xavier Lane

6-4

200

r-Jr.-1L

Montgomery, Ala. (Carver HS)

Malik Staples

6-1

225

r-Jr.-TR

Suwanee, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS/Louisville)

Steven Duncan

6-4

230

r-Jr.-2L

Charleston, S.C. (Ashley Ridge HS)

DeAngelo Malone

6-4

230

Jr.-2L

Jaden Hunter

6-2

230

r-So.-TR

Lucky Jackson

6-1

185

r-Sr.-3L

Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette HS)

Davis Shanley

6-1

190

r-So.-1L

Duluth, Ga. (South Forsyth HS)

Tre Bass

5-8

180

Fr.-HS

Russell Brown

6-2

205

r-Fr.-RS

Fort Myers, Fla. (Lehigh HS)

Garland LaFrance

5-10

175

So.-1L

New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine HS)

Ta’Corian Darden

5-9

190

r-Sr.-3L

Russellville, Ky. (Russellville HS)

Sean McCormack

6-5

225

r-Jr.-TR

Burr Ridge, Ill. (Hindsale HS/Louisville)

Quin Jernighan

6-3

210

r-Sr.-3L

LaVergne, Tenn. (LaVergne HS)

Canon Jackson

6-1

220

r-Sr.-3L

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS)

Dalvin Smith

6-3

195

Fr.-HS

Glasgow, Ky. (Glasgow HS)

Tyler Smith

6-0

185

Fr.-HS

C.J. Marria

6-4

250

r-So.-SQ

Dayton Wade

5-10

170

Fr.-HS

Marcelis Logan

5-9

185

r-Sr.-2L

Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS)

Devon Wharton

6-3

220

r-Jr.-2L

Hopkinsville, Ky. (Christian County HS)

Clayton Bush

6-1

205

Fr.-HS

Bowling Green, Ky. (South Warren HS)

Jeremiah Fails

5-11

180

Fr.-HS

Orlando, Fla. (Ocoee HS)

Cardavion Myers

5-11

175

r-Fr.-RS

Piedmont, Ala. (Piedmont HS)

Quinton Baker

5-9

185

r-Jr.-2L

Ashland, Ky. (Ashland Blazer HS)

B.J. Crim

6-1

205

r-Fr.-RS

Roger Cray

5-9

170

Jr.-2L

Joshua Samuel

5-11

205

r-So.-1L

Greenville, S.C. (Central Gwinnett HS)

Bryson Washington

6-0

225

r-Fr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Park HS)

Dionté Ruffin

5-11

185

Jr.-2L

Omari Alexander

5-10

180

r-Jr.-TR

Gino Appleberry, Jr.

5-9

205

So.-1L

Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake HS)

Demetrius Cain

6-0

230

r-Jr.-2L

Princeton, Ky. (Caldwell County HS)

Beanie Bishop

5-10

170

r-Fr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Pleasure Ridge Park HS)

Clay Davis

6-2

230

r-Jr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy/Tennessee Tech)

Antwon Kincade

5-11

195

Jr.-2L

Eli Brown

6-2

220

r-Sr.-1L

Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren East HS/Kentucky)

Mario Wright

6-1

225

r-Fr.-RS

Chicago, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor HS)

Juwuan Jones

6-3

270

r-So.-1L

Sugar Hill, Ga. (Lanier HS)

Pos. Ht. Wt.

2019 WKU Football Media Guide

Atlanta, Ga. (Grady HS)

Atlanta, Ga. (Cedar Grove HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Westlake HS/Georgia)

Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson HS)

Ellenwood, Ga. (Salem HS) Jonesboro, Ga. (Jonesboro HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Lovejoy HS)

Ocala, Fla. (Vanguard HS) Lake City, Fla. (Columbia HS)

Kenner, La. (Paulding County HS (Ga.)) Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual HS/Eastern Kentucky)

Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta HS)

2019 NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. 6-3

225

Fr.-HS

Lake Minneola, Fla. (Lake Minneola HS)

KeShawn McClendon

5-11

200

r-So.-1L

Kyle Bailey

6-0

225

Jr.-2L

Alex Rinella

K/P

6-1

225

r-Sr.-3L

Johnson City, Tenn. (Science Hill HS)

Rex Henderson

6-2

225

r-So.-1L

Morgantown, Ky. (Butler County HS)

Kyle Fourtenbary

6-4

245

r-Jr.-2L

Opelika, Ala. (Opelika HS)

KiShawn Walker

6-2

190

r-Jr.-RS

Owensboro, Ky. (Owensboro HS)

Carson Jordan

6-2

255

r-Sr.-1L

Poplarville, Miss. (Hancock HS/Miss. Gulf Coast CC)

Mitchell Harralson

6-3

190

Fr.-HS

Princeton, Ky. (Caldwell County HS)

Anthony Polite

5-11

190

r-Jr.-SQ

Elizabethtown, Ky. (John Hardin HS)

Cory Munson

6-3

185

Fr.-HS

Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside HS)

John Haggerty

6-5

230

Jr.-TR

Sydney, Australia (Western Suburbs)

Steven Witchoskey

6-2

245

Jr.-2L

Plant City, Fla. (Durant HS)

Webb Bates

6-2

200

Fr.-HS

Shelbyville, Ky. (Collins HS)

DeMarquez Trotter

5-10

185

r-So.-SQ Nashville, Tenn. (E. Nashville Magnet HS/Indiana State)

Trey Urquhart

6-0

220

r-Fr.-RS

Montgomery, Ala. (North Cobb HS (Ga.))

Rusty Staats

6-4

315

r-Fr.-RS

Watertown, Tenn. (Watertown HS/Navy Prep)

Damon Lowe

6-1

230

r-Jr.-TR

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS/Eastern Kentucky)

Jeremy Darvin

6-1

305

r-Jr.-2L

Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS)

Carson Flake

6-1

185

Fr.-HS

Nashville, Tenn. (Davidson Academy)

Daylen Powell

6-4

285

Fr.-HS

Hendersonville, Tenn. (Summerville HS (S.C.))

DeVon Quincy

6-1

250

r-Jr.-1L

Frankfort, Ky. (Lafayette HS)

Bryce Chandler

6-2

290

r-Jr.-RS

Morganfield, Ky. (Union County HS)

Jordan Meredith

6-3

300

r-Jr.-2L

Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green HS)

Miles Pate

6-2

315

r-Sr.-3L

Lawrenceville, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)

Bryson Canada

6-4

290

r-So.-SQ

Jack Randolph

6-3

285

Fr.-HS

Seth Joest

6-3

295

r-Jr.-2L

Versailles, Ky. (Woodford County HS)

Parker Howell

6-4

290

r-Sr.-3L

Nashville, Tenn. (Christ Presbyterian Academy)

Devante Colton

6-1

250

r-Jr.-SQ

Bowling Green, Ky. (South Warren HS)

Cole Spencer

6-4

290

r-So.-1L

Garrett Nickelson

6-4

290

So.-JC

Woodford Lankford

6-4

285

r-So.-TR

Wes Dorsey

6-7

265

Fr.-HS

Knoxville, Tenn. (Grace Christian Academy)

Tyler Witt

6-2

310

r-Jr.-2L

Joliet, Ill. (Joliet Catholic HS)

Ricky Barber

6-3

285

Fr.-HS

Louisville, Ky. (Doss HS)

Gunner Britton

6-6

290

r-Fr.-RS

Conway, S.C. (Conway HS)

Preston Mixon

6-4

290

r-So.-1L

Montgomery, Ala. (Jefferson Davis HS)

Mason Brooks

6-6

295

So-.1L

Cedar Park, Texas (Cedar Park HS)

Jordan Flack

6-5

305

Fr.-HS

Morgan City, Ala. (Brewer HS)

Oliver Parker

6-0

180

Fr.-HS

Princeton, Ky. (Caldwell County HS)

Marcus Floyd

6-1

200

r-Sr.-1L

Frankfort, Ky. (Bryan Station HS/Morehead State)

Terez Traynor

6-3

205

r-Fr.-RS

Louisville, Ky. (Doss HS)

Jay Gibson

6-5

245

r-Fr.-RS

Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie School)

Matthew Smith

6-2

195

r-So.-SQ

Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier HS)

Joey Beljan

6-3

240

r-Fr.-RS

Frenchtown, N.J. (Delaware Valley HS)

Jaylon George

6-3

290

r-Sr.-2L

Atlanta, Ga. (North Clayton HS/NE Oklahoma A&M)

Devin Bell

6-4

275

r-Fr.-RS

Troy, Ala. (Goshen HS)

Deporess Schletty

6-2

270

r-Fr.-RS

Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta HS)

Robert Crawford

6-2

255

r-Sr.-1L

Nashville, Tenn. (Father Ryan HS/Tennessee State)

Marcus Bragg

6-4

260

Jalen Madden

6-1

300

Clarksville, Tenn. (Rossview HS) Carrollton, Ga. (Bremen HS)

Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay HS) Franklin, Ky. (Franklin-Simpson HS)

HISTORY

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS) League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS/Blinn JC) Paris, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS/Toledo)

@WKUFootball

OPPONENTS

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Northridge HS)

UNIVERSIT Y

Jr.-JC North Miami, Fla. (Miami Jackson HS/Arizona Western) r-Jr.-2L

2018 REVIEW

HILLTOPPERS

Hometown (HS/Previous School)

Stephone Atkinson

GENERAL

Exp.

HILLTOPPER BREAKDOWN

RETURNING LETTERWINNERS (47) OFFENSE (25) Quarterbacks (2) Steven Duncan Davis Shanley

Tight Ends (2) Kyle Fourtenbary Steven Witchoskey

Running Backs (6) Gino Appleberry, Jr. Quinton Baker Marcelis Logan KeShawn McClendon Jakairi Moses Joshua Samuel

Wide Receivers (7) Marcus Floyd Lucky Jackson Quin Jernighan Garland LaFrance Xavier Lane Jahcour Pearson Jacquez Sloan

Offensive Line (8) Mason Brooks Seth Joest Parker Howell Jordan Meredith Preston Mixon Miles Pate Cole Spencer Tyler Witt

SPECIALISTS (1) Alex Rinella, K/P

DEFENSE (21) Defensive Line (9) Robert Crawford Jeremy Darvin Jaylon George Carson Jordan Juwuan Jones DeVon Quincy Jalen Madden DeAngelo Malone Devon Wharton

Linebackers (4) Kyle Bailey Eli Brown Demetrius Cain Rex Henderson

Secondary (8) Roger Cray Ta’Corian Darden Antwon Kincade Devon Key Canon Jackson LA Rogers-Anderson Dionté Ruffin Gaej Walker

HILLTOPPERS BY CLASS Seniors (14) Eli Brown, Robert Crawford, Ta’Corian Darden, Marcus Floyd, Jaylon George, Parker Howell, Canon Jackson, Lucky Jackson, Quin Jernighan, Carson Jordan, Marcelis Logan, Miles Pate, Alex Rinella, Ty Storey Juniors (35) Omari Alexander, Kyle Bailey, Quinton Baker, Marcus Bragg, Bryce Chandler, Demetrius Cain, Devante Colton, Roger Cray, Jeremy Darvin, Clay Davis, Steven Duncan, Kyle Fourtenbary, John Haggerty, Seth Joest, Devon Key, Antwon Kincade, Xavier Lane, Damon Lowe, Sean McCormack, Jalen Madden, DeAngelo Malone, Trae Meadows, Jordan Meredith, Jahcour Pearson, Anthony Polite, DeVon Quincy, LA Rogers-Anderson, Dionté Ruffin, Jacquez Sloan, Malik Staples, Gaej Walker, KiShawn Walker, Devon Wharton, Steven Witchoskey, Tyler Witt Sophomores (18) Gino Appleberry, Jr., Mason Brooks, Bryson Canada, Rex Henderson, Jaden Hunter, Juwuan Jones, Garland LaFrance, Woodford Lankford, C.J. Marria, KeShawn McClendon, Preston Mixon, Jakairi Moses, Garrett Nickelson, Joshua Samuel, Davis Shanley, Matthew Smith, Cole Spencer, DeMarquez Trotter Redshirt Freshmen (18) Joey Beljan, Devin Bell, Beanie Bishop, A.J. Brathwaite, Jr., Gunner Britton, Russell Brown, B.J. Crim, Jay Gibson, Cardavion Myers, Malik Occiur, Deporess Schletty, Rusty Staats, Lichon Terrell, Kevaris Thomas, Terez Traynor, Trey Urquhart, Bryson Washington, Mario Wright True Freshmen (21) Manny Allen, Stephone Atkinson, Ricky Barber, Tre Bass, Webb Bates, Clayton Bush, Wes Dorsey, Jeremiah Fails, Jordan Flack, Carson Flake, Mitchell Harralson, Desmond Johnson, Cory Munson, Oliver Parker, Daylen Powell, Jack Randolph, Joshua Simon, Dalvin Smith, Tyler Smith, T.J. Springer, Dayton Wade

2019 WKU Football Media Guide

HILLTOPPER BREAKDOWN

r-Jr. r-So. r-Fr.

2L 1L RS

Lettermen Lost (1) Drew Eckels

Added (2) Sean McCormack Ty Storey

TR TR

Lettermen Lost (1) D’Andre Ferby

Added (1) Tre Bass

Fr.

r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. So. r-Jr. r-Jr. Jr. r-So.

1L 3L 3L 1L 2L 2L 2L SQ

Lettermen Lost (1) Devin Nixon

WIDE RECEIVERS Returning (8) Marcus Floyd Lucky Jackson Quin Jernighan Garland LaFrance Xavier Lane Jahcour Pearson Jacquez Sloan Matthew Smith

TIGHT ENDS Returning (4) Joey Beljan Kyle Fourtenbary Jay Gibson Steven Witchoskey

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. r-Fr. Fr.

HS HS HS HS HS RS HS

RS 2L RS 2L

Lettermen Lost (2) Mik’Quan Deane Kris Leach

2L 1L

Added (1) Joshua Simon

Fr.

Added (6) Wes Dorsey Jordan Flack Woodford Lankford Garrett Nickelson Daylen Powell Jack Randolph

Fr. Fr. r-So. So. Fr. Fr.

HS HS TR JC HS HS

DEFENSIVE LINE Returning (14) Devin Bell Devante Colton Robert Crawford Jeremy Darvin Jaylon George Carson Jordan Juwuan Jones Jalen Madden DeAngelo Malone C.J. Marria DeVon Quincy Deporess Schletty Lichon Terrell DeVon Wharton

r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-So. r-Jr. Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Jr.

RS SQ 1L 2L 2L 1L 1L 2L 2L SQ 1L RS RS 2L

Lettermen Lost (4) Nicholas Coffey Julien Lewis Evan Sayner Heath Wiggins

3L 3L 4L 3L

Added (3) Stephone Atkinson Ricky Barber Marcus Bragg

Fr. Fr. Jr.

HS HS JC

LINEBACKERS Returning (9) Kyle Bailey Eli Brown Demetrius Cain Clay Davis Rex Henderson Damon Lowe Trey Urquhart Bryson Washington Mario Wright

Jr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr.

2L 1L 2L RS 1L RS RS RS RS

r-So. r-Jr.

TR TR

SECONDARY Returning (16) Shannon Bishop A.J. Brathwaite Russell Brown Roger Cray B.J. Crim Ta’Corian Darden Canon Jackson Devon Key Antwon Kincade Cardavion Myers Malik Occiur Anthony Polite LA Rogers-Anderson Dionté Ruffin DeMarquez Trotter KiShawn Walker

r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Jr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Jr. Jr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Jr. Jr. Jr. r-So. r-Jr.

RS RS RS 2L RS 3L 3L 2L 2L RS RS SQ 2L 2L SQ SQ

Lettermen Lost (3) DeAndre Farris Jordon Gonzalez Drell Greene

3L 1L 3L

Added (5) Omari Alexander Clayton Bush Desmond Johnson Trae Meadows T.J. Springer

r-Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr.

TR HS HS JC HS

SPECIALISTS Returning (1) Alex Rinella (P/K)

r-Sr.

Lettermen Lost (3) Adam Krause (P) Ryan Nuss (K) Ben Reeder (LS)

1L 3L 2L

Added (5) Webb Bates (P) Carson Flake (LS) John Haggerty (P) Mitchell Harralson (LS) Cory Munson (K)

Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr.

HS HS TR HS HS

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Added (2) Jaden Hunter Malik Staples

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Added (7) Manny Allen Jeremiah Fails Oliver Parker Dalvin Smith Tyler Smith Terez Traynor Dayton Wade

Lettermen Lost (1) R.J. Scaife

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Lettermen Lost (5) Ben Holt Joseph McIntyre Der’Quione Mobley Jarrett Sippola Masai Whyte

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RUNNING BACKS Returning (7) Gino Appleberry, Jr. Quinton Baker Marcelis Logan KeShawn McClendon Jakairi Moses Joshua Samuel Gaej Walker

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OFFENSIVE LINE Returning (12) Gunner Britton Mason Brooks Bryce Chandler Bryson Canada Parker Howell Seth Joest Jordan Meredith Preston Mixon Miles Pate Cole Spencer Rusty Staats Tyler Witt

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QUARTERBACKS Returning (3) Steven Duncan Davis Shanley Kevaris Thomas

HILLTOPPER BREAKDOWN WHAT RETURNS...

Rushing Yards.................81.2% Passing Yards..................74.0% Receiving Yards..............80.0% Punt Return Yards.........50.0% Kick Return Yards..........79.8% Interceptions...................75.0% Scoring...............................76.3% Total Offense...................76.7% All-Purpose Yards..........78.9% Field Goals........................... 70% Punting Yards...................100% Tackles................................60.2% Tackles for Loss..............65.4% Sacks...................................69.6% Fumbles Recovered......33.3% Fumbles Forced..............75.0%

Offensive Starts Returning WR Lucky Jackson............................23 OL Miles Pate......................................19 OL Tyler Witt.......................................18 WR Quin Jernighan..........................16 TE Kyle Fourtenbary........................14 OL Seth Joest.....................................12 OL Jordan Meredith.........................12 WR Jacquez Sloan.............................. 9 OL Parker Howell................................ 9 RB Joshua Samuel.............................. 8 QB Steven Duncan............................. 5 RB Jakairi Moses.................................. 4 QB Davis Shanley................................ 4 WR Jahcour Pearson.......................... 2 TE Steven Witchoskey....................... 2

Defensive Starts Returning DB Devon Key....................................24 DB Ta’Corian Darden........................21 DB Roger Cray....................................15 DL DeAngelo Malone......................14 DL Jaylon George.............................10 DL Juwuan Jones................................ 7 DL Carson Jordan............................... 6 DL Jeremy Darvin............................... 2 DB Antwon Kincade.......................... 2 LB Kyle Bailey....................................... 1 LB Demetrius Cain.............................. 1

GEORGIA (18)

Jackson, Devon Key, Marcelis Logan Louisville - Omari Alexander, Ricky Barber, Beanie Bishop, Clay Davis, Canon Jackson, Damon Lowe, Matthew Smith, Cole Spencer, Terez Traynor, Bryson Washington Morganfield - Bryce Chandler Morgantown - Rex Henderson Owensboro - KiShawn Walker Paris - Woodford Lankford Princeton - Demetrius Cain, Mitchell Harralson, Oliver Parker Russellville - Ta’Corian Darden Shelbyville - Webb Bates Versailles - Seth Joest

Specialist Starts Returning P/KOS Alex Rinella............................39

Offensive Starts Lost RB D’Andre Ferby..............................13 TE Mik’Quan Deane........................... 7 QB Drew Eckels.................................... 4 TE Kris Leach......................................... 2 WR Devin Nixon.................................. 1 Defensive Starts Lost DB Drell Greene.................................31 DB DeAndre Farris............................23 LB Masai Whyte.................................23 DL Evan Sayner..................................18 LB Ben Holt.........................................14 DL Heath Wiggins.............................11 DL Julien Lewis.................................... 7 Specialist Starts Lost H Adam Krause..................................12 PK Ryan Nuss......................................26 LS Ben Reeder....................................25

HILLTOPPERS BY STATE ALABAMA (8)

Lacey’s Spring - Jordan Flack Montgomery - Xavier Lane, Preston Mixon, Trey Urquhart Opelika - Kyle Fourtenbary Piedmont - Cardavion Myers Troy - Devin Bell Tuscaloosa - Jalen Madden

ARKANSAS (1)

Charleston - Ty Storey

CALIFORNIA (1)

Moreno Valley - Manny Allen

FLORIDA (13)

Fort Lauderdale - Jahcour Pearson Fort Myers - Russell Brown Lake City - Roger Cray Lake Minneola - Stephone Atkinson Lakeland - Kevaris Thomas Miami - A.J. Brathwaite North Miami - Marcus Bragg Ocala - B.J. Crim Oakland Park - Malik Occiur Orlando - Jeremiah Fails Palm Beach - Jakairi Moses Plant City - Steven Witchoskey Tampa - Gaej Walker

Alpharetta - Deporess Schletty Atlanta - Gino Appleberry, Jaylon George, Jaden Hunter, DeAngelo Malone, Jacquez Sloan, Dayton Wade Carrolton - Kyle Bailey Duluth - Davis Shanley Ellenwood - Tyler Smith Hogansville - Lichon Terrell Lawrenceville - Miles Pate Jonesboro - C.J. Marria Sugar Hill - Juwuan Jones Suwanee - Malik Staples Valdosta - Desmond Johnson, Antwon Kincade Warner Robins - Cory Munson

ILLINOIS (3)

LOUISIANA (2)

MISSISSIPPI (1)

Cedar Park - Mason Brooks League City - Garrett Nickelson

Kenner - Dionté Ruffin New Orleans - Garland LaFrance

KENTUCKY (36)

Poplarville - Carson Jordan

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TENNESSEE (13)

Chattanooga - Jay Gibson Clarksville - Keshawn McClendon Hendersonville - Daylen Powell Johnson City - Alex Rinella Knoxville - Wes Dorsey LaVergne - Quin Jernighan Nashville - Robert Crawford, Jeremy Darvin, Carson Flake, Parker Howell, T.J. Springer, DeMarquez Trotter Watertown - Rusty Staats

Burr Ridge - Sean McCormack Flossmoor - Mario Wright Joliet - Tyler Witt

Ashland - Quinton Baker Bowling Green - Eli Brown, Clayton Bush, Devante Colton, Jordan Meredith Elizabethtown - Anthony Polite Frankfort - Marcus Floyd, DeVon Quincy Franklin - Tre Bass, Jack Randolph Glasgow - Dalvin Smith Hopkinsville - Devon Wharton Lexington - Bryson Canada, Lucky

SOUTH CAROLINA (5)

Charleston - Steven Duncan Conway - Gunner Britton Dalzell - Joshua Simon Greenville - Joshua Samuel Sumter - LA Rogers-Anderson

NEW JERSEY (1)

Frenchtown - Joey Beljan

NORTH CAROLINA (1)

Greensboro - Trae Meadows

TEXAS (2)

AUSTRALIA (1)

Sydney - John Haggerty

2019 OUTLOOK HELLO - AGAIN - COACH HELTON

TWO-GAME WINNING STREAK

Tyson Helton, WKU’s offensive coordinator during the 2014 and 2015 seasons in which Brandon Doughty and company rewrote the offensive record books, returned to The Hill following the 2018 season to take over the program as its 21st head coach.

Outside of a four-game stretch in 2017, the Hilltoppers won back-to-back games just one other time over the past two seasons. And those, fortunately, came in the final two games of the 2018 campaign meaning the Hilltoppers entered the offseason - and new head coach era - on a winning streak.

Helton spent one season at Tennessee as offensive coordinator and the previous two at USC as passing game coordinator during his three years away from The Hill. After three consecutive seasons of top-10 offenses from 2014-16, the Hilltoppers dipped to No. 69 in 2017 and No. 102 in 2018.

WKU’s victory at Louisiana Tech was the program’s first victory in Ruston in four tries dating back to 1940, and the win over UTEP at home was the second-largest margin of victory over a C-USA opponent over the last two seasons.

It will be on Helton and his staff to begin the process of resurrecting the high-octane offenses the Hilltoppers became known for.

DEFENSIVE SKILL STAYS HIGH

GOTTA HAVE A TRIGGER MAN

One of Helton’s talking points since taking over as the program’s head coach has been the importance of a quality “trigger man” under center. Helton and offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis spent the bulk of spring practice trying to figure out who that will be heading into the 2019 season. Coming out of spring practices, however, the position was still undecided. In their previous tours of duty, Helton developed All-Century team quarterback Brandon Doughty into a phenomenon while also helping develop 2016-17 starter Mike White during his transfer season on the sidelines in 2015. Following White’s departure, it was a QB carousel under center. From 2010-17, only Troy had fewer opening day starters at quarterback than WKU’s three. Kawaun Jakes (2010-12), Brandon Doughty (2013-15), and Mike White (2016-17) had a steadying presence at the position. But, in 2018, it was a threeman show as senior Drew Eckels, sophomore Steven Duncan, and freshman Davis Shanley all started at least three games while freshman Kevaris Thomas factored in while maintaining his four-game redshirt. Ty Storey entered the mix after transferring in from Arkansas this spring, and fall camp will ultimately determine who gets the keys to the car on August 29 when WKU opens the season against Central Arkansas.

OFFENSE RETURNS... JUST ABOUT EVERYONE

Just two years after replacing nearly every starter from the 2016 C-USA Championship squad, WKU enters the 2019 season with continuity on the offensive side of the football. Depending on personnel, WKU returns either every starter from 2018 or 10 of 11 starters. Tight end Mik’Quan Deane was a starting tight end as the Hilltoppers used a number of two-tight end sets under the previous regime. However, under Helton, that personnel grouping will be less common. WKU returns the other 10 starters including a pair of quarterbacks with four or more starts at the position. All five starting offensive linemen are back as well as Cole Spencer, who was expected to hold the left tackle position before an injury against Louisville sidelined him for the rest of the season, and Mason Brooks who platooned at left tackle with Parker Howell. At the skill positions, 80 percent or better of the total rushing and receiving yards from last year also return.

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The Hilltoppers will have to replace the team’s top two tacklers in linebackers Ben Holt and Masai Whyte as well as four-year lettermen in safety Drell Greene and defensive tackle Evan Sayner, but returners include a pair of solid young defensive ends, including freshman All American Juwuan Jones, as well as senior leader Ta’Corian Darden. Roger Cray is expected to start at corner for the third year while Dionté Ruffin will compete to hold down the other spot in the loss of senior DeAndre Farris. Junior college transfer Trae Meadows had a strong spring camp and will add more experience. Where the Hilltoppers must identify the next run of players will be in the linebacking corps as position coach Maurice Crum has to replace his leading tackler a year early for the third consecutive season as well as in the defensive interior next to junior Jaylon George. Transfer linebacker Malik Staples will be immediately eligible from Louisville, and safety-turnedlinebacker Kyle Bailey turned in a nice spring to lock up one of the starting linebacker spots heading into 2019.

EIGHT NAMED ATHLON SPORTS ALL-PRESEASON

Senior offensive tackle Miles Pate, one of the league’s highest rated offensive linemen by nearly every major outlet, was named to the first team. Pate is one of two offensive linemen, out of 10, returning from last year’s 2018 AllConference USA squad as announced by the league office. The Lawrenceville,Ga., native has appeared in 34 games with 19 starts over his WKU including all 12 last season. Joining Pate on the Athlon preseason offense, senior receiver Lucky Jackson picked up a second team nod while junior tight end Kyle Fourtenbary and junior offensive lineman Tyler Witt both appeared on the third team. Jackson eclipsed the 100 catch mark for his career last season as well as the 1,500 yard mark, and with 38 games played in his career, he returns as one of the league’s most experienced pass catchers. With eight more receptions and 319 yards, Jackson would break into WKU’s career record book at No. 10. For his career, he is averaging 38.3 receptions and 515 yards a year. Junior DeAngelo Malone and senior Ta’Corian Darden both notched second team accolades while sophomore Juwuan Jones, a freshman All-American in 2018, and junior safety Devon Key earned fourth team preseason mentions. Darden, a former walk-on from Russellville, emerged as the ideal nickelback in WKU’s 4-2-5 alignment and has started 21 games over the past two seasons at the position. Jones set WKU’s FBS-era freshman sack record a season ago with five quarterback takedowns and looks to combine with Malone for one of WKU’s better pass rushing duos of the FBS decade this season.

HEAD COACH TYSON HELTON

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TYSON HELTON Tyson Helton was named Western Kentucky University’s 21st head football coach on November 27, 2018.

THE HELTON FILE PERSONAL

Born | June 20, 1977 Hometown | Gainesville, Fla. Wife | April Children | Shelby, Presley, Cole, Clay

PLAYING CAREER (QB) College | Houston (1996-99)

COACHING CAREER HAWAI’I

2000 | Graduate Assistant 2001-03 | Special Teams Coordinator

MEMPHIS

2004-06 | Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator

Helton returned to WKU three years removed from the 2015 football season which ended with WKU’s final Associated Press ranking of 24 – the highest in school history – and a school-record 12 victories, including the first-ever FBS conference championship. Helton’s tenure coincided with quarterback Brandon Doughty’s astronomical ascension up the NCAA’s career record book and total rewriting of the program’s own offensive records. During his three years away from the program, Helton spent two seasons at the University of Southern California as the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach under head coach Clay Helton. Helton developed quarterback Sam Darnold into an All-Pac-12 First Team quarterback and the No. 3 overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. In that same draft class, another of Helton’s protégés, WKU’s Mike White, was also selected in the fifth round by the Dallas Cowboys.

UAB

2007-11 | Quarterbacks 2012 | Running Backs

CINCINNATI

2013 | Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator

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2014-15 | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

USC

2016-17 | Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks

TENNESSEE

2018 | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

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2019- | Head Coach

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Helton’s work with Darnold and the Trojan offense was instrumental in the team’s run to a thrilling 52-49 victory over Penn State in the 2017 Rose Bowl following the 2016 season. Darnold was named the game’s offensive MVP after throwing a gamerecord five touchdown passes and accounting for 36 points. Darnold’s 473 yards of total offense were also a new individual record for the Rose Bowl, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious postseason college football games. The 101 combined points scored was also a new game record. Following the 2017 season in which the Trojans won the Pac-12 Conference Championship with a 3128 victory over Stanford, Helton and Darnold helped lead the Trojans back to the postseason with a berth in the 2017 Cotton Bowl. Immediately prior to his return to The Hill as head coach, Helton was Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt’s first hire on his initial coaching staff as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2018. In just one season in Knoxville, Helton developed quarterback Jarrett Guarantano into one of the Southeastern Conference’s most formidable signal callers. The redshirt sophomore followed an up-andThe Helton Family

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All of this before even mentioning Helton’s otherworldly success as WKU’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2014 and 2015 under then-head coach Jeff Brohm. WKU’s offensive numbers ranked among the nation’s elite during Helton’s two years on the staff and featured the firstever 4,500-yard passer (Brandon Doughty) and 1,500-yard rusher (Leon Allen) in the same season in FBS history in 2014.

In 2014, WKU became the first NCAA program with a 4,500yard passer and 1,500-yard rusher while winning the Bahamas Bowl to finish 8-4. That season, they were second nationally in passing (374.3), fourth in total offense (534.6) and sixth in scoring offense (44.4) and first downs (351).

He spent the previous six seasons (2007-12) at UAB, the first five as the quarterbacks coach, and then 2012 coaching the running backs and serving as the recruiting coordinator. Under Helton’s guidance, quarterback Joe Webb developed into one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NCAA history. In 2009, when he finished sixth nationally in total offense and ninth in passing efficiency, Webb became the first player in NCAA history to pass for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. The 2009 and 2010 Blazer offenses produced the two highest total offense yardage totals in UAB history, both topping 5,000 yards. Then in 2012, running back

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WKU broke more than two dozen school offensive records under Helton, including the points scored record in each of his two years. The Hilltopper offense was in the national Top 10 in 2015 in passing efficiency (1st, 177.4), scoring (3rd, 44.3), passing (4th, 372.2), first downs (8th, 349) and total yards (9th, 526.4).

Helton spent the 2013 season as Cincinnati’s special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. Cincinnati set a school season total offense record (6,137 yards) as Helton coached tight end Blake Annen and kick returner Ralph David Abernathy IV to All-American Athletic Conference first team honors.

HILLTOPPERS

Guarantano enjoyed a week of national awards following Tennessee’s 30-24 victory over No. 21 Auburn after he threw for 328 yards on 21 of 32 passing with two touchdowns. For his efforts, Guarantano was named the Maxwell Award National Player of the Week, SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Manning Star of the Week, and PFF College National Team of the Week.

Helton was among four finalists for the 2015 FootballScoop. com Offensive Coordinator of the Year Award. He coached quarterback Brandon Doughty to back-to-back Conference USA MVP honors as he threw 97 touchdown passes in 2014 and 2015 (the most in NCAA history in consecutive seasons). Doughty led the nation in 2015 in completion percentage (71.9), passing touchdowns (48), passing yards (5,055) and points responsible for (304) while ranking second in passing efficiency (176.5). That came off a 2014 campaign in which he threw for national bests of 4,830 yards and 49 TDs while winning the Sammy Baugh Award from the Touchdown Club of Columbus as the nation’s top quarterback. Wide receiver Taywan Taylor ranked second in the nation in 2015 in receiving touchdowns (17) and was third in receiving yards (1,467), both school season records as was his 86 receptions. Fellow receiver Jared Dangerfield had 82 catches in 2015, second most in school history.

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down freshman campaign by becoming the No. 5 ranked SEC quarterback in passing efficiency (147.8) and completion percentage (64.5). His 144 consecutive pass attempts without an interception set a new school record, and he enjoyed new career highs for completions (27), attempts (39), passing touchdowns (2), and passing yards (328) under Helton’s tutelage.

HISTORY UNIVERSIT Y OPPONENTS

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HELTON’S PROMINENT PUPILS Mike White, WKU quarterback • Position coach at WKU (2015) • 2018 NFL Draft 5th Round Selection, 171st overall • No. 3 on WKU’s career all-time passing yards list • Highest draft selection by a quarterback in WKU history • Set WKU records for consecutivity in his senior season • Became first WKU quarterback to attend both the NFL Scouting Combine and Senior Bowl Brandon Doughty, WKU quarterback • Position coach at WKU (2014-15) • 2016 NFL Draft 7th Round Selection, 223rd overall • Set 37 WKU game, season and career records while on The Hill • 2014 and 2015 C-USA Most Valuable Player Forrest Lamp, WKU offensive lineman • Offensive coordinator at WKU (2014-15) • 2017 NFL Draft 2nd Round Selection, 38 overall • WKU’s highest-ever draft selection • Started 51 games for WKU, primarily at left tackle • 2016 AP All-American and WKU’s first OL to be named to the team in the FBS era Taywan Taylor, WKU wide receiver • Offensive coordinator at WKU (2014-15) • 2017 NFL Draft 3rd Round Selection, 72 overall • WKU’s second-highest draft selection • Two-time All-C-USA first team (2015, 2016) • Owns every major career and season receiving record at WKU Sam Darnold, USC quarterback • Position coach at USC • 2018 NFL Draft 1st Round Selection, 3rd overall • 2017 Pac-12 Conference Championship and championship game MVP • Led the Trojans to the 2017 Cotton Bowl where he passed for 356 yards Stephen Gostkowski, Memphis kicker • Position coach at Memphis • 3x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots and 4x Pro Bowler • Owns NFL record for most consecutive extra points made (479) • Became Memphis’ and C-USA’s all-time leader scorer in 2005 • Set the Memphis and C-USA record with 159 PATs and 70 made field goals Joe Webb, UAB quarterback • Position coach at UAB • 2010 NFL Draft 6th Round Selection, 199 overall • Became the first player in NCAA history to pass for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons • Set the C-USA record for rushing yards by a quarterback in 2008

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Darrin Reaves was an All-Conference USA first teamer as he ran for 1,037 yards and a school-record 13 scores. Helton coached tight ends and special teams at Memphis for three years (2004-06). Tigers’ kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who established the school career scoring record, was Conference USA’s Special Teams Player of the Year in 2005 and has since won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. Helton began his coaching career at Hawaii for four years (2000-03), the first year as a graduate assistant working with the special teams and the final three seasons as the special teams coach. In 2001, his first as a full-time coach, the Warriors led the nation in kickoff return yardage and broke the NCAA record for season kickoff return average. Return specialist Chad Owens set NCAA game records for most combined return yardage and most kickoff return yardage and tied an NCAA record with 2 scoring kick returns in a game. Helton played quarterback at Houston (1996-99), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business in 1999, after starring at Clements High in Sugar Land (Texas). His father, Kim, was the head coach at Houston during Tyson’s tenure. Helton and his wife, April, have two daughters, Shelby Grace and Presley, and twin boys, Cole and Clay. Besides being Houston’s head coach (1993-99), his father, Kim, was an assistant in college (Florida, Miami and Alabama Birmingham), the NFL (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Raiders, Washington Redskins) and CFL (Toronto Argonauts).

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CLAYTON WHITE 3RD YEAR AT WKU | NORTH CAROLINA STATE, ‘01

PLAYING CAREER (LB)

The pass defense was also one of the nation’s stingiest in allowing passing touchdowns as opposing teams found the end zone just 11 times through the air all season against the Hilltoppers, a mark which ranked No. 5 nationally and just three off the nation’s top mark.

Born | Dec. 2, 1977 Hometown | Dunn, N.C. (Triton HS) Wife | Kelly Children | Chase and Macy

College | North Carolina State (1998-00) NFL | New York Giants (2001-02), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003)

COACHING CAREER SANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL (N.C.)

2003 | Defensive Backs

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WESTERN MICHIGAN

2006 | Defensive Backs/Special Teams

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2010 | Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs

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2013-16 | Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties

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2017 | Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks 2018 | Assistant Head Coach/Def. Coordinator/ CBs 2019 | Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks

BOWL EXPERIENCE

At NC State, safety Josh Jones led the Wolfpack in tackles with 109 and interceptions with three. NC State’s defense ranked No. 24 nationally, allowing just 352.8 yards per game, and No. 8 nationally in rush defense, limiting opponents to 108.5 yards per game on the ground. NC State defensive back Dontae Johnson, another White disciple, was selected in

White also had stints at Western Michigan (2006) and Western Carolina (2004-05) following a three-year NFL career with the New York Giants (2001-02) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003). A three-year letterman at linebacker at NC State (1998-00), White ended his career with his name across the Wolfpack record book in several categories including career tackles for loss (33), single-season tackles for loss (16) and tackles in a single game (23). A 2001 graduate with a degree in sport management from NC State, White and his wife Kelly have two children, Chase and Macy.

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A three-year run at Stanford preceded his first stint on The Hill where he coached the Cardinal defensive backs, including future NFL Pro Bowler Richard Sherman, and future NFL players Michael Thomas, Johnson Bademosi and Delano Howell. The Cardinal rose to as high as No. 14 in the polls in 2009 and reached a bowl game for the first time since 2001 that year.

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2011-12 | Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs

In year two, the HIlltoppers were one of the nation’s stingiest inside the redzone. WKU allowed just a 103.41 passer rating with their backs against the wall, good for the sixth-best mark nationally and second-best in Conference USA. Even better, the Hilltoppers allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete passes at just a 32.7 percent clip, the best mark in the nation. The Hilltoppers also sent their seniors out on a high-note with a five-interception performance against UTEP on Senior Night, the most interceptions by the Hilltoppers in a single game in the FBS era.

White spent one season in Bowling Green on Willie Taggart’s first staff in 2010 and helped to build the WKU program during the FCS-to-FBS transition.

HISTORY

2004-05 | Defensive Backs/Special Teams

Due in large part to the tenacity of the defensive backfield in White’s 4-2-5 scheme, the Hilltoppers finished ranked No. 40 nationally in pass defense – an improvement of 79 spots from the previous season - and No. 4 in pass-happy C-USA, allowing just 206.8 yards per game through the air, the fewest by a WKU team since the 2013 squad.

Prior to his time in Raleigh, White spent two seasons at Connecticut (2011-12) coordinating the special teams and leading the running backs. While in Storrs, the Huskies tied for the national lead with three punt returns for touchdowns and led the Big East with a 12.5 punt return average, good for No. 18 nationally. Running back Lyle McCombs was named an FWAA Freshman All-American under White’s direction, becoming just the second Husky to rush for more than 1,000 yards in his freshman campaign.

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During White’s first campaign as the defensive playcaller, the Hilltoppers enjoyed a historic stretch, holding opponents to their fewest point totals through the season’s first seven games in 15 years and a record over that span in the FBS era.

THE WHITE FILE

the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

HILLTOPPERS

A 2017 Frank Broyles Award nominee for the nation’s top assistant coach and a 17-year coaching veteran, Clayton White enters his third season as defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach on The Hill in 2019, a post he assumed prior to the 2017 season.

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DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR | CORNERBACKS

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BRYAN ELLIS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR | QUARTERBACKS 4TH YEAR AT WKU | UAB, ‘11

THE ELLIS FILE PERSONAL

Born | September 13, 1988 Hometown | Byron, Ga. Wife | Janie Children | Zoey

PLAYING CAREER (QB) College | UAB (2007-11)

COACHING CAREER UAB

2012-13 | Offensive Graduate Assistant

WKU

2014 | Offensive Quality Control 2015 | Running Backs 2016 | Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers

USC

2017 | Offensive Quality Control 2018 | Quarterbacks

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2019 | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

BOWL EXPERIENCE 2014 | Bahamas (WKU, Coach) 2015 | Miami Beach (WKU, Coach) 2016 | Boca Raton (WKU, Coach) 2017 | Cotton (USC, Coach)

Bryan Ellis returned to The Hill as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on head coach Tyson Helton’s first staff. The former quarterback coach at Southern California, Ellis returns for his second stint at WKU after previously coaching wide receivers (2016) and running backs (2015) during his first tour of duty. Ellis came to WKU as an offensive quality control assistant in 2014 where he assisted Helton in developing the quarterbacks. Prior to his bump to a full-time role with the Trojans, Ellis assisted Helton in the quarterback’s room where the duo worked together with Darnold during the 2017 campaign. That season, Darnold set school record marks for passing yards (4,143, the first 4,000-yard passer in school history) and total offense (4,225 yards, the first Trojan over 4,000 yards) as well as most 200-yard (13) and 300-yard (8) passing games. Ellis’ work on The Hill was vast and varied as he worked with three different position groups on the offensive side of the ball, culminating with stepping into the offensive coordinator’s role for the 2016 Boca Raton Bowl. With Ellis calling the shots, the Hilltoppers piled up 598 yards of total offense including a WKU bowl record 262 rushing yards and 51 points. Ellis’ fake-kneel down call resulted in national attention on the program, and the play was mimicked by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. All-American offensive tackle Forrest Lamp also scored his one and only touchdown while on The Hill as Ellis dialed up a lateral pass to the lineman for the easy catch-and-run score. In his wide receiver room that season, Ellis’ two primary pupils, Taywan Taylor and Nicholas Norris, capped their incredible careers as the No. 1 and No. 2 wideouts in school history. The duo joined a pair from Louisiana Tech as the nation’s only pair to eclipse 1,300 receiving yards on the season, and WKU’s offense was the first in FBS history to have a 4,000-yard receiver, a 4,000-yard rusher, and a 3,000-yard receiver on the same roster.

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Taylor’s 2016 campaign, which preceded his selection in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft as the second-highest pick in school history, resulted in school record marks for receptions (98), receiving yards (1,730), and receiving touchdowns (17) as he extended he school career record marks in every major category including: receptions (253), receiving yards (4,234), and touchdowns (41). Norris, to his credit, finished his career second behind only Taylor in those same categories as 194 receptions for 3,091 yards and 26 touchdowns. In his first year as a full-time assistant in 2015, Ellis inherited a bevy of talented, experienced running backs, including a senior leader in Leon Allen who had rushed for over 1,500 yards the previous season. Three games in, however, Ellis was charged with replacing Allen who suffered a seasonending knee injury. WKU’s running backs responded by producing a sixthstraight 1,000-yard rusher in Anthony Wales and an All-Freshman running back in D’Andre Ferby, the league’s top one-two combo in the back field. Ellis enjoyed a stellar prep and collegiate career as a quarterback at UAB where he spent the 2013 season in a similar capacity for the Blazers. In 2010, Ellis had nine starts at quarterback for the Blazers with 2,940 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in 11 total games. After his playing career was done, Ellis transitioned to a graduate assistant coaching role working with the quarterbacks for two seasons. Ellis, a Byron, Ga., native, had an outstanding prep career at Peach County High and was tabbed the Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAA State Offensive Player of the Year. He passed for more than 3,600 and threw 31 touchdowns as a senior, leading his Trojans’ squad to a 14-1 record and Class AAA State Championship. Ellis is married to the former Janie Cox, and the couple has one daughter, Zoey.

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GARRET CHACHERE 1ST YEAR AT WKU | TULANE, ‘92

PERSONAL

Hometown | New Orleans, La. College | Tulane, ‘92

PLAYING CAREER College | Tulane (1987-88)

CHEYNEY

1992 | Defensive Backs/Running Backs

BLOOMSBURG

1993 | Defensive Backs

BUCKNELL

1994 | Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs

NICHOLLS

1995 | Linebackers

LOUISIANA-MONROE TULANE

1999-03 | Linebackers/Punt Return 2004-06 | Linebackers

MEMPHIS

2007-08 | Special Teams Coordinator

ARIZONA

2009-10 | Wide Receivers 2011 | Wide Receivers

CALIFORNIA

2013 | Defensive Line 2014-15 | Linebackers 2016 | Running Backs

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS

2017 | Offensive Coordinator

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

2018 | Running Backs/Passing Game Coordinator

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OPPONENTS

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2019 | Running Backs

UNIVERSIT Y

SOUTHERN MISS

2012 | Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator

HISTORY

1998 | Tight Ends/Wide Receivers

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COACHING CAREER

The 2015 defense helped the Bears to their first eight-win season since 2009 and a win in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. The defense improved in every category from the previous season, including allowing 9.1 less points per game than the previous season. Chachere spend the 2012 campaign at Southern Miss as the Golden Eagles’ special teams coordinator and tight ends coach, after spending three seasons on the offensive staff at Arizona. He was the running backs coach for the Wildcats in 2011, after spending the 2009 and 2010 seasons as the wide receivers coach. His first two seasons in Arizona saw the Wildcats compete in the Holiday and Alamo Bowls. The 2010 Wildcats featured the nation’s ninth-ranked passing offense, as Chachere’s charges, David Douglas (52 passes, 515 cards, five touchdowns) and David Roberts (44-487), were standouts for Arizona. Chachere oversaw one of the nation’s top special team units during the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Memphis. Both of his campaigns with the Tigers ended with Memphis competing in bowl games – the 2007 New Orleans Bowl and 2008 St. Petersburg Bowl. From 1999-2006, Chachere was the linebackers coach at Tulane and the punt return coordinator for his first five seasons with the Green Wave. He mentored Anthony Cannon, a 2006 NFL Draft selection by the Detroit Lions. A first team All-Conference USA performer as a senior, Cannon posted four straight 100-tackle seasons under Chachere’s tutelage and ranked third all-time on the league’s career tackles list at the end of his Green Wave career. Prior to departing Tulane for Memphis, Chachere recruited running back Matt Forte to the school. Chachere played for the Green Wave in 1987 and 1988 and was a member of the 1987 Independence Bowl team under then-head coach Mack Brown. A 1992 graduate of Tulane, the New Orleans native and Brother Martin High School alum earned his bachelor’s degree in communication.

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THE CHACHERE FILE

Garret Chachere, a coaching veteran with over two decades of experience, serves as WKU’s running backs coach, a post he assumed in January 2019. Chachere (pronounced ‘SASH-uhRAY’) came to The Hill following a oneyear stint at Southeastern Louisiana where he served as passing game coordinator and running backs coach. A former offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator, Chachere has coached every position except offensive line during his career. Including bowl games, he has experience on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Chachere’s pupils include all-conference performers on offense, defense and special teams, and former running backs and linebackers from his groups are active in the NFL and CFL. Chachere has also coached on staffs with eight future NFL quarterbacks, including Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles and first overall pick Jared Goff. He also coached former Arizona running back Ka’deem Carey, a twotime Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and Chicago Bears draft pick. In his lone season at Southeastern Louisiana, Chachere’s top two running backs, Devonte Williams and Darren Johnson, both earned All-Southland Conference honors. Prior to SLU, Chachere was the offensive coordinator at New Mexico Highlands for the 2017 season. NMHU was one of 10 Division II teams to average over 5.0 yards a carry, and the Cowboys improved over 80 spots in the national rankings in total offense, passing offense and rushing offense from the previous season. Under his guidance, NMHU set a new singlegame record with 727 total yards versus Adams State. Prior to his time at New Mexico Highlands, Chachere spent four seasons on the coaching staff at the University of California, including the final two as associate head coach. He was the Golden Bears’ running back coach in 2016. He coached the linebackers in 2014 and 2015 at Cal, after opening his tenure in Berkeley as the defensive ends coach in 2013.

GENERAL

ASSISTANT COACH | RUNNING BACKS

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CHRIS CHESTNUT ASSISTANT COACH | WIDE RECEIVERS 1ST YEAR AT WKU | WESTERN MICHIGAN, ‘08 Chris Chestnut, a former professional wide receiver and collegiate captain, serves as WKU’s wide receivers coach, a post he assumed in December 2018.

THE CHESTNUT FILE PERSONAL

PLAYING CAREER (WR)

College | College of the Canyons (2000-01); Western Michigan (2002-03) Professional | New York Dragons (AFL, 2004); Las Vegas Gladiators (AFL, 2004-05); Georgia Wildcats (AFL, 2006)

COACHING CAREER NORTHERN DURHAM (HS)

2004-08 | Assistant Coach

ELLSWORTH JUNIOR COLLEGE

2009 | Wide Receivers

CAMPBELL

2010-11 | Running Backs

SOUTH FLORIDA

2012 | Offensive Graduate Assistant

NORTHERN DURHAM (HS)

2013-14 | Assistant Coach

MIAMI

2015 | Offensive Assistant/Tight Ends

TENNESSEE STATE

2016 | Offensive Quality Control 2017-18 | Wide Receivers

WKU

2019 | Wide Receivers

BOWL EXPERIENCE 2015 | Sun (Miami, Coach)

Chestnut came to WKU following a three-year run on the coaching staff at Tennessee State, including the final two as wide receivers coach. Chestnut began his run on the staff as an offensive quality control coach working with the tight ends. While a TSU, Chestnut was instrumental in the development of a wide receiving corps that included four receivers who caught at least 28 balls, led by junior Chris Rowland’s 57 receptions for 727 yards. Rowland was named an All-Ohio Valley Conference second teamer as a wide receiver and return specialist, while Treon Harris, a former quarterback at Florida, completed his transition to wide receiver by tallying 35 receptions and five touchdowns, both the second-best marks on the Tiger squad. Chestnut’s work with receiver Patrick Smith in 2017 helped the senior receiver finish his career among the top five Tigers in career yards, receptions, and touchdowns. Smith led TSU in receiving in his final three seasons in Nashville. Prior to going to TSU, Chestnut spent one season at Miami (Fla.) as an offensive assistant which included time as the interim tight ends coach for the 2015. Chestnut spent time in the high school ranks in his hometown of Durham, N.C., as Northern Durham High School where he was the offensive coordinator for the 2013 and 2014 seasons, his second stint at the school. He spent one season as a graduate assistant the University of South Florida in 2012. Chestnut has also coached on the collegiate level at Campbell (2010-11) and Ellsworth Community College (2009).

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Chestnut’s coaching career began with his first stint at Northern Durham immediately following a collegiate playing career, at College of the Canyons and Western Michigan, and professional career in the Arena Football League. He led Canyons in receiving each of his two seasons and was named AllWestern State Conference First Team as a sophomore before transferring to WMU. As a junior, Chestnut started all 11 games and was a two-year letterman for the Broncos. He capped his career, which included 30 catches for 412 yards, by earning a captain’s role as a senior in 2003. Chestnut’s professional career in the AFL included stops with the New York Dragons (2004), Las Vegas Gladiators (2004-05) and Georgia Wildcats (2006). A 2008 graduate from Western Michigan, Chestnut has three children: Jaylon, Carter, and Christina. He is married to Maria Chestnut.

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JIMMY LINDSEY 3RD YEAR AT WKU | CHATTANOOGA, ‘01 Jimmy Lindsey begins his third season on The Hill and currently coaches WKU’s defensive ends and serves as the recruiting coordinator.

PERSONAL

COACHING CAREER CHATTANOOGA

2000-01 | Defensive Assistant 2002 | Linebackers

GARDNER-WEBB

2003-06 | Defensive Line/Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinators/Recruiting Coordinator

MIAMI (OHIO)

TENNESSEE-MARTIN

2009 | Defensive Line

CHATTANOOGA

2010-11 | Defensive Line/Special Teams

FURMAN

2012-14 | Defensive Line 2015 | Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line

WKU

2017 | Defensive Line 2018-19 | Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

MINORITY COACHING FELLOWSHIPS

He has one daughter, Kiara. Lindsey, a former linebacker, was a team captain at Chattanooga during his senior season in 1999 and the recipient of UTC’s Marco Sheppard Mr. Hustle Award.

OPPONENTS

2006 | Cleveland Browns 2008 | Detroit Lions 2010 | Denver Broncos 2013 | San Diego Chargers

Lindsey, a 2001 graduate from Chattanooga with a degree in sports administration, is married to the former Lauren Thomas.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN

2016 | Defensive Line

In his first season, Lindsey’s defensive front battled through injury and grew together as the season went along with the steady leadership from senior tackle Chris Johnson and senior defensive end Derik Overstreet. By the play No. 2 of the season, however, Lindsey was already beginning work on developing depth at the defensive end position following the loss of two expected starters at the position, including end Carson Jordan one the first play of the season. In stepped true freshman DeAngelo Malone who continued to grow as the season progressed into one of the team’s more effective true pass rushing specialists.

During his time at Gardner-Webb (2003-06), Lindsey coached the defensive line and linebackers as well as served as the recruiting coordinator. One of Lindsey’s products, Harold Wells, was named the 2004 I-AA Football Gazette National Defensive Lineman of the Year, and defensive end Brian Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008.

HISTORY

2007-08 | Defensive Ends/Co-Special Teams Coordinator

Also among that group was Carson Jordan, who recorded a pair of tackles for loss as he came back from a seasonending injury in 2017. Heath Wiggins, Devon Quincy, Robert Crawford and Nicholas Coffey also saw snaps along the WKU defensive front. As a whole, the Hilltoppers improved to 28 team sacks, up from 12 the previous year.

Before Furman, Lindsey spent two seasons at his alma mater, Chattanooga, coaching the defensive line and special teams. In 2011, four of Lindsey’s defensive linemen earned All-SoCon honors including first-teamer Josh Williams. Lindsey also spent time coaching at TennesseeMartin, Miami (OH), Gardner-Webb and with four NFL teams in the Minority Coaching Internship program.

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PLAYING CAREER (LB)

As Jones transitioned from high school linebacker to collegiate edge rusher, the Sugar Hill, Ga., native redshirted the 2017 campaign. Then in 2018, as a redshirt freshman, Jones went on to set the WKU FBS era record (dating back to 2009) for sacks by freshman with five, earning a place on the Football Writer’s Association’s Freshman All-American Team, as well as Conference USA All-Freshman and Honorable Mention esteem. Malone, meanwhile, used his dynamic skill set in a edge rush and pass coverage hybrid position.

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THE LINDSEY FILE

In 2018, Lindsey coached primarily a defensive end group that saw underclassmen Juwuan Jones and DeAngelo Malone continue to emerge as playmakers.

Prior to coming to WKU, Lindsey spent one season at Georgia Southern where he served in a similar capacity. Prior to working in Statesboro, Lindsey spent four seasons at Furman as the defensive line coach and added the title of assistant head coach in 2015. At Furman, Lindsey mentored defensive end Gary Wilkins to All-America honors during his senior season in 2014 and a contract with the Oakland Raiders. Lindsey also helped Furman win a Southern Conference championship in 2013.

GENERAL

DEFENSIVE ENDS/RECRUITING COORDINATOR

BOWL EXPERIENCE 2017 | Cure (WKU, Coach)

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ANDY LaRUSSA SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR/SAFETIES 1ST YEAR AT WKU | SOUTHERN UTAH, ‘02 Andy LaRussa serves as WKU’s special teams coordinator and safeties coach, a position he assumed in December 2018. LaRussa came to The Hill following one season as a special teams analyst at the University of Southern California.

THE LaRUSSA FILE PERSONAL

PLAYING CAREER (DL)

College | Glendale College (1998-99), Southern Utah (2000-01) Professional | Ostia Marines (NFL Europe)

COACHING CAREER UNLV

2005-08 | Graduate Assistant

NORTHERN ARIZONA

2009-10 | Cornerbacks/Special Teams

SAN JOSE STATE

2011-12 | Cornerbacks/Assistant Special Teams

COLORADO

2013 | Cornerbacks 2014 | Defensive Ends

UNLV

2015-17 | Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties

USC

2018 | Special Teams Analyst

WKU

2019 | Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties

BOWL EXPERIENCE 2012 | Military (San Jose State, Coach)

As an assistant with the Trojan special teams, LaRussa helped USC to the third-best punt return unit in the Pac12 (10.5 per return) and a league-high pair of return touchdowns in the punt game from Tyler Vaughns and Devon Williams. The Trojans were equally as dangerous in the kickoff return unit as their 22.6 yards per return tanked No. 4 in the Pac-12. Sophomore Velus Jones continued his climb into USC’s career kick return yardage list and finished the 2018 campaign inside the top 10. The Trojans also led the Pac-12 with four blocked kicks. Prior to his move to Los Angeles, LaRussa spent three seasons at UNLV as the special teams coordinator and safeties coach for the Rebels. Converted quarterback Troy Hawthorne picked up All-Mountain West honorable mention accolades after a 2016 season in which he posted 107 tackles, second-most among all Rebel defenders, to go along with 5.5 tackles for loss, four passes defended, and five forced fumbles. Hawthorne’s five forced fumbles led the MWC that season. Before UNLV, LaRussa spent the previous two seasons at Colorado, overseeing the cornerbacks in 2013 and the defensive ends in 2014. LaRussa’s premier pupil, junior corner Greg Henderson, enjoyed a stellar campaign in which he played the most snaps by a Buff on defense (897), finished third on the team in tackles with 68 (48 solo), and had four interceptions – the ninth-most by any defender in the Pac-12.

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He moved to Boulder after two seasons at San Jose State, coaching the cornerbacks and serving as assistant special teams coordinator for the Spartans. His first assistant job came at Northern Arizona in 2009-10 after spending four seasons as a defensive graduate assistant for the Rebels from 2005-08. LaRussa played for two seasons at Glendale (Calif.) College before transferring to Southern Utah, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 2002. He played professionally for a brief time with the Ostia Marines of NFL Italy and also was a member of the Italian National Team. He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Italy. Born in Reno, Nev., LaRussa graduated from St. Francis High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He is married to the former Briana Bernardi, a former UNLV softball player, and the couple has two daughters: Giana and Alessandra.

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ZACH LANKFORD 4TH YEAR AT WKU | UAB, ‘10 Zach Lankford returned to The Hill under head coach Tyson Helton where he currently serves as WKU’s tight ends coach in his second stint with the Hilltoppers.

PERSONAL

College | UAB (2006-10)

COACHING CAREER REINHARDT

2011 | Tight Ends

GEORGIA MILITARY 2012 | Offensive Line

UAB

WKU

2014 | Offensive Graduate Assistant/Offensive Line 2015-16 | Offensive Quality Control/Offensive Line

Lankford spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons at Faulkner University as the program’s offensive line coach. Prior to coming to WKU, Lankford served as the Associate Director of Recruiting and Player Development at UAB, managing the program’s on-campus recruiting efforts and high school relations. Lankford was also a stand-out tight end for the Blazers, completing his playing career in 2009.

HISTORY

2013 | Associate Director of Recruiting and Player Developement

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PLAYING CAREER (TE)

In his first stint, Lankford assisted with the offensive line and helped to develop one of the program’s all-time greatest offensive line groups in 2015 and 2016. Those two units were also roundly considered some of the nation’s best with starters Forrest Lamp, Brandon Ray, Max Halpin, and Darrell Williams leading the charge.

Lankford earned his bachelor’s degree in History at UAB in 2010 after a four-year playing career for the Blazers. As a player, Lankford appeared in 39 games overall after a high school career that included a Georgia Class 7-AAAAA championship in 2004. He is married to the former Anna Crabb, and the couple has one son, Jack.

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THE LANKFORD FILE

Lankford previously spent three seasons at WKU, two as an offensive quality control assistant, from 2014-16. The Dacula, Ga., native’s time coincided with three consecutive bowl victories and two consecutive Conference USA championships.

Lankford entered the coaching profession at Reinhardt University (NAIA) where he was an offensive intern and tight ends coach. Following a season there, he moved on to Georgia Military College (NJCAA) as the offensive line and tight ends coach.

GENERAL

ASSISTANT COACH | TIGHT ENDS

FAULKNER

2017-18 | Offensive Line

WKU

2019 | Tight Ends

UNIVERSIT Y

BOWL EXPERIENCE 2014 | Bahamas (WKU, Coach) 2015 | Miami Beach (WKU, Coach) 2016 | Boca Raton (WKU, Coach)

OPPONENTS

@WKUFootball

COACHING STAFF

MAURICE CRUM ASSISTANT COACH | LINEBACKERS 3RD YEAR AT WKU | NOTRE DAME, ‘09 Maurice Crum, a two-time captain at Notre Dame with multiple years in the professional ranks, enters his second season as WKU’s linebackers coach.

THE CRUM FILE PERSONAL

Born | May 29, 1986 Hometown | Riverview, Fla. Wife | Crysta Children | Maurice III, Allen, and Noah

PLAYING CAREER (LB)

College | Notre Dame (2005-08) Pro | Sacramento Mountain Lions (2009-11/UFL)

COACHING CAREER KANSAS

2012 | Defensive Graduate Assistant 2013 | Assistant Director of Operations 2014 | Director of High School Relations

NOTRE DAME

2015 | Defensive Graduate Assistant

INDIANA STATE

2016 | Cornerbacks/Nickelbacks

WKU

2017 | Linebackers 2018 | Linebackers/Co-Special Teams Coordinator 2019 | Linebackers

During his second year on The Hill, Crum developed linebacker Ben Holt into a tackling machine and team leader. Holt, who was elected one of two yearlong captains by his teammates, set WKU’s FBS-era record for tackles per game (9.67) with 116 tackles in 12 games. Holt’s 9.7 tackles for games ranked fourth in Conference USA and his 116 total tackles were the third-most among C-USA players in the regular season. Crum’s second protege, senior Masai Whyte, finished the regular season with 76 total tackles and ranked No. 22 in C-USA in that mark. According to ProFootballFocus.com’s statistical grading, Holt’s 15.2 was the highest among all WKU defenders and the 10th highest in all of C-USA. In his first season, Crum’s experience at the highest level was put on display as WKU needed to replace two of the season’s previous three starting linebackers, returning only junior Joel Iyiegbuniwe. Under Crum’s direction, Iyiegbuniwe exploded in 2017 en route to an All-Conference USA First Team season before the junior declared for the NFL Draft a year early. Iyiegbuniwe was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine for his performance after leading the Hilltoppers in tackles with 116, the third-most in a single season in the FBS era, and tackles for loss with 11.5. Iyiegbuniwe also ranked fourth among all C-USA linebackers in total tackles.

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Alongside Iyiegbuniwe, linebackers Masai Whyte and Ben Holt developed a solid rotation in coordinator Clayton White’s 4-2-5 scheme as Whyte’s 64 tackles were fifth-most on the squad and his pair of forced fumbles tied Iyiegbuniwe for the team lead. Crum, a standout linebacker at Notre Dame from 2005-08, spent the 2016 seasons working for Mike Sanford Sr., at Indiana State as the cornerbacks and nickelbacks coach. During his playing career, Crum played in 50 games with 42 consecutive starts and registered 306 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and eight sacks. His 306 career tackles rank 11th in Notre Dame history. A twotime team captain in 2007 and 2008, Crum was one of only 17 players in school history to accomplish that feat. Prior to his time at Indiana State, Crum was a defensive graduate assistant at Notre Dame in 2015 which included an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl where he worked with Sanford. Crum’s post-college playing career included a three-year stint in the UFL (2009-11) and three seasons on Charlie Weis’ staff at Kansas in various roles included defensive graduate assistant (2012), Assistant Director of Operations (2013) and Director of High School Relations (2014). A 2008 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in sociology, Crum is married to the former Crysta Swayzer, and the couple has three sons, Maurice III, Allen and Noah. Crum’s father, Maurice Sr., was a consensus All-American at Miami in 1990.

COACHING STAFF

MIKE GOFF 1ST YEAR AT WKU | IOWA, ‘12 Mike Goff, a 12-year NFL veteran and 2005 All-Pro, serves as WKU’s offensive line coach, a post he assumed in December 2018.

PERSONAL

Born | Jan. 6, 1976 Hometown | Peru, Ill. Wife | Jessica Children | Harper

College | Iowa (1994-97) NFL | Cincinnati Bengals (1998-2003), San Diego Chargers (2004-08), Kansas City Chiefs (2009)

COACHING CAREER SAN DIEGO STATE

2010-11 | Volunteer Assistant

HILLTOP (HS)

2014 | Assistant Coach 2015-18 | Offensive Assistant

WKU

2019 | Offensive Line

BOWL EXPERIENCE

Goff previously served as a volunteer assistant coach at San Diego State for 2 seasons (2010-11), working the offensive line, as the Aztecs played in the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl and 2011 New Orleans Bowl, and as an assistant coach at Hilltop High in Chula Vista (Calif.) in 2014.

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HISTORY

USC

While assisting with the offensive line at USC, tackles Zach Banner and Chad Wheeler were All-American first teamers and All-Pac-12 first teamers (Banner also was a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award) in 2016. The USC offensive line was a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award. USC ranked sixth nationally in sacks allowed (0.9) and seventh in tackles for loss allowed (4.4). USC played in the Rose Bowl. In 2015, Banner made the All-Pac-12 first team, center Max Tuerk was a third round pick in the NFL Draft, and USC played in the Holiday Bowl.

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PLAYING CAREER (OL)

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THE GOFF FILE

Goff came to The Hill following four years on the USC staff where he assisted with the offensive line. His career in the NFL included a runs with the Cincinnati Bengals (19982003), San Diego Chargers (2004-08), and Kansas City Chiefs (2009). Goff started 154 of his 171 career games in the league after he was drafted in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft following his collegiate career at Iowa. Goff was a four-year letterman for the Hawkeyes and started his final two seasons.

He played football (prep AllAmerican) and wrestling (sectional heavyweight champ) at LaSalle (Ill.)Peru High. Goff earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Iowa in 2012. As a player at Iowa under legendary Hawkeye head coach Hayden Fry, Goff’s teams went to three bowl games including his final two seasons as a starter. Goff played in 47 games with 24 starts and, as a senior, he started all 12 games at right guard for the nation’s eight-ranked rushing attack. While living in San Diego after his retirement from the NFL, he was a local sports radio and television analyst. In 2007, he cut his signature long hair and donated it to Locks of Love. Goff and his wife, Jessica, have a daughter, Harper.

GENERAL

ASSISTANT COACH | OFFENSIVE LINE

OPPONENTS

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KENNY MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH | DEFENSIVE TACKLES 4TH YEAR AT WKU | WKU, ‘12 A former defensive lineman for the Hilltoppers, Kenny Martin returned to The Hill in 2016 to work as a defensive graduate assistant and was promoted to the full-time position coach following the 2017 season.

THE MARTIN FILE PERSONAL

Born | Mar. 22 Hometown | Orlando, Fla. Wife | LaTasha

PLAYING CAREER (DT) College | WKU (2009-12)

COACHING CAREER VIRGINIA-WISE

2015 | Defensive Line

WKU

2016 | Defensive Graduate Assistant (Linebackers) 2017 | Defensive Graduate Assistant (Defensive Tackles) 2018-19 | Defensive Tackles

BOWL EXPERIENCE

2012 | Little Caesar’s (WKU, Player) 2016 | Boca Raton (WKU, Coach) 2017 | Cure (WKU, Coach)

Martin’s work with the defensive tackle group was well-noted in 2018 as he developed Jaylon George into one of the top defensive tackles in C-USA. According to ProFootballFocus. com, George’s run defense ranked among the top 20 in all of C-USA as he earned all-conference nomination at the conclusion of the regular season. In the season finale at Louisiana Tech, Martin’s defensive tackles shined and helped contribute to a team C-USA era record five sacks - the most against a conference foe since joining the league in 2014. George, who tallied just three tackles in his first year on The Hill after transferring in from junior college, saw a considerable uptick in production in his second season under Martin’s tutelage as he turned in 28 tackles, six tackles for loss and three sacks. George’s three sacks were the fourth-most on the roster while his six TFLs were tied for third-most. In his first season working with the defensive tackles, Martin’s work with first-time starter Evan Sayner was showing major progress as Sayner was on pace for an All-Conference USA season before an injury sidelined him for the second half of the season. In his place, junior Julien Lewis emerged and grew into a stout run stopper by season’s end, giving the Hilltoppers a promising interior presence heading into 2018. Senior Chris Johnson earned AllConference USA honorable mention accolades after leading all WKU defenders in quarterback hurries from his tackle position. The Hilltoppers finished in the top half of C-USA rushing defenses despite losing two of their major run stuffers up front to season ending injuries in Sayner and freshman Jalen Madden.

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In 2016, while working with the WKU linebackers, senior Keith Brown set an FBS single-season record for total tackles with 131 en-route to earning All-Conference USA First Team honors along with Pro Football Focus Second Team All-American honors. The Hilltoppers finished the campaign with the No. 2 ranked rushing defense, surrendering just 97.2 yards per game. Linebackers Joel Iyiegbuniwe and T.J. McCollum also added All-C-USA Honorable Mention honors. The Hilltoppers also led the conference in scoring defense as they won their second consecutive league championship and third consecutive bowl game. A four-year letterman for WKU, Martin played in 48 games with 42 starts from 2009-12 and was a member of WKU’s first-ever FBS bowl team in the 2012 Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl. Martin, a native of Orlando, Fla., tallied 6.5 tackles for loss and 72 total tackles over his career. Prior to returning to The Hill, Martin was the defensive line coach at the University of Virginia-Wise. Martin also served as the defensive coordinator at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green. He got his start in coaching as the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at his former high school, Ocoee High School, in Orlando. Martin and his wife, the former LaTasha Babb, have one daughter: Khloe.

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Nick Uhlenhopp Sixth Year at WKU | Graceland, ‘02 Nick Uhlenhopp serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations and is in his second stint on The Hill.

A 2002 graduate of Graceland University, Uhlenhopp spent six years at Iowa State as assistant recruiting coordinator (201013) and assistant DFO (2013-15) where he handled a variety of team needs including travel, team camps, community service events, recruiting operations, NFL scouts and walk-on programs.

Brian Ditmer Head Equipment Manager 13th Year at WKU | WKU, ‘12

Brian Ditmer serves as the program’s Head Equipment Manager, a post he assumed prior to the 2015 season.

Prior to becoming a graduate assistant, Ditmer served as a student manager from 2007 to 2012.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Marketing from WKU with a minor in Marketing in 2012 as well as his Masters degree in Sport Media and Branding in 2014.

Zach Grant Director of Player Personnel

Third Year at WKU | Notre Dame, ‘16

Taylor Brown serves as WKU’s Director of Recruiting, a post he assumed midway through the 2018 football season. In this role, Brown assists in the recruiting efforts for the WKU football program including on-campus official visits, travel and targeting for Hilltopper head coach Tyson Helton and the coaching staff, as well as personnel evaluations. Brown came to The Hill following two seasons as a personnel assistant for the Indiana football program. Prior to that, Brown worked as an operations coordinator for basketball administration at IU during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 campaigns. A 2014 graduate with a degree in sport management from Bowling Green State, Brown spent a year and a half as a football operations intern at the University of Notre Dame. As a student, he served as a football operations assistant for head coaches Dave Clawson and Dino Babers from 2011-14. A Knoxville, Tenn., native, Brown began his career working as a student manager from 2010-11 for head coach Louis Orr and the BGSU men’s basketball team.

Ben Hayden Assistant Equipment Manager Third Year at WKU | Michigan State,‘13

Ben Hayden enters his third season on The Hill as the Assistant Equipment Manager. Hayden came to WKU following a graduate assistantship at Akron where he earned his master’s degree in Education. Prior to his stint there, Hayden spent two seasons as an intern with the NFL’s Detroit Lions (2014-15). A native of East Lansing, Mich., Hayden attended Michigan State where he worked in the football equipment room from 2011-13 while earning his bachelor’s degree in Economics. Hayden currently volunteers as Young Life’s WKU College Life Leader.

He is largely responsible for organizing the acquisition of off-campus talent and the management of WKU’s 120-man roster as well as recruiting travel schedules for Hilltopper coaches and the head coach. Grant spent @WKUFootball

OPPONENTS

Zach Grant, a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame, enters his third year as WKU’s Director of Player Personnel.

Second Year at WKU | Bowling Green, ‘14

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Ditmer is a member of the American Equipment Managers Association and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Director of Recruiting

HISTORY

Ditmer spent one year as the assistant equipment manager for the Hilltoppers after two seasons as a graduate assistant in the same area. During Ditmer’s time as head equipment manager, the Hilltoppers have gone through two jersey redesigns and changed apparel providers from Russell Athletic to Nike.

Taylor Brown

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Uhlenhopp and his wife, Andrea, have two daughters, Laney and Landry.

Following that, Grant worked directly under Notre Dame’s Director of Player Personnel, David Peloquin.

HILLTOPPERS

Uhlenhopp previously spent three seasons at WKU as Director of Football Operations under former head coach David Elson and has seen the program since the early stages of the FBS transition. Prior to his return to Bowling Green, Uhlenhopp spent one season as the DFO at Western Michigan and oversaw all areas of the program’s operation including the team’s trip to the 2016 Cotton Bowl.

GENERAL

Assistant AD/Director of Football Operations

three seasons as an undergrad working in the recruiting department at Notre Dame including the 2016 season as a recruiting personnel assistant.

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Jessica Judd

Joshua Smick

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Director of Football Video

Fifth Year at WKU | Alabama ‘10

Jessica Judd serves as an Associate Athletic Trainer in the Athletic Training Room, working primarily with the Hilltopper football team since 2015. After spending three seasons as an assistant on staff, Judd was elevated to the primary trainer role with the football team in the summer of 2018. Prior to coming to WKU, Judd worked as the assistant athletic trainer at Conference USA member Louisiana Tech, including a stint as the interim head football trainer in 2014-15. She also worked with the women’s tennis team and was a rehabilitation coordinator for all post-operative procedures for football and tennis. Additionally, Judd worked with the men’s and women’s track and field teams. She is an active member of the National Athlete Trainer’s Association and holds NATA BOC certification. Judd earned her Masters of Science in Kinesiology and Health from the University of Wyoming and did her undergraduate work at the University of Alabama. Formerly Jessica Hulderman, Judd is married to Michael Judd.

Travis Taylor Assistant Director of Football Operations Third Year at WKU | Valdosta St., ‘08 Travis Taylor returned to The Hill with head coach Tyson Helton as the Assistant Director of Football Operations in January 2019. Taylor had previously worked under former head coach Jeff Brohm for two seasons (2014-15) in the same capacity. Between his stints at WKU, Taylor worked at Georgia Southern as the Director of Football Operations in 2016 and two seasons at the University of Southern California as the Trojan’s Director of Player Engagement. Taylor came to The Hill initially after five seasons at UAB, spending the final two as Director of Football Operations for the Blazers. A native of Unadilla, Ga., Taylor joined the Blazers’ staff from Valdosta State where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 2008 in exercise physiology and then his master’s in 2009 in higher education with an emphasis on educational leadership. Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. He was a part of the 2004 and 2007 Valdosta State teams that captured the NCAA Division II national championship. While at Valdosta State, Taylor played under head coaches Chris Hatcher and David Dean.

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First Year at WKU | Clemson, ‘17

Joshua Smick begins his first season on The Hill as Director of Football Video where he oversees the team’s practice and game tape as well as other video needs and projects as necessary. Prior to coming to WKU, Smick was the Assistant Director of Football Video Operations at Clemson for two seasons and on staff prior to that as a student which included a three-year span that included a pair of national championships for the Tigers. Smick also served in the South Carolina and Virginia national guard units for six years during his time as a student.

Ben Hynds Football Operations Assistant

Second Year at WKU | Abilene Christian, ‘14 Ben Hynds begins his second year on the WKU staff and first as the operations assistant working with Nick Uhlennhopp and Travis Taylor in all areas of program management. In his first season on The HIll, Hynds volunteered in areas of program operation including travel, student-athlete support, and team management. Hynds came to WKU after two years at Louisiana Tech where he worked in varioust capacities including one year as the Assistant Director of Ticket Operations and a season with the football program in operations in 2017. A former football student-athlete at Abilene Christian, Hynds was a punter from 2010-14.

Imari Hazelwood Coordinator of Academic Development 7th Year at WKU | WKU, ‘11

Imari Hazelwood begins her first season with the football program as the Coordinator of Academic Development, a role she assumed in January of 2019. In this role, Hazelwood directly supports all academic endeavors of Hilltopper football student-athletes. Prior to joining the football staff, Hazelwood worked on campus as an academic counselor.

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Chris Franklin

Offensive Quality Control

Defensive Quality Control

Stephen Hamby begins his first season with WKU as an offensive quality control assistant.

Chris Franklin, a former WKU letterman from 2007-08, returned to The Hill in 2019 to begin his first season as a defensive quality control assistant.

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Prior to his time at BGSU, Hamby spent three seasons at his alma mater, Texas Tech, as the assistant offensive line coach under Kliff Kingsbury where he was responsible for coaching the team’s centers, while assisting with on- and off-field instruction of the offensive line.

Hamby graduated from Texas Tech in August 2009 with a degree in Agriculture and Applied Economics. Hamby is marreid to the former Devan Schellhase.

Vince Lewis Offensive Quality Control Vince Lewis returned to The Hill in 2019 with head coach Tyson Helton where he works in an offensive quality control capacity. Lewis, a former graduate assistant for the Hilltoppers in 2016, came back to WKU following stints as an offensive assistant at Purdue (2017) and Tennessee (2018).

Kim Helton Offensive Analyst

First Year at WKU | Florida, ‘70 Kim Helton, one of the games most respected offensive line coaches, begins his first season with the Hilltoppers as an offensive analyst where he assists his son, head coach Tyson Helton. Helton, the former head coach at the University of Houston (1993-99), has nearly 50 years of coaching experience which includes 12 years in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1983-86), Houston Oilers (1987-89), Los Angeles Raiders (1990-92), and Washington Redskins (2002-03). Between his time with the Raiders and Redskins, Helton spent seven seasons as the head coach at Houston where he navigated the move from the Southwest Conference to Conference USA in 1996 and posted two of the only three winning seasons Houston would enjoy from 1991 to 2004. In 1996, the Cougars won a share of the first-ever Conference USA title with a 4-1 mark, their first conferene title of any type in 13 years. He also led the program to its first bowl game since 1998.

Lewis attended North Oldham High School in Prospect, Ky., and was primarily a punter/kicker.

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In 2015, Lewis served as a student assistant coach at WKU, primarily working with the quarterbacks, including three-year starter Brandon Doughty who led the nation in touchdown passes each of his final two seasons on The Hill. He began his affiliation with the program as a student equipment manager.

Franklin was a defensive back during his playing days as the HIlltoppers transitioned into the FBS in 2007 and 2008 and prepped at Southern High School in Louisville. A walk-on for the majority of his career on The Hill, Franklin was awarded a scholarship by then-head coach David Elson prior to the 2008 season.

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Franklin was also a quality control assistant in-state at Eastern Kentucky University.

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An offensive lineman with the Red Raiders, Hamby helped Texas Tech to a 37-16 record and four consecutive bowl appearances. TTU played in the Cotton Bowl twice, the Insight Bowl and the Gator Bowl during Hamby’s four seasons in Lubbock. Following his career at TTU, Hamby was invited to training camp with both the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints.

Prior to coming back to WKU, Franklin spent two seasons working with the defensive backs at Arkansas Tech University and two more at the University of West Georgia.

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Hamby came to The Hill following a three-year stint at Bowling Green State University as the Falcon’s offensive line coach. Hamby had three linemen selected to the Mid American Conference’s All-Conference teams including Jack Kramer (2018, third), Tim McAuliffe (2016, third), and Logan Dietz (2016, third)

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Madison Atwell

Ahmad Smith

Offensive Graduate Assistant

Defensive Graduate Assistant

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Madison Atwell begins his second season as an offensive graduate assistant for the Hilltoppers. Atwell begans working with the program as a volunteer student assistant in numerous capacities during his undergraduate career on The Hill. A native of Glasgow, Ky., Atwell will primarily assist with the offensive line. In previous roles, Atwell worked with former linebackers coach and defensive coordinator Nick Holt and former defensive tackles coach Don Dunn. Atwell assisted linebackers coach Maurice Crum during the 2017 season. Atwell earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from WKU in 2018. A 2014 graduate of Barren County High School, Atwell played four years for the football team under the direction of head coach Jason Esters.

Arthur D’Angelo Offensive Graduate Assistant First Year at WKU | WKU ‘18

Arthur D’Angelo enters his first season on The Hill as an offensive graduate assistant where he will assist primarily with the development of the Hilltopper running backs. D’Angelo came to WKU following two seasons at USC where he worked as a defensive intern on a staff that included offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis, offensive line coach Mike Goff, and special teams coordinator Andy LaRussa. Before entering the coaching field, D’Angelo was a three-year letterman at the University of Pennsylvania where he helped bring a College Sprint Football League championship to the Ivy League institution as a senior in 2016.

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Second Year at WKU | WKU ‘15

Ahmad Smith enters his second season on The Hill and first as a defensive graduate assistant where he will work directly with the nickelback group. In his first season at WKU, Smith was an offensive graduate assistant who worked primarily with the running backs. Smith came to The Hill after one season at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he was on the coaching staff as defensive line coach for 2017 season. Smith spent the 2016 season as assistant coach and academic support services graduate assistant at Indiana State. Additionally, Smith coached defensive backs and was responsible for creating scouting reports for the Sycamore defensive unit. His efforts included assisting with on-campus recruiting and coordinating the scout team offense and special teams during practice. In the academic support services role, Smith coordinated the student-athlete mentor program for all incoming and transfer student-athletes. He monitored academic progress and met with at-risk student athletes to help their continued development in the classroom. Previously, Smith coached outside linebackers as a student assistant coach during the 2015 season. He also played two seasons at Indiana State as a defensive end and linebacker, earning Missouri Valley Academic Honors in 2013. Smith completed a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2015.

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JASON VELTKAMP GENERAL

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/FOOTBALL STRENGTH 2ND YEAR AT WKU | CARROLL COLLEGE, ‘95 Jason Veltkamp enters his second season in 2019 as the Hilltoppers’ Director of Strength and Conditioning.

PERSONAL

Born | June 1, 1973 Hometown | Bozeman, Mont. Wife | Kristen Children | Caden and Colton

College | Carroll (1991-94)

COACHING CAREER CARROLL COLLEGE

1995-96 | Offensive Line

UTAH STATE

1997-98 | Strength and Conditioning Grad. Assistant

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LOUISVILLE

2004-07 | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

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2008-12 | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

NORTH CAROLINA STATE

2013-15 | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

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2018-19 | Director of Football Strength and Conditioning

BOWL EXPERIENCE

Prior to NC State, Veltkamp spent eight years with former WKU head coach Bobby Petrino at two stops, first at Louisville (2004-07) then at Arkansas (2008-12), both in the capacity of head strength and conditioning coach. The run at Louisville and Arkansas included six bowl games and two conference

A graduate of Carroll College, Veltkamp was a four-year starter for the Fighting Saints, playing for Bob Petrino, Sr. He was a two-time all-conference performer in 1993 and 1994 and was also a team captain on the 1994 team. Veltkamp earned his master’s degree in exercise science from Utah State in 1998 and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and American Football Coaches Association. Veltkamp and his wife, Kristen, have two sons, Caden and Colton.

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Veltkamp spent three seasons as the head football strength and conditioning coach at North Carolina State (2013-15) which coincided with two bowl appearances and the careers of quarterback Jacoby Brissett and Joe Thuney. In 2015, Veltkamp was honored by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association with “Master” designation, the highest honor given in the strength and conditioning profession.

He returned to Carroll and assisted with spring practice before working at Utah State as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant from 1997-98. His time at USU saw him work with 14 sports, including football, basketball, volleyball and track.

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Veltkamp began his career in 1995 as a student assistant and volunteer coach working with the offensive line at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. In 1996, he moved into the strength and conditioning field as the coach for the Helena Ice Pirates Junior “A” hockey team for the 1996 season.

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1999-01 | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach 2001-03 | Director of Strength and Conditioning

Over his 20-plus year career in the field, Veltkamp has worked with and developed 58 NFL Draft selections including four NFL first-round draft picks in defensive tackle Amobe Okoye (Houston), offensive tackle Jordan Gross (Carolina), quarterback Alex Smith (San Francisco) and offensive guard Eric Wood (Buffalo). Veltkamp also helped develop basketball center Andrew Bogut (Milwaukee) and has trained other professional athletes offensive linemen Travis Swanson (Detroit) and Breno Giacomini (Houston), defensive linemen Elvis Dumervil (San Francisco) and Chris Smith (Cleveland), defensive backs Josh Jones (Green Bay), Eric Weddle (Baltimore), and William Gay (Pittsburgh), quarterback Ryan Mallett (Baltimore), wide receiver Jarius Wright (Minnesota) and running back Matt Dayes (Cleveland).

During his tenure with the Utes, the football team won two Mountain West Conference championships, earned three bowl bids and had wins over Southern California in the 2001 Las Vegas Bowl and Southern Mississippi in the 2003 Liberty Bowl. The men’s basketball team also won three conference titles and earned three NCAA Tournament bids with Veltkamp organizing its workouts.

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From 2001-03, the Bozeman, Mont., native was the director of strength and conditioning at the University of Utah under head coaches Urban Meyer and Ron McBride after working as a strength and conditioning assistant from 1999-2000.

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Veltkamp came to The Hill with over 20 years of of experience both professionally and collegiately with stops at the Cleveland Browns, North Carolina State, Arkansas, Utah, and Louisville, including serving as the strength and conditioning director at the latter four stops. Under his direction, Veltkamp’s programs have reached three New Year’s Six (then BCS) bowl games including: 2007 Orange Bowl (Louisville), 2011 Sugar Bowl (Arkansas) and 2012 Cotton Bowl (Arkansas).

championships at Louisville.

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Bobby Thomas

Marcus Jones

Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning

Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning

Second Year at WKU | Humboldt St., ‘09 Bobby Thomas enters his second season on the Hilltopper strength and conditioning staff under the director of head football strength and conditioning coach Jason Veltkamp. Thomas joined the staff in March 2018. Prior to coming to The Hill, Thomas spent two seasons at Fresno State as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. His connection to Veltkamp dates back to their time together on staff at NC State as an assistant strength coach, working under Veltkamp and with current WKU assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Clayton White, for the 2015 season. Thomas was a four-year letterman at Humboldt State (200609) where he graduated with his degree in Kinesiology Teaching/Coaching. Following his playing career he started as a student assistant strength coach under the direction of Drew Petersen. After HSU, Thomas became a graduate assistant strength coach at the University of South Dakota. While at USD, he worked directly with football, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and softball as well as assisted with men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball. Thomas graduated from South Dakota with a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies. The Lancaster, Calif., native spent time as an intern with the University of Southern California football team during the summer of 2012 under the direction of Aaron Ausmus and also served as an intern at Stanford during the 2014 season where he worked with football as well as wrestling, men’s gymnastics, men’s Volleyball and women’s dive under the direction of Shannon Turley. Thomas is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also a certified Level 1 Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting. Thomas was honored following his senior season at Humboldt State as an NSCA Strength and Conditioning All-American. Thomas and his wife, the former Katie Wilder, have one daughter, Harley.

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First Year at WKU | Minnesota, ‘14

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Marcus Jones serves as an Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning on The Hill where he works primarily with Hilltopper track and field as well

Prior to coming to WKU, Jones spent the 2018 football season at Louisville in a similar capacity working with the football program. In 2017, Jones was a Speed and Strength Coach and also the cornerbacks coach at the University of St. Thomas. He spent the 2016 season as a strength and conditioning assistant at Boise State. A former student-athlete at the University of Minnesota, Jones played for coach Jerry Kill, with experience both at defensive back and wide receiver. He received his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology in 2014 and his master’s in Kinesiology in 2016. Following his playing career, Jones gained experience in strength and conditioning while working with the Gopher Hockey team, and later became a performance coach for Wellefast Elite Sports Training. In 2016, Marcus became the director of performance at Game Face Training where he was in charge of program design and implementation. Jones has one daughter, Mya.

Brian Clark Strength and Conditioning Assistant

First Year at WKU | Manchester, ‘17 Brian Clark enters his first season as a strength and conditioning assistant with the Hilltoppers. A former collegiate wrestler at Manchester University in Manchester, Ind., Clark assists the strength staff in the overall development of the program. Clark was a four-year letterman for the Spartans. The Milford, Ind., native earned his master’s degree in Kinesiology from WKU in 2018.

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Alexander, Omari Allen, Manny Appleberry, Jr., Gino Atkinson, Stephone Bailey, Kyle Baker, Quinton Barber, Ricky Bass, Tre Bates, Webb Beljan, Joey Bell, Devin Bishop, Beanie Bragg, Marcus Brathwaite, Jr., A.J. Britton, Gunner Brooks, Mason Brown, Eli Brown, Russell Bush, Clayton Cain, Demetrius Canada, Bryson Chandler, Bryce Colton, Devante Crawford, Robert Cray, Roger Crim, B.J. Darvin, Jeremy Davis, Clay Darden, Ta’Corian Dorsey, Wes Duncan, Steven Fails, Jeremiah Flack, Jordan Flake, Carson Floyd, Marcus Fourtenbary, Kyle George, Jaylon Gibson, Jay Haggerty, John Harralson, Mitchell Henderson, Rex Howell, Parker Hunter, Jaden Jackson, Canon Jackson, Lucky Jernighan, Quin Joest, Seth Johnson, Desmond Jones, Juwuan Jordan, Carson Key, Devon Kincade, Antwon LaFrance, Garland

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Lane, Xavier Lankford, Woodford Logan, Marcelis Lowe, Damon Madden, Jalen Malone, DeAngelo Marria, C.J. McClendon, KeShawn McCormack, Sean Meadows, Trae Meredith, Jordan Mixon, Preston Moses, Jakairi Munson, Cory Myers, Cardavion Nickelson, Garrett Occiur, Malik Parker, Oliver Pate, Miles Pearson, Jahcour Polite, Anthony Powell, Daylen Quincy, DeVon Randolph, Jack Rinella, Alex Rogers-Anderson, LA Ruffin, Dionté Samuel, Joshua Schletty, Deporess Shanley, Davis Simon, Joshua Sloan, Jacquez Smith, Dalvin Smith, Matthew Smith, Tyler Spencer, Cole Springer, T.J. Staats, Rusty Staples, Malik Storey, Ty Terrell, Lichon Thomas, Kevaris Traynor, Terez Trotter, DeMarquez Urquhart, Trey Wade, Dayton Walker, Gaej Walker, KiShawn Washington, Bryson Wharton, DeVon Witchoskey, Steven Witt, Tyler Wright, Mario

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Omari Alexander 5-10, 180, r-Jr. Defensive Back duPont Manual HS (Eastern Kentucky) Louisville, Ky.

Gino Appleberry, Jr. 5-9, 205, So. Running Back Westlake HS Atlanta, Ga.

HS/Misc.: Alexander played for head coach Oliver Lucas at duPont Manual High School, where he had 39 tackles, four interceptions and 10 pass breakups as a senior. Alexander never missed a day of school, recording perfect attendance for 13 years.

Manny Allen 6-2, 185, Fr. Wide Receiver Rancho Verde HS Moreno Valley, Calif.

35 Stephone Atkinson 6-3, 225, Fr. Defensive Line Lake Minneola HS Lake Minneola, Fla.

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HS/Misc.: Allen played for head coach Pete Duffy, leading the Knights to a 13-1 record while outscoring opponents 690-to-195. He finished with 23 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns while playing in 11 of those games. He also added 14 punt returns for 461 yards - an average of 33 yards per touch - and six touchdowns. Allen played in the 2018 Polynesian Bowl and was a nominee for that year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game. The previous two seasons at Centennial High School, he hauled in 68 receptions for 989 yards and 12 touchdowns. Currently rated as a three-star with an 88 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 53th overall in the state and 56th nationally as a wide receiver. He chose WKU over Louisville, Nebraska, USC, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, UCLA, Oregon and Washington.

HS/Misc.: Appleberry played for head coach Kareem Reid at Westlake High School where he was a team captain on the field and an Honor Roll student in the classroom. He rushed for 1,128 yards on 173 carries as a junior with eight touchdowns on the ground, while adding 303 yards and one touchdown on 12 receptions. Appleberry capped his high school career with 483 yards on 89 carries as a senior with eight touchdowns this past year. He was a two-star by 247Sports with a rating score of 79, ranking 124th nationally at his position and 173rd overall in the state. He chose WKU over 17 others including Michigan State, Oregon State, Rutgers, Florida Atlantic, Appalachian State and Fresno State.

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2018 (Fr.) | 12/1: Appleberry rushed 56 times for 196 yards and three touchdowns, playing in all 12 games as a true freshman. Two of those three touchdowns came in his most notable performance of the year on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion, where he had 18 attempts for 80 yards, including a long rush of 24 yards in that game. Other statistics for Appleberry included three receptions for 25 yards, leading to 221 allpurpose yards.

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Before WKU: Alexander went to Eastern Kentucky, where he appeared in 20 games and registered 15 tackles in two seasons. Had a career-high three tackles and a forced fumble on Nov. 19, 2016, in the Colonels’ season finale.

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HS/Misc.: Atkinson played for Hawks’ head coach Walter Banks, recording a team-high 11 sacks as a junior. He was named to the Daily Commercial All-Area First Team. Rated as a three-star with an 84 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 169th overall in the state and 76th nationally as a weak-side defensive end. He chose WKU over Northern Illinois, South Alabama, Colorado State, Tulane, Utah State and UTSA.

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36 Kyle Bailey 6-0, 225, So. Linebacker Bremen HS Carrollton, Ga. 2018 (So.) | 12/1: Bailey recorded 29 tackles (14 solo, 15 assisted), playing in all 12 games as a sophomore. His most notable performance came on Nov. 11 at Florida Atlantic, when he recorded 5 tackles in a key conference game. Bailey had four other games in which he made four stops, while also adding one pass breakup on Sept. 8 vs. Maine. He converted from defensive back to linebacker in the spring of 2019. 2017 (Fr.) | 11/0: Bailey recorded 18 tackles in 11 games as a true freshman. His most notable performance came under the lights on Oct. 20 at Old Dominion, recording seven tackles and an interception while seeing the majority of the snaps at the safety position in place of an injured Devon Key and Marcus Ward. For the game, he was awarded as the “Towel Raiser,” the lone freshman to earn the honor over the course of the season. He tallied multiple tackles on three other occasions during the campaign. HS/Misc.: Bailey came to The Hill following an outstanding prep career at Bremen High School for coach Davis Russell. A two-way player for the Blue Devils, Bailey was a standout linebacker and running back and rushed for more than 1,700 yards, including a school-record 289 yards against Adairville, as a senior to earn Offensive Player of the Year for region 6-AAA from the Atlanta Journal Constitution while the Georgia Sports Writers Association named Bailey to the Class 3-A All-State Second Team as a running back. Bailey registered 88 tackles including 14 tackles for loss from his linebacker position as a senior and is a three-star prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings.

23 Quinton Baker 5-9, 185, r-Jr. Running Back Ashland Blazer HS Ashland, Ky. 2016 Conference USA All-Freshman Team 2018 (Jr.): Baker spent the 2018 season at Portland State in Portland, Oregon where he appeared in two games for the Vikings. 2017 (So.) | 7/2: Baker appeared in seven games with two starts (LA Tech and at Old Dominion) on the season, rushing for 233 yards on 65 carries with one touchdown. He added nine receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown in the passing game. 2016 (Fr.) | 14/1: Baker emerged as WKU’s No. 2 running back as a true freshman, rushing for 542 yards on 99 attempts and adding four scores on the ground. He also had eight

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receptions for 43 yards. Baker earned his first career start at Miami (Ohio) (9/17) and delivered his first 100-yard rushing performance that day on a season-high 20 carries for 103 yards and a score. Baker also rushed for 104 yards on 10 carries in the regular season finale near his hometown at Marshall. HS/Misc.: Baker prepped at Ashland Paul Blazer for coach Tony Love. During his senior campaign, he led all of KHSAA Class 4A in rushing and scoring with 1,976 yards and 26 touchdowns, averaging 165 yards per game, while his 165 yards per game ranked tied for fifth in the state across all classes. Defensively, Baker also intercepted two passes and returned one for a score. Baker is a three-star rated prospect and the No. 21 all-purpose running back in the nation by 247Sports.com which also tabs him as the No. 8 player in the state. Rivals.com and Scout.com both have Baker rated as a three-star prospect. Rivals lists Baker as the No. 19 all-purpose back in the nation and No. 4 player in the state while Scout has him as the state’s top running back prospect. He is a twotime All-State selection by the Courier-Journal and All-State First Team selection by the Associated Press. Baker rushed for 6,234 yards and scored 86 touchdowns for his career. As a senior, Baker was one of nine finalists for Kentucky’s Mr. Football award. In the 2016 Border Bowl, Baker picked up Kentucky MVP honors. He tallied 98 all-purpose yards including a 75-yard touchdown reception.

75 Ricky Barber 6-3, 285, Fr. Defensive Line Doss HS Louisville, Ky. HS/Misc.: Barber played for Dragons’ head coach Phillip Hawkins. At the time of his commitment in the Fall of 2018, had a team-high 24 tackles and four sacks. named to the All-USA Today Kentucky Football First Team, All-State CourierJournal Second Team, All-District 4-5A Team and Metro Louisville All-Area Team in 2018, then was picked to compete in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Football Game. Barber was a Third Team Courier-Journal All-State honoree after his junior season, when he posted 48 tackles. Rated as a three-star with an 82 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 20th overall in the state and 103rd nationally as a strong-side defensive end. He chose WKU over Cincinnati, Indiana and Purdue.

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Tre Bass 5-8, 180, Fr. Running Back Franklin-Simpson HS Franklin, Ky.

Joey Beljan 6-3, 240, r-Fr. Tight End Delaware Valley HS Frenchtown, N.J.

HS/Misc.: Bates played for head coach Jerry Lucas, assuming both kicking and punting duties for the Titans. He made 15of-20 career field goals with a long of 39 yards while holding a 42-yard career punt average. Bates was a Courier-Journal First Team All-State punter in 2019. Kohls rated him as a 4.5 star kicker and punter. Chose WKU over Louisville and Marshall.

91 Devin Bell 6-4, 275, r-Fr. Defensive Line Goshen HS Troy, Ala. 2018 (Fr.) | 2/0: Bell appeared in two games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Bell played for head coach Bart Snyder at Goshen High School and was a team captain, helping the Golden Eagles advance to the Alabama state semifinals in 2017. As a senior, recorded 61 tackles and 14 sacks. He is rated as a three-star with an 83 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 48th overall in the state and 78th nationally at his position. He chose WKU over Louisville, Purdue, Tulane and Southern Miss.

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Webb Bates 6-2, 200, Fr. Punter Collins HS Shelbyville, Ky.

HS/Misc.: Beljan played for head coach Daryn Seal at Delaware Valley, thriving as both a tight end and linebacker for the Terriers. On offense, he earned Mid State 38 Mountain All Conference and Courier News All Area honors, while being named All Hunterdon County and Express Times All Area on the defensive side of the ball. Beljan was also chosen to play in Basilone Bowl VI, a charity all-star football game, following his senior season.

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2018 (Fr.): Beljan redshirted his first season on The Hill.

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HS/Misc.: Bass played for head coach Doug Preston, leading the Wildcats to a 16-1 record and a Kentucky Class 4A Championship in a repeat of 2017. During the 2018 season, FSHS outscored opponents 668-to-222. As a senior, Bass set the single-season rushing records with 2,101 yards and 31 touchdowns, following up a junior season in which he rushed for 1,437 while splitting carries with a pair of other backs. Bass was elected the Class 4A Player of the Year by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association and was a finalist for the FFCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural Mr. Football Award. He earned a spot on the Associated Press, Courier-Journal and USA Today AllState First Teams, as well as All-SKY Conference First Team honors, and was also picked to compete in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Football Game. Rated as a two-star with a 79 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 34th overall in the state and 27th nationally as an all-purpose back.

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Beanie Bishop 5-11, 170, r-Fr. Defensive Back Pleasure Ridge Park HS Louisville, Ky.

A.J. Brathwaite, Jr. 6-0, 190, r-Fr. Defensive Back Central HS Miami, Fla.

2018 (Fr.) | 4/0: Bishop appeared in four games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. He recorded one reception on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech and one tackle on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP. HS/Misc.: Shannon “Beanie” Bishop played for head coach Tommy Williams at Pleasure Ridge Park High School and was a team captain. Bishop was named the Greater Louisville Offensive Player of the Game at the 2017 Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game, while earning Class 6A All-District 3 honors at wide receiver, defensive back and special teams returner. As a junior, he recorded 38 tackles with two interceptions on defense, while making 24 catches for 697 yards and seven touchdowns as a wide receiver. Bishop ran an unofficial 4.29 time in the 40-yard dash at a WKU Football camp and was rated as a two-star with a 79 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 19th overall in the state and 198th nationally at his position.

98 Marcus Bragg 6-4, 260, Jr. Defensive Line Miami Jackson HS (Arizona Western College) North Miami, Fla. Before WKU: Bragg played for Matadors’ head coach Tom Minnick. Compiled 35 tackles and two sacks over the past two seasons, including his freshman year at Mississippi Delta Community College.

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2018 (Fr.) | 4/0: Brathwaite appeared in four games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. He recorded one tackle on Oct. 27 vs. FIU. HS/Misc.: Brathwaite played for head coach Roland Smith at Central High School, and was an Honor Roll student off the field for the Rockets. He was rated as a three-star with an 84 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 109th nationally at his position and 219th overall in the state. He chose WKU over 14 others including Mississippi State, Ole Miss, UCF, East Carolina, Colorado State, Tulane, Florida Atlantic and Appalachian State.

75 Gunner Britton 6-6, 290, r-Fr. Offensive Line Conway HS Conway, S.C. 2018 (Fr.): Britton redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Britton played for head coach Carlton Terry at Conway High School; he was a team captain on the field and an Honor Roll student in the classroom. Britton played for South Carolina in the 2017 Shrine Bowl against the North Carolina All-Stars. Helped lead the Tigers to 364 yards and 34 points per game this past year. He was rated as a two-star with a 77 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 51st overall in the state and 218th nationally at his position.

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Before WKU: Brown went to Kentucky, where he appeared in 22 games and registered 62 tackles (37 solo, 25 assisted) in two seasons after redshirting in 2015. As a sophomore in 2017, he recorded a career-high six takedowns on Sept. 16 at South Carolina and Sept. 30 vs. Eastern Michigan, with one tackle for loss in each contest.

Clayton Bush 6-1, 205, Fr. Defensive Back South Warren HS Bowling Green, Ky. HS/Misc.: Bush became the first commit of the 2019 class on Dec. 21, 2017. He is the son of former Hilltopper linebacker Wayne Bush, who played on The Hill from 1985-88. Bush played for head coach Brandon Smith, leading the Spartans to a 15-0 record and a Kentucky Class 5A Championship. During the 2018 season, SWHS outscored opponents 624-to-145. As a senior, caught 29 passes for 619 yards as a wide receiver and 11 touchdowns, while making 58 tackles and seven interceptions on defense. As a junior, caught 37 passes for 616 yards and seven touchdowns as a receiver, with 63 tackles and one interception on defense. Bush was named to the AllUSA Today Kentucky Football First Team and All-State CourierJournal First Team in 2018, then was picked to compete in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Football Game. In his junior season of 2017, he was named to the All-SKY Conference Second Team as a wide receiver. Rated as a two-star with a 78 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 33rd overall in the state. He chose WKU over South Carolina, South Florida, Middle Tennessee, Miami (Ohio), Marshall, Florida Atlantic, FIU, Appalachian State, Tulane, Troy and UAB.

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HS/Misc.: Brown was a four-star recruit by all four major recruiting services after playing for coach Steve Long. Scout. com ranked him the No. 1 outside linebacker in the state of Kentucky and the second-best overall prospect in the state. ESPN ranked Brown the 15th-best outside linebacker in the nation and No. 244 in the ESPN Top 300 and he was chosen for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Had 50 tackles, adding 10 tackles for loss, an interception, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery as a senior after 50 tackles his junior season with two tackles for loss, two interceptions and a forced fumble. He was named to The Courier-Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 All-State Football Team and 2014 Herald-Leader Class of the

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2018 (r-Jr.) | 11/0: Brown recorded 25 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, and two sacks, playing in 11 games during his first season at WKU. His most notable performance came on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall, where he recorded 5 tackles, including one for loss, and 1 pass breakup in the rivalry game. Brown tallied two pass breakups, one quarterback hurry and one fumble recovery on the year. His two sacks, with one in each of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final two contests against UTEP and Louisiana Tech, totaled eight yards lost.

HS/Misc.: Brown played for head coach James Chaney at Lehigh High School and was a team captain. As a senior, he recorded 41 receptions for 418 yards and one touchdown for the Lightning, while also tallying 28 tackles and three sacks on defense. He was rated as a three-star with an 82 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 255th nationally at his position and 263rd overall in the state. He chose WKU over Oregon, Maryland, South Carolina, USF, Florida Atlantic and Appalachian State.

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Eli Brown 6-2, 220, r-Sr. Linebacker Warren East HS (Kentucky) Bowling Green, Ky.

2018 (Fr.) | 1/0: Brown appeared in one game and redshirted his first season on The Hill. He recorded one tackle on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP. Brown converted from wide receiver to defensive back in the spring of 2019.

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HS/Misc.: Brooks played for head coach Chris Ross at Cedar Park High School and was an Honor Roll Student off the field for the Timberwolves. For his work up front, Brooks was named First Team All-District 19-5A in back-to-back seasons. He was rated as a two-star with a 77 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 255th nationally at his position and 451st overall in the state.

Russell Brown 6-2, 205, r-Fr. Defensive Back Lehigh HS Fort Myers, Fla.

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2018 (Fr.) | 7/0: Brooks played in seven games as a true freshman, seeing time as a reserve left tackle. He split time at left tackle in the seven games after 2018 starter Cole Spencer went down with a season-ending injury. Brooks saw 244 offensive snaps, the second-most by a true freshman offensive linemen in Conference USA. He was the lone freshman (true or redshirt) offensive lineman in the league to not allow a sack and was called for only one penalty.

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Mason Brooks 6-6, 295, So. Offensive Line Cedar Park HS Cedar Park, Texas

Commonwealth status, along with being a 2014 Associated Press All-State first-team selection. He helped his team to the state playoffs all four years of high school, including the state semifinals his sophomore season. Also played basketball four years in high school.

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Demetrius Cain 6-0, 230, r-Jr. Linebacker Caldwell County HS Princeton, Ky.

Bryce Chandler 6-2, 290, r-Jr. Offensive Line Union County HS Morganfield, Ky.

2018 (r-So.) | 4/0: Cain appeared in the first four games of the season, but missed the remainder of the season due to an injury he suffered on Sept. 22 at Ball State. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 9/1: Cain appeared in the first nine games of the season, but missed the remainder of the season due to an injury he suffered on Nov. 4 at Vanderbilt. He started his first career game as a Hilltopper on Oct. 28 vs. Florida Atlantic and racked up a career-high five tackles, including 0.5 for loss. He recorded a sack on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte on the final play of the game, for a five-yard loss. He disrupted back-to-back pass plays on Sept. 23 vs. Ball State on a fourth-quarter Cardinal possession deep in their own zone, leading up to Joe Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34-yard, game-sealing pick six. 2016 (Fr.): Cain redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Cain came to The Hill via Caldwell County where he was a two-time All-State performer on the Louisville CourierJournalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Team and Second Team as a junior and senior, respectively. Cain was also named to the All-BluegrassPreps. com All-State team. During his senior season, a two-way star, Cain helped Caldwell County to a 10-3 record and a final eight showing in the KHSAA 3A Playoffs. Defensively, Cain snagged three interceptions, including a pick six against Mayfield, as well as two fumble recoveries for 102 total yards. On the other side of the ball, Cain led the Tigers in scoring with 148 points behind 14 rushing touchdowns and six through the air. Cain tallied 38 receptions for 547 yards and 69 rushes for 369 yards. Cain was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Scout.com. Scout rated Cain as the top safety prospect in the state while 247Sports listed Cain as the No. 11 player in the Commonwealth and the 123rd-best athlete in the nation.

64 Bryson Canada 6-4, 290, r-So. Offensive Line Henry Clay HS Lexington, Ky. 2018 (So.): Canada redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Canada played for head coach Sam Simpson, seeing time as a linebacker and wide receiver for the Blue Devils.

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2018 (Jr.): Chandler redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Chandler played for head coach Derek Johns, seeing time as an offensive and defensive lineman for the Braves.

69 Devante Colton 6-1, 250, r-Jr. Defensive Line South Warren HS Bowling Green, Ky. 2018 (r-So.): Colton did not see any time as a redshirt sophomore for WKU. Before WKU: Colton went to Eastern Kentucky out of South Warren High School and redshirted the 2016 season. He then briefly went to Georgetown, but did not appear in a game. Colton helped lead the Spartans to a Class 4A State Championship as a senior in 2015, making 96 tackles while playing for head coach Brandon Smith.

93 Robert Crawford 6-2, 255, r-Sr. Defensive Line Father Ryan HS (Tennessee State) Nashville, Tenn. 2018 (r-Jr.) | 8/0: Crawford recorded three tackles, playing in eight games coming off of his redshirt season. 2017 (r-So.): Crawford did not see any time as a redshirt sophomore for WKU. HS/Misc.: Crawford played outside linebacker and defensive end for coach Bruce Lussier, putting up 84 tackles (52 solo, 32 assisted) as a junior with six tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He was named Second Team All-Midstate by The Tennessean and selected to the Division-AA AllRutherford County Team.

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Roger Cray 5-9, 170, Jr. Defensive Back Columbia HS Lake City, Fla.

Jeremy Darvin 6-1, 305, r-Jr. Defensive Line Father Ryan HS Nashville, Tenn.

2018 (Fr.) | 3/0: Crim appeared in three games and redshirted his first season on The Hill.

30 Clay Davis 6-2, 230, r-Jr. Linebacker Christian Academy (Tennessee Tech) Louisville, Ky. 2018 (Jr.): Due to NCAA transfer rules, Davis sat out the 2018 season. Before WKU: Davis went to Tennessee Tech, where he appeared in 22 games and registered 129 tackles (67 solo, 62 assisted) in two seasons with 5.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions and six pass breakups. HS/Misc.: Davis was an all-state linebacker, a two-time alldistrict wide receiver, an all-district middle linebacker and an all-district outside linebacker. Davis helped lead his team to four district championships. In his career, he recorded 191 total tackles, and caught passes for 1,515 total yards and 22 touchdowns.

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HS/Misc.: Crim played for head coach Edwin Farmer at Vanguard High School, and was an Honor Roll Student off the field for the Knights. Made 93 tackles combined in his junior and sophomore seasons, with three tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and an interception. He was rated as a three-star with an 85 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 94th nationally at his position and 177th overall in the state. He chose WKU over 14 others including Notre Dame, UCF, Louisville, Iowa State, Rutgers, Florida Atlantic and Marshall.

HS/Misc.: Darvin came to the Hill from Father Ryan in Nashville, Tenn. where he played for coach Bruce Lussier. In his senior season, Darvin was named to the Division II All-State team by TSWA, first team All-Midstate by the Tennessean and Division II-AA All-Region team. Darvin was ranked as a threestar prospect by most recruiting services including 247sports. com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com. Scout.com has Darvin ranked as the second-best DT in the state and No. 47 in the south region. As a junior, Darvin recorded 42 tackles eight behind the line of scrimmage - two sacks and a pair of pass deflections.

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B.J. Crim 6-1, 205, r-Fr. Defensive Back Vanguard HS Ocala, Fla.

2016 (Fr.): Darvin redshirted his first season on The Hill.

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HS/Misc.: Cray joined the Hilltoppers in January after a standout prep career at Columbia High School for coach Brian Allen. An exciting secondary prospect from Lake City, Fla., Cray prepped at the same high school as recently-graduated Hilltopper Shaquille Johnson. Cray competed on the varsity squad in all four years of high school football and ranks in the top 250 nationally (217) at cornerback. Cray was named Associated Press All-State 7A first team member on defense, Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest division.

2017 (r-Fr.) | 8/0: Darvin appeared in the final eight games of the season at defensive tackle after not appearing in the first five contests. He had a pair of tackles on five occasions, then exploded for a career day in the final game of the year. In the Cure Bowl vs. Georgia State, he picked up seven total tackles, which tied for third-most on the Hilltoppers that afternoon, including 1.5 for loss.

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2017 (Fr.) | 13/4: Cray was the lone WKU true freshman defender to play in every game, including four straight starts to begin the season. For the year, the corner recorded 14 tackles (11 solo, three assisted) and a pair of pass breakups. He started his Hilltopper career with four tackles and a knockdown in the season-opener vs. Eastern Kentucky, then added his second batted ball the following week at Illinois. He also recorded multiple-tackle performances other times during his first season on The Hill.

2018 (r-So.) | 12/2: Darvin recorded 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks, starting in two contests and playing in all 12 games as a redshirt sophomore. He had one sack for six yards lost in the season opener on Aug. 31 at No. 4 Wisconsin, one sack for eight yards lost on Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic and another assisted sack for three yards lost on Sept. 8 vs. Maine. Darvin tallied a pair of quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery on the year.

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2018 (So.) | 12/11: Cray recorded 27 tackles (17 solo, 10 assisted), including 1.5 for loss, and added one interception and two pass breakups, starting 11 contests and playing in all 12 games as a sophomore. He had a career-high five tackles on Sept. 22 at Ball State and his first-career interception on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP, which he returned for seven yards. It was 1-of-5 picks in the first half for the Hilltoppers, helping the defense set an FBS Era single-game record in the process. Cray recorded one pass breakup on Sept. 8 vs. Maine and another on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee. His first-career tackle for loss came on Sept. 15 at Louisville, while also adding three punt returns for 23 yards against the Cardinals, including a long of 13 yards.

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15 Taâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Corian Darden 5-9, 190, r-Sr. Defensive Back Russellville HS Russellville, Ky. 2018 Conference USA Honorable Mention 2018 Phil Steele All-Conference USA Second Team 2018 (r-Jr.) | 12/11: Darden recorded 71 tackles (42 solo, 29 assisted) to lead WKU defensive backs, including four for loss, while adding team-highs of three interceptions and 11 pass breakups, starting 11 contests and playing in all 12 games. Darden ranked fourth in Conference USA with 11 pass breakups and was 1-of-12 defenders in the league with three or more picks. He had interceptions on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall, Nov. 17 vs. UTEP and Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic, which he returned for 38 yards against the Owls. Darden had at least one pass breakup in eight different games, including two on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall, Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion and Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech. He had two games of double-digit tackles, including a season-high 12 on Sept. 22 at Ball State with two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup. He recorded 10 tackles on Oct. 13 at Charlotte with another pass breakup. In the season opener on Aug. 31 at No. 4 Wisconsin, Darden forced a fumble of 2018 Doak Walker Award winner Jonathan Taylor. During the season, he also added five kickoff returns for 115 yards, including a long of 37 yards on Sept. 15 at Louisville. 2017 (r-So.) | 13/10: After officially earning a scholarship in spring camp, Darden responded with a breakout season of 71 tackles (41 solo, 30 assisted), 6.5 tackles for loss and six pass breakups. His 71 tackles were fourth on WKU, while his 6.5 takedowns behind the line of scrimmage tied for third. He started the final 10 contests of the season at nickelback, averaging 6.7 tackles per game. He had all six of his batted balls, which ranked second on the Hilltoppers, in the span of six weeks in the middle of the campaign. He had his best performance on Oct. 28 vs. Florida Atlantic, with career highs of 13 tackles (eight solo, five assisted), two of which were for a loss, and a pair of pass breakups. He also had doubledigit tackle outputs in back-to-back weeks in November at Marshall and vs. Middle Tennessee. 2016 (r-Fr.) | 5/0: Darden returned from a preseason injury and saw action in the final five games of the season, making an immediate impact in the secondary. In five games, he tallied four tackles and picked off two passes (vs. North Texas and at Marshall). The pick vs. North Texas was returned for a team season-high 63 yards before he was tackled just short of the goal line. He was one of only three Hilltopper defenders to have multiple interceptions on the season. 2015 (Fr.): Darden redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Darden prepped at Russellville High School where he played safety, quarterback and wide receiver. As a senior, he tallied 645 yards on 82 rushes with eight touchdowns, 871 yards on 44-of-96 passing with 10 touchdown passes, caught three passes for 73 yards and a touchdown as well as picking off five passes with one pick six.

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DARDENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME 2016 FIU North Texas Marshall Louisiana Tech Memphis Totals

U-A-T 0-0-0 2-0-2 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 2-2-4

TFL Sack PBU INT 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-63 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 2-65

2017 Eastern Kentucky Illinois Louisiana Tech Ball State UTEP Charlotte Old Dominion Florida Atlantic Vanderbilt Marshall Middle Tennessee FIU Georgia State Totals

U-A-T TFL Sack PBU INT 0-0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-0-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-1-3 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 5-0-5 1.0-4 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-3-5 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 5-2-7 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-3-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 8-5-13 2.0-3 0.0-0 2 0-0 4-1-5 0.5-1 0.0-0 1 0-0 3-8-11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 6-4-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 1-1-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 2-2-4 1.0-5 0.0-0 0 0-0 41-30-71 6.5-16 0.0-0 6 0-0

2018 Wisconsin Maine Louisville Ball State Marshall Charlotte Old Dominion FIU Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic UTEP Louisiana Tech Totals

U-A-T TFL Sack PBU INT 2-3-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 3-1-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 8-0-8 1.0-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 4-8-12 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 3-1-4 1.0-2 0.0-0 2 1-0 5-5-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 1-2-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 2 0-0 1-2-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 6-3-9 1.0-4 0.0-0 0 0-0 3-2-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-38 1-1-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-(-6) 5-1-6 1.0-1 0.0-0 2 0-0 42-29-71 4.0-8 0.0-0 11 3-32

CAREER TOTALS 85-61-146 10.5-16 0.0-0 17

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73 Wes Dorsey 6-7, 265, Fr. Offensive Line Grace Christian HS Knoxville, Tenn. HS/Misc.: Dorsey played for head coach David Brooks, leading the Rams to the second round of the Division II-AA playoffs as a junior in 2018. As a senior, he was named a Tennessee Sports Writers Association Division II-AA all-state player. Dorsey committed to WKU in the summer of 2018 and signing in February of 2019, choosing the Hilltoppers over Austin Peay, Central Michigan, Cincinatti and UMass. Rated as a three-star with an 80 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 75th overall in the state and 206th nationally as an offensive tackle.

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HS/Misc.: Duncan prepped at Ashley Ridge High School under coach Kenneth Walker. As a senior, Duncan threw for over 3,000 yards and connected on 26 touchdown passes and was named to the All-Lowcountry second team. In 2014, the QB recorded 2,589 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. Duncan is ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com. Duncan was the first player from his high school to sign a scholarship to play at the FBS level.

Jeremiah Fails 5-11, 180, Fr. Wide Receiver Ocoee HS Orlando, Fla.

Lg 13 18 60 18 19 46 29 38 36 60

CAREER TOTALS 110-189-7

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78 Jordan Flack 6-5, 305, Fr. Offensive Line Brewer HS Morgan City, Ala. HS/Misc.: Flack played for Patriots’ head coach Geoff Walters. He became the first Brewer High School offensive lineman to ever be named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Team, and he was also listed on the Class 5A AllArea Team. Rated as a two-star with a 79 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 91st overall in the state and 144th nationally as an offensive guard.

55 Carson Flake 6-1, 185, Fr. Long Snapper Davidson Academy Nashville, Tenn. HS/Misc.: Flake played for head coach Jonathan Quinn, seeing time as a linebacker and long snapper for the Bears. He made 21 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss, in 11 games.

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Yds TD 20 0 94 2 263 1 60 1 39 0 61 1 228 1 214 2 92 1 1,071 9

HISTORY

2016 (Fr.): Duncan redshirted his first season on The Hill.

2018 C-A-I Louisville 3-5-1 Ball State 12-16-0 Marshall 24-39-1 Charlotte 7-10-0 FIU 4-8-1 Middle Tennessee 3-14-1 Florida Atlantic 25-42-1 UTEP 19-31-1 Louisiana Tech 11-22-1 Totals 108-187-7

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2017 (r-Fr.) | 1/0: Duncan appeared in his first game as a Hilltopper on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte. He completed 2-of-2 pass attempts for two yards during a fourth-quarter drive.

Yds TD Lg 2 0 6 2 0 6

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2018 (r-So.) | 9/5: Duncan started in five games and appeared in nine total as a redshirt sophomore. He completed 108-of-187 passing attempts (58%) for 1,071 yards and nine touchdowns, compared to only seven interceptions. He also added 74 rushing attempts for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Duncan threw for over 200 yards on three occasions; 214 yards on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP, 228 yards on Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic and a career-high 263 yards on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall. In a relief outing on Sept. 22 at Ball State, Duncan played the entire second half and led the Hilltoppers to a 2820 victory after being down 13-7 with 18 minutes remaining. In that game against the Cardinals, he went 12-for-16 (75%) for 94 yards passing and threw a career-high two touchdown passes, while also adding six rushing attempts for a careerhigh 55 yards, including a long rush of 27 yards. Duncan also had a pair of passing scores on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP and at least one touchdown pass in 7-of-9 games. He had one rushing touchdown on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall and another on Oct. 27 vs. FIU. Duncan’s long pass completion of the season was a 60 yarder to Jacquez Sloan, late in the fourth quarter on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall. His longest touchdown pass of the season was a 46 yarder to Lucky Jackson in the third quarter on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee.

2017 C-A-I Charlotte 2-2-0 Totals 2-2-0

GENERAL

Steven Duncan 6-4, 230, r-Jr. Quarterback Ashley Ridge HS Charleston, S.C.

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OPPONENTS

HS/Misc.: Fails played for Knights’ head coach Aaron Sheppard. Rated as a two-star with a 77 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 315th overall in the state and 388th nationally as a wide receiver. He chose WKU over Appalachian State, UConn, Southern Miss, Troy, Northern Illinois, Georgia Southern and Liberty.

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Marcus Floyd 6-1, 200, r-Sr. Wide Receiver Bryan Station HS (Morehead State) Frankfort, Ky.

Jaylon George 6-3, 290, r-Sr. Defensive Line North Clayton HS (NE Oklahoma A&M College) Atlanta, Ga.

2018 (r-Jr.): | 8/0: Floyd appeared in eight games as a redshirt junior. 2017 (Jr.): Due to NCAA transfer rules, Floyd sat out the 2017 season. Before WKU: Floyd went to Morehead State, where he made 21 catches for 255 yards as a sophomore. He averaged 12.1 yards per reception in 10 games with a long of 39 against Jacksonville. In 2015 as a freshman, he appeared in six games. HS/Misc.: Floyd paced the Bryan Station receiving group with 49 catches for 572 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2014 for coach Frank Parks.

42 Kyle Fourtenbary 6-4, 245, r-Jr. Tight End Opelika HS Opelika, Ala. 2018 (r-So.) | 12/11: Fourtenbary had 36 receptions for 302 yards and two touchdowns, starting in 11 contests and playing in all 12 games as a redshirt sophomore. He had multiple receptions in nine games and 20-plus receiving yards in eight contests. Fourtenbaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two scores came on Sept. 15 at Louisville and on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion, respectively. He had career highs of six catches and 54 yards against the Monarchs, as well as a long reception of 28 yards on Sept. 22 at Ball State. Fourtenbary also caught a two-point conversion pass from Steven Duncan on Oct. 27 vs. FIU. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 12/3: Fourtenbary ranked third among Hilltopper tight ends with eight receptions for 96 yards. He caught at least one pass in five games, including a pair of passes in three contests. With receptions of 35 and 19 yards on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte, he established a career-high of 54 yards receiving. He also caught a pair of passes in back-toback weeks against Louisiana Tech and Ball State. 2016 (Fr.): Fourtenbary redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Fourtenbary helped Opelika High School to a 12-1 season as a senior with an appearance in the Alabama 6A State quarterfinals, where they lost their only game of the season under coach Brian Blackmon. He was named to the Alabama Offensive All-State Second Team by USA Today after tallying 472 yards and six touchdowns on 28 receptions. Fourtenbary was rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, and the No. 81 player in Alabama by 247Sports while Scout rated Fourtenbary the No. 96 player in the state.

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2018 (r-Jr.) | 12/10: George recorded 28 tackles (14 solo, 14 assisted), including six for loss, and three sacks, starting in 11 contests and playing in all 12 games as a redshirt junior. He had one sack for seven yards lost on Sept. 22 at Ball State, one sack for 11 yards lost on Oct. 13 at Charlotte and one sack for three yards lost on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee. George tallied a career-high six tackles on Sept. 22 at Ball State, and then again on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion; he also had a five-tackle performance on Oct. 13 at Charlotte. He also added three quarterback hurries throughout the year. 2017 (r-So.) | 6/0: George appeared in six games in his first year on The Hill, making four tackles as a reserve defensive lineman. He had a season-high two tackles in the Cure Bowl vs. Georgia State, and assisted on a one-yard tackle for loss on Nov. 11 at Marshall. Before WKU: George came to WKU after two seasons at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M including a redshirt season in 2015. George was third on the Golden Norsemen with 77 tackles and 9.5 sacks, while adding a team-best 12 tackles for loss in his redshirt freshman season in 2016. George had multiple sacks in five contests and multiple tackles for loss in three, and forced three fumbles. For his performance over the course of the 10-game season, he was named Honorable Mention All-SWJC Conference. HS/Misc.: George prepped at North Clayton High School where he earned second team All-Region 4-AAA as a defensive lineman. He tallied 16 total tackles, two sacks and two interceptions during his senior season where he played both offensive guard and defensive tackle.

87 Jay Gibson 6-5, 245, r-Fr. Tight End McCallie HS Chattanooga, Tenn. 2018 (Fr.) | 4/0: Gibson appeared in four games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Gibson played for head coach Ralph Potter at McCallie High School, as the Blue Tornado advanced to the Tennessee state semifinals in 2017. He earned First Team Division-II-3A East/Middle Region honors as a senior. Gibson was a three-star by 247Sports with a rating score of 80, ranking 52nd nationally at his position and 90th overall in the state. He chose WKU over nine others including Air Force, Charlotte and Navy.

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John Haggerty 6-5, 230, Jr. Kicker Western Suburbs Sydney, Australia

Rex Henderson 6-2, 225, r-So. Linebacker Butler County HS Morgantown, Ky.

44 Mitchell Harralson 6-3, 190, Fr. Long Snapper Caldwell County HS Princeton, Ky.

2018 (So.) | 12/0: Henderson recorded three solo tackles as a redshirt freshman, appearing in all 12 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker. In addition, his 11-yard rush and conversion on a fake punt on Sept. 22 at Ball State helped lead WKU to a 28-20 victory over the Cardinals. 2017 (Fr.): Henderson redshirted his first season on The Hill and converted from quarterback to linebacker in the spring of 2018. HS/Misc.: Henderson started at quarterback since his sophomore season for coach Ryan Emmick. He finished his Butler County career with 7,525 yards passing and 79 touchdowns, with 2,763 yards rushing and 59 touchdowns. He racked up 10,288 yards from scrimmage on offense alone, not counting the many punt and kickoff return yards he had during his career. As a senior, he was named Class 2A, District 2 Player of the Year after Honorable Mention All-State from the Louisville Courier-Journal as a junior.

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HS/Misc.: Harralson played for head coach David Barnes and the Tigers. He attended the Kohl’s kicking camp, drawing the following review with a five-star rating: “He has a solid frame and is explosive with his snapping motion. He showed great velocity and control during the charting portion of the Kohl’s Southern Showcase. Harralson is a special talent who still has room to grow and develop. He is a prospect that can play at any program in the country and make an impact.” Rated as a two-star with a 77 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 35th overall in the state and 10th nationally as long snapper. ESPN rated Harralson as the No. 5 long snapper in the nation and No. 19 prospect in the state.

2018 Conference USA All-Freshman Team

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HS/Misc.: Attended Tom Hackett Punting Academy. Ranked 17th in the 2019 class among punters, including fifth as an Australian-style punter.

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68 Parker Howell 6-4, 290, r-Sr. Offensive Line Christ Presbyterian Academy Nashville, Tenn. 2018 (r-Jr.) | 10/9: Howell started in nine games and appeared in 10 total, playing 439 snaps as a redshirt junior. He saw increased playing time at left tackle in the eight contests after 2018 starter Cole Spencer went down with a seasonending injury. 2017 (r-So.) | 13/0: Howell played in every game on the Hilltopper offensive line, seeing time primarily as a reserve left tackle behind Jimmie Sims. 2016 (r-Fr.) | 5/0: Howell appeared in five games as a reserve offensive tackle for the Hilltoppers, appearing for the first time in the Red and White at No. 1 Alabama. Howell also saw time against Houston Baptist, Old Dominion, North Texas and at Marshall. 2015 (Fr.): Howell redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Howell was a two-way player, both at offensive tackle and defensive end, for CPA in Nashville under coach Ingle Martin. Howell helped lead CPA in the trenches to a perfect 15-0 record and the TSSAA Class 3A Championship and was named the TSSAA Class AA Mr. Football Lineman of the Year. He registered 74 knockdown blocks and added 22 tackles with four tackles for loss and three sacks on defense. Behind his line, CPA rushed for 3,139 yards on the season with 48 touchdowns, and Howell kept a clean pocket, allowing for quarterbacks to throw for 2,036 yards, 32 touchdowns to just four interceptions, scoring 41.5 points per game. Howell was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and the No. 38 prospect overall in the state.

11 Jaden Hunter 6-2, 230, r-So. Linebacker Westlake HS (Georgia) Atlanta, Ga. Before WKU: Hunter went to Georgia, where he appeared in four games in two seasons. HS/Misc.: Hunter played for head coach Kareem Reid at Westlake High School, where he helped lead the team to the semifinals of the GHSA Class 7A playoffs as a senior and to the quarterfinals as a junior. He was 2016 Atlanta JournalConstitution All-State Class 7A Defense and City/South Fulton All-Metro Defensive Player of the Year. Hunter earned 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class 7A Second Team Sefense and Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team. He was a PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, No. 88 player nationally and Top 150 Dream Team. Hunter was an ESPN four-star prospect, No. 168 player nationally, No. 11

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outside linebacker nationally and No. 20 player in the state of Georgia. He was a 247Sports four-star prospect, No. 238 player nationally, No. 15 outside linebacker nationally and No. 18 player in the state of Georgia. Hunter was a Rivals four-star prospect, No. 46 player nationally, No. 3 outside linebacker nationally and No. 6 player in the state of Georgia. He was a Scout.com four-star prospect, No. 198 player nationally, No. 13 outside linebacker nationally, and DawgPost No. 15 player in the state of Georgia. Hunter earned the Paul & June Martin Football Scholarship. His father, the late Brice Hunter, was an All-SEC wide receiver and team captain for Georgia, who still holds the school record for most catches in a season (76) set in 1993. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Brandi Decker, played basketball for Georgia and was a member of two Final Four teams.

17 Canon Jackson 6-1, 220, r-Sr. Defensive Back Trinity HS Louisville, Ky. 2018 (r-Jr.) | 11/0: Jackson recorded seven solo tackles and one pass breakup as a redshirt junior, appearing in 11 games on special teams and as a reserve defensive back. He had a career-high three tackles and his pass breakup on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP. 2017 (r-So.): Jackson did not see any time as a redshirt sophomore for WKU. 2016 (r-Fr.) | 1/0: Jackson made his first appearance as a Hilltopper in the Old Dominion game as a reserve defensive back, tallying one solo tackle. 2015 (Fr.): Jackson redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Jackson prepped at Trinity High School in Louisville for coach Bob Beatty where he played primarily safety and helped lead his team to a 6A KHSAA State Championship, concluding with a 47-14 victory over Dixie Heights.

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2018 Conference USA Honorable Mention 2017 Conference USA Honorable Mention

2017 Eastern Kentucky Illinois Louisiana Tech Ball State UTEP Old Dominion Florida Atlantic Vanderbilt Marshall Middle Tennessee FIU Georgia State Totals

Rec Yds 5 144 5 26 3 26 7 57 3 56 1 11 0 0 7 135 0 0 5 109 1 28 2 8 39 600

TD Lg. 1 66 0 9 0 10 0 19 0 26 0 11 0 0 0 54 0 0 1 93 1 28 0 9 3 93

2018 Wisconsin Maine Louisville Ball State Marshall Charlotte Old Dominion FIU Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic UTEP Louisiana Tech Totals

Rec Yds 4 22 4 115 3 45 8 91 5 41 4 20 4 45 5 30 2 53 2 24 6 36 3 30 50 552

TD Lg. 0 10 2 66 0 9 0 41 0 12 0 8 0 16 0 9 1 46 0 13 1 10 0 15 4 66

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115

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HS/Misc.: Dontavian “Lucky” Jackson prepped at Lafayette High School in Lexington for coach Eric Shaw, helping the team to a 9-4 overall record and Courier-Journal All-State First Team and Associated Press All-State Second Team honors as a wide receiver. Jackson was also named the District 8 Player of the Year and participated in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star game. During his senior season, Jackson tallied 49 receptions for 1,018 yards and 14 touchdowns. Jackson was rated the No. 20 prospect in Kentucky by 247Sports.com and was named to the Lexington Herald-Leader’s Class of the Commonwealth team.

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2016 (r-Fr.) | 14/6: Jackson emerged as one of WKU’s future stars at wide receiver as a redshirt freshman, contributing behind veterans Taywan Taylor, Nicholas Norris and Nacarius Fant. He tallied 395 yards on 26 catches to go along with two touchdowns on the year. His 395 yards were fourth-most on the team while his 15.2 yards per catch average was thirdbest. Jackson caught WKU’s lone touchdown from Drew Eckels in the fourth quarter at Alabama, a 24-yard score, and added a 54-yard touchdown reception at FAU. He also added two rushes for 14 yards and a 20 yard kickoff return. Jackson had a season-high five catches against FIU and a season-high in yardage with 83 at FAU where he tallied the 54-yard score. He had multiple receptions in eight of his 14 appearances including the final seven as he came on strong at the end of the season.

TD Lg. 0 54 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 11 0 25 1 54 0 16 0 15 0 17 0 11 0 18 2 54

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2017 (r-So.) | 12/6: Jackson had another impressive season on The Hill, as he racked up 39 receptions for 600 yards and three touchdowns. He ranked second for WKU with 15.4 yards per catch, while his 600 yards receiving put him at third-most. He led the Hilltoppers with three 100-yard games and 10 receptions of 20-plus yards, three of which going for touchdowns. He started his campaign with a bang, catching five passes for a career-high 144 yards, including and a 66yard touchdown in the second quarter of the season-opener vs. Eastern Kentucky. He also added 135 yards receiving on Nov. 4 at Vanderbilt and 109 through the air on Nov. 17 vs. Middle Tennessee. His 93-yard score in the fourth quarter against the Blue Raiders tied for the third-longest catch in WKU history and was 1-of-8 pass plays of 90-plus yards in FBS. He had at least three receptions in seven games, including a career-high seven on Sept. 23 vs. Ball State and against the Commodores.

Rec Yds 1 54 2 45 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 11 3 41 3 83 5 57 2 24 3 27 3 24 2 26 26 395

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2018 (r-Jr.) |12/11: Jackson started 11 contests and appeared in 12 games as a redshirt junior, the third straight season he has reached at least the dozen-game mark. He had a careerhigh 50 receptions and four touchdowns to go along with 552 yards, both of which led the Hilltoppers in 2018. Jackson tallied multiple receptions and 20-plus yards in each contest, including a career-high eight catches on Sept. 22 at Ball State and a career-high two scores on Sept. 8 vs. Maine; he also had a season-high 115 yards against the Black Bears. Jackson also added an 18-yard touchdown rush on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech and an 11-yard rush the previous week on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP. His 115 career receptions stand eight short of WKU’s top 10 all-time, while his 1,547 career yards are 319 shy of the program’s top 10 as well.

2016 Rice Alabama Miami (Ohio) Vanderbilt Houston Baptist Louisiana Tech Middle Tennessee Old Dominion Florida Atlantic FIU North Texas Marshall Louisiana Tech Memphis Totals

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Lucky Jackson 6-1, 185, r-Sr. Wide Receiver Lafayette HS Lexington, Ky.

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16 Quin Jernighan 6-3, 210, r-Sr. Wide Receiver LaVergne HS LaVergne, Tenn. 2018 (r-Jr) | 11/8: Jernighan started eight contests and appeared in 11 games as a redshirt junior, with a career-high 41 receptions and 437 yards, which ranked third and fourth on the Hilltoppers, respectively, in 2018. He tallied multiple receptions in 10 games and 30-plus yards in eight of those contests, including career-highs of seven catches and 82 yards on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP; he also had his lone touchdown of the season against the Miners, a 17-yard pass from Steven Duncan to open the scoring in the first quarter. Jernighan had another notable performance on Sept. 15 at Louisville, with five receptions for 77 yards against the Cardinals. 2017 (r-So.) | 13/6: Jernighan ranked fifth on the Hilltoppers with 36 receptions for 393 yards, while three touchdowns tied him for third-most on WKU. He had at least two receptions in nine games, including a season-high six for 81 yards on Oct. 20 at Old Dominion. Against the Monarchs, his 30-yard score with 7:41 remaining put the Hilltoppers ahead for good, 3531. His two touchdown catches at Marshall on Nov. 11 were a career-high, as he recorded four catches for 50 yards overall against the Thundering Herd. He tallied four catches of 20plus yards, including a career-long 46-yard reception on Nov. 17 vs. Middle Tennessee. 2016 (r-Fr.) | 8/1: Jernighan returned from an injury in fall camp to appear in the final eight games of the season and earn his first career start in the season finale against Memphis in the Boca Raton Bowl. He finished the season with five catches for 59 yards and one touchdown reception, a threeyard catch at Florida Atlantic. Jernighan had receptions in five of his eight appearances and a season-long of 20 against North Texas. 2015 (Fr.): Jernighan redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Jernighan prepped at LaVergne High School where he played for coach Stanton Stevens, tallying 25 receptions, 424 yards and five touchdown receptions, all team highs, to go along with 192 kick return yards and a 96 yard kick return touchdown. Jernighan was named a Daily News Journal AllArea second team member. He was a three-star signee by Rivals.com, ESPN, and 247Sports.com and was rated as the No. 20 player in Tennessee and No. 82 wide receiver nationally by 247Sports.com.

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JERNIGHAN’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME 2016 Houston Baptist Old Dominion Florida Atlantic FIU North Texas Marshall Louisiana Tech Memphis Totals

Rec Yds 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 12 1 20 1 11 0 0 1 13 5 59

TD Lg. 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 12 0 20 0 11 0 0 0 13 1 20

2017 Eastern Kentucky Illinois Louisiana Tech Ball State UTEP Charlotte Old Dominion Florida Atlantic Vanderbilt Marshall Middle Tennessee FIU Georgia State Totals

Rec Yds 3 29 5 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 6 81 3 40 3 18 4 50 3 63 5 38 2 28 36 393

TD Lg. 0 16 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 30 0 19 0 8 2 27 0 46 0 16 0 21 3 46

2018 Wisconsin Maine Louisville Ball State Marshall Charlotte FIU Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic UTEP Louisiana Tech Totals

Rec Yds 2 30 5 43 5 77 4 37 5 39 3 11 0 0 2 35 5 67 7 82 3 16 41 437

TD Lg. 0 18 0 19 0 28 0 29 0 14 0 15 0 0 0 26 0 29 1 21 0 9 1 29

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Seth Joest 6-3, 295, r-Jr. Offensive Line Woodford County HS Versailles, Ky.

Juwuan Jones 6-3, 270, r-So. Defensive Line Lanier HS Sugar Hill, Ga.

2017 (r-Fr.) | 1/0: Joest appeared in his first game as a Hilltopper on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte.

HS/Misc.: Joest starred on the offensive line for the Woodford County High School football team under coach Dennis Johnson. Joest was rated a three-star prospect by Scout.com and the No. 2 offensive guard prospect in the state, the No. 21 prospect in the state and a two-star by Rivals.com and 247sports.com. Behind Joest, the Yellowjackets rushed for 2,487 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2015.

Desmond Johnson 6-0, 185, Fr. Defensive Back Valdosta HS Valdosta, Ga.

HS/Misc.: Jones joined the program after an all-state career at Lanier High School for coach Korey Mobbs. A first team all-state selection in Georgia’s 6A classification by the Georgia Sports Writers Association, Jones built a legacy at Lanier with 136 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and three sacks, as a senior. During his junior season, Jones tallied 120 tackles including six for loss to earned second team all-state honors from the Associated Press. Jones helped his Longhorns to an appearance in the GHSA playoffs each of the past three seasons. A three-star recruit in the 247Sports composite rankings, Jones was the No. 29 inside linebacker nationally by Rivals.com and No. 7 in the state of Georgia by Scout.com.

JONES’ CAREER GAME-BY-GAME U-A-T TFL Sack QBH PBU 0-2-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 1-6-7 0.5-1 0.5-1 0 0 0-1-1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0-2-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 2-1-3 1.0-1 0.0-0 2 0 0-3-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1 3-1-4 2.5-12 2.5-12 0 0 1-2-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 5-0-5 1.0-7 1.0-7 0 0 2-3-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 2-2-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 2 0 3-0-3 1.0-2 1.0-2 0 1 19-23-42 6.0-23 5.0-22 5 2 @WKUFootball

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2018 Wisconsin Maine Louisville Ball State Marshall Charlotte Old Dominion FIU Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic UTEP Louisiana Tech Totals

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HS/Misc.: Johnson played for Wildcats’ head coach Alan Rodemaker, just like current Hilltopper safety Antwon Kincade. Johnson was named First Team Region 1-6A as a senior and junior, when he made 61 tackles - including 12 for loss - with an interception returned for touchdown. Rated as a three-star with an 81 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 175th overall in the state. He chose WKU over Kennesaw State, Samford, Liberty and Youngstown State.

2017 (Fr.): Jones redshirted his first season on The Hill while making the conversion from linebacker to defensive lineman.

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2018 (r-Fr.) | 12/7: Jones made WKU history in 2018, setting a program FBS Era record (dating back to 2009) by a freshman with five sacks while becoming the first freshman defensive lineman in Hilltopper history to earn All-American honors. He had 42 tackles (19 solo, 23 assisted), including six for loss, five quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. His five sacks for a total of 22 yards lost were good for second on the team, and his five quarterback hurries ranked third on the team. Jones’ most notable performance came on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion, where he recorded 2.5 sacks, the most in a game by a Hilltopper since the 2016 Boca Raton Bowl, for 12 yards lost with a forced fumble and four tackles. He had one sack for seven yards lost on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee and finished the season on a high note with one sack for two yards lost on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech. Jones recorded two quarterback hurries on Sept. 29 at Marshall, then again on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP. He tallied a career-high seven tackles, including an assisted sack, on Sept. 8 vs. Maine.

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2016 (Fr.): Joest redshirted his first season on The Hill.

2018 FWAA Freshman All-American 2018 Conference USA All-Freshman Team 2018 Conference USA Honorable Mention

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2018 (r-So.) | 12/12: Joest started all 12 games and played all 898 offensive snaps at the center position as a redshirt sophomore. He ranked second among Conference USA centers with a 16.9 overall cumulative ratinf by PFF College’s Signature Stats, which included +12.2 for run blocking and +8.1 for pass blocking. Joest ranked second among Conference USA centers with a 73.4 rating by PFF College’s Premium Stats; his 85.6 run block rating and 85.6 pass block rating both led the league.

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43 Carson Jordan 6-2, 255, r-Sr. Defensive Line Hancock HS (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) Poplarville, Miss. 2018 (r-Jr.) | 11/5: Jordan recorded nine tackles, starting in five contests and playing in 11 games coming off of his redshirt season. His most notable performance came on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee, recording a season-high two tackles for loss for a total of eight yards lost. Jordan also tallied two tackles in the season opener on Aug. 31 at No. 4 Wisconsin, then again on Sept. 15 at Louisville. 2017 (Jr.) | 1/1: Jordan started the season-opener vs. Eastern Kentucky and contributed a pair of tackles, but left the game due to injury and sat out the remainder of the season. He was granted a redshirt to restore his junior year of eligibility. Before WKU: Jordan came to WKU after two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Jordan improved from 22 tackles in his freshman season to 46 as a sophomore, while adding two sacks and five tackles for loss for the Bulldogs, including at least one takedown behind the line of scrimmage in four consecutive games. He earned All-MACJC South Division Second Team honors in 2016. HS/Misc.: Jordan played for head coach Rocky Gaudin at Hancock High School, where he accumulated 90 tackles, four sacks and nine tackles for loss as a senior. He participated in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game and was a member of the 2013-14 All-Sea Coast Echo Team.

2 Devon Key 6-1, 210, r-Jr. Defensive Back Bryan Station HS Lexington, Ky. 2018 Conference USA Honorable Mention 2017 Conference USA All-Freshman Team 2018 (r-So.) | 12/12: Key recorded 71 tackles (41 solo, 30 assisted) to lead WKU defensive backs, including three for loss, while six pass breakups and a team-high three interceptions, starting contests all 12 games. He had a 45yard interception return for touchdown on Sept. 8 vs. Maine in the first quarter to put the Hilltoppers ahead by a score of 14-0, only 103 seconds into the game; it was the first pick six by a WKU defender since Joe Brown on Sept. 23, 2018 vs. Ball State. Key also recorded interceptions in each of the final two games of the season, on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP and on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech. He reached double-digit tackles for the third time in his WKU career in the season opener on Aug. 31 at No. 4 Wisconsin, tallying 10 on the night. Key had a career-high two pass breakups in back-to-back weeks early in the year, on Sept. 15 at Louisville and on Sept. 22 at Ball State.

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KEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME 2017 Eastern Kentucky Illinois Louisiana Tech Ball State UTEP Charlotte Florida Atlantic Vanderbilt Marshall Middle Tennessee FIU Georgia State Totals

U-A-T TFL Sack PBU INT 2-6-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 6-6-12 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 5-4-9 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-1-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 2-4-6 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-3-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 3-8-11 0.5-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 7-0-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 3-6-9 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 1-0 4-3-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-6-8 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 6-3-9 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 44-50-94 4.5-9 0.0-0 2 1-0

2018 Wisconsin Maine Louisville Ball State Marshall Charlotte Old Dominion FIU Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic UTEP Louisiana Tech Totals

U-A-T TFL Sack PBU INT 5-5-10 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-3-4 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 1-45 3-2-5 1.0-3 0.0-0 2 0-0 0-2-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 2 0-0 6-1-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0-0 5-2-7 1.0-2 0.0-0 0 0-0 5-3-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 5-4-9 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 3-3-6 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 5-3-8 0.5-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-1-3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1-0 1-1-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-4 41-30-71 3.0-6 0.0-0 6 3-49

CAREER TOTALS 85-80-165 7.5-15 0.0-0 8

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2017 (r-Fr.) | 12/12: The redshirt freshman Key was the season-opening starter at safety and racked up 94 tackles (44 solo, 50 assisted) to rank second on WKU and 16th in Conference USA. He recorded at least nine tackles on five occasions and 0.5 tackles for loss in seven different games. He grabbed his first-career interception in the end zone on Nov. 11 at Marshall, while adding a pair of pass breakups earlier in the season. He had a career-high 12 tackles on Sept. 9 at Illinois, then added 11 on Oct. 28 vs. Florida Atlantic. 2016 (Fr.): Key redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: In his prep career at Bryan Station, Devon Key played both defense and offense and finished his senior season in the top 15 in receiving yards per game with 55.0 in the state. He had 31 receptions with 591 yards and nine touchdowns on the season to rank him as a top 15 scorer in the state. Key was named to the Associated Press All-State First Team, Second Team All-State by USA Today and the AllCity Defense First Team by the Lexington Herald-Leader in 2015. The Lexington, Ky., native was also named to the Class of the Commonwealth as a senior. Key is ranked as a two-star prospect by 247sports.com, Scout.com, Rivals.com and the No. 17 player in Kentucky by 247Sports.

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2018 Conference USA All-Freshman Team

HS/Misc.: LaFrance played for recently-retired head coach Al Jones at St. Augustine High School, the same program as NFL stars Leonard Fournette and Tyrann Mathieu. LaFrance rushed for 1,225 yards on 239 carries in his prep career with

2016 (Fr.): Lane redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Lane prepped at Carver High School under coach Billy Gresham. Lane is ranked as three-star prospect by Rivals. com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com. Lane was tabbed at the No. 3 wide receiver and No. 14 player overall in Alabama by Scout.com after tallying 729 yards on 43 receptions as a senior. The receiver was named to the Class 6A Honorable Mention All-State team by the ASWA his senior season and played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game. Lane was named to the Montgomery Advertiser first team All-Metro.

72 Woodford Lankford 6-4, 285, r-So. Offensive Line Lexington Catholic HS (Toledo) Paris, Ky. Before WKU: Lankford went to Toledo and redshirted in 2017. Lankford played for head coach Mark Perry, helping the Knights average 355.5 yards and 33.1 points per game. As a senior, he was named Courier-Journal First Team All-State and All-City. Lankford started at right tackle in the 2017 Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game. @WKUFootball

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2018 (Fr.) | 12/0: In his first season on The Hill, LaFrance appeared in all 12 games for the Hilltoppers, recording 33 rushes for 158 yards while adding 20 receptions for 148 yards and one touchdown on the season. His 75-yard touchdown catch-and-run on Sept. 8 vs. Maine was the longest reception by a Hilltopper and the sixth-longest by a Conference USA player during the 2018 campaign. LaFrance also contributed on special teams, where he returned 11 kickoffs for a total of 258 yards; in all, he amassed 564 all-purpose yards. He led WKU with three kickoff returns for 30-plus yards.

2017 (r-Fr.) | 12/5: Lane ranked sixth on the Hilltoppers with 27 receptions for 336 yards. On Sept. 23 vs. Ball State, he had career highs of six receptions for 86 yards - all in the first half - to lead the team, including a season-long grab of 25 yards in the second quarter. He finished the season with three grabs of 20-plus yards, the others coming on Sept. 16 vs. Louisiana Tech and in the Cure Bowl against Georgia State. He had at least three receptions in six contests, including five for 54 yards against the Bulldogs and four for 70 yards against the Panthers.

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Garland LaFrance 5-10, 175, So. Wide Receiver St. Augustine HS New Orleans, La.

2018 (r-So.) | 5/1: Lane appeared in the first five games of the season and recorded seven catches for 55 yards as a redshirt sophomore. His most notable performance came in the season opener on Aug. 31 at No. 4 Wisconsin, where he notched four catches for 40 yards, including a season-long reception of 17 yards.

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HS/Misc.: Kincade brought a Georgia 6A State Championship to The Hill after his Valdosta Wildcats won the 2016 Georgia High School Association championship during his senior season. Kincade produced a first team all-state season for coach Alan Rodemaker as the Wildcats went 14-2. Kincade tallied 90 total tackles (73 solo) as a senior. He was a two-star rated prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com.

Xavier Lane 6-4, 200, r-Jr. Wide Receiver Carver HS Montgomery, Ala.

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2017 (Fr.) | 12/0: Kincade played in all but one game in his first season on The Hill, seeing time as a reserve nickelback and on special teams coverage, leading all true freshmen with 28 tackles. He grabbed his first-career interception in the fourth quarter on Sept. 9 at Illinois, which led to WKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone touchdown of the game. He had a career game on Nov. 11 at Marshall, with seven tackles, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. He forced a fumble on kickoff coverage on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte, and recovered a loose ball on Nov. 4 at Vanderbilt in punt coverage to give the ball back to WKU. He also racked up five tackles against the 49ers on Homecoming.

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2018 (So.): | 11/2: Kincade recorded 29 tackles (16 solo, 13 assisted) and three pass breakups, starting in two contests and playing in 11 games as a sophomore. He tallied four tackles on six occasions, including a season-high five in the season opener on Aug. 31 at No. 4 Wisconsin, then again on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech. Kincade forced a fumble on Oct. 13 at Charlotte and added a quarterback hurry on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee.

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Antwon Kincade 5-11, 195, Jr. Defensive Back Valdosta HS Valdosta, Ga.

10 touchdowns and also added 207 receiving yards and 290 return yards for the Purple Knights. He was rated as a three-star with an 84 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 51st overall in the state and 70th nationally at his position. He chose WKU over 15 others including TCU, Texas Tech, Southern Miss, Tulane, Colorado State, Arkansas State and Toledo.

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Marcelis Logan 5-9, 185, r-Sr. Running Back Lexington Catholic HS (Benedict College) Lexington, Ky.

Jalen Madden 6-1, 300, r-Jr. Defensive Line Northridge HS Tuscaloosa, Ala.

2018 (r-Jr.) | 1/0: Logan appeared in one game as a redshirt junior. 2017 (r-So.) | 1/0: Logan appeared in one game in his first season on The Hill, recording one carry on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte. Before WKU: Logan spent the 2015 season at Benedict College. He tallied 15 rushes for 40 yards and three total receptions. HS/Misc.: Logan prepped at Lexington Catholic where he was a three-star prospect by ESPN and the No. 9 overall player in the state. During his senior season in 2013, he led Lexington Catholic in rushing with 108 rushes for 776 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding another 385 yards on 32 catches through the air.

52 Damon Lowe 6-1, 230, r-Jr. Linebacker Trinity HS (Eastern Kentucky) Louisville, Ky. 2018 (Jr.): Due to NCAA transfer rules, Lowe sat out the 2018 season. Before WKU: Lowe went to Eastern Kentucky, where he appeared in 16 games and registered 42 tackles (23 solo, 19 assisted) in two seasons with eight tackles for loss. He had a career-high six tackles in the Colonels’ 2017 season opener at WKU on Sept. 2 and a season-high 1.5 tackles for loss on Sept. 30 at SEMO. As a freshman in 2016, Lowe had a career-high two tackles for loss, including an 11-yard sack, on Nov. 12 at Austin Peay.

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2018 (r-So.) | 9/0: Madden recorded five tackles, including one sack, as he more than doubled his games played from his previous season with nine. His most notable performance came on Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic, recording a season-high two tackles and a sack for four yards lost. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 4/0: Madden appeared in the first four games of the season, seeing time as a reserve defensive tackle, but missed the remainder of the season due to injury. 2016 (Fr.): Madden redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Madden prepped at Northridge High School under coach Michael Smith. He led the Jaguars to a 9-3 record and to the second round of the Class 6A playoffs as a senior. He recorded 37 tackles, 6.5 for loss, and had two sacks. Madden was ranked as a three-star prospect by 247sports.com and Scout.com while Rivals.com rated Madden a two-star prospect. Scout rated Madden as the No. 5 defensive tackle in Alabama while 247Sports rated him as the No. 74 player in the state.

10 DeAngelo Malone 6-4, 230, Jr. Defensive Line Cedar Grove HS Atlanta, Ga. 2018 Conference USA Honorable Mention 2018 Phil Steele All-Conference USA Third Team 2018 (So.) | 12/11: Malone burst onto the scene in his sophomore season, recording 60 tackles (31 solo, 29 assisted) to lead WKU defensive linemen, including nine for loss, while adding six sacks, eight quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles. His six sacks were a team best, while his nine tackles for loss and eight quarterback hurries ranked second on the Hilltoppers in 2018. Malone made a career-high 11 tackles on Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic, while adding one sack for a loss of eight yards, which was also a strip sack, and his lone pass breakup of the season. On Sept. 15 at Louisville, Malone recorded the first interception by a WKU defensive lineman since Derik Overstreet on Nov. 5, 2016 vs. FIU. Then on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech, he sacked the Bulldogs’ quarterback in the end zone for the Hilltoppers’ first safety since the 2016 season opener vs. Rice, when the Owls’ punt snapper flew one out of the back of the end zone. In the 2018 season finale in Ruston, Malone also had a career-high two sacks for 17 yards lost, while forcing another fumble and picking up a quarterback hurry. In all, he had at least one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry in seven games.

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C.J. Marria 6-4, 250, r-So. Defensive Line Jonesboro HS Jonesboro, Ga. 2018 (r-Fr.): Marria did not see any time as a redshirt freshman for WKU. 2017 (Fr.): Marria redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Calder “C.J.” Marria, Jr. came to The Hill via Jonesboro High School where he played under coach De’Timothy Floyd. Marria picked up All-Region 4 6A honors as a senior at defensive line for his play on the field which included 22 tackles for loss, two sacks and a pair of pass breakups by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. A two-sport star, including basketball, Marria was a consensus three-star prospect across all major recruiting services and the No. 97 player out of Georgia for the 2017 class by 247Sports.

TFL Sack QBH PBU 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0.5-4 0.5-4 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1 1.0-7 1.0-7 1 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 0.0-0 0.0.0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1 1.5-11 1.5-11 5 1

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U-A-T TFL Sack QBH PBU 1-3-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 2-1-3 1.5-6 1.5-6 1 0 4-4-8 1.0-3 0.0-0 1 0 2-2-4 1.0-3 0.0-0 2 0 4-0-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 2-0-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 4-3-7 1.0-3 0.5-3 0 0 0-5-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 2-3-5 0.5-1 0.0-0 1 0 5-6-11 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 1 1-0-1 1.0-6 1.0-6 0 0 4-2-6 2.0-17 2.0-17 1 0 31-29-60 9.0-47 6.0-40 8 1

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35 KeShawn McClendon 5-11, 200, r-So. Running Back Rossview HS Clarksville, Tenn. 2018 (Fr.) | 7/0: McClendon appeared in seven games, recording one tackle on Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic and a blocked field goal on Oct. 13 at Charlotte. It was a 32-yard attempt by the 49ers in the fourth quarter. HS/Misc.: McClendon was first discovered by the new WKU coaching staff during a 40-yard dash competition held for students prior to the 2017 football season. McClendon’s athleticism jumped out to the staff and he joined the team in the spring of 2018. As a senior at Rossview HS, McClendon rushed 78 times for 504 yards and four touchdowns. Boasted an average of 6.5 yards per rush in eight games. Also added 11 receptions for 82 yards, an average of 10.3 yards per catch.

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HS/Misc.: Malone brought a state championship from the Georgia High School Association’s 3A division to The Hill after spending his prep career at Cedar Grove under coach Jermaine Smith. Malone racked up 49 tackles, including eight tackles for loss his senior year. He helped the Saints to a 13-2 record and GHSA 3A state title as they took down Greater Atlanta Christian, 30-19. As a senior, Malone picked up Georgia Sports Writer Association All-State first team honors as a defensive lineman as well as All-Metro honors from the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Malone was a three-star prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings and a top-200 player in the state of Georgia by the service.

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2017 (Fr.) | 11/3: Malone recorded 25 tackles in 11 games, which included three starts, as a true freshman, with 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hurries. He had at least one tackle in each appearance, including a career-high six on Sept. 9 at Illinois, making his first start on The Hill in place of an injured Derik Overstreet. He assisted on a four-yard sack on Sept. 16 vs. Louisiana Tech, then made his first solo takedown on the second-to-last play of the game on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte, a seven-yard loss. He had all five of his quarterback hurries in the span of six weeks in the middle of the campaign.

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Sean McCormack 6-5, 225, r-Jr. Quarterback Hinsdale HS (Louisville) Burr Ridge, Ill.

Jordan Meredith 6-3, 300, r-Jr. Offensive Line Bowling Green HS Bowling Green, Ky.

Before WKU: McCormack went to Louisville, where he appeared in two games during the 2018 season, completing 4-of-13 passes for 29 yards against Syracuse and Kentucky in the final month of the Cardinals’ campaign. He notched a 14yard completion in the Carrier Dome on Nov. 9 and a careerlong 15-yard pass in Cardinal Stadium on Nov. 24 against the Wildcats. McCormack also recorded a six-yard rush in each game. HS/Misc.: McCormack was selected all-state by the Illinois Football Coaches Association as a senior. He was named Daily Herald first-team All-Area and was selected the Suburban Life Player of the Year. McCormack was a first-team West Suburban Gold all-conference honoree and named the team’s most valuable player. He passed for 467 yards and four touchdowns versus Hinsdale Central and passed for six touchdowns in one half during second round of state playoffs. McCormack was a Nike Elite 11 Regional selection and voted an all-area performer on the basketball team.

7 Trae Meadows 6-1, 190, Jr. Defensive Back Dudley HS (NC State/Garden City CC) Greensboro, N.C. Before WKU: Meadows played for head coach Jeff Sims at Garden City Community College, where he had 34 tackles, 12 pass breakups and a 94-yard interception return for touchdown. Rated as a three-star JuCo transfer with a 79 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 54th overall in the state and 37th nationally as a cornerback. Played his freshman season at N.C. State, where he had 4 total tackles as well an interception vs. Vanderbilt in the 2016 Independence Bowl.

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2018 (r-So.) | 12/12: Meredith started all 12 games and played all 898 offensive snaps at the right guard position as a redshirt sophomore. He allowed only one sack all season and ranked seventh among Conference USA guards with a 64.0 run block rating by PFF College’s Premium Stats. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 12/0: Meredith played in all but one game for the Hilltoppers as a reserve offensive lineman and on special teams blocking units. 2016 (Fr.): Meredith redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Meredith prepped at Bowling Green High School for coach Kevin Wallace and won a 2015 KHSAA 5A State Championship with the Purples. That season, the Purples finished with the No. 3 scoring offense in 5A (38.3 points per game) and the No. 4 passing offense at 194 yards per game as they went 14-1 on the year. Meredith was a two-star prospect in the 247Sports composite ratings and the No. 22 prospect in Kentucky.

76 Preston Mixon 6-4, 290, r-So. Offensive Line Jefferson Davis HS Montgomery, Ala. 2018 (r-Fr.) | 2/0: Mixon appeared in two games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. He provided depth at offensive line, seeing snaps as a sixth lineman in short yardage situations. 2017 (Fr.): Mixon redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Mixon came to The Hill via Jefferson Davis High School where he played for coach Lee Carter. A participant in the prestigious Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game on Dec. 10 in his hometown of Montgomery, Ala., Mixon helped his offense average 310 yards of total offense per game over an 11-game season and helped to anchor an offensive front which produced a pair of 400-yard rushers. Mixon was ranked as a three-star prospect by 247sports.com and ESPN, a twostar by Rivals.com and Scout.com and a top-170 offensive tackle nationally and top-100 player in the state of Alabama.

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Jakairi Moses 5-9, 195, r-So. Running Back William T. Dwyer HS Palm Beach, Fla.

Cardavion Myers 5-11, 175, r-Fr. Defensive Back Piedmont HS Piedmont, Ala.

2018 (So.): Moses redshirted the 2018 season while recovering from an injury sustained during spring camp.

Garrett Nickelson 6-4, 290, So. Offensive Line Clear Springs HS (Blinn JC) League City, Texas Before WKU: Nickelson played for head coach Ryan Mahon at Blinn Junior College, leading the Buccaneers to a 7-4 record. He was named to the All-Conference First Team following his 2018 season at Blinn College in Texas. Previously, Nickelson played for coach Craig Dailey at Cedar Springs High School and was named All-District 24-6A First Team. Rated as a twostar with a 77 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 21st overall in the state and 43rd nationally as an offensive tackle.

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HS/Misc.: Munson kicked for Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach Kevin Kinsler. As a junior, made 17-of-23 field goals, including a programrecord 59-yarder, which was the longest in the state that season. Also had 27 touchbacks on 52 kickoffs and averaged 41.1 yards on 54 punts, including a long of 71. Rated as a three-star with an 81 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 5th nationally as a kicker, and earned a five-star rating from Chris Sailer Kicking. He chose WKU over Georgia Southern and Georgia State.

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Cory Munson 6-3, 185, Fr. Kicker Northside HS Warner Robins, Ga.

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HS/Misc.: Myers played for head coach Steve Smith at Piedmont High School, leading the Bulldogs to the Alabama state semifinals in 2017. He was a team captain on the field and an Honor Roll student in the classroom. Myers accumulated 184 tackles - including 14 for loss - with 12 interceptions, 31 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in his first three seasons of varsity ball. He played primarily quarterback as a senior, with 896 yards and 13 touchdowns passing to go along with 1,071 yards and 16 touchdowns rushing. As a junior, he also put up 646 yards and eight touchdowns receiving while adding 482 kick return yards. He finished his high school career with 3,204 all-purpose yards. He was rated as a three-star with an 80 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 70th overall in the state and 185th nationally at his position. He chose WKU over 14 others including Tulane, Appalachian State, Toledo, Southern Miss and Middle Tennessee.

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HS/Misc.: Moses prepped at William T. Dwyer High School under coach Jack Daniels. During his junior year campaign, he posted 144 carries, 1,073 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 119.2 yards per game. Moses his senior year tallied 64 carries, 621 yards and seven touchdowns. The all-purpose back also racked up 203 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns out of the backfield in his career for the Gators. Moses was rated a two-star on 247Sports.com, Scout.com and Rivals.com. He was considered the 133rd-best running back in the country and the 374th-best overall prospect in the state of Florida.

2018 (Fr.): Myers redshirted his first season on The Hill.

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2017 (Fr.) | 11/4: Moses struck like lightning in his debut on The Hill, scoring a 19-yard touchdown on his first carry as a Hilltopper on Sept. 16 vs. Louisiana Tech. Overall, he ranked second on WKU with 67 rushes for 268 yards, while also adding a pair of touchdowns. His other score came the next week vs. Ball State, a five-yard touchdown with 98 seconds remaining that put the Hilltoppers ahead for good, 26-21. Against the Cardinals on Sept. 23, he had 12 carries for a career-high 56 yards and added four receptions for a career-high 48 yards, giving him 104 all-purpose yards for the evening. The following game, on Oct. 7 at UTEP, he rushed the ball a career-high 19 times for 50 yards, while adding a careerhigh six catches for 37 yards. On the year, he led WKU running backs with 20 receptions for 158 yards, recording a careerlong 24-yard catch-and-run on Nov. 24 at FIU. He caught at least one pass in eight games and tallied three receptions for 20-plus yards.

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8 Malik Occiur 6-0, 205, r-Fr. Defensive Back Northeast HS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 2018 (Fr.): Occiur redshirted the 2018 season while recovering from an injury sustained during fall camp. HS/Misc.: Occiur played for head coach L.D. Anderson at Northeast High School, and was an Honor Roll student off the field for the Hurricanes. He had 146 tackles, two defensive touchdowns, two blocked punts and two forced fumbles in his sophomore and junior seasons combined. He was rated as a three-star with an 81 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 158th nationally at his position and 295th overall in the state. He chose WKU over Florida Atlantic and Appalachian State.

81 Oliver Parker 6-0, 180, Fr. Wide Receiver Caldwell County HS Princeton, Ky. HS/Misc.: Parker played for head coach David Barnes and the Tigers. At the time of his commitment, he had 95 catches for 1,700 yards and 18 touchdowns in his prep career. Parker was named Class 3A 1st District Player of the Year by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association and honorable mention for Kentucky Associated Press All-State as a senior.

63 Miles Pate 6-2, 315, r-Sr. Offensive Line Peachtree Ridge HS Lawrenceville, Ga. 2018 (r-Jr.) | 12/12: Pate started all 12 games and played 893-of-898 offensive snaps at the right tackle position as a redshirt junior. He led Conference USA right tackles with a +21.8 overall cumulative rating by PFF College’s Signature Stats, which included +9.5 for pass blocking and +8.9 for run blocking. Pate ranked second among Conference USA tackles with a 79.1 rating by PFF College’s Premium Stats; his 73.6 run block rating was second, while his 78.6 pass block rating stood fourth. He was called for only one penalty all season. 2017 (r-So.) | 11/7: Pate played in 11 games on the Hilltopper offensive line, starting the first seven at right guard.

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2016 (r-Fr.) | 11/0: Pate saw action in the final 11 games of the season, primarily as a reserve offensive guard and on special teams. Pate’s low block at Middle Tennessee was essential in Deon Yelder’s blocked extra point attempt in double overtime which led to WKU’s 44-43 victory. 2015 (Fr.): Pate redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Pate played his high school ball under head coach Mark Fleetwood at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. The Lions made the AAAAAA Georgia State Playoffs in three of his four seasons at the school, including his senior campaign where Peachtree Ridge averaged over 400 yards of total offense per game and scored 51 total touchdowns. Pate was rated a two-star prospect by both 247Sports.com and Rivals.

7 Jahcour Pearson 5-9, 180, r-Jr. Wide Receiver Flanagan HS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 2018 (r-So.) | 8/2: Pearson started two contests and appeared in eight games as a redshirt sophomore, with a career-high 13 receptions and 132 yards. He tallied multiple receptions in five straight games and totaled 20-plus yards in four of those contests, including a career-high 43 yards on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee. Pearson had a career-long reception of 29 yards against the Blue Raiders. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 10/0: Pearson finished his redshirt freshman season with seven receptions for 40 yards, including a careerlong 24-yard catch in the Cure Bowl against Georgia State. He also contributed on the ground with two rushing attempts for 14 yards on Sept. 16 vs. Louisiana Tech. He had three kickoff returns for 44 yards on Nov. 11 at Marshall, serving as the Hilltoppers’ primary returner that night. 2016 (Fr.): Pearson redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Jahcour Pearson came to The Hill from Flanagan HS under coach Devin Bush. Pearson helped Flanagan win the school’s first state championship, winning the Class 8A final over Osceola, 26-7. In his senior season, Pearson had 43 catches for 645 yards and six touchdowns. He was selected to the All-Broward team. Pearson is a ranked as a three-star prospect by 247sports.com and a two-star by Scout.com and Rivals.com.

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Anthony Polite 5-11, 190, r-Jr. Defensive Back John Hardin HS Elizabethtown, Ky.

DeVon Quincy 6-1, 250, r-Jr. Defensive Line Lafayette HS Frankfort, Ky.

2018 (r-Fr.): Polite did not see any time as a redshirt freshman for WKU.

HS/Misc.: As a senior, Polite helped his 2015 John Hardin team, led by coach Chad Lewis, to a 9-3 record.

2016 (Fr.): Quincy redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Quincy came to The Hill after leading his Lafayette High School team in tackles with 87 (64 solo) while also recovering a pair of fumbles during his senior season in 2014. Quincy was an Associated Press and Courier-Journal All-State First Team player at linebacker for coach Eric Shaw and also took part in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star game. Quincy helped lead his team to a first round win in the KHSAA class 6A playoffs. Quincy had 61 tackles (34 solo) as a junior to go along with four sacks, an interception and three fumble recoveries. He was rated the No. 7 player in the state and No. 106 outside linebacker in the country by 247Sports. com. ESPN rated him as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 8 prospect while both recruiting services rated Quincy as a three-star prospect. Quincy was originally a member of the signing class of 2015 and enrolled at WKU in January 2016.

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HS/Misc.: Powell played for head coach Joe Call, leading the Green Wave to an 11-3 record and a runner-up finish in the South Carolina Class 5A Lower State Championship. Powell was named to the All-USA Today South Carolina Football First Team and All-Lowcountry First Team. Rated as a threestar with an 82 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 29th overall in the state and 145th nationally as an offensive tackle. He chose WKU over Appalachian State, Marshall and Georgia State.

2017 (r-Fr.): Quincy did not see any time as a redshirt freshman for WKU.

Jack Randolph 6-3, 285, Fr. Offensive Line Franklin-Simpson HS Franklin, Ky.

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HS/Misc.: Randolph played for head coach Doug Preston, leading the Wildcats to a 16-1 record and a Kentucky Class 4A Championship in a repeat of 2017. During the 2018 season, FSHS outscored opponents 668-to-222. Randolph was named to the All-USA Today Kentucky Football First Team and All-State Courier-Journal Second Team, then was picked to compete in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Football Game. In his junior season of 2017, he was named to the All-SKY Conference First Team. Rated as a three-star with an 83 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 17th overall in the state and 72th nationally as an offensive guard. He chose WKU over Louisville, Middle Tennessee, Marshall, Georgia State and Cincinnati.

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Daylen Powell 6-4, 285, Fr. Offensive Line Summerville HS (S.C.) Hendersonville, Tenn.

2018 (r-So.) | 6/0: Quincy appeared in six games during the 2018 season, recording his first career tackle on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall.

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Alex Rinella 6-1, 225, r-Sr. Kicker Science Hill HS Johnson City, Tenn.

LA Rogers-Anderson 6-0, 205, Jr. Defensive Back Ridge View HS Sumter, S.C.

Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week (Nov. 2, 2018) 2018 Ray Guy Award Watch List 2018 (r-Jr.) | 12/0: As only 1-of-4 specialists in the FBS to serve as the place kicker, punter and kickoff man, Rinella produced in multiple different roles during the 2018 season. As a place kicker, he went 12-for-12 on extra points and 7-for10 on field goal attempts, including 7-of-8 inside of 50 yards. Rinella notched a career-high 10 points scored on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion, then again on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP, going 4-for-4 on extra points and making two field goals in each contest; he also went 4-for-4 on extra points on Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech. As a punter, Rinella made all 67 of WKU’s boots on the year, totaling 2,512 yards for a gross average of 37.5 yards. He only had four touchbacks and allowed seven returns for 72 yards, equaling to a net average of 35.2 yards, while forcing 31 fair catches, pinning 22 punts inside the 20 yard line and recording four kicks of 50-plus yards. Rinella’s most notable punting game was on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee, where he booted seven kicks for 340 yards, including four inside the 20 yard line and four of 50-plus yards; for his performance, he was named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week. Rinella was the Hilltoppers’ kickoff specialist for the third straight season, with 53 kicks for a total of 3,140 yards and a gross average of 59.2 yards. He kicked zero out of bounds, had 13 touchbacks and allowed 35 returns for 758 yards, equaling to a 38.8 net average. 2017 (r-So.) | 13/13: Rinella served as WKU’s kickoff specialist for the second-consecutive season. Although he only took 62 kicks, he improved his numbers with 24 touchbacks to go along with a 62.1 yard average (3,849 yards). In the 62 kickoffs, he had only two go out of bounds. 2016 (r-Fr.) | 14/14: Rinella served as WKU’s kickoff specialist as a redshirt freshman and used a big leg to rack up 27 touchbacks on 100 kickoffs with a 61.5 yard average (6,153 yards). In 100 kickoffs, Rinella had only one go out of bounds. Rinella helped the Hilltoppers improve from 10 touchbacks the year before. 2015 (Fr.): Rinella redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Rinella handled the kicking and punting duties for Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tenn., which was a squad that posted an 11-2 mark and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Tennessee High School Class 6A Playoffs his senior season.

2018 (So.) | 12/0: Rogers-Anderson appeared in all 12 games as a key special teams player on coverage and protection units. He made three solo tackles during his sophomore season on The Hill. 2017 (Fr.) | 7/0: Rogers-Anderson appeared in his first seven games as a Hilltopper, seeing time on special teams coverage units. HS/Misc.: Latheron “LA” Rogers-Anderson came to The Hill after a tremendous dual-role senior season at Ridgeview High School for coach Perry Parks. He finished his season for the Blazers with 869 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with 55 tackles and two interceptions culminating in an invitation to the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives NorthSouth Bowl. Rogers-Anderson helped his team to a second round appearance in the South Carolina Class 4A playoffs and earned All-Region 3 4A honors in the process. A threestar prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings, RogersAnderson was ranked as the No. 25 player in the state by 247Sports and the No. 4 safety in the state by Scout.com.

26 Dionté Ruffin 5-11, 185, Jr. Defensive Back Paulding County HS Kenner, La. PFF College C-USA Team of the Week (Oct. 13, 2018) 2018 (So.) |12/0: Ruffin recorded 28 tackles (24 solo, four assisted), playing in all 12 games as a sophomore. He notched three pass breakups, two of which came on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP while the other was on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall. Ruffin took three kickoffs on Sept. 15 at Louisville and returned them for 66 yards, including a long of 34 yards. He was named to the PFF College Conference USA Team of the Week after recording a career-high five tackles on Oct. 13 at Charlotte. 2017 (Fr.) | 11/0: Ruffin appeared in 11 games as a true freshman, seeing time as a reserve defensive back and on special teams coverage units. He made two tackles in the Cure Bowl vs. Georgia State and broke up a pass on Oct. 7 at UTEP. He returned a pair of kickoffs for 22 yards on Nov. 4 at Vanderbilt. HS/Misc.: Ruffin prepped at Paulding County High School for coach Van Spence. The Louisiana native and two-way player racked up 58 tackles (32 solo), one interception and three passes deflected at cornerback. On the other side of the ball, Ruffin tallied 17 catches for 260 yards and one touchdown at receiver. He was named the 5A All-Purpose Player of the Year

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2017 (Fr.): Samuel redshirted his first season on The Hill.

Deporess Schletty 6-2, 270, r-Fr. Defensive Line Alpharetta HS Alpharetta, Ga. 2018 (Fr.): Schletty redshirted his first season on The Hill.

6 Joshua Simon 6-5, 235, Fr. Offensive Line Crestwood HS Dalzell, S.C. HS/Misc.: Simon played for Knights’ head coach William Ison and was invited to the Progress Energy Bowl North-South AllStar Game after his senior season. Rated as a three-star with an 80 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 44th overall in the state. He chose WKU over Wake Forest, Louisville, Appalachian State and East Carolina.

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HS/Misc.: Schletty played for coach Jacob Nichols, leading the Raiders to the Georgia state quarterfinals. In two years of varsity ball, he had 51 tackles including 9.5 for loss - and 4.5 sacks, while forcing three fumbles as a senior. He was rated as a three-star with an 81 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 139th nationally at his position and 183rd overall in the state. He chose WKU over 20 others including Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Colorado State, Appalachian State, Tulane, USF and Toledo.

HS/Misc.: Shanley enjoyed a standout career at South Forsyth High School for coach Jeff Arnette. A quarterback with the ability to beat teams throwing and running, Shanley threw for 1,669 yards and rushed for 471 during his senior season. Over a two-year career, Shanley tallied 4,017 passing yards on 277 of 460 attempts (60.2 percent) and 39 touchdown passes and added 1,094 yards on the ground with 15 rushing scores. As a junior, he was named the Forsyth County News Offensive Player of the Year. Shanley helped lead his team to the GHSA 7A playoffs as a senior in Georgia’s largest division. He was a two-star prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings and the No. 101-ranked pro-style quarterback in the nation.

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2017 (Fr.): Shanley redshirted his first season on The Hill.

HISTORY

HS/Misc.: Samuel spent his prep career at Central Gwinnett High School under coach Todd Wofford. As a senior, Samuel tallied 972 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, including a performance of 75 rushing yards, 102 receiving yards and a touchdown against powerhouse Norcross (111). Samuel averaged 123.4 all-purpose yards a game and 5.7 yards per carry. Samuel was ranked as a three-star on 247Sports.com and Scout.com and a two-star on Rivals. com. He was considered the 101st-best running back in the country and the 184th-best overall prospect in Georgia.

2018 (r-Fr.) | 9/4: Shanley started in four games and appeared in nine total as a redshirt freshman. He completed 91-of-141 passing attempts (68%) for 942 yards and three touchdowns, compared to only two interceptions. He also added 38 rushing attempts for 91 yards and one touchdown. Shanley threw for a career-high 257 yards and two touchdowns on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion, while also passing for 240 yards and one touchdown on Sept. 15 at Louisville. He rushed for a three-yard score against the Cardinals, staking WKU to a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. Shanley’s first and third passing touchdowns were throws to Kyle Fourtenbary; a nine yarder on Sept. 15 at Louisville and a 15 yarder on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion. In between, he had a nine-yard touchdown toss to Mik’Quan Deane against the Monarchs. Shanley tossed a 41-yard pass to Lucky Jackson on Sept. 22 at Ball State and a 42-yard pass to Jacquez Sloan on Oct. 13 at Charlotte.

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2018 (r-Fr.) |12/7: Samuel rushed 121 times for 639 yards coming off his redshirt season to lead the Hilltoppers in both categories in 2018. His 639 rushing yards led all Conference USA freshmen and ranked seventh overall in the league, while he recorded the fourth-most by a freshman ballcarrier in WKU program history, just falling shy of D’Andre Ferby’s 650 yards in 2015 for third place. Samuel scored his first career touchdown on Sept. 22 at Ball State, sealing a 28-20 victory for the Hilltoppers with a five-yard score with 59 seconds remaining. He had 91 yards on a career-high 19 carries against the Cardinals, including 50 yards on the game-clinching drive. Later in the season, Samuel had a 101-yard performance with a career-long 61-yard rush on Nov. 10 at Florida Atlantic; it was the first 100-yard game by a WKU rusher since the 2016 Boca Raton Bowl.

Davis Shanley 6-1, 190, r-So. Quarterback South Forsyth HS Duluth, Ga.

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Joshua Samuel 5-11, 205, r-So. Running Back Central Gwinnett HS Greenville, S.C.

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as a senior, building off a junior season which included 49 tackles, four interceptions and six pass breakups to go along with a 20.8 kickoff return average. Ruffin was rated a two-star prospect on 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.

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Jacquez Sloan 5-9, 165, Jr. Wide Receiver Grady HS Atlanta, Ga.

Dalvin Smith 6-3, 195, Fr. Tight End Glasgow HS Glasgow, Ky.

PFF College C-USA Team of the Week (Sept. 29, 2018) 2018 (So.) | 9/6: Sloan started six contests and appeared in nine games as a sophomore, with a career-high 31 receptions and 495 yards, which ranked fifth and third on the Hilltoppers, respectively, in 2018. He caught four receptions for a careerhigh 89 yards through the first 17 minutes of WKU’s game on Nov. 2 at Middle Tennessee before suffering a season-ending injury in the second quarter. Sloan had 80-plus yards on two other occasions, including 83 yards on a career-high six receptions on Oct. 13 at Charlotte. The prior game, on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall, Sloan was named to the PFF College Conference USA Team of the Week after he grabbed four catches for 83 yards, including a career-long 60-yard reception from Steven Duncan late in the fourth quarter. He led the Hilltoppers with 16 yards per catch, while ranking second with seven receptions of 20-plus yards despite missing the final three contests. Sloan also added five kickoff returns for 101 yards. 2017 (Fr.) | 9/3: Sloan recorded 12 receptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns in his freshman season, while his 15.17 yards per reception mark was third-best on the team. Of his overall numbers, 10 catches, 161 yards receiving and both scores came in the span of three weeks. He had four receptions for 57 yards on Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte, including a 39-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter to cap the WKU score at 45-14. His next catch, the following week at Old Dominion, was a career-long 44-yard score that put WKU ahead 7-0. Then, on Oct. 28 vs. Florida Atlantic, he matched his season-high of four receptions and set a new career-high with 61 yards, while also returning two kickoffs for 31 yards. In the Cure Bowl against Georgia State, he returned three more kickoffs for 56 yards. HS/Misc.: Sloan prepped at Grady High School in Atlanta for coach Earthwind Moreland. The versatile athlete tallied 103 carries, 610 yards and three touchdowns at the running back position his sophomore and junior seasons, before transitioning to receiver his senior year where he racked up 62 catches, 1,252 yards and 13 touchdowns. For his efforts at wideout, Sloan earned first team all-state by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. Sloan also led the Knights to a 10-2 record and a second round showing in the GHSA 5-A playoffs. He is a two-star on 247Sports.com and is the 178thbest athlete in the country.

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HS/Misc.: Smith signed with the Hilltoppers in February of 2018. He grayshirted this past season while taking classes at WKU’s Glasgow campus and joined the program in the spring of 2019. Smith played for head coach Jeff Garmon and starred in multiple positions as a senior for the Scotties. Offensively, he completed 67 passes for 920 yards and 13 touchdowns, rushed 65 times for 582 yards and 8 touchdowns and caught 20 passes for 444 yards and another 7 touchdowns. Defensively, he tallied 25 tackles and 3 interceptions. Smith competed in the 2017 Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Football Game and was named to the All-SKY Conference First Team as a defensive back. Rated as a three-star with an 85 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 12th overall in the state and 136th nationally as a wide receiver.

88 Matthew Smith 6-2, 195, r-So. Wide Receiver St. Xavier HS Louisville, Ky. At WKU: Smith has participated as a member of the Hilltopper practice squad.

18 Tyler Smith 6-0, 185, Fr. Wide Receiver Salem HS Ellenwood, Ga. HS/Misc.: Smith played for Seminoles’ head coach Jarrett Laws. Had a sensational season as a senior, grabbing 50 receptions for 914 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with five conversions. In his prep career, he had 76 receptions for 1,473 yards - an average of 19.4 yards - and 14 touchdowns. Smith played in the 2018 Elite Raw Talent AllAmerican Bowl. Rated as a three-star with an 85 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 99th overall in the state and 131st nationally as a wide receiver. He chose WKU over South Carolina, South Florida, Middle Tennessee, Miami (Ohio), Marshall, Florida Atlantic, FIU, Appalachian State, Tulane, Troy and UAB.

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Cole Spencer 6-4, 290, r-So. Offensive Line Trinity HS Louisville, Ky.

Rusty Staats 6-4, 315, r-Fr. Offensive Line Watertown HS (Navy Prep) Watertown, Tenn.

2017 (Fr.) | 5/5: Spencer started the final five games of his true freshman season at right tackle after not appearing in his first eight games on The Hill.

Malik Staples 6-1, 225, r-Jr. Linebacker Peachtree Ridge HS (Louisville) Suwanee, Ga. Before WKU: Staples went to Louisville, where he appeared in 20 games and registered nine tackles in two seasons. As a freshman in 2016, he had a career-high two tackles on Oct. 1 at Clemson. HS/Misc.: Staples played for Mark Fleetwood at Peachtree Ridge High School. He was rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 24/7Sports and Scout.com, which rated him the No. 77 running back in the nation and the No. 7 running back in the state of Georgia. Staples ranked as the No. 73 running back by ESPN.com. He rushed for 802 yards and 11 touchdowns in his prep career, including 415 yards and six touchdowns, while recording one 100-yard game as a senior. Staples rushed for 294 yards and five scores as a junior and totaled 17 stops on defense. He also received offers from Oregon State and Colorado State.

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HS/Misc.: Travares “T.J.” Springer, Jr. played for head coach Arcentae Bloome, leading the Panthers to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the Class 4A Semifinals. During the 2018 season, MHS outscored opponents 480-to-166. As a senior, made 48 tackles, two tackles for loss, seven interceptions, seven pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns, while catching 21 passes for 397 yards and five touchdowns on offense to go along with five conversions. As a junior, made 48 tackles - including four tackles for loss - one interception, 11 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries, while catching 31 passes for 641 yards and nine touchdowns on offense. Springer was named to the All-State Class 4A Team and All-Region 4-4A Team in 2018. In his junior season of 2017, he was named to the All-Region 4-4A Team as a wide receiver. Rated as a two-star with an 80 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 60th overall in the state and 215th nationally as a cornerback. He chose WKU over Southern Miss and Liberty.

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T.J. Springer 6-1, 180, Fr. Defensive Back Maplewood HS Nashville, Tenn.

HS/Misc.: After originally committing to Navy in the Class of 2017, Staats spent one year at prep school before coming to The Hill. He was a Class 2A Mr. Football semifinalist in Tennessee and was a four-year starter for the Watertown Purple Tigers, helping the team to an 8-3 record as a senior and a second-place finish in Region 4-2A. He was a 4-2A AllRegion selection.

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HS/Misc.: Cole Spencer spent his prep career at Trinity HS under coach Bob Beatty. As a senior, Spencer led the Shamrocks to a KHSAA 6-A state title going 15-0 on the year. Spencer was a three-year letterwinner while contributing to the team his sophomore year in 2014 as Trinity won the state title. Spencer picked up All-State second team honors from the Courier-Journal as a senior. His father and mother both played tennis at the University of Louisville while his aunt was a member of WKU’s women’s basketball team when the Lady Toppers made their run to the Final Four in 1992.

2018 (Fr.): Staats redshirted his first season on The Hill.

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2018 (So.) | 3/3: Spencer started the first three games of the season at left tackle and played all 223 snaps at left tackle, but missed the remainder of the season due to an injury he suffered on Sept. 15 at Louisville. He was granted a redshirt to restore his sophomore year of eligibility. Spencer allowed only one sack and was called for one penalty in those three contests.

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Ty Storey 6-2, 225, g-Sr. Quarterback Charleston HS (Arkansas) Charleston, Ark.

Kevaris Thomas 6-4, 250, r-Fr. Quarterback Lakeland HS Lakeland, Fla.

Before WKU: Storey played in 10 games for the Razorbacks in 2018, starting nine at quarterback. Totaled 530 snaps over the course of his junior season, accumulating 1,584 yards through the air on 143-of-250 passing, throwing 11 touchdowns with a passing efficiency of 116.94. Also rushed 146 yards and a touchdown, crossing the goal line on the ground in the season opener vs. Eastern Illinois. Went 12-of17 passing against the Panthers, racking up 261 yards and three touchdowns in the contest. Hit his longest pass of the year in the game, connecting with Jordan Jones for a 57-yard touchdown, finishing with a season-best passing efficiency of 257.79. His 261 passing yards vs. EIU also stood as a high for the 2018 season and was one of four times he passed for 200plus yards in a game. Put up 230 passing yards vs. Alabama on a 25-of-39 day, throwing for two touchdowns. Recorded 240 passing yards against Vanderbilt, going 23-for-36 for two touchdowns in the game. Made it consecutive 200-yard games behind a 19-of-38 passing in the next contest against LSU for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Was a four-time honoree on the Fall SEC Academic Roll. HS/Misc.: Storey was an early enrollee who was a consensus four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports. Was the No. 6 pro-style quarterback in the nation, No. 3 player in Arkansas and No. 165 in the Rivals250 according to Rivals. 247Sports ranked him the No. 9 pro-style quarterback, No. 3 player in Arkansas and No. 236 overall prospect in the Top247. Ranked the No. 4 player in Arkansas and No. 16 quarterback in the nation by Scout. ESPN listed him as the No. 7 player in Arkansas and No. 19 pocket passer quarterback in the country. HawgSports.com ranked him at No. 3 in the Natural 21.

3 Lichon Terrell 6-2, 285, r-Fr. Defensive Line Callaway HS Hogansville, Ga. 2018 (Fr.) | 2/0: Terrell appeared in two games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. He recorded one tackle on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion. HS/Misc.: Terrell played for head coach Pete Wiggins at Callaway High School and was a team captain, helping the Cavaliers advance to the Georgia state quarterfinals this past year. He had 47 tackles - including 15 for loss - and five sacks as a senior. He was rated as a three-star with an 84 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 83rd nationally at his position and 115th overall in the state. He chose WKU over 23 others including Iowa State, Mississippi State, UConn, East Carolina and Tulane.

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2018 (Fr.) | 3/0: Thomas appeared in three games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. He saw time on short yardage situations and rushed six times for 18 yards and one touchdown, which was a four-yard score on Oct. 13 at Charlotte with gave the Hilltoppers an early 7-6 lead in the first quarter. HS/Misc.: Thomas played for head coach Bill Castle at Lakeland HS and was a team captain, leading the Dreadnaughts to the Florida state semifinals this past year. As a junior, he threw for 1,606 yards with 16 touchdowns while adding 282 yards and three scores on the ground, as he took his squad all the way to the Class 6A state title game. He is rated as a four-star with an 86 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 22nd nationally at his position and 108th overall in the state. Thomas is the highest-rated high school recruit to sign at WKU. He chose WKU over eight others including South Carolina, Temple, USF, FIU, Florida Atlantic and Colorado State.

85 Terez Traynor 6-3, 205, r-Fr. Wide Receiver Doss HS Louisville, Ky. HS/Misc.: Traynor played for head coach Michael Crowe and the Dragons. Suffered a broken leg following an electric junior season, where he ran for 315 yards and four touchdowns, caught 39 balls for 489 yards and seven scores and even completed 17-of-34 passes as a quarterback. Rated as a three-star with an 84 composite score by 247Sports, ranking eighth overall in the state and 90th nationally with an athlete designation. Chose WKU over offers from Cincinnati, Purdue and Bowling Green.

49 DeMarquez Trotter 5-10, 185, r-So. Defensive Back East Nashville Magnet HS (Indiana State) Nashville, Tenn. HS/Misc.: Trotter originally committed to play for the Sycamores after a prep career that featured 83 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass breakups as a defensive back, as well as 1,056 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns overall.

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2017 (r-Fr.): Walker did not see any time as a redshirt freshman for WKU.

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Trey Urquhart 6-0, 220, r-Fr. Linebacker North Cobb HS Montgomery, Ala.

22 at Ball State, then matched that number on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion. He recorded a tackle for loss that night against the Monarchs, and also earlier in the season on Sept. 8 vs. Maine, which thwarted a fake punt attempt by the Black Bears. Walker converted from defensive back to running back in the spring of 2019.

2016 (Fr.): Walker redshirted his first season on The Hill. 2018 (Fr.) |1/0: Urquhart appeared in one game on Sept. 29 vs. Marshall and redshirted his first season on The Hill.

Dayton Wade 5-10, 170, Fr. Wide Receiver Lovejoy HS Atlanta, Ga.

KiShawn Walker 6-2, 190, r-Jr. Defensive Back Owensboro HS (Georgetown College) Owensboro, Ky. 2018 (Jr.): Due to NCAA transfer rules, Walker sat out the 2018 season. Before WKU: Walker went to Georgetown, where he appeared in 20 games and registered 50 tackles (38 solo, 12 assisted) in two seasons with 5.5 tackles for loss and eight pass breakups. In his sophomore season, he picked off a team-high seven passes for 127 return yards. HS/Misc.: Walker was a two-way player at Owensboro for two years of varsity ball. He accumulated 30 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns in 24 games as a receiver for 18 yards per catch. On defense, he made 75 tackles, including four for loss, with six interceptions and 10 pass breakups.

Gaej Walker 6-0, 195, r-Jr. Running Back East Bay HS Tampa, Fla.

Bryson Washington 6-0, 225, r-Fr. Linebacker Pleasure Ridge Park HS Louisville, Ky. 2018 (Fr.) | 4/0: Washington appeared in four games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. Washington converted from defensive back to linebacker in the spring of 2019. HS/Misc.: Washington was a two-way star at Pleasure Ridge Park, playing both running back and defensive back, alongside fellow freshman Beanie Bishop. Helped his team to a second round showing in the KHSAA 6A playoffs as a senior. @WKUFootball

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2018 (r-So.) | 12/0: Walker saw his first action as a Hilltopper, playing in all 12 games while recording nine tackles, including two for loss. He grabbed his first-career interception on Nov. 17 vs. UTEP, which he returned 20 yards for a touchdown, giving WKU a 40-lead late in the second quarter against the Miners. It was 1-of-5 picks in the first half for the Hilltoppers, helping the defense set an FBS Era single-game record in the process. Walker recorded a career-high three tackles on Sept.

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HS/Misc.: Wade prepped a Lovejoy High School where he played for head coach Edgar Carson. A three-star prospect by 247Sports, Wade led Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6A division with 1,113 receiving yards during his senior season and was named the Region 4 Offensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. As a junior, Wade racked up 510 receiving yards. Wade picked WKU over offers from Arkansas State, Georgia State, Appalachian State, Colorado State, Southern Miss, Troy, Tulane, among others.

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HS/Misc.: Urquhart played for head coach Shane Queen at North Cobb High School and was a team captain. He tallied 86 tackles with three sacks and an interception in 2017. As a junior, he racked up 69 tackles, four interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, nine pass breakups, five sacks and four tackles for loss as a junior and was named All-Region. He was rated as a three-star with an 80 composite score by 247Sports, ranking 139th nationally at his position and 192nd overall in the state. He chose WKU over eight others including Louisville, Tulane, Florida Atlantic, Appalachian State and Middle Tennessee.

HS/Misc.: Walker prepped at East Bay Senior High School under coach Frank LaRosa where he split time on both sides of the ball his senior season. Offensively, Walker rushed for over 500 yards and racked up six touchdowns. Defensively, he had 18 tackles and four interceptions. Walker was ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout.com, 247Sports, and Rivals. com. The Tampa, Fla., native was named to the All-Western Conference Second Team by the Tampa Tribune.

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20 Devon Wharton 6-3, 230, r-Jr. Defensive Line Christian County HS Hopkinsville, Ky. 2018 (r-So.) | 5/0: Wharton appeared in five games as a redshirt sophomore, making a special teams tackle on Oct. 20 vs. Old Dominion. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 4/0: Wharton appeared in his first four games as a Hilltopper, primarily on special teams coverage. He picked up a pair of tackles on Oct. 20 at Old Dominion, then another on Nov. 11 at Marshall. 2016 (Fr.): Wharton redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Wharton played for head coach Steve Lovelace at Christian County High School in Hopkinsville in his prep days. The safety starred mostly on defense for the Colonels but also helped out in the return game. He was rated a two-star prospect by both 247Sports.com and Scout, while also being touted as the 15th-best prospect in the state of Kentucky.

48 Steven Witchoskey 6-2, 245, Jr. Tight End Durant HS Plant City, Fla. 2018 (So.) | 11/1: Witchoskey appeared in 11 games for the Hilltoppers, primarily as a lead blocker in short-yardage situations and on special teams units. He made his first reception on Oct. 13 at Charlotte, a seven-yard touchdown pass from Steven Duncan with 115 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. 2017 (Fr.) | 12/1: Witchoskey appeared in 12 games in his first season on The Hill. Although he did not accumulate any offensive statistics, the freshman put together a productive year as a blocking fullback in short-yardage situations. HS/Misc.: Witchoskey prepped at Durant High School under coach Michael Gottman where he led the Cougars to an 8-3 record as a senior. The Plant City, Fla., native was considered a two-star prospect according to 247sports.com, Scout.com and Rivals.com and was ranked as the 184th-best athlete in the country and the 380th-best overall prospect in the state of Florida. He earned four letters in football and was named All-Western Conference, Tampa Tribune All-Area, National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete and NIAAA Scholar Athlete. Witchoskey was also a four-year letterwinner in baseball, earning All-Academic Team for all four years in both football and baseball, and played in the Hillsborough County All-Star Football and Baseball Games. A frequent contributor in community service, Witchoskey earned over 200 community service hours in the community and abroad, volunteering with the 1st Baptist Church “First Student

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Ministry” Leadership Council and the Relay for Life. He went on mission trips to Miami, Florida, Mobile, Alabama, and three to the Cabaret Haiti Mission, particularly in areas impacted by natural disasters, to aide in the rebuilding efforts.

74 Tyler Witt 6-2, 310, r-Jr. Offensive Line Joliet Catholic HS Joliet, Ill. PFF College C-USA Team of the Week (Sept. 29, 2018) 2018 Conference USA All-Academic Team 2017 Conference USA All-Freshman Team 2017 Conference USA All-Academic Team 2018 (r-So.) | 12/12: Witt started all 12 games and played all 898 offensive snaps at the left guard position as a redshirt sophomore. He ranked fifth among Conference USA left guards with a +2.0 overall cumulative rating by PFF College’s Signature Stats, which included +5.2 for pass blocking. Witt ranked fifth among Conference USA guards with a 68.0 rating by PFF College’s Premium Stats; his 64.5 run block rating was sixth, while his 78.6 pass block rating stood ninth. He was called for only two penalties all season. 2017 (r-Fr.) | 13/6: Witt played in every game on the Hilltopper offensive line, starting the last six at right guard. 2016 (Fr.): Witt redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Witt comes to the Hill from Joliet Catholic Academy where he played for coach Daniel Sharp. Joliet, also known as the Hilltoppers, went 10-2 in 2015. Witt was named to the Class 5A All-State team by the Illinois Football Coaches Association, Chicago Sun-Times All-Area team, All-USA Illinois second team by USA Today and Special Mention on The News-Gazette All-State team. Witt is ranked as a two-star prospect by Scout.com.

33 Mario Wright 6-1, 225, r-Fr. Linebacker Homewood-Flossmoor HS Chicago, Ill. 2018 (Fr.): Wright appeared in two games and redshirted his first season on The Hill. HS/Misc.: Wright played for head coach Craig Buzea at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and was a team captain. He was a two-year starter, as the Vikings went 21-3 over his final two years. He racked up 104 tackles - including 20 for loss - and four sacks playing varsity ball. He was a three-star by 247Sports with a rating score of 83, ranking 34th overall in the state and 52nd nationally at his position.

2018 IN REVIEW TEAM STATISTICS

SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games SCORE BY QUARTERS WKU Opponents

WKU OPP 253 334 21.1 27.8 69 48 251 261 102 112 125 127 24 22 1642 2074 1910 2356 268 282 439 456 3.7 4.5 136.8 172.8 15 19 2722 2985 254-431-10 228-406-12 6.3 7.4 10.7 13.1 226.8 248.8 15 17 4364 5059 870 862 5.0 5.9 363.7 421.6 34-699 35-758 10-48 7-72 12-214 10-109 20.6 21.7 4.8 10.3 17.8 10.9 13-6 12-6 79-683 70-720 56.9 60.0 68-2512 52-2059 36.9 39.6 34.7 37.9 53-3140 71-4164 59.2 58.6 38.8 39.6 29:24 30:36 72/185 61/164 39% 37% 9/24 12/22 38% 55% 28-164 32-204 5 152 32 37 10-17 23-29 1-2 0-0 (32-42) 76% (40-49) 82% (25-42) 60% (23-49) 47% (27-29) 93% (33-33) 100% 71157 199027 5/14231 7/28432 0/0 0/0 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total 89 72 20 72 - 253 68 75 81 110 - 334

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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING

GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Lg Avg/G SAMUEL, Joshua 12 120 648 7 641 5.3 1 61 53.4 FERBY, D’Andre 8 62 274 1 273 4.4 6 36 34.1 APPLEBERRY, Gino 12 56 199 3 196 3.5 3 24 16.3 DUNCAN, Steven 9 74 288 96 192 2.6 2 27 21.3 LAFRANCE, Garland 12 33 167 9 158 4.8 0 16 13.2 SHANLEY, Davis 9 38 164 73 91 2.4 1 14 10.1 JACKSON, Lucky 12 3 30 0 30 10.0 1 18 2.5 ECKELS, Drew 3 24 83 62 21 0.9 0 21 7.0 THOMAS, Kevaris 3 6 19 1 18 3.0 1 7 6.0 TRIGG, Marquez 3 9 14 2 12 1.3 0 5 4.0 HENDERSON, Rex 12 1 11 0 11 11.0 0 11 0.9 SLOAN, Jacquez 9 2 4 0 4 2.0 0 3 0.4 DEANE, Mik’Quan 12 3 5 3 2 0.7 0 4 0.2 PEARSON, Jahcour 11 4 4 4 0 0.0 0 4 0.0 TEAM 6 4 0 7 -7 -1.8 0 0 -1.2 Total.......... 12 439 1910 268 1642 3.7 15 61 136.8 Opponents...... 12 456 2356 282 2074 4.5 19 77 172.8

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DUNCAN, Steven SHANLEY, Davis ECKELS, Drew NUSS, Ryan JACKSON, Lucky JERNIGHAN, Quin THOMAS, Kevaris Total.......... Opponents......

G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 9 114.26 108-187-7 57.8 1071 9 60 119.0 9 128.39 96-141-2 68.1 942 3 42 104.7 3 120.66 50-99-0 50.5 709 3 75 236.3 10 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 12 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 11 -200.00 0-1-1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 3 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 12 118.83 254-431-10 58.9 2722 15 75 226.8 12 125.82 228-406-12 56.2 2985 17 88 248.8

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G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G JACKSON, Lucky 12 50 552 11.0 4 66 46.0 DEANE, Mik’Quan 12 44 530 12.0 6 43 44.2 JERNIGHAN, Quin 11 41 437 10.7 1 29 39.7 FOURTENBARY, Kyle 12 36 302 8.4 2 28 25.2 SLOAN, Jacquez 9 31 495 16.0 0 60 55.0 LAFRANCE, Garland 12 20 148 7.4 1 75 12.3 PEARSON, Jahcour 11 13 132 10.2 0 29 12.0 LANE, Xavier 5 7 55 7.9 0 17 11.0 APPLEBERRY, Gino 12 3 25 8.3 0 12 2.1 SAMUEL, Joshua 12 3 9 3.0 0 6 0.8 LEACH, Kris 12 2 17 8.5 0 9 1.4 FERBY, D’Andre 8 2 15 7.5 0 13 1.9 WITCHOSKEY, Steven 11 1 7 7.0 1 7 0.6 BISHOP, Beanie 4 1 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.5 Total.......... 12 254 2722 10.7 15 75 226.8 Opponents...... 12 228 2985 13.1 17 88 248.8

TOTAL OFFENSE

G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G DUNCAN, Steven 9 261 192 1071 1263 140.3 SHANLEY, Davis 9 179 91 942 1033 114.8 ECKELS, Drew 3 123 21 709 730 243.3 SAMUEL, Joshua 12 120 641 0 641 53.4 FERBY, D’Andre 8 62 273 0 273 34.1 APPLEBERRY, Gino 12 56 196 0 196 16.3 LAFRANCE, Garland 12 33 158 0 158 13.2 JACKSON, Lucky 12 4 30 0 30 2.5 THOMAS, Kevaris 3 7 18 0 18 6.0 TRIGG, Marquez 3 9 12 0 12 4.0 HENDERSON, Rex 12 1 11 0 11 0.9 SLOAN, Jacquez 9 2 4 0 4 0.4 DEANE, Mik’Quan 12 3 2 0 2 0.2 TEAM 6 4 -7 0 -7 -1.2 Total.......... 12 870 1642 2722 4364 363.7 Opponents...... 12 862 2074 2985 5059 421.6

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Yds Avg TD Long 20 20.0 0 20 10 10.0 0 10 30 15.0 0 20 50 50.0 1 50

WKU OPPONENTS Wisconsin (25) (39),(42) Maine 48 (37) LOUISVILLE 32,(35),51 (23),(23) Ball State - (43),(25) Marshall (23) (35),33,(21) Charlotte 50 (33),33,(51),32 Old Dominion (41),(33),52 (45),(26) FIU 22,(23) (35) Middle Tennessee (40),37 (42),(39),(23),(28),(30) FAU (40) 29,(30),(22) UTEP (22),(33) Louisiana Tech - 40,(33),(20),50 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTING

RINELLA, Alex TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

KICKOFFS

No. Yds Avg TD Long 3 49 16.3 1 45 3 32 10.7 0 38 1 7 7.0 0 7 1 32 32.0 0 32 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 20 20.0 1 20 1 27 27.0 0 27 1 47 47.0 0 47 12 214 17.8 2 47 10 109 10.9 0 27

RINELLA, Alex Total.......... Opponents......

No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd 67 2512 37.5 58 4 31 22 4 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 2512 36.9 58 4 31 22 4 1 52 2059 39.6 63 2 23 19 4 0

No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn 53 3140 59.2 13 0 758 38.8 26 53 3140 59.2 13 0 758 38.8 26 71 4164 58.6 26 0 699 39.6 25

2018 RESULTS DATE Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 2 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24

OPPONENT SCORE W/L at #4 Wisconsin 3-34 L MAINE 28-31 L at LOUISVILLE 17-20 L at Ball State 28-20 W MARSHALL 17-20 L at Charlotte 14-40 L OLD DOMINION 34-37 L FIU 17-38 L at Middle Tennessee 10-29 L at FAU 15-34 L UTEP 40-16 W at Louisiana Tech 30-15 W

TIME ATTEND 3:20 74,145 3:36 15,718 3:36 54,923 3:11 15,873 3:24 20,811 3:08 11,610 3:31 13,269 3:04 15,138 3:38 16,617 3:05 14,400 3:16 6,221 3:35 11,459

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OPPONENTS

KEY, Devon DARDEN, Ta’Corian CRAY, Roger GREENE, Drell MALONE, DeAngelo WALKER, Gaej WHYTE, Masai FARRIS, DeAndre Total.......... Opponents......

Yds Avg TD Long 258 23.5 0 34 141 20.1 0 37 115 23.0 0 37 101 20.2 0 25 66 22.0 0 34 18 6.0 0 9 699 20.6 0 37 758 21.7 0 48

FG SEQUENCE

UNIVERSIT Y

HOLT, Ben GREENE, Drell Total.......... Opponents......

No. 11 7 5 5 3 3 34 35

FGM-FGA Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk NUSS, Ryan 3-7 42.9 0-0 2-2 1-3 0-1 0-1 35 3 RINELLA, Alex 7-10 70.0 0-0 2-3 2-2 3-3 0-2 41 0

HISTORY

LAFRANCE, Garland GREENE, Drell DARDEN, Ta’Corian SLOAN, Jacquez RUFFIN, Dionté LEACH, Kris Total.......... Opponents......

No. Yds Avg TD Long 6 24 4.0 0 13 4 24 6.0 0 15 10 48 4.8 0 15 7 72 10.3 0 36

FIELD GOALS

2018 REVIEW

CRAY, Roger GREENE, Drell Total.......... Opponents......

|------ PATs ------| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points FERBY, D’Andre 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 DEANE, Mik’Quan 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 RINELLA, Alex 0 7-10 12-12 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 33 JACKSON, Lucky 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 NUSS, Ryan 0 3-7 15-17 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 APPLEBERRY, Gino 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 FOURTENBARY, Kyle 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 14 DUNCAN, Steven 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-2 0 0 12 JERNIGHAN, Quin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 SAMUEL, Joshua 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 THOMAS, Kevaris 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 WALKER, Gaej 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 WITCHOSKEY, Steven 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 KEY, Devon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 LAFRANCE, Garland 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 SHANLEY, Davis 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 6 MALONE, DeAngelo 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 Total.......... 32 10-17 27-29 0-0 1 1-3 0 1 253 Opponents...... 37 23-29 33-33 0-0 3 3-4 0 2 334

HILLTOPPERS

PUNT RETURNS

SCORING

GENERAL

G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G SAMUEL, Joshua 12 641 9 0 0 0 650 54.2 SLOAN, Jacquez 9 4 495 0 101 0 600 66.7 JACKSON, Lucky 12 30 552 0 0 0 582 48.5 LAFRANCE, Garland 12 158 148 0 258 0 564 47.0 DEANE, Mik’Quan 12 2 530 0 0 0 532 44.3 JERNIGHAN, Quin 11 0 437 0 0 0 437 39.7 FOURTENBARY, Kyle 12 0 302 0 0 0 302 25.2 FERBY, D’Andre 8 273 15 0 0 0 288 36.0 APPLEBERRY, Gino 12 196 25 0 0 0 221 18.4 GREENE, Drell 12 0 0 24 141 32 197 16.4 DUNCAN, Steven 9 192 0 0 0 0 192 21.3 DARDEN, Ta’Corian 12 0 0 0 115 32 147 12.2 PEARSON, Jahcour 11 0 132 0 0 0 132 12.0 SHANLEY, Davis 9 91 0 0 0 0 91 10.1 RUFFIN, Dionté 12 0 0 0 66 0 66 5.5 LANE, Xavier 5 0 55 0 0 0 55 11.0 KEY, Devon 12 0 0 0 0 49 49 4.1 FARRIS, DeAndre 12 0 0 0 0 47 47 3.9 LEACH, Kris 12 0 17 0 18 0 35 2.9 CRAY, Roger 12 0 0 24 0 7 31 2.6 WHYTE, Masai 12 0 0 0 0 27 27 2.2 ECKELS, Drew 3 21 0 0 0 0 21 7.0 WALKER, Gaej 12 0 0 0 0 20 20 1.7 THOMAS, Kevaris 3 18 0 0 0 0 18 6.0 TRIGG, Marquez 3 12 0 0 0 0 12 4.0 HENDERSON, Rex 12 11 0 0 0 0 11 0.9 WITCHOSKEY, Steven 11 0 7 0 0 0 7 0.6 BISHOP, Beanie 4 0 -2 0 0 0 -2 -0.5 TEAM 6 -7 0 0 0 0 -7 -1.2 Total.......... 12 1642 2722 48 699 214 5325 443.8 Opponents...... 12 2074 2985 72 758 109 6081 506.8

2018 IN REVIEW DEFENSIVE STATS

|-------Tackles-------|

No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp

QBH

|-Fumbles-|

Blkd Kick

Saf

44 HOLT, Ben

58 58

116

11.5-34

2.5-14

1-20

25 WHYTE, Masai

37 39

6.0-32

4.0-29

1-27

2 KEY, Devon

41 30 71

3.0-6

15 DARDEN, Ta’Corian

42 29

4.0-8

9 GREENE, Drell

43 23 66

1.0-7

1-32 6

10 MALONE, DeAngelo

31 29

9.0-47

6.0-40

1-0

34 JONES, Juwuan

19 23

6.0-23

5.0-22

22 FARRIS, DeAndre

1.0-1

1-47

31 KINCADE, Antwon

16 13

36 BAILEY, Kyle

14 15

90 GEORGE, Jaylon

14 14

6.0-27

3.0-21

26 RUFFIN, Dionté

24 CRAY, Roger

17 10

1.5-2

TFL/Yds

Rcv-Yds FF

3-49 6

3-32

1-7

2-10 .

5.5-16

2.0-8

1-0

55 SAYNER, Evan

2.0-3

1-0

96 LEWIS, Julien

1.0-2

53 DARVIN, Jeremy

2.5-17

1-0

43 JORDAN, Carson

2.0-8

12 WALKER, Gaej

2.0-4

1-20

17 JACKSON, Canon

99 MADDEN, Jalen

1.0-4

39 RINELLA, Alex

ROGERS-ANDERSON, LA. 12

BROWN, Eli

Solo Ast Total

|-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---|

MOBLEY, Der’Quione

40 HENDERSON, Rex

93 CRAWFORD, Robert

11 JACKSON, Lucky

21 GONZALEZ, Jordon

95 WIGGINS, Heath

35 COFFEY, Nicholas

87 GIBSON, Jay

58 QUINCY, DeVon

APPLEBERRY, Gino

20 WHARTON, DeVon

77 BROOKS, Mason

18 MCCLENDON, Keshawn

37 BRATHWAITE, A.J.

PEARSON, Jahcour

TERRELL, Lichon

51 LESLIE, Tre

29 BISHOP, Beanie

46 WASHINGTON, Bryson

16 JERNIGHAN, Quin

13 BROWN, Russell

63 PATE, Miles

9 LANE, Xavier

5 . . . . . . 1 . . . . .

Total..........

467 360 827

65-241

28-164

12-214 56

6-30

Opponents......

503 353 856

73.0-287

32-204

10-109 58

6-50

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2018 IN REVIEW GAME-BY-GAME PASSING

Att Comp Int Pct Yards 5 3 1 60.0 20 16 12 0 75.0 94 39 24 1 61.5 263 10 7 0 70.0 60 8 4 1 50.0 39 14 3 1 21.4 61 42 25 1 59.5 228 31 19 1 61.3 214 22 11 1 50.0 92 187 108 7 57.8 1071

TD Long Sack Yds Effic 0 13 0 0 53.6 2 18 0 0 165.6 1 60 4 16 121.5 1 18 0 0 153.4 0 19 0 0 65.9 1 46 1 7 67.3 1 29 3 11 108.2 2 38 3 28 134.1 1 36 3 19 91.0 9 60 14 81 114.3

#12 Davis Shanley at Wisconsin at Louisville at Ball State at Charlotte Old Dominion FIU at Middle Tennessee TOTALS

Att Comp Int Pct 3 2 0 66.7 33 22 0 66.7 19 13 0 68.4 29 20 2 69.0 31 24 0 77.4 25 14 0 56.0 1 1 0 100.0 141 96 2 68.1

TD Long Sack Yds 0 12 0 0 1 31 3 20 0 41 1 8 0 42 2 14 2 22 2 12 0 20 2 17 0 14 0 0 3 42 10 71

#4 Drew Eckels at Wisconsin Maine at Middle Tennessee TOTALS

Att Comp Int Pct Yards 26 15 0 57.7 167 41 23 0 56.1 347 32 12 0 37.5 195 99 50 0 50.5 709

TD Long Sack Yds Effic 0 48 1 5 111.6 3 75 6 42 151.3 0 53 1 5 88.7 3 75 8 52 120.7

#16 Quin Jernighan at Wisconsin

Att 1

Comp 0

Int 1

Pct 0.0

Yards 0

TD 0

Long 0

Sack 0

Yds 0

Effic -200.0

#13 Ryan Nuss FIU

Att Comp 1 0

Int 0

Pct 0.0

Yards 0

TD 0

Long 0

Sack 0

Yds 0

Effic 0.0

#8 Kevaris Thomas Old Dominion

Att 1

Comp 0

Int 0

Pct 0.0

Yards 0

TD 0

Long 0

Sack 0

Yds 0

Effic 0.0

#11 Lucky Jackson at Louisiana Tech

Att 1

Comp 0

Int 0

Pct 0.0

Yards 0

TD 0

Long 0

Sack 0

Yds 0

Effic 0.0

MAR

CHA ODU

FIU

FAU

UTEP LATECH

MAR

CHA ODU

FIU

FAU

UTEP LATECH

HISTORY

No-Yds/TD WIS MAINE LOU BALL

2018 REVIEW

RUSHING GAME-BY-GAME

Effic 105.9 137.8 138.3 99.8 168.3 91.3 217.6 128.4

HILLTOPPERS

Yards 14 240 158 154 257 105 14 942

GENERAL

#10 Steven Duncan at Louisville at Ball State Marshall at Charlotte FIU at Middle Tennessee at FAU UTEP at Louisiana Tech TOTALS

RECEIVING GAME-BY-GAME

No-Yds/TD WIS MAINE LOU BALL

UNIVERSIT Y

SAMUEL, Joshua 120-641/1 3-13/0 3-9/0 7-46/0 18-93/1 10-43/0 6-29/0 15-87/0 14-83/0 7-28/0 15-101/0 9-38/0 13-71/0 FERBY, D’Andre 62-273/6 3-11/0 3-17/0 16-74/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-3/1 3-10/0 6-22/1 18-69/2 11-67/2 APPLEBERRY, Gino 56-196/3 7-27/0 1-1/0 1-0/0 6-14/1 3--1/0 2-5/0 18-80/2 5-23/0 6-29/0 - 6-12/0 1-6/0 DUNCAN, Steven 74-192/2 DNP DNP 2-4/0 6-55/0 15-12/1 1-0/0 DNP 4-11/1 3-28/0 11--1/0 13-54/0 19-29/0 LAFRANCE, Garland 33-158/0 2-4/0 7-33/0 5-34/0 1-2/0 - 1-5/0 2-13/0 6-34/0 1-1/0 2-1/0 3-24/0 3-7/0 SHANLEY, Davis 38-91/1 3-31/0 DNP 11-8/1 5-16/0 DNP 4--7/0 8-24/0 6-17/0 - DNP - 1-2/0 JACKSON, Lucky 3-30/1 - 1-1/0 - - - - - - - - 1-11/0 1-18/1 ECKELS, Drew 24-21/0 9-38/0 11--31/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 4-14/0 DNP DNP DNP THOMAS, Kevaris 6-18/1 DNP 1-5/0 DNP DNP DNP 3-10/1 2-3/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP TRIGG, Marquez 9-12/0 4-3/0 4-7/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP HENDERSON, Rex 1-11/0 - - - 1-11/0 - - - - - - - SLOAN, Jacquez 2-4/0 1-1/0 - - 1-3/0 - - - - - DNP DNP DNP DEANE, Mik’Quan 3-2/0 - - - - 2-5/0 - - 1--3/0 - - - PEARSON, Jahcour 4-0/0 1--3/0 DNP - 1-0/0 1-4/0 - - - 1--1/0 - - TEAM 4--7/0 1--1/0 DNP DNP DNP 1--2/0 - - DNP - DNP DNP 2--4/0

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OPPONENTS

JACKSON, Lucky 50-552/4 4-22/0 4-115/2 3-45/0 8-91/0 5-41/0 4-20/0 4-45/0 5-30/0 2-53/1 2-24/0 6-36/1 3-30/0 DEANE, Mik’Quan 44-530/6 1-5/0 5-45/0 2-29/0 5-48/2 3-64/1 1--1/0 6-74/1 2--1/0 4-38/0 10-112/1 3-71/0 2-46/1 SLOAN, Jacquez 31-495/0 1-48/0 2-9/0 3-41/0 2-19/0 4-87/0 6-83/0 4-50/0 5-69/0 4-89/0 DNP DNP DNP JERNIGHAN, Quin 41-437/1 2-30/0 5-43/0 5-77/0 4-37/0 5-39/0 3-11/0 DNP - 2-35/0 5-67/0 7-82/1 3-16/0 FOURTENBARY, Kyle 36-302/2 2-23/0 1-24/0 5-34/1 4-44/0 5-33/0 4-21/0 6-54/1 3-17/0 1-10/0 2-19/0 2-20/0 1-3/0 LAFRANCE, Garland 20-148/1 3-13/0 4-90/1 5-20/0 1-10/0 2--1/0 - 1-4/0 1-6/0 - 2-7/0 - 1--1/0 PEARSON, Jahcour 13-132/0 - DNP - - - 3-38/0 3-30/0 2-23/0 2-43/0 3--2/0 - LANE, Xavier 7-55/0 4-40/0 1-8/0 - 1-3/0 DNP 1-4/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP APPLEBERRY, Gino 3-25/0 - - 1-12/0 - - 1-8/0 - - - - 1-5/0 LEACH, Kris 2-17/0 - - - - - 2-17/0 - - - - - FERBY, D’Andre 2-15/0 - 1-13/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP - - - - SAMUEL, Joshua 3-9/0 - - - - - 1-6/0 - - 1-2/0 1-1/0 - WITCHOSKEY, Steven 1-7/1 - - - DNP - 1-7/1 - - - - - BISHOP, Beanie 1--2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - DNP - 1--2/0

2018 IN REVIEW GAME-BY-GAME TACKLES

UA-A

TOT

HOLT, Ben

58-58

116 2-4 3-5 7-3 3-9 5-2 5-3 5-0 8-11 8-5 7-9 1-2 4-5

EKU

ILL

BALL UTEP CHA ODU FAU VANDY MAR MT

FIU

WHYTE, Masai

37-39

76 3-8 2-4 0-4 1-2 4-3 3-1 7-0 3-4 4-3 3-4 5-1 2-5

KEY, Devon

41-30

71 5-5 1-3 3-2 0-2 6-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 3-3 5-3 2-1 1-1

DARDEN, Ta’Corian

42-29

71 2-3 3-1 8-0 4-8 3-1 5-5 1-2 1-2 6-3 3-2 1-1 5-1

GREENE, Drell

43-23

66 3-4 6-2 2-2 7-3 4-0 7-0 2-1 2-0 4-2 1-5 1-2 4-2

MALONE, DeAngelo

31-29

60 1-3 2-1 4-4 2-2 4-0 2-0 4-3 0-5 2-3 5-6 1-0 4-2

JONES, Juwuan

19-23

42 0-2 1-6 0-1 0-2 2-1 0-3 3-1 1-2 5-0 2-3 2-2 3-0

FARRIS, DeAndre

29-5

34 1-0 4-1 3-0 4-1 2-0 0-2 4-0 2-1 2-0 2-0 4-0 1-0

KINCADE, Antwon

16-13

29 3-2 2-2 - DNP - 2-2 0-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 - 1-4

BAILEY, Kyle

14-15 29 0-4 2-2 3-1 0-2 - 2-1 1-1 3-1 - 3-2 - 0-1

GEORGE, Jaylon

14-14 28 2-0 - 0-1 1-5 1-0 3-2 4-2 - 2-1 1-2 - 0-1

RUFFIN, Dionté

24-4

28 3-0 1-0 1-1 - 0-1 5-0 3-0 1-0 2-0 4-0 2-0 2-2

CRAY, Roger

17-10

27 2-1 1-0 2-0 3-2 1-0 2-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 1-2 - 1-2

BROWN, Eli

18-7

25 0-2 1-1 1-0 DNP 4-1 2-1 2-0 1-0 2-2 2-0 2-0 1-0

SAYNER, Evan

4-16

LEWIS, Julien

6-11

17 0-1 1-1 0-1 - 0-1 - - 0-4 - 1-1 2-2 2-0

MOBLEY, Der’Quione

4-6

10 1-0 1-3 - - - DNP 0-1 - - 1-2 1-0 -

DARVIN, Jeremy

4-6

10 1-1 0-1 - - 1-1 1-0 0-1 - 0-1 1-1 - -

WALKER, Gaej

4-5

9 - 1-0 - 0-3 - 0-1 2-1 - - - - 1-0

JORDAN, Carson

3-6

9 0-2 1-0 0-2 -

JACKSON, Canon

7-0

7 DNP - - 1-0 2-0 - 1-0 - - - 3-0 -

RINELLA, Alex

4-1

5 1-0 - 1-0 - - - 2-0 0-1 - - - -

MADDEN, Jalen

3-2

ROGERS-ANDERSON, LA.

3-1

4 - - - - 1-0 1-1 1-0 - - - - -

CRAWFORD, Robert

2-1

HENDERSON, Rex

3-0

3 - - - - - 1-0 1-0 - - - 1-0 -

COFFEY, Nicholas

1-1

2 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP - DNP 0-1

WIGGINS, Heath

0-2

2 - - - - - - - - 0-1 0-1 - -

GONZALEZ, Jordon

1-1

2 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-1 DNP

JACKSON, Lucky

2-0

2 - - - - 1-0 1-0 - - - - - -

GIBSON, Jay

1-0

TERRELL, Lichon

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0

PEARSON, Jahcour

1-0

1 - DNP - - 1-0 - - - - - - -

BRATHWAITE, A.J.

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -

LESLIE, Tre

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0

WHARTON, DeVon

1-0

- DNP DNP DNP DNP

APPLEBERRY, Gino

0-1

1 - - - - - - - - - - - 0-1

BISHOP, Beanie

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -

WASHINGTON, Bryson

0-1

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -

QUINCY, DeVon

1-0

1 - - DNP - 1-0 - DNP - DNP DNP DNP DNP

MCCLENDON, Keshawn

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP -

PATE, Miles

1-0

1 - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - -

BROOKS, Mason

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP - - - 1-0 - - - DNP DNP

BROWN, Russell

1-0

1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 1-0 DNP

JERNIGHAN, Quin

1-0

1 - - - - - - DNP - - 1-0 - -

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- 0-1 0-2 0-2 - 0-1 1-0 0-5 1-0 0-1 0-1 2-3

- DNP -

- DNP 0-1 2-0 0-1 -

- DNP 0-1 DNP 1-0 2-0 - 0-1

- DNP 0-1 1-0

1-0 DNP DNP DNP -

- DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - DNP 1-0

- DNP - DNP DNP 1-0

- DNP DNP DNP DNP

1-0 DNP - DNP DNP

- DNP DNP DNP

- DNP 1-0

1-0

0-1

2018 IN REVIEW GAME-BY-GAME SACKS

GENERAL

UA-A TOT WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT MALONE, DeAngelo 5-2 6.0 - 1.5-6 - - - - 0.5-3 - - 1.0-8 1.0-6 2.0-17 JONES, Juwuan 4-2 5.0 - 0.5-1 - - - - 2.5-12 - 1.0-7 - - 1.0-2 WHYTE, Masai 4-0 4.0 1.0-9 - - - 1.0-1 - - 1.0-8 - - 1.0-11 GEORGE, Jaylon 3-0 3.0 - - - 1.0-7 - 1.0-11 - - 1.0-3 - - HOLT, Ben LB 2-1 2.5 0.5-2 - 1.0-6 - - - - - - - 1.0-6 DARVIN, Jeremy 2-1 2.5 1.0-6 0.5-3 - - - - - - - 1.0-8 - BROWN, Eli 2-0 2.0 - - - DNP - - - - - - 1.0-6 1.0-2 LEWIS, Julien 0-2 1.0 0.5-1 0.5-1 - - - - - - - - - GREENE, Drell 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - - - - - 1.0-7 MADDEN, Jalen 1-0 1.0 - - DNP - - DNP - DNP - 1.0-4 - -

GAME-BY-GAME TACKLES FOR LOSS

HILLTOPPERS

UA-A TOT WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT HOLT, Ben 9-5 11.5 1.5-3 2.5-5 1.5-8 0.5-1 - - 1.0-2 - 0.5-0 3.0-9 1.0-6 MALONE, DeAngelo 6-6 9.0 - 1.5-6 1.0-3 1.0-3 - - 1.0-3 - 0.5-1 1.0-8 1.0-6 2.0-17 GEORGE, Jaylon 5-2 6.0 1.0-2 - - 1.5-8 - 1.0-11 0.5-1 - 1.0-3 1.0-2 - WHYTE, Masai 5-2 6.0 1.0-9 - 0.5-1 1.0-1 1.0-1 - - 1.0-8 0.5-1 - 1.0-11 JONES, Juwuan 5-2 6.0 - 0.5-1 - - 1.0-1 - 2.5-12 - 1.0-7 - - 1.0-2 BROWN, Eli 5-1 5.5 - - 1.0-5 DNP 1.0-1 - 1.0-1 - 0.5-1 - 1.0-6 1.0-2 DARDEN, Ta’Corian 4-0 4.0 - - 1.0-1 - 1.0-2 - - - 1.0-4 - - 1.0-1 KEY, Devon 1-4 3.0 - 0.5-1 1.0-3 - - 1.0-2 - - - 0.5-0 - DARVIN, Jeremy 2-1 2.5 1.0-6 0.5-3 - - - - - - - 1.0-8 - SAYNER, Evan 1-2 2.0 - - 1.0-2 - - - - - - - - 1.0-1 JORDAN, Carson 2-0 2.0 - - - - - - DNP - 2.0-8 - - WALKER, Gaej 2-0 2.0 - 1.0-3 - - - - 1.0-1 - - - - CRAY, Roger 1-1 1.5 - - 1.0-1 - - - - - - 0.5-1 - MADDEN, Jalen 1-0 1.0 - - DNP - - DNP - DNP - 1.0-4 - LEWIS, Julien 0-2 1.0 0.5-1 0.5-1 - - - - - - - - - GREENE, Drell 1-0 1.0 - - - - - - - - - - - 1.0-7 FARRIS, DeAndre 1-0 1.0 - 1.0-1 - - - - - - - - - -

2018 REVIEW

GAME-BY-GAME PUNT RETURNS GREENE, Drell CRAY, Roger

No.-Yds WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT 4-24 - - - - 2-14 - - - - 1-1 1-9 6-24 1--2 1-2 3-23 - - - - 1-1 - - - -

GAME-BY-GAME KICK RETURNS

No.-Yds WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT 11-258 - 2-54 2-36 2-40 - - - 1-18 2-56 1-24 1-30 7-141 - - - - - - - 2-45 3-43 - - 2-53 5-115 - - 2-52 - - 1-17 1-27 - - - 1-19 5-101 - - - 1-19 1-13 1-21 2-48 - - DNP DNP DNP 3-66 - 3-66 - - - - - - - - - 3-18 - - - - - - 1-1 - 2-17 - - -

HISTORY

LAFRANCE, G. GREENE, Drell DARDEN, T. SLOAN, Jacquez RUFFIN, Dionté LEACH, Kris

GAME-BY-GAME INTERCEPTION RETURNS

UNIVERSIT Y

No.-Yds WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT DARDEN, Ta’Corian 3-32 - - - - 1-0 - - - - 1-38 1--6 KEY, Devon 3-49 - 1-45 - - - - - - - - 1-0 1-4 MALONE, DeAngelo 1-0 - - 1-0 - - - - - - - - WHYTE, Masai 1-27 - - - - 1-27 - - - - - - FARRIS, DeAndre 1-47 - - - - 1-47 - - - - - - GREENE, Drell 1-32 - - - - - - - - - - 1-32 CRAY, Roger 1-7 - - - - - - - - - - 1-7 WALKER, Gaej 1-20 - - - - - - - - - - 1-20 -

GAME-BY-GAME FUMBLE RETURNS HOLT, Ben GREENE, Drell

No.-Yds WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT 1-20 - - - - - - 1-20 - - - - 1-10 1-10 - - - - - - - - - - -

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2018 IN REVIEW GAME-BY-GAME ALL-PURPOSE YARDS

TOTAL WIS MAINE LOU BALL MAR CHA ODU FIU MT FAU UTEP LT SAMUEL, Joshua 650 13 9 46 93 43 35 87 83 30 102 38 71 SLOAN, Jacquez 600 49 9 41 41 100 104 98 69 89 DNP DNP DNP JACKSON, Lucky 582 22 116 45 91 41 20 45 30 53 24 47 48 LAFRANCE, Garland 564 17 177 90 52 -1 5 17 58 57 32 54 6 DEANE, Mik’Quan 532 5 45 29 48 69 -1 74 -4 38 112 71 46 JERNIGHAN, Quin 437 30 43 77 37 39 11 DNP - 35 67 82 16 FOURTENBARY, Kyle 302 23 24 34 44 33 21 54 17 10 19 20 3 FERBY, D’Andre 288 11 30 76 DNP DNP DNP DNP 3 10 22 69 67 APPLEBERRY, Gino 221 27 1 12 14 -1 13 80 23 29 - 17 6 GREENE, Drell 197 - - - - 14 - - 45 43 1 41 53 DUNCAN, Steven 192 DNP DNP 4 55 12 - DNP 11 28 -1 54 29 DARDEN, T. 147 - - 52 - - 17 27 - - 38 13 PEARSON, J. 132 -3 DNP - - 4 38 30 23 42 -2 - SHANLEY, Davis 91 31 DNP 8 16 DNP -7 24 17 - DNP - 2 RUFFIN, Dionté 66 - 66 - - - - - - - - - LANE, Xavier 55 40 8 - 3 DNP 4 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP KEY, Devon 49 - 45 - - - - - - - - - 4 FARRIS, DeAndre 47 - - - - 47 - - - - - - LEACH, Kris 35 - - - - - 17 1 - 17 - - CRAY, Roger 31 -2 2 23 - - - - 1 - - 7 WHYTE, Masai 27 - - - - 27 - - - - - - ECKELS, Drew 21 38 -31 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 14 DNP DNP DNP WALKER, Gaej 20 - - - - - - - - - - 20 THOMAS, Kevaris 18 DNP 5 DNP DNP DNP 10 3 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP TRIGG, Marquez 12 3 7 2 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP HENDERSON, Rex 11 - - - 11 - - - - - - - WITCHOSKEY, S. 7 - - - DNP - 7 - - - - - BISHOP, Beanie -2 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - - DNP - -2 TEAM -7 -1 - - - -2 - - - - - - -4

GAME-BY-GAME TEAM COMPARISON First Downs Rushing Passing Total Offense Return TurnOpponent Score Total Rush Pass Pen Number-Yards Comp-Att-Int Yards Plays-Yards Yards Overs Wisconsin 3-34 15/24 6/9 8/14 1/1 34-124/39-234 17-30-1/17-31-0 181/257 64-305/70-491 8/45 2/1 MAINE 28-31 17/14 6/6 11/7 0/1 31-42/41-142 23-41-0/12-29-1 347/182 72-389/70-324 167/86 1/1 LOUISVILLE 17-20 26/17 11/11 14/4 1/2 43-168/38-204 25-38-1/10-21-1 260/88 81-428/59-292 111/80 1/1 Ball State 28-20 29/24 14/8 12/14 3/2 39-194/29-120 25-35-0/27-45-0 252/285 74-446/74-405 59/94 0/0 MARSHALL 17-20 17/17 4/6 10/11 3/0 32-61/33-113 24-39-1/18-39-3 263/288 71-324/72-401 101/128 3/4 Charlotte 14-40 17/28 4/13 11/12 2/3 17-42/50-211 27-39-2/17-26-0 214/237 56-256/76-448 38/67 3/1 OLD DOMINION 34-37 29/30 11/13 14/12 4/5 45-207/42-181 24-32-0/21-33-0 257/327 77-464/75-508 96/163 0/2 FIU 17-38 23/17 12/8 7/6 4/3 38-168/38-197 18-34-1/19-28-0 144/171 72-312/66-368 64/72 1/0 Middle Tennessee 10-29 17/27 6/13 10/12 1/2 25-109/45-246 16-47-1/24-42-0 270/228 72-379/87-474 116/19 2/0 FAU 15-34 21/28 4/18 15/10 2/0 34-123/58-315 25-42-1/20-25-1 228/261 76-351/83-576 63/24 1/2 UTEP 40-16 22/11 12/2 9/9 1/0 50-208/20-50 19-31-1/15-34-5 214/342 81-422/54-392 111/114 1/5 Louisiana Tech 30-15 18/24 12/5 4/16 2/3 51-196/23-61 11-23-1/28-53-1 92/319 74-288/76-380 57/97 1/1 TOTALS

253-334 251/261 102/112 125/127 24/22 439-1642/456-2074 254-431-10/228-406-12 2722/2985 870-4364/862-5059 991/989 16/18

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category Opponent Wisconsin MAINE LOUISVILLE Ball State MARSHALL Charlotte OLD DOMINION FIU Middle Tennessee FAU UTEP Louisiana Tech TOTALS

3rd Down 4th Down Conversions Conversions 5-16/7-13 1-2/0-0 3-16/5-18 0-2/1-2 9-17/2-11 0-1/1-2 9-15/6-13 1-1/1-1 4-16/4-15 0-2/1-1 3-9/9-14 0-1/0-0 7-14/4-11 0-1/1-3 7-15/8-14 0-1/1-2 4-16/5-17 1-3/1-1 7-17/6-14 2-5/3-3 7-17/2-10 2-2/1-3 7-17/3-14 2-3/1-4

Time of TOP Avg Avg Avg Punting Penalties Possession Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Number-Avg Number-Yards 25:57/34:03 -8:06 3.6/6.0 6.0/8.3 4.8/7.0 6-35.2/4-39.5 6-65/8-70 26:51/33:09 -6:18 1.4/3.5 8.5/6.3 5.4/4.6 9-37.1/9-38.1 4-38/6-40 35:24/24:36 10:48 3.9/5.4 6.8/4.2 5.3/4.9 4-38.2/5-40.6 8-69/5-40 31:24/28:36 2:48 5.0/4.1 7.2/6.3 6.0/5.5 5-38.4/4-38.0 11-102/10-118 29:48/30:12 -0:24 1.9/3.4 6.7/7.4 4.6/5.6 8-38.1/7-40.9 6-43/6-70 21:19/38:41 -17:22 2.5/4.2 5.5/9.1 4.6/5.9 4-35.5/1-41.0 7-55/4-30 32:08/27:52 4:16 4.6/4.3 8.0/9.9 6.0/6.8 4-29.0/3-47.0 11-75/8-86 26:58/33:02 -6:04 4.4/5.2 4.2/6.1 4.3/5.6 4-26.0/2-51.0 4-34/6-65 23:19/36:41 -13:22 4.4/5.5 5.7/5.4 5.3/5.4 7-48.6/7-36.7 7-80/3-34 27:29/32:31 -5:02 3.6/5.4 5.4/10.4 4.6/6.9 4-34.0/1-33.0 2-10/6-70 38:05/21:55 16:10 4.2/2.5 6.9/10.1 5.2/7.3 6-42.0/5-37.0 7-62/3-30 34:03/25:57 8:06 3.8/2.7 4.0/6.0 3.9/5.0 7-32.4/4-39.5 6-50/5-67

72-185/61-164 9-24/12-22 352:45/367:15 -14:30 3.7/4.5

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6.3/7.4

5.0/5.9 68-36.9/52-39.6

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2018 IN REVIEW WKU INSIDE OPPONENT RED-ZONE

HISTORY

Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr at Wisconsin 3-34 5-16 31.2% 1-3 33.3% 0-4 0.0% 1-4 25.0% 3-5 60.0% Maine 28-31 3-16 18.8% 0-1 0.0% 1-5 20.0% 1-6 16.7% 1-4 25.0% at Louisville 17-20 9-17 52.9% 4-6 66.7% 0-2 0.0% 2-4 50.0% 3-5 60.0% at Ball State 28-20 9-15 60.0% 2-4 50.0% 2-4 50.0% 2-2 100.0% 3-5 60.0% Marshall 17-20 4-16 25.0% 1-6 16.7% 2-5 40.0% 0-2 0.0% 1-3 33.3% at Charlotte 14-40 3-9 33.3% 1-2 50.0% 0-2 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 2-3 66.7% Old Dominion 34-37 7-14 50.0% 2-3 66.7% 3-4 75.0% 1-4 25.0% 1-3 33.3% FIU 17-38 7-15 46.7% 1-3 33.3% 3-6 50.0% 1-3 33.3% 2-3 66.7% at Middle Tennessee 10-29 4-16 25.0% 0-3 0.0% 1-5 20.0% 3-4 75.0% 0-4 0.0% at FAU 15-34 7-17 41.2% 1-3 33.3% 1-3 33.3% 2-4 50.0% 3-7 42.9% UTEP 40-16 7-17 41.2% 2-4 50.0% 1-5 20.0% 2-4 50.0% 2-4 50.0% at Louisiana Tech 30-15 7-17 41.2% 2-5 40.0% 1-4 25.0% 2-4 50.0% 2-4 50.0% WKU 72-185 38.9% 17-43 39.5% 15-49 30.6% 17-43 39.5% 23-50 46.0% Opponents 61-164 37.2% 11-35 31.4% 14-42 33.3% 18-42 42.9% 18-45 40.0%

2018 REVIEW

3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS

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OPPONENTS INSIDE WKU RED-ZONE

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs |-------Failed to score inside RZ-------| Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Game at Wisconsin 3-34 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Maine 28-31 2 2 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Louisville 17-20 4 4 20 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State 28-20 3 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marshall 17-20 3 2 6 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 at Charlotte 14-40 7 5 31 4 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 Old Dominion 34-37 5 4 29 4 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 FIU 17-38 5 5 31 4 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Middle Tennessee 10-29 5 5 19 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 at FAU 15-34 6 4 20 2 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 UTEP 40-16 2 1 8 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 at Louisiana Tech 30-15 5 3 13 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Totals 49 40 214 23 13 10 17 4 4 1 0 0 0 40 of 49 (81.6%)

GENERAL

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs |-------Failed to score inside RZ-------| Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Game at Wisconsin 3-34 4 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 Maine 28-31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Louisville 17-20 4 3 17 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 at Ball State 28-20 4 4 28 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marshall 17-20 4 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 at Charlotte 14-40 2 2 14 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Old Dominion 34-37 6 5 31 4 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 FIU 17-38 4 3 17 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 at Middle Tennessee 10-29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 at FAU 15-34 3 2 12 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UTEP 40-16 7 6 33 4 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 at Louisiana Tech 30-15 3 3 21 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 42 32 193 25 14 11 7 3 3 2 2 0 0 32 of 42 (76.2%)

4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS

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Opponent Score Overall 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr at Wisconsin 3-34 1-2 50.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Maine 28-31 0-2 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% at Louisville 17-20 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% at Ball State 28-20 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-1 100.0% Marshall 17-20 0-2 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-2 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% at Charlotte 14-40 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% Old Dominion 34-37 0-1 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% FIU 17-38 0-1 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% at Middle Tennessee 10-29 1-3 33.3% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 1-2 50.0% at FAU 15-34 2-5 40.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-1 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 2-3 66.7% UTEP 40-16 2-2 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 1-1 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% at Louisiana Tech 30-15 2-3 66.7% 2-2 100.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-0 0.0% 0-1 0.0% WKU 9-24 37.5% 3-7 42.9% 1-5 20.0% 0-2 0.0% 5-10 50.0% Opponents 12-22 54.5% 4-4 100.0% 1-3 33.3% 2-7 28.6% 5-8 62.5%

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2018 IN REVIEW OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Opponent at #4 Wisconsin Maine at Louisville at Ball State Marshall at Charlotte Old Dominion FIU at Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic UTEP at Louisiana Tech

QB RB WR Eckels Trigg Jackson Eckels Ferby Jackson Duncan Samuel Jackson Shanley Samuel Jackson Duncan Samuel Jackson Shanley Samuel Jackson Shanley Samuel Jackson Shanley Appleberry Jackson Eckels Ferby Jackson Duncan Samuel Jackson Duncan Ferby Jackson Duncan Samuel Leach (TE)

DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Opponent at #4 Wisconsin Maine at Louisville at Ball State Marshall at Charlotte Old Dominion FIU at Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic UTEP at Louisiana Tech

End Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Jones Jones Jones Jones Jordan Jones Jones Jones

GAME-BY-GAME NOTABLES

T Darvin Darvin George George George George George George George George George George

Opponent Captains at #4 Wisconsin Farris, Holt, Nuss, Pate Maine Eckels, Farris, Holt, Kincade at Louisville Farris, Holt, Jackson, Walker at Ball State Farris, Greene, Holt, Mobley Marshall Deane, Farris, Holt, Sayner at Charlotte Farris, Holt, Jernighan, Whyte Old Dominion Farris, Greene, Holt, Pearson FIU Farris, Holt, Jones, Witt at Middle Tenn. Deane, Farris, Greene, Holt at Florida Atlantic Deane, Farris, Greene, Holt UTEP Deane, Farris, Greene, Holt at Louisiana Tech Deane, Farris, Greene, Holt

WR Jernighan Sloan Jernighan Jernighan Jernighan Jernighan Pearson Pearson Sloan Jernighan Jernighan Jernighan

T End Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Kincade (CB) Sayner Malone Sayner Malone Sayner Malone

LB Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt Holt

LB Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte Whyte

CB S S CB LB/NK Bailey Farris Greene Key Kincade Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray Darden Farris Greene Key Cray

Coin Kick/ 1st Game Game Toss Receive Poss. Time Length Helmet Win Kick Punt 8:06 p.m. CT 3:20 Chrome Win Receive TD 6:34 p.m. CT 3:35 Chrome Loss Kick INT 7:35 p.m. ET 3:35 Chrome Win Receive Punt 3:05 p.m. ET 3:11 Chrome Loss Receive Punt 6:36 p.m. CT 3:21 Chrome Loss Receive INT 3:35 p.m. ET 3:08 Chrome Win Kick TD 6:34 p.m. CT 3:20 White Loss Receive TOD 6:34 p.m. CT 3:03 White Win Kick TOD 7:02 p.m. CT 3:39 Chrome Loss Kick TOD 5:06 p.m. ET 3:04 Chrome Win Receive TD 6:34 p.m. CT 3:17 Chrome Loss Receive TD 11:04 a.m. CT 3:35 White

RETURNING CAREER CONSECUTIVE AND TOTAL STARTS

OFFENSE/ST Yr. Total Consec. |---Starts by Year---| Starts Starts 2018 2017 2016 2015 Alex Rinella, K/P Sr. 39 39 12 13 14 0 Lucky Jackson, WR Sr. 23 - 11 6 6 0 Miles Pate, OL Sr. 19 12 12 7 0 0 Tyler Witt, OL Jr. 18 18 12 6 0 0 Quin Jernighan, WR Sr. 16 3 8 6 1 0 Kyle Fourtenbary, TE Jr. 14 5 11 3 0 0 Seth Joest, OL Jr. 12 12 12 0 0 0 Jordan Meredith, OL Jr. 12 12 12 0 0 0 Jacquez Sloan, WR Jr. 9 - 6 3 0 0 Parker Howell, OL Sr. 9 9 9 0 0 0 Cole Spencer, OL So. 8 - 3 5 0 0 Joshua Samuel, RB So. 8 1 8 0 0 0 Steven Duncan, QB Jr. 5 3 5 0 0 0 Jakairi Moses, RB So. 4 - 0 4 0 0 Davis Shanley, QB So. 4 - 4 0 0 0 Jahcour Pearson, WR Jr. 2 - 2 0 0 0 Steven Witchoskey, TE Jr. 2 - 1 1 0 0

TE WR/TE LT LG C RG RT Fourtenbary Lane (WR) Spencer Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Deane (TE) Spencer Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Sloan (WR) Spencer Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Sloan (WR) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Deane (TE) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Deane (TE) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Leach Sloan (WR) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Sloan (WR) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Deane (TE) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Witchoskey (TE) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Deane (TE) Howell Witt Joest Meredith Pate Fourtenbary Deane (TE) Howel Witt Joest Meredith Pate

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Jerseys Pants White Red Red Red White Black White White Black Black White White White White Red White White Black White Red Black White White White

Result L, 3-34 L, 28-31 L, 17-20 W, 28-20 L, 17-20 L, 14-40 L, 34-37 L, 17-38 L, 10-29 L, 14-34 W, 40-16 W, 30-15

DEFENSE Yr. Total Consec. |---Starts by Year---| Starts Starts 2018 2017 2016 2015 Devon Key, DB Jr. 24 18 12 12 0 0 Taâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Corian Darden, DB Sr. 21 11 11 10 0 0 Roger Cray, DB Jr. 15 11 11 4 0 0 DeAngelo Malone, DL Jr. 14 3 11 3 0 0 Heath Wiggins, DL Sr. 11 - 0 11 0 0 Jaylon George, DL Sr. 10 10 10 0 0 0 Juwuan Jones, DL So. 7 3 7 0 0 0 Carson Jordan, DL Sr. 6 - 5 1 0 0 Jeremy Darvin, DL Sr. 2 - 2 0 0 0 Antwon Kincade, DB Jr. 2 - 2 0 0 0 Kyle Bailey, DB Jr. 1 - 1 0 0 0 Demetrius Cain, LB Jr. 1 - 0 1 0 0

2018 IN REVIEW SCORING SUMMARY

Qtr. 1 1 4

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 14:42 1 66 0:18 9:57 5 57 1:00 7:00 1 75 0:12

September 15 at Louisville Qtr. Shanley to Fourtenbary, 9-yard pass 1 Davis Shanley, 3-yard rush 2 Ryan Nuss, 35-yard field goal 4

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 0:07 16 80 7:13 12:40 2 31 0:45 8:14 14 68 6:09

September 22 at Ball State Gino Appleberry, Jr., 1-yard rush Duncan to Deane, 4-yard pass Duncan to Deane, 18-yard pass Joshua Samuel, 5-yard rush

Qtr. 2 3 4 4

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 5:16 9 73 3:55 2:53 13 75 6:15 4:41 11 75 3:58 0:59 8 70 3:09

September 29 vs. Marshall Ryan Nuss, 23-yard field goal Steven Duncan, 3-yard rush Duncan to Deane, 11-yard pass

Qtr. 1 2 4

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 0:05 6 24 2:41 4:38 7 75 3:17 6:50 1 11 0:06

October 13 at Charlotte Qtr. Time Plays Yds. Elapsed Kevaris Thomas, 4-yard rush 1 3:20 9 85 3:42 Duncan to Witchoskey, 7-yard pass 4 1:55 11 75 3:13 Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 9:42 9 80 3:20 9:57 11 75 5:03 4:59 8 50 3:10 0:35 9 71 2:47 3:45 6 40 2:04 1:37 10 80 3:55

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 0:20 14 69 4:43 11:54 11 75 3:32 1:55 10 63 3:25

November 2 at Middle Tenn. Alex Rinella, 40-yard field goal Duncan to Jackson, 46-yard pass

Qtr. Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 1 7:47 7 66 1:56 3 1:34 7 94 2:20

November 10 at Fla. Atlantic Duncan to Deane, 15-yard pass Alex Rinella, 40-yard field goal D’Andre Ferby, 7-yard rush

Qtr. 2 2 4

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 14:14 5 75 1:59 0:00 6 15 0:29 6:17 10 75 4:11

November 17 vs. UTEP Qtr. Time Plays Yds. Elapsed Duncan to Jernighan, 17-yard pass 1 10:06 11 75 4:54 D’Andre Ferby, 1-yard rush 1 8:27 4 33 1:26 Duncan to Jackson, 2-yard pass 1 6:56 4 20 1:18 D’Andre Ferby, 7-yard rush 1 1:28 7 79 2:55 Alex Rinella, 22-yard field goal 2 12:58 8 39 3:17 Alex Rinella, 33-yard field goal 2 4:36 9 38 4:09 November 24 at. LA Tech Lucky Jackson, 18-yard rush Duncan to Deane, 10-yard pass D’Andre Ferby, 1-yard rush D’Andre Ferby, 36-yard rush

Qtr. 1 1 2 4

Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 10:03 11 82 4:57 5:01 10 33 4:55 12:16 3 44 1:10 4:27 1 36 0:07

DRIVE SUPERLATIVES Longest TD Drive (Yards) - 94 yards / 7 plays in 2:20 at Middle Tennessee Most Plays on TD Drive - 16 plays / 80 yards in 7:13 at Louisville Fewest Plays on TD Drive - 1 play (4 times) / 66 yards in 0:18 and 75 yards in 0:12 vs. Maine, 11 yards in 0:06 vs. Marshall, 36 yards in 0:07 at LA Tech Most Time Used on TD Drive - 7:13 / 80 yards in 16 plays at Louisville

HISTORY

October 20 vs. Old Dominion Qtr. Shanley to Deane, 9-yard pass 1 Gino Appleberry, Jr., 1-yard rush 2 Alex Rinella, 41-yard field goal 2 Shanley to Fourtenbary, 15-yard pass 2 Alex Rinella, 33-yard field goal 3 Gino Appleberry, Jr., 2-yard rush 4

Qtr. 2 4 4

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September 8 vs. Maine Eckels to Jackson, 66-yard pass Eckels to Jackson, 32-yard pass Eckels to LaFrance, 75-yard pass

October 27 vs. FIU Alex Rinella, 23-yard field goal Steven Duncan, 1-yard rush D’Andre Ferby, 1-yard rush

HILLTOPPERS

Qtr. Time Plays Yds. Elapsed 3 13:15 6 67 1:45

GENERAL

August 31 at #4 Wisconsin Ryan Nuss, 25-yard field goal

UNIVERSIT Y OPPONENTS

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2018 IN REVIEW EXPLOSIVE PLAYS

Yds Type Player 75* Pass Eckels to LaFrance 66* Pass Eckels to Jackson 61 Rush Joshua Samuel 60 Pass Duncan to Sloan 53 Pass Eckels to Sloan 48 Pass Eckels to Sloan 47 INT DeAndre Farris 46* Pass Duncan to Jackson 45* INT Devon Key 43 Pass Duncan to Deane 42 Pass Shanley to Sloan 41 Pass Shanley to Jackson 38 Pass Duncan to Deane 38 INT Ta'Corian Darden 37 KR Drell Greene 37 KR Ta’Corian Darden 36* Rush D’Andre Ferby 36 Pass Duncan to Deane 36 Pass Shanley to TEAM 34 KR Garland LaFrance 34 KR Dionté Ruffin 32 INT Drell Greene 32* Pass Eckels to Jackson 31 Pass Shanley to Deane 31 KR Garland LaFrance 30 KR Garland LaFrance 29 Pass Duncan to Deane 29 Pass Duncan to Jernighan 29 Pass Eckels to Pearson 29 Pass Shanley to Jernighan 28 Pass Shanley to Fourtenbary 28 Pass Shanley to Jernighan 27 INT Masai Whyte 27 Rush Steven Duncan 26 Pass Eckels to Jernighan 24 Rush Gino Appleberry, Jr. 24 Pass Eckels to Fourtenbary 23 Pass Duncan to Deane 22 Rush Steven Duncan 22 Pass Duncan to Deane 22 Rush Steven Duncan 22 Rush Joshua Samuel 22 Pass Shanley to Sloan 21 Pass Duncan to Jernighan 21 Rush Drew Eckels 21 Pass Shanley to Deane 20 Pass Shanley to Sloan 20 Rush Joshua Samuel 20 FUM Ben Holt 20 Pass Shanley to Sloan

Opp. ME ME FAU MAR MT WISC MAR MT ME MAR CHA BALL UTEP FAU TECH LOU TECH TECH LOU MT ME UTEP ME LOU ME UTEP UTEP FAU MT BALL BALL LOU MAR BALL MT ODU ME FAU UTEP FAU MT FIU ODU UTEP MT ODU FIU FIU ODU ODU

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BY TYPE (TOUCHDOWNS) Passing........................................................................... 29 (4) Rushing.............................................................................9 (1) Defensive Return...........................................................6 (1) Kickoff Return (30+)......................................................6 (0) TOTALS.......................................................... 50 (6) BY GAME at #4 Wisconsin...............................................................1 (0) Maine.................................................................................7 (4) at Louisville......................................................................4 (0) at Ball State......................................................................4 (0) Marshall............................................................................4 (0) at Charlotte......................................................................1 (0) Old Dominion.................................................................5 (0) FIU.......................................................................................3 (0) at Middle Tennessee.....................................................7 (1) at Florida Atlantic..........................................................5 (0) UTEP...................................................................................6 (0) at Louisiana Tech...........................................................3 (1) BY QUARTER 1st..................................................................................... 16 (3) 2nd................................................................................... 10 (0) 3rd.................................................................................... 10 (1) 4th.................................................................................... 14 (2) PASSING Davis Shanley............................................................... 11 (0) Steven Duncan............................................................ 10 (1) Drew Eckels.....................................................................8 (3) RECEIVING Mik’Quan Deane............................................................8 (0) Jacquez Sloan.................................................................7 (0) Quin Jernighan...............................................................5 (0) Lucky Jackson.................................................................4 (3) Kyle Fourtenbary...........................................................2 (0) Garland LaFrance...........................................................1 (1) Jahcour Pearson.............................................................1 (0) TEAM..................................................................................1 (0) RUSHING Steven Duncan...............................................................3 (0) Joshua Samuel...............................................................3 (0) Gino Appleberry, Jr.......................................................1 (0) Drew Eckels.....................................................................1 (0) D’Andre Ferby.................................................................1 (1) DEFENSIVE RETURN Devon Key........................................................................1 (1) Ta'Corian Darden...........................................................1 (0) DeAndre Farris................................................................1 (0) Drell Greene....................................................................1 (0) Ben Holt............................................................................1 (0) Masai Whyte....................................................................1 (0) KICK RETURN (30+) Garland LaFrance...........................................................3 (0) Ta’Corian Darden...........................................................1 (0) Drell Greene....................................................................1 (0) Dionté Ruffin...................................................................1 (0)

2018 IN REVIEW

SECOND HALF OPENING DRIVES

---------WKU---------- --- -------OPP--------- Plays Yds. TOP Result Plays Yds. TOP Result at #4 Wisconsin 6 67 1:45 FG 7 42 2:59 FG Maine 3 -19 0:53 Fumble 4 6 1:26 TOD at Louisville 5 18 2:28 Punt 8 61 3:26 FG at Ball State 13 75 6:15 TD 15 68 5:52 FG Marshall 3 11 1:45 Punt 10 58 4:27 FGA at Charlotte 3 5 1:06 Punt 10 75 5:18 TD Old Dominion 6 19 2:24 Punt 9 65 3:59 TOD FIU 6 34 2:28 Punt 5 69 2:54 TD at Middle Tenn. 8 70 3:25 Fumble 12 72 4:42 FG at Florida Atlantic 8 21 4:00 Punt 9 78 3:05 TD UTEP 3 5 0:52 Punt 7 75 3:27 TD at Louisiana Tech 3 1 1:27 Punt 8 72 3:07 TD

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---------WKU---------- - ---------OPP--------- Plays Yds. TOP Result Plays Yds. TOP Result at #4 Wisconsin 3 3 1:50 Punt 11 43 5:23 Punt Maine 1 66 0:18 TD 4 19 1:25 INT at Louisville 7 27 3:04 INT 3 7 1:22 Punt at Ball State 6 45 2:35 Punt 13 80 5:42 TD Marshall 5 3 2:11 Punt 3 7 1:18 Punt at Charlotte 4 6 1:36 INT 1 35 0:09 TD Old Dominion 9 80 3:20 TD 4 24 1:58 Punt FIU 11 50 3:32 TOD 16 75 9:06 TD at Middle Tenn. 9 47 2:23 TOD 6 75 1:24 TD at Florida Atlantic 7 18 3:11 TOD 8 75 3:15 TD UTEP 11 75 4:54 TD 1 0 0:08 INT at Louisiana Tech 11 82 4:57 TD 1 0 0:07 INT

at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) at Wisconsin (Aug 31, 2018) at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018) at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) vs FIU (Oct 27, 2018) at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018) vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018) vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) vs FIU (Oct 27, 2018) vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) at LOUISVILLE (Sep 15, 2018)

UNIVERSIT Y

GAME OPENING DRIVES

Rushes 58 Yards Rushing 315 Yards Per Rush 6.0 TD Rushes 4 Pass attempts 53 Pass completions 28 Yards Passing 342 Yards Per Pass 10.4 TD Passes 3 Total Plays 87 Total Offense 576 Yards Per Play 7.3 Points 40 Sacks By 6 First Downs 30 Penalties 10 Penalty Yards 118 Turnovers 5 Interceptions By 2 Punts 9 Punting Avg 51.0 Long Punt 63 Punts inside 20 4 Long Punt Return 36

HISTORY

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS (LAST TIME)

2018 REVIEW

TEAM GAME HIGHS (LAST TIME)

Rushes 51 at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) Yards Rushing 208 vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Yards Per Rush 5.0 at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) TD Rushes 3 at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) Pass attempts 47 at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Pass completions 27 at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018) Yards Passing 347 vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Yards Per Pass 8.5 vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) TD Passes 3 vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Total Plays 81 at LOUISVILLE (Sep 15, 2018) vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Total Offense 464 vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Yards Per Play 6.0 at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) Points 40 vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Sacks By 5 at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) First Downs 29 at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Penalties 11 at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Penalty Yards 102 at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) Turnovers 3 vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018) at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018) Interceptions By 5 vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Punts 9 vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Punting Avg 48.6 at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Long Punt 58 at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Punts inside 20 4 vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018) at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Long Punt Return 15 vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018)

Rushes 27 STRONG, Kesean, vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Yards Rushing 198 MOBLEY, Chaton, at Middle Tenn. (Nov 2, 2018) TD Rushes 2 Seven Times Long Rush 77 WHYTE, Kerrith, at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) Pass attempts 45 NEAL, Riley, at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) Pass completions 27 NEAL, Riley, at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) Yards Passing 340 JONES, Brandon, vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) TD Passes 3 Ferguson, Chris, vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) MORGAN, James, vs FIU (Oct 27, 2018) Long Pass 88 JONES, Brandon, vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Receptions 9 Three Times Yards Receiving 162 BRADY, Tyre, vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018) TD Receptions 2 Wright, Micah, vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) BRADY, Tyre, vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018) Long Reception 88 LUCERO, David, vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Field Goals 5 HOLT, Crews, at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Long Field Goal 51 CRUZ, Jonathan, at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018) Punts 9 Gelb, David, vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Punting Avg 51.0 WILSON, Stone, vs FIU (Oct 27, 2018) Long Punt 63 CATE, Bailey, vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Punts inside 20 4 Gelb, David, vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Long Punt Return 36 Burns, Rod., at LOUISVILLE (Sep 15, 2018) Long KOR 48 DUNNER, Malik, at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) Tackles 12 Sheffield, Ster, vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) HOTCHKINS, A.J., vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Sacks 2.0 Three Times Tackles For Loss 2.0 Six Times Interceptions 2 FOGGIE, Juwan, at Charlotte (Oct 13, 2018)

HILLTOPPERS

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS (LAST TIME)

GENERAL

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS (LAST TIME)

Rushes 19 DUNCAN, Steven at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) Yards Rushing 101 SAMUEL, Joshua at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) TD Rushes 2 APPLEBERRY, G. vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) FERBY, D’Andre vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) FERBY, D’Andre at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) Long Rush 61 SAMUEL, Joshua at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) Pass attempts 42 DUNCAN, Steven at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) Pass completions 25 DUNCAN, Steven at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) Yards Passing 347 ECKELS, Drew vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) TD Passes 3 ECKELS, Drew vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Long Pass 75 ECKELS, Drew vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Receptions 10 DEANE, Mik’Quan at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) Yards Receiving 115 JACKSON, Lucky vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) TD Receptions 2 JACKSON, Lucky vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) DEANE, Mik’Quan at Ball State (Sep 22, 2018) Long Reception 75 LAFRANCE, G. vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Field Goals 2 RINELLA, Alex vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) RINELLA, Alex vs UTEP (Nov 17, 2018) Long Field Goal 41 RINELLA, Alex vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Punts 9 RINELLA, Alex vs Maine (Sep 8, 2018) Punting Avg 48.6 RINELLA, Alex at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Long Punt 58 RINELLA, Alex at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Punts inside 20 4 RINELLA, Alex vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018) RINELLA, Alex at Middle Tennessee (Nov 2, 2018) Long Punt Return 15 GREENE, Drell vs Marshall (Sep 29, 2018) Long KOR 37 DARDEN, T. at LOUISVILLE (Sep 15, 2018) GREENE, Drell at Louisiana Tech (Nov 24, 2018) Tackles 19 HOLT, Ben vs FIU (Oct 27, 2018) Sacks 2.5 JONES, Juwuan vs Old Dominion (Oct 20, 2018) Tackles For Loss 3.0 HOLT, Ben at FAU (Nov 10, 2018) Interceptions 1 12 Times

2018 IN REVIEW PARTICIPATION

NAME 8 APPLEBERRY, Gino 36 BAILEY, Kyle 91 BELL, Devin 29 BISHOP, Beanie 37 BRATHWAITE, A.J. 77 BROOKS, Mason 3 BROWN, Eli 13 BROWN, Russell 28 CAIN, Demetrius 35 COFFEY, Nicholas 93 CRAWFORD, Robert 24 CRAY, Roger 23 CRIM, B.J. 15 DARDEN, Ta’Corian 53 DARVIN, Jeremy 85 DEANE, Mik’Quan 10 DUNCAN, Steven 4 ECKELS, Drew 22 FARRIS, DeAndre 32 FERBY, D’Andre 83 FLOYD, Marcus 42 FOURTENBARY, Kyle 86 GADDIS, Spencer 90 GEORGE, Jaylon 87 GIBSON, Jay 21 GONZALEZ, Jordon 9 GREENE, Drell 40 HENDERSON, Rex 44 HOLT, Ben 68 HOWELL, Parker 17 JACKSON, Canon 11 JACKSON, Lucky 16 JERNIGHAN, Quin 67 JOEST, Seth 34 JONES, Juwuan 43 JORDAN, Carson 2 KEY, Devon 31 KINCADE, Antwon 40 KRAUSE, Adam 14 LAFRANCE, Garland 9 LANE, Xavier 82 LEACH, Kris 51 LESLIE, Tre 96 LEWIS, Julien 20 LOGAN, Marcelis 99 MADDEN, Jalen 10 MALONE, DeAngelo 18 MCCLENDON, Keshawn 47 MCINTYRE, Joseph 61 MEREDITH, Jordan 76 MIXON, Preston 4 MOBLEY, Der’Quione 6 NIXON, Devin 13 NUSS, Ryan 63 PATE, Miles 7 PEARSON, Jahcour 58 QUINCY, DeVon 80 REEDER, Ben 39 RINELLA, Alex 5 ROGERS-ANDERSON, LA 26 RUFFIN, Dionté 25 SAMUEL, Joshua 55 SAYNER, Evan 12 SHANLEY, Davis 59 SIPPOLA, Jarrett 2 SLOAN, Jacquez 70 SPENCER, Cole 97 SY, Nazir 3 TERRELL, Lichon 8 THOMAS, Kevaris 5 TRIGG, Marquez 50 URQUHART, Trey 12 WALKER, Gaej 46 WASHINGTON, Bryson 20 WHARTON, DeVon 25 WHYTE, Masai 95 WIGGINS, Heath 48 WITCHOSKEY, Steven 74 WITT, Tyler 33 WRIGHT, Mario

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2019 WKU Football Media Guide

2018 IN REVIEW

game 1

game 2

#4 Wisconsin 34, WKU 3

Maine 31, WKU 28

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Jonathan Taylor had two long touchdown runs, Alex Hornibrook threw for 257 yards and two scores and No. 4 Wisconsin opened the season with a 34-3 victory over Western Kentucky on Friday night. The dynamic back picked up where he left off last year, when he rushed for an FBS-record 1,977 yards as a freshman. Three tight ends and the Badgers’ burly offensive line helped spring Taylor for a 47-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Taylor scored from 30 yards with 3:48 left in the second quarter as the Badgers closed the first half with 14 unanswered points. He had 100 yards and 11 carries by the half, when the Badgers held a 24-0 lead. Drew Eckels was 15 of 26 for 167 yards in his first career start for the Hilltoppers, while also running for 38 yards on seven carries. Known as a passing team last year in Sanford’s first season, Western Kentucky tried to keep Wisconsin off-balance early with read-option plays.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- WKU’s 48-yard field goal to tie the game as blocked, and the Hilltoppers fell in their 2018 home opener to Maine, 31-28. WKU jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first five minutes of the content, but Maine continued to compete and rallied back to go into the break down just 21-14. WKU senior quarterback Drew Eckels threw for a career-high 347 yards on 23-of-41 passing with three touchdowns including two to junior receiver Lucky Jackson. The two connected on the game’s opening play for a 66-yard touchdown reception. Jackson finished the game with 115 yards on four receptions. On Maine’s opening drive, quarterback Chris Ferguson’s pass was tipped and intercepted by sophomore safety Devon Key who raced 45 yards the other way for a score. A three-and-out by the visitors followed before Eckels again found Jackson for a 32yard score on a scramble to put the host Hilltoppers up 21-0.

Team WISC WISC WISC WISC WKU WISC WISC

Qtr 1 2 2 2 3 3 4

Time 7:38 8:44 3:48 0:08 13:15 10:10 13:21

Scoring Play Pl. J. Taylor 47-yard rush (Gaglianone kick) 1-47 Rafael Gaglianone 39-yard field goal 5-14 J. Taylor 30-yard rush (Gaglianone kick) 7-65 Pryor 2-yard pass from Hornibrook (Ga. kick) 11-75 Ryan Nuss 25-yard field goal 6-67 Rafael Gaglianone 42-yard field goal 7-42 Groshek 43-yard pass from Hornibrook (Ga. kick) 7-86

TOP Score Team 0:09 0-7 WKU 2:18 0-10 WKU 3:33 0-17 WKU 1:48 0-24 MAINE 1:45 3-24 MAINE 2:59 3-27 MAINE 4:19 3-34 MAINE MAINE WKU

RUSHING: WKU -- Eckels 9-38, Shanley 3-31, Appleberry, Jr. 7-27, Samuel 3-13, Ferby 3-11, LaFrance 2-4, Trigg 4-3, Sloan 1-1, TEAM 1-(-1), Pearson 1-(-3) ; WISC -- J. Taylor 18-145/2, Deal 8-53, Pryor 1-19, Ingold 4-16, James 2-10, Groshek 1-3, Hornibrook 5-(-12)

RECEIVING: WKU -- Sloan 1-48, Lane 4-40, Jernighan 2-30, Fourtenbary 2-23, Jackson 4-22, LaFrance 3-13, Deane 1-5 ; WISC -- A.J. Taylor 5-85, Pryor 4-51/1, Ferguson 4-43, Groshek 1-43/1, Dunn 1-20, Deal 1-10, Krumholz 1-5

Scoring Play Pl. Jackson 66-yard pass from Eckels (Nuss kick) 1-66 Devon Key 45-yard interception return -- Jackson 32-yard pass from Eckels (Nuss kick) 5-57 Jefferson 51-yard pass from Ferguson (Doak kick) 6-83 Wright 32-yard pass from Ferguson (Doak kick) 3-59 Deshawn Stevens 50-yard fumble return -- Wright 15-yard pass from Ferguson (Doak kick) 1-15 Kenny Doak 37-yard field goal 7-34 LaFrance 75-yard pass from Eckels (Nuss kick) 1-75

First Downs Rushes - Net Yards Rushing Touchdowns Yards Passing Completions-Attempts-Int Total Plays - Total Offense Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards Punts - Yards Time of Possession Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions

TOP Score 0:18 7-0 -- 14-0 1:00 21-0 3:03 21-7 0:22 21-14 -- 21-21 0:06 21-28 3:10 21-31 0:11 28-31

MAINE WKU 14 17 41-142 31-42 0 0 182 347 12-29-1 23-41-0 70-324 72-389 0-0 2-1 6-40 4-38 9-343 9-334 33:09 26:51 5 of 18 3 of 16 1 of 2 0 of 2

RUSHING: MAINE -- Fitzpatrick 21-82, Jefferson 12-60, Young 1-4, Ferguson 5-(-2), TEAM 2-(-2) ; WKU -- LaFrance 7-33, Ferby 3-17, Samuel 3-9, Trigg 4-7, Thomas 1-5, Appleberry, Jr. 1-1, Jackson 1-1, Eckels 11-(-31) PASSING: MAINE -- Ferguson 11-28-185/3-1, Belcher 1-1-(-3)/00 ; WKU -- Eckels 23-41-347/3-0 RECEIVING: MAINE -- Jefferson 1-51/1, Wright 2-47/2, Dunn 2-46, Belcher 3-27, Blair 2-8, Young 2-3 ; WKU -- Jackson 4-115/2, LaFrance 4-90/1, Deane 5-45, Jernighan 5-43, Fourtenbary 1-24, Ferby 1-13, Sloan 2-9, Lane 1-8

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OPPONENTS

PASSING: WKU -- Eckels 15-26-167/0-0, Shanley 2-3-14/0-0, Jernighan 0-1-0/0-1 ; WISC -- Hornibrook 17-29-257/2-0, TEAM 0-2-0/0-0

Time 14:42 13:17 9:57 10:20 1:32 12:41 5:16 7:11 7:00

UNIVERSIT Y

WKU WISC 15 24 34-124 39-234 0 2 181 257 17-30-1 17-31-0 64-305 70-491 1-1 1-1 6-65 8-70 6-211 4-158 25:57 34:03 5 of 16 7 of 13 1 of 2 0 of 0

Qtr 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 0 0 0 7 -- 7 3 10 7 0 -- 20

HISTORY

MAINE WKU

2018 REVIEW

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 0 0 3 0 -- 3 7 17 3 7 -- 34

WKU WISC

HILLTOPPERS

Sept. 8, 2018 • Houchens-Smith Stadium • 15,718

GENERAL

Aug. 31, 2018 • Camp Randall Stadium • 74,145

2018 IN REVIEW

game 3

game 4

Louisville 20, WKU 17

WKU 28, Ball State 20

Sept. 15, 2018 • Cardinal Stadium • 54,923

Sept. 22, 2018 • Schuemann Stadium • 15,873

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Dae Williams rushed for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including the goahead score with 5:01 remaining, as Louisville rallied from a 14-0 deficit to beat in-state rival Western Kentucky 20-17 on Saturday night. Quarterback Malik Cunningham once again provided a huge lift for the Cardinals (2-1), rushing 21 times for 129 yards and completing 10 of 18 passes for 88 yards. He threw a 16-yard pass and had back-to-back carries for 22 yards on the pivotal drive. Williams added an 11-yard run to the 1 before scoring the winning TD. Williams rushed nine times for 58 yards. WKU had one last chance and drove to Louisville’s 34 to set up Ryan Nuss’ 51-yard field goal attempt to tie the game. His low kick sailed wide right as time expired, leaving the Hilltoppers (0-3) with a second consecutive close loss after holding a double-digit lead. Louisville beat WKU for the 10th consecutive time in the series and gave coach Bobby Petrino the victory against the school he coached in 2013.

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Steven Duncan came off the Western Kentucky bench to throw two second-half touchdown passes and engineer the Hilltoppers’ 28-20 come-from-behind win at Ball State Saturday afternoon. The victory kept Western Kentucky from going winless in nonconference games to start the season. Duncan came on in the second half and gave Western Kentucky an immediate lift as the Hilltoppers drove for a touchdown to take a 14-13 lead on a 4-yard pass to Mik’Quan Deane with 2:53 left in the third quarter. Riley Neal found Corey Lacanaria with a 6-yard touchdown pass to put the Cardinals up, 20-14 with 8:39 to play, but Duncan engineered two scores in the final five minutes to earn the win. Duncan hit Deane from 18-yards out to put WKU (13) in front, 21-20, then engineered an eight-play, 70-yard drive capped by Joshua Samuel’s five-yard run with :59 left. DeAndre Farris and Xavier Lane broke up Neal passes to seal the victory.

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 7 7 0 3 -- 17 0 3 3 14 -- 20

WKU LOU Team WKU WKU LOU LOU LOU WKU LOU

Qtr 1 2 2 3 4 4 4

Time 0:07 12:40 0:13 9:07 14:23 8:14 5:01

Scoring Play Pl. Fourtenbary 9-yard pass from Shanley (Nu. kick) 16-80 Davis Shanley 3-yard rush (Nuss kick) 2-31 Blanton Creque 23-yard field goal 12-81 Blanton Creque 23-yard field goal 8-61 Dae Williams 1-yard rush (Creque kick) 7-31 Ryan Nuss 35-yard field goal 14-68 Dae Williams 1-yard rush (Creque kick) 8-75

WKU BALL

TOP Score Team 7:13 7-0 BALL 0:45 14-0 WKU 2:46 14-3 BALL 3:25 14-6 BALL 3:12 14-13 WKU 6:09 17-13 BALL 3:13 17-20 WKU WKU

WKU LOU 26 17 43-168 38-204 1 2 260 88 25-38-1 10-21-1 81-428 59-292 0-0 1-0 8-69 5-40 4-153 5-203 35:24 24:36 9 of 17 1 of 11 0 of 1 1 of 2

Qtr 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 0 7 7 14 -- 28 7 3 3 7 -- 20 Time 6:43 5:16 1:34 9:08 2:53 8:39 4:41 0:59

Scoring Play Malik Dunner 1-yard rush (Hagee kick) Gino Appleberry, Jr. 1-yard rush (Nuss kick) Morgan Hagee 43-yard field goal Morgan Hagee 25-yard field goal Deane 4-yard pass from Duncan (Nuss kick) Lacanaria 6-yard pass from Neal (Hagee kick) Deane 18-yard pass from Duncan (Nuss kick) Joshua Samuel 5-yard rush (Nuss kick)

Pl. 13-80 9-73 11-51 15-68 13-75 9-70 11-75 8-70

TOP Score 5:42 0-7 3:55 7-7 3:36 7-10 5:52 7-13 6:15 14-13 3:22 14-20 3:58 21-20 3:09 28-20

WKU BALL 29 24 40-192 29-120 2 1 192 285 25-35-0 27-45-0 75-444 74-405 2-0 1-0 11-102 10-120 5-192 4-152 31:24 28:36 9 of 15 6 of 13 1 of 1 1 of 1

RUSHING: WKU -- Ferby 16-74, Samuel 7-46, LaFrance 5-34, Shanley 11-8/1, Duncan 2-4, Trigg 1-2, Applebarry, Jr. 1-0 ; LOU -- Cunningham 21-129, Williams 9-58/2, Hall 1-10, Riley 1-9, Wilson 2-2, Pass 2-(-2), Je. Smith 2-(-2)

RUSHING: WKU -- Samuel 19-91/1, Duncan 6-55, Shanley 5-16, Appleberry, Jr. 6-14/1, Henderson 1-11, Sloan 1-3, LaFrance 1-2, Pearson 1-0 ; BALL -- Huntley 10-59, Gilbert 10-41, Neal 3-21, Dunner 3-12/1, Hall 2-4, TEAM 1-(-17)

PASSING: WKU -- Shanley 23-33-240/1-0, Duncan 3-5-20/0-1 ; LOU -- Cunnigham 10-18-88/0-0, Pass 0-3-0/0-1

PASSING: WKU -- Shanley 13-19-158/0-0, Duncan 12-16-94/2-0 ; BALL -- Neal 27-45-285/1-0

RECEIVING: WKU -- Jernighan 5-77, Jackson 3-45, Sloan 3-41, Fourtenbary 5-34/1, Deane 2-29, LaFrance 5-20, Appleberry, Jr. 1-12, Ferby 1-2 ; LOU -- Ja. Smith 3-38, Fitzpatrick 2-21, Peete 2-17, Dawkins 1-16, Williams 1-0, Je. Smith 1-(-4)

RECEIVING: WKU -- Jackson 8-91, Deane 5-48/2, Fourtenbary 4-44, Jernighan 4-37, Sloan 2-19, LaFrance 1-10, Lane 1-3 ; BALL -- Miller 8-112, Lacanaria 8-99/1, Hall 9-60, Littles 1-10, Gilbert 1-4

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game 5

game 6

Marshall 20, WKU 17

Charlotte 40, WKU 14

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- Trailing 20-17 in the final minutes, sophomore quarterback Steven Duncan connected with sophomore receiver Jacquez Sloan for 60 yards to put the Hilltoppers within striking distance, but a Marshall forced fumble two plays later derailed a furious comeback effort as the Hilltoppers fell to the Herd on Saturday night. Duncan threw for 263 yards on 24-of-39 passing with one touchdown - an 11-yard shovel pass to senior tight end Mik’Quan Deane - and one interception. On a night where points were tough to come by, the Hilltopper defense produced four turnovers including three interceptions of Marshall freshman quarterback Isaiah Green. However, WKU’s inability to produce points off those turnovers proved to be the difference as just one drive was converted into a touchdown.Freshman tailback Joshua Samuel led the team in rushing with 43 yards on 10 carries while Lucky Jackson, Quin Jernighan and Kyle Fourtenbary each tallied five receptions.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A big third quarter by the host Charlotte 49ers proved to be the difference as WKU (1-5, 0-2 C-USA) fell in their Conference USA road opener, 40-14. Trailing 9-7 at the break, the Hilltoppers could not find their rhythm in the third quarter and saw Charlotte, on the legs of running back Benny Lemay, score 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. After a WKU turnover on the first drive, the 49ers needed just one play, a 35-yard rush by Lemay, to get on the scoreboard. A two-point conversion attempt failed. The Hilltoppers responded with a nine-play, 85-yard drive that ended in a four-yard touchdown run by true freshman quarterback Kevaris Thomas. Thomas used every bit of his 250-plus pound frame to barrel his way in the endzone. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Steven Duncan appeared late in the game and led the team on an 11-play, 75-yard drive where he connected on the corner fade to tight end Steven Witchoskey for his first career touchdown.

Team MAR WKU WKU MAR MAR WKU MAR

Qtr 1 1 2 2 4 4 4

Time 9:48 0:05 4:38 0:36 8:39 6:50 1:44

Scoring Play Pl. Brady 40-yard pass from Green (Rohrwasser kick) 1-40 Ryan Nuss 23-yard field goal 6-24 Steven Duncan 3-yard rush (Nuss kick) 7-75 Justin Rohrwasser 35-yard field goal 6-38 Justin Rohrwasser 21-yard field goal 11-51 Deane 11-yard pass from Duncan (Nuss kick) 1-11 Brady 32-yard pass from Green (Rohrwasser kick) 7-98

TOP Score Team 0:08 0-7 CHA 2:41 3-7 WKU 3:17 10-7 CHA 1:09 10-10 CHA 4:43 10-13 CHA 0:06 17-13 CHA 2:39 17-20 CHA CHA WKU

Time 13:15 3:20 4:30 9:42 4:20 3:25 13:57 5:08 1:55

Scoring Play Pl. Benny LeMay 35-yard rush (pass failed) 1-35 Kevaris Thomas 4-yard rush (Nuss kick) 9-85 Jonathan Cruz 33-yard field goal 15-77 Evan Shirreffs 1-yard rush (Cruz kick) 10-75 Benny LeMay 9-yard rush (Cruz kick) 9-62 Aaron McAllister 14-yard rush (Cruz kick) 2-27 Jonathan Cruz 51-yard field goal 7-23 Arnold 28-yard pass from Shirreffs (Cruz kick) 6-30 Witchoskey 7-yard pass from Duncan (Nuss kick) 11-75

TOP Score 0:09 0-6 3:42 7-6 8:31 7-9 5:18 7-16 4:16 7-23 0:48 7-30 3:26 7-33 4:04 7-40 3:13 14-40

WKU CHA 17 28 17-42 50-211 1 4 214 237 27-39-2 17-26-0 56-256 76-448 1-1 1-1 7-55 4-30 4-142 1-41 21:19 38:41 3 of 9 9 of 14 0 of 1 0 of 0

RUSHING: WKU -- Samuel 6-29, Thomas 3-10/1, LaFrance 1-5, Appleberry, Jr. 2-5, Duncan 1-0, Shanley 4-(-7) ; CHA -- LeMay 17-121/2, Camp 12-38, Finger 8-29, McAllister 4-20/1, Arnold 1-13, Klugh 1-1, Reynolds 2-(-1), Shirreffs 3-(-5), TEAM 2-(-5)

PASSING: MAR -- Green 18-39-288/2-3 ; WKU -- Duncan 2439-263/1-1

PASSING: WKU -- Shanley 20-29-154/0-2, Duncan 7-10-60/1-0 ; CHA -- Reynolds 12-19-119/0-0, Shirreffs 5-7-118/1-0

RECEIVING: MAR -- Brady 8-162/2, Obialo 4-80, Levias 1-35, Davis 2-8, Williams 2-5, Johnson 1-(-2) ; WKU -- Sloan 4-87, Deane 3-64/1, Jackson 5-41, Jernighan 5-39, Fourtenbary 5-33, LaFrance 2-(-1)

RECEIVING: WKU -- Sloan 6-83, Pearson 3-38, Fourtenbary 4-21, Jackson 4-20, Leach 2-17, Jernighan 3-11, Appleberry, Jr. 1-8, Witchoskey 1-7/1, Samuel 1-6, Lane 1-4, Deane 1-(-1) ; CHA -- Tucker 9-91, Arnold 2-36/1, LeMay 1-31, McAllister 1-25, Camp 1-19, Kofa 1-15, Quattlebaum 1-14, Tyler 1-6

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OPPONENTS

RUSHING: MAR -- Davis 16-65, King 8-42, Green 6-19, Anderson 1-2, TEAM 1-(-2), Johnson 1-(-13) ; WKU -- Samuel 10-43, Duncan 15-12/1, Deane 2-5, Pearson 1-4, Appleberry, Jr. 3-(-1), TEAM 1-(-2)

UNIVERSIT Y

MAR WKU 17 17 33-113 32-62 0 1 288 263 18-39-3 24-39-1 72-401 71-324 1-1 4-2 6-70 6-43 7-286 8-305 30:12 29:48 4 of 15 4 of 16 1 of 1 0 of 2

Qtr 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4

HISTORY

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 7 0 0 7 -- 14 6 3 21 10 -- 40

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Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 7 3 0 10 -- 20 3 7 0 7 -- 17

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HILLTOPPERS

Oct. 13, 2018 • Jerry Richardson Stadium • 11,610

GENERAL

Sept. 29, 2018 • Houchens-Smith Stadium • 20,811

2018 IN REVIEW

game 7

game 8

Old Dominion 37, WKU 34

FIU 38, WKU 17

Oct. 20, 2018 • Houchens-Smith Stadium • 13,269

Oct. 27, 2018 • Houchens-Smith Stadium • 15,138

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- Nick Rice kicked a 26-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Old Dominion an improbable 37-34 win over Western Kentucky. ODU scored 18 points in the last 5:40 for the win. Kesean Strong’s 2-yard TD run, followed by a 2-point conversion, knotted the game at 27. WKU then drove 80 yards and went up a touchdown when Gino Appleberry carried it in from 2-yards out. Blake LaRussa led the Monarchs down the field in 93 seconds and completed a 6-yard scoring pass to Travis Fulgham to tie it at 34 with nine seconds left. On the Hilltoppers’ next drive, the Monarchs were flagged for roughing the passer. Alex Rinella missed a 57-yard field goal with two seconds remaining, but ODU was penalized for too many men on the field and gave Rinella a chance at a 52 yarder. The kick descended at the goal line, and Isaiah Harper ran it back 83 yards to the Hilltoppers’ 17. But a WKU face mask moved the ball to their own 9-yard line, gave ODU another offensive play with no time left.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- James Morgan threw three touchdowns and Florida International defeated WKU 38-17 on Homecoming on Saturday night. Morgan threw a 6-yard touchdown to Maurice Alexander for a 7-0 lead after leading a 16-play, 75-yard yard drive that used more than nine minutes of the first quarter. With 5:03 before halftime, Morgan threw a 5-yard TD to Bryce Singleton for a 14-0 lead. In the third quarter, D’Vonte Price ran it in from 6 yards, and Morgan threw a 4-yard score to Austin Maloney with 26 seconds left in the third quarter to make it 28-3. Price had 14 carries for 119 yards and two touchdowns for Florida International (6-2, 4-0 Conference USA). Price had a 58-yard touchdown run with 95 seconds left for the game’s final margin. Davis Shanley and Steven Duncan combined to throw for 144 yards for WKU (1-7, 0-4). Duncan and D’Andre Ferby each rushed for a touchdown, and linebacker Ben Holt tied the program’s FBS record for total tackles in a game with 19.

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 14 3 2 18 -- 37 7 17 3 7 -- 34

ODU WKU Team WKU ODU ODU WKU ODU WKU WKU ODU WKU ODU WKU ODU ODU

Qtr 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4

Time 9:42 5:59 0:00 9:57 8:17 4:59 0:35 7:08 3:45 5:40 1:37 0:09 0:00

Scoring Play Pl. Deane 9-yard pass from Shanley (Rinella kick) 9-80 Kesean Strong 1-yard rush (Rice kick) 8-72 Will Knight 1-yard rush (Rice kick) 9-81 Gino Appleberry, Jr. 1-yard rush (Rinella kick) 11-75 Nick Rice 45-yard field goal 5-26 Alex Rinella 41-yard field goal 8-50 Fourtenbary 15-yard pass from Shanley (Ri. kick) 9-71 Safety (TEAM) -- Alex Rinella 33-yard field goal 6-40 Strong 2-yard rush (Hendrick pass from LaRussa) 8-80 Gino Appleberry, Jr. 2-yard rush (Rinella kick) 10-80 Fulgham 9-yard pass from LaRussa (Rice kick) 8-79 Nick Rice 26-yard field goal 1-0

TOP Score Team 3:20 7-0 FIU 3:38 7-7 FIU 3:15 7-14 WKU 5:03 14-14 FIU 1:33 14-17 FIU 3:10 17-17 WKU 2:47 24-17 FIU -- 24-19 WKU 2:04 27-19 FIU 2:59 27-27 3:55 34-27 1:23 34-34 0:00 34-37

ODU WKU 30 29 42-181 45-207 3 2 327 257 21-33-0 24-32-0 75-508 77-464 2-2 0-0 8-86 11-75 3-141 4-116 27:52 32:08 4 of 11 7 of 14 1 of 3 0 of 1

RUSHING: ODU -- Strong 27-125/2, LaRussa 6-24, Davis 3-20, Knight 6-12/1 ; WKU -- Samuel 15-87, Appleberry, Jr. 18-80/2, Shanley 8-24, LaFrance 2-13, Thomas 2-3

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 7 7 14 10 -- 38 0 3 0 14 -- 17

FIU WKU Qtr 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4

Time 2:22 5:03 0:20 12:06 0:26 11:54 5:20 1:55 1:35

Scoring Play Pl. Alexander 6-yard pass from Morgan (Borr. kick) 16-75 Singleton 5-yard pass from Morgan (Borr. kick) 6-39 Alex Rinella 23-yard field goal 14-69 D’Vonte Price 6-yard rush (Borregales kick) 5-69 Maloney 4-yard pass from Morgan (Borr. kick) 14-58 Steven Duncan 1-yard rush (pass failed) 11-75 Jose Borregales 35-yard field goal 11-66 Ferby 1-yard rush (Fourtenbary pass from Dunc.) 10-63 D’Vonte Price 58-yard rush (Borregales kick) 2-61

TOP Score 9:06 0-7 2:58 0-14 4:43 3-14 2:54 3-21 6:10 3-28 3:32 9-28 6:34 9-31 3:25 17-31 0:20 17-38

FIU WKU 17 23 38-197 38-168 2 2 171 144 19-28-0 18-34-1 66-368 72-312 0-0 1-0 6-65 4-34 2-102 4-104 33:02 26:58 8 of 14 7 of 15 1 of 2 0 of 1

RUSHING: FIU -- Price 14-119/2, Maxwell 16-80, Peterson, Jr. 1-3, Phillips 1-1, Alexander 1-0, Morgan 3-(-2), TEAM 2-(-4) ; WKU -- Samuel 14-83, LaFrance 6-34, Appleberry, Jr. 5-23, Shanley 6-17, Duncan 4-11/1, Ferby 2-3/1, Deane 1-(-3)

PASSING: ODU -- LaRussa 21-32-327/1-0, TEAM 0-1-0/0-0 ; WKU -- Shanley 24-31-257/2-0, Thomas 0-1-0/0-0 PASSING: FIU -- Morgan 19-28-171/3-0 ; WKU -- Shanley 1425/0-0, Duncan 4-8-39/0-1, Nuss 0-1-0/0-0 RECEIVING: ODU -- Fulgham 7-102/1, Duhart 5-74, Harper 3-81, Strong 3-36, White 2-30, Anthony 1-4 ; WKU -- Deane 6-74/1, RECEIVING: FIU -- Maloney 4-70/1, Alexander 6-48/1, Gaiter IV Fourtenbary 6-54/1, Sloan 4-50, Jackson 4-45, Pearson 3-30, 2-19, Thomas 2-16, Price 2-5, Singleton 1-5/1, Scott 1-4, Worton LaFrance 1-4 1-4 ; WKU -- Sloan 5-69, Jackson 5-30, Pearson 2-23, Fourtenbary 3-17, LaFrance 1-6, Deane 2-(-1)

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game 9

game 10

Middle Tennessee 29, WKU 10

Florida Atlantic 34, WKU 15

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Middle Tennessee running back Chaton Mobley rushed for a career-high 198 yards on 25 carries to lead the Blue Raiders to their first victory over WKU in the last four tries, 29-10, on Friday night at Floyd Stadium. WKU senior quarterback Drew Eckels returned from injury to start at quarterback for the Hilltoppers. Eckels threw for 195 yards and added 14 yards on the ground. In the third quarter on a non-contact scramble, Eckels went down with injury and sophomore quarterback Steven Duncan appeared in relief. On his first play of the game, Duncan connected with junior receiver Lucky Jackson for a 46-yard touchdown strike, the Hilltoppers only touchdown score of the game. Sophomore receiver Jacquez Sloan led all receivers with 89 yards on four catches including a long of 53 from Eckels in the first half. As a team, WKU rushed for 109 yards on 25 carries (4.4 yards per carry) and threw for 270 on 16-of-47 passing. WKU held Middle Tennessee without a touchdown in the second half.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -- Devin Singletary ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first Florida Atlantic running back to top 4,000 career yards, and the Owls cruised to a 34-15 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday. Singletary also passed Ron Dayne for eighth place all-time in FBS play with his 64th career TD run. Singletary tied the Wisconsin running back’s mark with a 40-yard scoring run midway through the third quarter and slipped past the former Badgers’ star on a 1-yard plunge with 10:28 remaining in the game. Kerrith Whyte Jr., who finished with 163 yards on 21 carries, staked the Owls to a 7-0 lead with an 8-yard run on FAU’s first possession of the game. Singletary ran for 40 yards of the 65-yard drive to top the 4,000-yard mark. Steven Duncan’s 15-yard TD toss to Mik’Quan Deane got the Hilltoppers on the scoreboard, but the extra-point kick was blocked, and when Alex Rinella booted a 40-yard field on the last play of the first half it left WKU trailing 10-9.

Team MTSU WKU MTSU MTSU MTSU MTSU WKU MTSU MTSU

Qtr 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 7 7 3 0 -- 17 14 7 7 3 -- 31 Time 13:36 7:47 1:26 6:13 0:05 6:53 1:34 13:44 1:51

Scoring Play Lee 43-yard pass from Stockstill (Holt kick) Alex Rinella 40-yard field goal Crews Holt 42-yard field goal Dobson 5-yard pass from Stockstill (Holt kick) Crews Holt 39-yard field goal Crews Holt 23-yard field goal Jackson 46-yard pass from Duncan (Nuss kick) Crews Holt 28-yard field goal Crews Holt 30-yard field goal

TOP Score Team 1:24 0-7 FAU 1:56 3-7 FAU 2:01 3-10 WKU 5:36 3-17 WKU 0:53 3-20 FAU 4:42 3-23 FAU 2:20 10-23 FAU 2:50 10-26 WKU 3:44 10-29 FAU

RUSHING: WKU -- Appleberry, Jr. 6-29, Samuel 7-28, Duncan 3-28, Eckels 4-14, Ferby 3-10, LaFrance 1-1, Pearson 1-(-1) ; MTSU -- Mobley 25-198, Dobson 3-49, Stockstill 8-6, West 6-4, Thomas 1-(-1), TEAM 2-(-10)

RECEIVING: WKU -- Sloan 4-89, Jackson 2-53/1, Pearson 2-43, Deane 4-38, Jernighan 2-35, Fourtenbary 1-10, Samuel 1-2 ; MTSU -- Lee 5-81/1, Smith 8-60, Salter 2-39, Dobson 2-19/1, Casey 1-14, Upton 1-11, West 2-9, Mobley 1-3, Thomas 2-(-8)

Scoring Play Kerrith Whyte 8-yard rush (Rivas kick) Vladimir Rivas 30-yard field goal Deane 15-yard pass from Duncan (kick failed) Alex Rinella 40-yard field goal Devin Singletary 40-yard rush (Rivas kick) Vladimir Rivas 22-yard field goal Devin Singletary 1-yard rush (Rivas kick) D’Andre Ferby 7-yard rush (pass failed) Kerrith Whyte 77-yard rush (Rivas kick)

Pl. 8-75 11-59 5-75 6-15 9-78 15-73 5-65 10-75 3-87

TOP Score 3:15 0-7 4:07 0-10 1:59 6-10 0:29 9-10 3:05 9-17 6:19 9-20 1:43 9-27 4:11 15-27 1:38 15-34

WKU FAU 21 28 34-123 58-315 1 4 228 261 25-42-1 20-25-1 76-351 83-576 0-0 3-1 2-10 6-70 4-136 1-33 27:29 32:31 7 of 17 6 of 14 2 of 5 3 of 3

RUSHING: WKU -- Samuel 15-101, Ferby 6-22/1, LaFrance 2-1, Duncan 11-(-1) ; FAU -- Whyte 21-163/2, Singletary 22-148/2, Wright 2-11, Johnson 5-6, Robison 8-(-13) PASSING: WKU -- Duncan 25-42-228/1-1 ; FAU -- Robison 1721-231/0-0, Johnson 3-4-30/0-1 RECEIVING: WKU -- Deane 10-112/1, Jernighan 5-67, Jackson 2-24, Fourtenbary 2-19, LaFrance 2-7, Samuel 1-1, Pearson 3-(-2) ; FAU -- Harrison 3-94, Durante 7-79, Wright 5-41, Bryant 2-18, Whyte 2-16, Raine 1-13

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OPPONENTS

PASSING: WKU -- Eckels 12-32-195/0-0, Duncan 3-14-61/1-1, Shanley 1-1-14/0-0 ; MTSU -- Stockstill 24-42-228/2-0

Time 11:45 1:13 14:14 0:00 7:55 13:27 10:28 6:17 2:19

UNIVERSIT Y

WKU MTSU 17 27 25-109 45-246 0 0 270 228 16-47-1 24-42-0 72-379 87-474 1-1 0-0 7-80 3-34 7-340 7-257 23:19 36:41 4 of 16 5 of 17 1 of 3 1 of 1

Qtr 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 4

HISTORY

Pl. 6-75 7-66 5-55 14-83 5-63 12-72 7-94 8-64 8-23

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 0 9 0 6 -- 15 10 0 7 17 -- 34

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2018 REVIEW

WKU MTSU

HILLTOPPERS

Nov. 10, 2018 • FAU Stadium • 14,400

GENERAL

Nov. 2, 2018 • Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium • 16,617

2018 IN REVIEW

game 11

game 12

WKU 40, UTEP 16

WKU 30, Louisiana Tech 15

Nov. 17, 2018 • Houchens-Smith Stadium • 6,221

Nov. 24, 2018 • Joe Aillet Stadium • 11,459

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- WKU intercepted five UTEP passes in the first half and raced out to a 40-0 halftime lead to secure its eighth consecutive victory on Senior Night. The Hilltoppers (2-9, 1-6 C-USA) intercepted Miner quarterbacks Kai Locksley and Brandon Jones on their first four drives of the game, and Gaej Walker returned a pick just before halftime for a touchdown to give WKU it’s largest lead of the Mike Sanford era. The five interceptions were all recorded by five different players as everyone seemed to get in on the action in WKU’s secondary. Sophomore Roger Cray got his hands on the first pass attempt from Locksley on UTEP’s opening play of the game. After senior D’Andre Ferby scored the first of his two touchdowns on the ground four plays later, senior Drell Greene seemingly played center field on Locksley’s next toss down field marking the second pick of the evening in as many plays. Ferby added his second score of the game - and quarter - with a seven-yard rush to put WKU up 27-0.

RUSTON, La. (AP) -- D’Andre Ferby scored a pair of touchdowns and Western Kentucky jumped on Louisiana Tech early and made it hold up for a 30-15 win on Saturday. Western Kentucky (3-9, 2-6 Conference USA) took the opening drive 87 yards in 11 plays and scored on Lucky Jackson’s 18-yard touchdown run. On the Bulldogs’ ensuing drive, Devon Key intercepted J’Mar Smith on the first play and the Hilltoppers had the ball at Louisiana Tech’s 33. The Hilltoppers ran off 10 plays with the short field and made it 14-0 when Steven Duncan completed a 10-yard pass to Mik’Quan Deane. Early in the second, WKU posted a safety, and after taking the ball, Ferby went in from a yard out and it was 23-0. Israel Tucker scored Louisiana Tech’s (7-5, 5-3) only touchdown with a 19-yard run with 1:43 before halftime. Smith threw for 280 yards for the Bulldogs before leaving the game late with an apparent injury.

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 0 0 8 8 -- 16 27 13 0 0 -- 40

UTEP WKU Team WKU WKU WKU WKU WKU WKU WKU UTEP UTEP

Qtr 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4

Time 10:06 8:27 6:56 1:28 12:58 4:36 2:42 11:33 12:45

Scoring Play Pl. Jernighan 17-yard pass from Duncan (kick failed) 11-75 D’Andre Ferby 1-yard rush (Rinella kick) 4-33 Jackson 2-yard pass from Duncan (Rinella kick) 4-20 D’Andre Ferby 7-yard rush (Rinella kick) 7-79 Alex Rinella 22-yard field goal 8-39 Alex Rinella 33-yard field goal 9-38 Gaej Walker 18-yard interception return (Ri. kick) -- Juniel 11-yard pass by Jones (Juniel from Jones) 7-75 Lucero 88-yard pass by Jones (Lucero from Jones) 2-94

WKU TECH

TOP Score Team 4:54 6-0 WKU 1:26 13-0 WKU 1:18 20-0 WKU 2:55 27-0 WKU 3:17 30-0 TECH 4:09 33-0 TECH -- 40-0 TECH 3:27 40-8 TECH 0:50 40-16 WKU

UTEP WKU 11 22 20-50 50-208 0 2 342 214 15-34-5 19-31-1 54-392 81-422 1-0 0-0 3-30 7-62 5-185 6-252 21:55 38:05 2 of 10 7 of 17 1 of 3 2 of 2

Qtr 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 4

Scoring Summary 1 2 3 4 OT Score 3 7 7 0 -- 17 3 10 21 7 -- 41 Time 10:03 5:01 13:26 12:16 1:43 0:31 0:00 11:53 4:27

Scoring Play Lucky Jackson 18-yard rush (Rinella kick) Deane 10-yard pass from Duncan (Rinella kick) Safety (Malone sacks Smith in end zone) D’Andre Ferby 1-yard rush (Rinella kick) Israel Tucker 19-yard rush (Hale kick) Safety (Rinella punt blocked out of end zone) Bailey Hale 33-yard field goal Bailey Hale 20-yard field goal D’Andre Ferby 36-yard rush (Rinella kick)

Pl. 11-82 10-33 -- 3-44 2-40 -- 5-48 8-72 1-36

TOP Score 4:57 7-0 4:55 14-0 -- 16-0 1:10 23-0 0:32 23-7 -- 23-9 0:31 23-12 3:07 23-15 0:07 30-15

WKU TECH 18 24 51-196 23-61 3 1 92 319 11-23-1 28-53-1 74-288 76-380 1-0 1-0 6-50 5-67 7-227 4-158 34:03 25:57 7 of 17 3 of 14 2 of 3 1 of 4

RUSHING: UTEP -- Hughes 4-27, Wadley 7-22, Jones 7-13, Lock- RUSHING: WKU -- Samuel 13-71, Ferby 11-67/2, Duncan 19-29, sley 2-(-12) ; WKU -- Ferby 18-69/2, Duncan 13-54, Samuel 9-38, Jackson 1-18/1, LaFrance 3-7, Appleberry, Jr. 1-6, Shanley 1-2, LaFrance 3-24, Appleberry, Jr. 6-12, Jackson 1-11 TEAM 2-(-4) ; TECH -- Tucker 10-39/1, McKnight 3-31, Dancy 2-3, J. Smith 8-(-12) PASSING: UTEP -- Jones 14-25-340/2-2, Locksley 1-9-2/0-3 ; WKU -- Duncan 19-31-214/2-1 PASSING: WKU -- Duncan 11-22-92/1-1, Jackson 0-1-0/0-0 ; TECH -- J. Smith 24-44-280/0-1, Elliott 4-8-39/0-0, TEAM 0-1RECEIVING: UTEP -- Lucero 2-118/1, Wolf 3-63, Brown 2-47, 0/0-0 Juniel 2-40/1, Weeks 1-38, Redix 4-34, Thompson 1-2 ; WKU -Jernighan 7-82/1, Deane 3-71, Jackson 6-36/1, Foutenbary 2-20, RECEIVING: WKU -- Jackson 3-30, Jernighan 3-16, Deane Appleberry, Jr. 1-5 2-46/1, Fourtenbary 1-3, LaFrance 1-(-1), Bishop 1-(-2) ; TECH -- Hardy 9-125, A. Smith 8-105, Powell 7-43, Scott 2-22, Tucker 1-20, Woodard 1-4

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TEAM RECORDS

TOTAL YARDS Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2015 (14 games) 2016 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2013 (12 games) 2002 (15 games) 1997 (12 games) 2017 (13 games) 2003 (13 games) 2012 (13 games) 1973 (13 games)

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.

at Marshall, 11/28/2014 at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014 vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 at North Texas, 10/15/2015 at Florida Atlantic, 10/29/2016 at Central Florida, 9/24/1994 vs. Louisiana Tech, 12/3/2016 vs. Rice, 9/1/2016 vs. Tennessee-Martin, 9/9/2000 vs. Central Michigan, 12/24/2014

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2014 (6,950 yds, 13 games) 2015 (7,370 yds, 14 games) 2016 (7,324 yds, 14 games) 2013 (5,502 yds, 12 games) 1952 (4,330 yds, 10 games) 1997 (5,187 yds, 12 games) 1998 (4,565 yds, 11 games) 2007 (4,906 yds, 12 games) 1993 (4,478 yds, 11 games) 2005 (4,463 yds, 11 games)

WKU fielded its first varsity team in 1913 (below).

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TOTAL PLAYS 7,370 7,324 6,950 5,502 5,479 5,187 5,146 5,129 5,029 4,956

738 718 708 683 661 660 656 649 649 647

534.6 526.4 523.1 458.5 433.0 432.2 415.0 408.8 407.1 405.7

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2015 (14 games) 2002 (15 games) 2014 (13 games) 1975 (13 games) 2017 (13 games) 2016 (14 games) 1973 (13 games) 2013 (12 games) 2018 (12 games) 1988 (13 games)

Game 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8.

at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014 at Eastern Illinois, 11/10/1984 at Eastern Illinois, 11/15/1986 vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 vs. Murray State, 9/6/1997 (3OT) vs. Murray State, 11/22/1969 at Arkansas State, 11/13/2010 vs. Charlotte, 10/14/2017

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1969 (777; 10 games) 1979 (774; 10 games) 1974 (773; 10 games) 1984 (846; 11 games) 2014 (986; 13 games) 1994 (827; 11 games) 1975 (970; 13 games) 2017 (968; 13 games) 1982 (741; 10 games) 1972 (734; 10 games)

1,018 996 986 970 968 958 943 875 870 866

102 97 96 96 95 94 93 92

77.7 77.4 77.3 76.9 75.8 75.2 74.6 74.5 74.1 73.4

TEAM RECORDS

POINTS SCORED Season

2016 (14 games) 2015 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 1973 (13 games) 1997 (12 games) 2003 (13 games) 2000 (13 games) 2007 (12 games) 1998 (11 games)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2016 (637 pts, 14 games) 2014 (577 pts, 13 games) 2015 (620 pts, 14 games) 1998 (396 pts, 11 games) 1997 (429 pts, 12 games) 1952 (336 pts, 10 games) 2007 (398 pts, 12 games) 1973 (430 pts, 13 games) 2003 (427 pts, 13 games) 2000 (404 pts, 13 games)

1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 9. 10.

vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/2007 vs. Bethel (Ky.), 11/27/1924 vs. Tennessee-Martin, 9/9/2000 vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/4/2003 at Marshall, 11/28/2014 vs. Old Dominion, 10/25/2014 vs. Western Illinois, 10/12/1968 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 8/29/1996 vs. Campbellsville, 9/27/1924 Three times, last at FIU, 11/21/2015

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

2016 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2015 (14 games) 2003 (13 games) 2007 (12 games) 2001 (12 games) 1998 (11 games)

Season, Second Quarter 2015 (14 games) 2016 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2000 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 2007 (12 games) 2013 (12 games) 1988 (13 games)

Season, Third Quarter 2015 (14 games) 2016 (14 games) 1997 (12 games) 2003 (13 games) 2014 (13 games) 2007 (12 games) 2014 (12 games)

2016 (14 games) 2015 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 2007 (12 games) 2000 (13 games) 2003 (13 games)

384 378 352 243 236 229 221

Season, Second Half (including overtime) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

2015 (14 games) 2016 (14 games) 1997 (12 games) 2014 (13 games) 2003 (13 games) 2004 (12 games) 2002 (15 games)

242 233 226 225 206 198 189

Season, Fewest Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1916 (28 pts, 5 games) 1915 (40 pts, 7 games) 1925 (52 pts, 9 games) 1921 (47 pts, 7 games) 1914 (24 pts, 3 games)

5.6 5.7 5.8 6.7 8.0

Game, Half 1. 4.

2016 vs. Old Dominion (52-14) 2015 vs. Middle Tennessee (52-14) 2007 vs. West Virginia Tech (52-0) 2015 vs. Miami (Ohio) (49-7) 2014 at Marshall (49-42) 1998 vs. Austin Peay (49-0)

52 52 52 49 49 49

Game, Quarter 1. 2. 4. 5.

2007 vs. West Virginia Tech 2005 vs. West Virginia Tech 1969 vs. Murray State 2016 vs. Old Dominion Six times, last at Marshall, 2016

Halftime Lead 1. 2. 3. 4.

2007 vs. West Virginia Tech 1998 vs. Austin Peay 1996 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 2015 vs. Miami (Ohio) 2007 vs. Indiana State

49 (1Q) 35 (2Q) 35 (4Q) 31 (2Q) 28 (1Q)

52 (52-0) 49 (49-0) 45 (45-0) 42 (49-7) 42 (42-0)

130 127 108 105 101 97 94

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

228 195 180 145 143 125 116 116

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

189 172 150 117 111 108 107

Season, First Half

HISTORY

Season, First Quarter

87 73 71 67 67 66 66 66 65 63

115 112 109 106 103 101 100

2018 REVIEW

Game

45.5 44.4 44.3 36.0 35.8 33.6 33.2 33.1 32.8 31.1

2004 (12 games) 2015 (14 games) 2002 (15 games) 2016 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2003 (13 games) 1991 (11 games)

HILLTOPPERS

Season, Per Game

637 620 577 432 430 429 427 404 398 396

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Season, Fourth Quarter

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TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Season 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 10.

2016 (14 games) 2015 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 1973 (13 games) 1997 (12 games) 2002 (15 games) 1998 (11 games) 2007 (12 games) 2003 (13 games) 2000 (13 games)

Game 1. 2.

vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/8/2007 vs. Bethel (Ky.), 11/27/1924

Season, Passing (since 1978) 82 82 76 62 56 54 54 51 51 50

12 11

MOST FIRST DOWNS Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2014 (13 games) 2015 (14 games) 2016 (14 games) 2017 (13 games) 2013 (12 games) 2007 (12 games) 2012 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 1997 (12 games) 2018 (12 games)

Season, Rushing (since 1978) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1997 (12 games) 1998 (11 games) 2002 (15 games) 2001 (12 games) 1994 (11 games)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

2014 (13 games) 2015 (14 games) 2017 (12 games) 2016 (14 games) 2013 (11 games) 1985 (11 games) 1984 (11 games) 2012 (13 games)

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 6.

vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 at Marshall, 11/28/2014 at North Texas, 10/15/2015 at Murray State, 9/8/1994 vs. Charlotte, 10/14/2017 at Central Florida, 9/24/1994 at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014

Game, Passing 351 349 344 294 287 266 265 263 254 251 202 184 182 173 168

1. 2. 6. 8.

vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 vs. Charlotte, 10/14/2017 vs. Central Michigan, 12/24/2014 at Marshall, 11/28/2014 at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/26/2015 at Middle Tennessee, 11/9/1985 Four times, last at Navy, 9/27/2014

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40 37 35 34 34 33 33

29 22 22 22 22 20 20 19

THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS

Season (Since 1978) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

2005 (11 games) 2014 (13 games) 2012 (13 games) 2006 (11 games) 2015 (13 games) 1993 (11 games)

The legendary E.A. Diddle also coached football on The Hill, including his first team in 1922 (below).

216 210 193 184 141 131 130 128

0.517 (78-151) 0.511 (92-180) 0.482 (80-166) 0.479 (68-142) 0.478 (88-184) 0.476 (78-164)

TEAM RECORDS

FOURTH DOWN CONVERSIONS

Season (Since 1978) 1989 (11 games) 1997 (12 games) 1988 (13 games) 1996 (11 games) 1985 (11 games)

0.765 (13-17) 0.720 (18-25) 0.649 (24-37) 0.632 (12-19) 0.621 (18-29

1. 2. 3. 5.

at Murray State, 9/7/1996 (2 ot) vs. New Haven, 10/3/1998 vs. Murray State, 9/6/1997 (3 ot) vs. Elon, 10/24/1998 (ot) vs. Eastern Illinois, 11/9/1991 vs. Troy, 10/29/1994

RUSHING YARDS

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS

Season

1997 (12 games) 2002 (15 games) 1998 (11 games) 2001 (12 games) 2000 (13 games) 1993 (11 games) 2003 (13 games) 1996 (11 games) 1999 (11 games) 2007 (12 games)

Season, Per Game

1998 (3,791; 11 games) 1997 (3,984; 12 games) 1993 (3,301; 11 games) 2001 (3,521; 12 games) 1992 (2,871; 10 games)

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

at Southern Illinois, 1997 at Southern Illinois, 1992 vs. Tennessee-Martin, 2000 vs. Austin Peay, 1997 vs. Union, 1948

561 554 551 542 520

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1995 (610; 10 games) 1998 (669; 11 games) 2001 (720; 12 games) 1997 (716; 12 games) 1992 (596; 10 games)

Season, Per Attempt

1998 (3,791 yds, 669 atts) 1997 (3,984 yds, 716 atts) 2016 (2,609 yds, 487 atts) 2003 (3,155 yds, 605 atts) 2007 (2,966 yds, 579 atts) 1993 (3,301 yds, 646 atts)

61.0 60.8 60.0 59.7 59.2

at Indiana State, 10/25/2003 vs. Tennessee-Martin, 9/9/2000 at Indiana State, 10/20/1997 vs. Morgan State, 9/21/2013 vs. Austin Peay, 9/26/1998 at Southern Illinois, 10/25/1997 vs. Morehead State, 9/21/1991 Multiple times, last vs. Troy, 11/26/2011

YARDS PASSING Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2015 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2016 (14 games) 2017 (13 games) 2013 (12 games) 1985 (11 games) 1984 (11 games) 2018 (12 games) 1973 (13 games) 2012 (13 games)

5,211 4,866 4,715 4,355 3,138 3,064 2,812 2,722 2,675 2,667

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8. 9.

2014 (13 games) 2015 (14 games) 2016 (14 games) 2017 (13 games) 1985 (11 games) 2013 (12 games) 1984 (11 games) 1986 (11 games) 2018 (12 games)

374.3 372.2 336.8 335.0 278.5 261.7 255.6 229.1 226.8

Game 5.67 5.65 5.36 5.21 5.12 5.11

8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6

1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014 (3OT) vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 vs. Rice, 9/1/2016 at Marshall, 11/28/2014 vs. Charlotte, 10/14/2017 vs. Akron, 10/5/1985 vs. Central Michigan, 12/24/2014 vs. Middle Tennessee, 11/17/2017 (3OT) at Indiana, 9/19/2015

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593 569 552 516 506 494 486 485 484

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

828 727 722 720 716 669 646 632 632 614

1. 4. 8.

UNIVERSIT Y

2002 (15 games) 1975 (13 games) 2000 (13 games) 2001 (12 games) 1997 (12 games) 1998 (11 games) 1993 (11 games) 1994 (11 games) 1996 (11 games) 1999 (11 games)

45 43 41 35 35 35 34 34 34 34

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.

1997 (12 games) 1998 (11 games) 2002 (15 games) 2016 (14 games) 1963 (11 games) 2004 (12 games) 1963 (11 games) 2000 (13 games) 2001 (12 games) 2003 (13 games)

Game 344.6 332.0 300.1 293.4 287.1

RUSHING ATTEMPTS Season

1. 2. 3. 4. 7.

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3,984 3,793 3,791 3,521 3,445 3,301 3,155 3,136 3,115 2,966

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

83 75 73 73 72 72

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Game

TEAM RECORDS

PASSES ATTEMPTED Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2017 (13 games) 2014 (13 games) 2015 (14 games) 1985 (11 games) 1984 (11 games) 2016 (14 games) 2018 (12 games) 1986 (11 games) 2013 (12 games) 1973 (13 games)

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

1985 (506 atts, 11 games) 2017 (577 atts, 13 games) 1984 (482 atts, 11 games) 2014 (557 atts, 13 games) 2015 (554 atts, 14 games) 1986 (424 atts, 11 games) 2018 (431 atts, 12 games) 2013 (407 atts, 12 games) 2016 (471 atts, 14 games)

577 557 554 506 481 471 431 424 407 393 46.0 44.4 43.8 42.8 39.6 38.5 35.9 33.9 33.6

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2015 (14 games) 2017 (13 games) 2014 (13 games) 2016 (14 games) 1985 (11 games) 2013 (12 games) 2018 (12 games) 1984 (11 games) 1986 (11 games) 2012 (13 games)

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

2017 (381 comp, 13 games) 2014 (378 comp, 13 games) 2015 (398 comp, 14 games) 1985 (281 comp, 11 games) 1984 (251 comp, 11 games) 2013 (266 comp, 12 games) 2016 (305 comp, 14 games) 2018 (254 comp, 12 games) 1986 (219 comp, 11 games)

Game

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7.

PASSES COMPLETED

at Middle Tennessee, 11/9/1985 at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014 at LSU, 10/24/2015 vs. Akron, 10/5/1985 vs. Akron, 11/15/1969 vs. Charlotte, 10/14/2017 vs. Florida Atlantic, 10/28/2017 vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014

69 66 61 59 59 58 56 56

1. 2. 5. 6. 7. 9.

vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 vs. Charlotte, 10/14/2017 at Middle Tennessee, 9/13/2014 (3OT) at Middle Tennessee, 11/9/1985 vs. Middle Tennessee, 11/17/2017 (3OT) at Navy, 9/27/2014 at LSU, 10/24/2015 vs. Akron, 11/15/1969 at Louisiana Tech, 10/6/2016

The 1946 team (below) was WKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first after the program returned from a three-year hiatus during World War II.

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398 381 378 305 281 266 254 251 219 213 29.3 29.1 28.4 25.5 22.8 22.2 21.8 21.2 19.9 46 43 43 43 39 38 37 37 36

TEAM RECORDS

INTERCEPTIONS THROWN

PUNTS

Season

1973 (13 games) 1964 (10 games) 1968 (10 games) 1974 (10 games) 1984 (11 games) 1972 (10 games) 1969 (10 games) 1976 (10 games) 1965 (10 games) 1977 (10 games)

27 25 23 23 23 22 21 21 20 19

at Tennessee, 9/7/2013

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Season

2015 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2017 (13 games) 2013 (12 games) 2016 (14 games) 2012 (13 games) 2007 (12 games) 1952 (10 games) 2006 (11 games) 2002 (15 games)

Game

vs. Old Dominion, 10/25/2014 vs. Old Dominion, 10/22/2016 vs. FAU, 11/7/2015 vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 vs. Navy, 9/28/2013 vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/26/2015 vs. Delta State, 11/1/1952 vs. Western Illinois, 9/30/2006

1975 (104; 13 games) 1976 (78; 10 games) 1982 (78; 10 games) 1970 (76, 10 games) 1986 (80; 11 games)

8.0 7.8 7.8 7.6 7.3

Game .718 (398-554) .679 (378-557) .660 (381-577) .654 (266-407) .648 (305-471) .636 (213-335) .628 (167-266) .615 (142-231) .614 (175-285) .601 (101-168) .885 (23-26) .848 (28-33) .828 (24-29) .821 (46-56) .806 (25-31) .805 (33-41) .800 (16-20) .800 (16-20)

TOUCHDOWN PASSES Season

1. 2. 5.

at Marshall, 11/28/2014 vs. Middle Tennessee, 10/10/2015 vs. Miami, 9/26/2015 vs. Bowling Green, 8/29/2014 14 times, last vs. Middle Tennessee, 11/17/2017

50 49 42 29 27 24 20 20 18 16 16

at Tennessee Tech, 10/19/1974 at Tennessee State, 10/18/1986

13 13

PUNTING YARDS Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1975 (13 games) 1976 (10 games) 1986 (11 games) 1983 (11 games) 1973 (13 games) 2010 (12 games) 1985 (11 games) 1981 (11 games) 1970 (10 games) 1980 (10 games)

4,081 3,202 3,199 2,959 2,931 2,872 2,808 2,742 2,726 2,700

Season, Per Punt 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2009 (2,475 yds, 57 punts) 2016 (1,701 yds, 40 punts) 2012 (1,919 yds, 46 punts) 2011 (2,662 yds, 64 punts) 2004 (1,996 yds, 48 punts) 1976 (3,202 yds, 78 punts) 2007 (1,919 yds, 47 punts) 2015 (2,110 yds, 52 punts) 2010 (2,872 yds, 71 punts) 2003 (2,224 yds, 55 punts)

43.4 42.5 41.7 41.59 41.58 41.1 40.8 40.6 40.5 40.43

Game 1.

vs. Tennessee Tech, 10/19/1974

Game, FBS era 1.

at Tennessee, 9/5/2009

578

403

8 6 6 6 5

OPPONENTS

2015 (14 games) 2014 (13 games) 2016 (14 games) 1973 (13 games) 2017 (13 games) 2012 (13 games) 1952 (10 games) 1985 (11 games) 1969 (10 games) 1968 (10 games) 1986 (11 games)

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.

Game

1. 2. 4. 5.

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

104 80 78 78 78 78 77 76 73 72

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1975 (13 games) 1986 (11 games) 1973 (13 games) 1976 (10 games) 1982 (10 games) 1983 (11 games) 1985 (11 games) 1970 (10 games) 1981 (11 games) 1974 (10 games)

HILLTOPPERS

Three times, last vs. Grambling, 12/8/1973

Game, FBS era 1.

1. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Season, Per Game

Game 1.

Season

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 9. 10.

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The 1952 team (above) won WKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-ever conference championship and the 1952 Refrigerator Bowl.

PUNTS RETURNED Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1974 (10 games) 1973 (13 games) 1975 (13 games) 1997 (12 games) 2002 (15 games)

Game 1.

vs. Middle Tennessee, 9/20/1952

Game, FBS era 1.

at Florida Atlantic, 10/15/2011

Game, FBS era 1. 60 53 52 49 47 12

PUNTS RETURNS FOR TD Game 1.

vs. Cumberland (Tenn.), 9/11/1999

PUNT RETURN YARDS Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2002 (15 games) 1974 (10 games) 2001 (12 games) 1975 (13 games) 1967 (9 games) 2003 (13 games) 1968 (10 games) 1998 (11 games) 2007 (12 games) 1988 (13 games)

Season, Per Return 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2016 (14 games) 2005 (11 games) 1998 (11 games) 2001 (12 games) 2007 (12 games) 1990 (10 games) 1967 (9 games) 1968 (10 games) 2003 (13 games) 2002 (15 games)

Game 1. 2. 3.

vs. Youngstown State, 10/11/1980 vs. Lamar, 9/15/1979 at Morehead State, 10/10/1953

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609 576 566 542 522 498 427 416 400 384 17.9 16.1 15.4 15.3 14.8 14.7 14.1 13.8 13.1 13.0 167 161 153

vs. Austin Peay, 9/1/2012

KICKOFFS RETURNED Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9.

2009 (12 games) 2010 (12 games) 1995 (10 games) 2008 (12 games) 2014 (13 games) 2011 (12 games) 2016 (14 games) 1991 (11 games) 2017 (13 games) 1986 (11 games)

Game 1. 3. 6. 7.

at Middle Tennessee, 10/24/2009 at North Texas, 10/31/2009 at Louisiana Tech, 10/6/2016 vs. Lamar, 9/15/1979 at Louisiana Tech, 11/1/2014 at Central Florida, 9/24/1994 Eight times, last vs. Old Dominion, 10/25/2014

81 62 61 55 54 54 48 48 47 47

11 11 10 10 10 9 8

KICKOFF RETURN YARDS Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2009 (12 games) 2011 (12 games) 2008 (12 games) 2010 (12 games) 2016 (14 games) 1995 (10 games) 2014 (13 games) 1996 (11 games) 2012 (13 games) 1986 (11 games)

Season, Per Return 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.

2016 (14 games) 2011 (12 games) 1982 (10 games) 1996 (11 games) 2008 (12 games) 2012 (13 games) 2003 (13 games) 1973 (13 games) 1980 (10 games) 1975 (13 games)

1,797 1,409 1,376 1,306 1,280 1,222 1,166 1,118 1,083 985 26.7 26.1 25.7 25.4 25.0 24.6 24.6 24.1 23.9 23.7

TEAM RECORDS Game

at North Texas, 10/31/2009 at Middle Tennessee, 10/24/2009 vs. Old Dominion, 10/25/2014 at Marshall, 9/28/1996 vs. North Texas, 11/1/2008 at Louisiana Tech, 10/6/2016

273 271 246 235 234 232

1973 (13 games) 1952 (10 games) 2000 (13 games) 1963 (11 games) 2004 (12 games) 1968 (10 games) 1975 (13 games) 1972 (10 games) 2007 (12 games) 2002 (15 games)

Game 1.

vs. Morehead State, 11/6/1965 at Eastern Kentucky, 9/18/2004

1. 2.

vs. UTEP, 11/17/2018 Three times, last at Marshall, 11/28/2014

2000 (13 games) 1973 (13 games) 2014 (13 games) 1968 (10 games) 1952 (10 games) 1974 (10 games) 2007 (12 games) 1992 (10 games) 2016 (14 games) 1972 (10 games)

vs. Old Dominion, 10/25/2014

35 34 29 27 23 23 22 22 20 20 7 7

5 4

1. 2. 5.

1975 (13 games) 1977 (10 games) 1979 (10 games) 1983 (11 games) 1976 (10 games)

42 38 38 38 36

Game 1. 2.

vs. Eastern Illinois, 11/12/1983 (lost 5) at Tampa, 9/21/1963 (lost 7)

FUMBLES LOST Season 1. 2. 4. 5.

1957 (8 games) 1960 (9 games) 1977 (10 games) 1979 (10 games) 1983 (11 games) 1972 (10 games)

26 21 21 20 17 17

Game 1. 506 458 414 355 313 296 269 267 252 251

9 8

at Tampa, 9/21/1963

Game, FBS era 1.

Six times, last at FIU, 11/21/2015

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Season

INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDAGE Season

Game, FBS era

153 139

2018 REVIEW

Game, FBS era

vs. Murray State, 11/21/1992 vs. Western Illinois, 10/12/1968

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. 2.

FUMBLES

INTERCEPTIONS Season

Game

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The 1963 team (below) won the Tangerine Bowl and remains WKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only undefeated team (10-0-1).

UNIVERSIT Y OPPONENTS

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TEAM RECORDS

PENALTIES Season 1. 2. 3. 5. 6.

1988 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 2016 (14 games) 1994 (11 games) 2000 (13 games) 2011 (12 games)

Game 1. 2. 4. 5.

vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 8/29/1996 vs. Indiana State, 11/5/1994 vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/2005 at Morehead State, 9/10/1988 Seven times, last vs. UT-Martin, 9/9/2000

SCORING DEFENSE 120 97 93 93 90 89 17 16 16 15 14

PENALTY YARDS Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1988 (13 games) 2016 (14 games) 1968 (10 games) 1981 (11 games) 1974 (10 games) 1973 (13 games)

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

at Evansville, 9/5/1981 vs. West Virginia Tech, 9/1/2005 vs. Kentucky State, 9/19/1981 at Morehead State, 9/10/1988 vs. Morehead State, 10/9/1954

1,034 931 919 917 878 859

Season (Since 1954) 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1968 (10 games) 1970 (10 games) 1963 (11 games) 1964 (10 games) 1958 (9 games) 1961 (9 games) 1962 (8 games) 1974 (10 games) 1972 (10 games) 1967 (9 games)

Season, Average (Since 1954) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1968 (10 games) 1963 (11 games) 1970 (10 games) 1964 (10 games) 1975 (13 games) 1974 (10 games) 1958 (9 games) 1972 (10 games) 1961 (9 games) 1971 (10 games)

167 166 161 160 153

The 1975 team (below) went 11-2 and finished as the Division II National Runner-Up.

100

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70 76 79 79 87 88 92 95 97 98 7.0 7.2 7.6 7.9 8.6 9.5 9.7 9.7 9.8 10

TEAM RECORDS

TACKLES Season, Solo (Since 1978) 1988 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 1987 (11 games) 2000 (13 games) 2003 (13 games)

Season, Assisted (Since 1978) 1983 (11 games) 1981 (11 games) 1979 (10 games) 1982 (10 games) 1980 (10 games)

Season, Total (Since 1978) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1988 (13 games) 1981 (11 games) 1983 (11 games) 2002 (15 games) 2003 (13 games)

1352 1292 1250 1193 1172

2002 (15 games) 1997 (12 games) 2003 (13 games) 2016 (14 games) 2000 (13 games) 1987 (11 games) 1985 (11 games) 2012 (13 games) 2001 (12 games) 2005 (11 games) 1993 (11 games)

1. 2. 3. 5.

at FIU, 10/27/2012 at Miami (Ohio), 9/17/2016 at Louisiana-Monroe, 10/29/2011 at Alabama, 9/8/2012 Four times, last at LA Tech, 11/2/2018

9 7 6 6 5

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

2002 (15 games) 2003 (13 games) 2012 (13 games) 2001 (12 games) 1981 (11 games)

490 436 413 395 388

PASS BREAKUPS Season (Since 1979) 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

2000 (13 games) 1994 (11 games) 1989 (11 games) 1998 (11 games) 1993 (11 games) 2016 (14 games) 1996 (11 games) 1986 (11 games) 1997 (12 games) 1988 (13 games)

95 91 84 84 77 76 68 67 64 62

Game, FBS era 1. 2. 3. 7.

at Florida Atlantic, 10/29/2016 Louisiana Tech, 12/3/2016 Maine, 9/8/2018 Ball State, 9/23/2017 Louisiana-Monroe, 10/20/2012 at Miami (Ohio), 9/17/2016 Seven times, last vs. Rice, 9/1/2016

11 10 8 8 8 8 7

HISTORY

Game, FBS era

41 40 39 34 33 33 33 32 31 30 29

Season (Since 1978)

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

13 13 12 10 10 10

TACKLES FOR LOSS, YARDS 841 769 659 648 615

SACKS Season (Since 1984)

at FIU, 10/27/2012 at Arkansas State, 9/29/2012 at Louisiana-Monroe, 10/29/2011 at Miami (Ohio), 9/17/2016 vs. Memphis, 12/20/2016 at FIU, 11/21/2015

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

775 718 705 701 700

1. 3. 4.

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Game, FBS era

SACKS, YARDS Season (Since 1984) 2002 (15 games) 2003 (13 games) 2001 (12 games) 1987 (11 games) 1997 (12 games)

296 283 248 245 239

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

TACKLES FOR LOSS Season (Since 1978) 2003 (13 games) 2002 (15 games) 2001 (12 games) 2012 (13 games) 2000 (13 games) 1981 (11 games) 2016 (14 games) 2005 (11 games) 1999 (11 games) 2015 (14 games)

135 132 107 97 94 94 87 84 84 83

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.

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PASSING

Game

PASS ATTEMPTS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 Kawaun Jakes, 2009-12 Mike White, 2016-17 Justin Haddix, 2003-06 Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 Johnny Vance, 1966-69 John Hall, 1977-80 Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 Ralph Antone, 1979-82

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Mike White, 2017 Brandon Doughty, 2014 Brandon Doughty, 2015 Jeff Cesarone, 1985 Mike White, 2016 Jeff Cesarone, 1986 Brandon Doughty, 2013 Kawaun Jakes, 2012 Johnny Vance, 1969 Jeff Cesarone, 1987

Game 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 10.

Brandon Doughty at Middle Tennessee, 2014 Brandon Doughty at LSU, 2015 Johnny Vance vs. Akron, 1969 Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 1985 Jeff Cesarone at EIU, 1986 Mike White vs. Florida Atlantic, 2017 Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014 Mike White vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017 Brandon Doughty at Navy, 2014 Brandon Doughty vs. Southern Miss, 2015

1,491 1,379 1,123 976 947 619 592 571 554 519

560 552 540 447 416 397 374 312 307 297

66 61 59 59 58 56 56 54 54 52

PASS COMPLETIONS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 Kawaun Jakes, 2009-2012 Mike White, 2016-17 Justin Haddix, 2003-06 Johnny Vance, 1966-69 John Hall, 1977-80 Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 Ralph Antone, 1979-82 Willie Taggart, 1995-98

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty, 2015 Brandon Doughty, 2014 Mike White, 2017 Mike White, 2016 Jeff Cesarone, 1985 Brandon Doughty, 2013 Jeff Cesarone, 1986 Kawaun Jakes, 2012 Justin Haddix, 2006 Johnny Vance, 1969

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1,023 735 650 648 541 289 286 283 266 200

388 375 368 280 253 246 207 200 171 155

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014 Brandon Doughty at Middle Tennessee, 2014 Mike White vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017 Brandon Doughty at Navy, 2014 Brandon Doughty at LSU, 2015 Johnny Vance at Akron, 1969 Mike White at Louisiana Tech, 2016 Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 1985 Brandon Doughty at Indiana, 2015 Brandon Doughty vs. Southern Miss, 2015 Brandon Doughty at Marshall, 2014

46 43 39 38 37 37 36 36 35 34 34

PASSING YARDS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 Mike White, 2016-17 Justin Haddix, 2003-06 Kawaun Jakes, 2009-2012 Johnny Vance, 1966-69 John Hall, 1977-80 Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 Ralph Antone, 1979-82 Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73

12,855 8,566 8,540 7,929 7,538 4,046 3,876 3,780 3,555 3,532

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty, 2015 Brandon Doughty, 2014 Mike White, 2016 Mike White, 2017 Brandon Doughty, 2013 Jeff Cesarone, 1985 Kawaun Jakes, 2012 Jeff Cesarone, 1986 Justin Haddix, 2006 Justin Haddix, 2004

5,055 4,830 4,363 4,177 2,857 2,737 2,488 2,396 2,186 1,976

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Brandon Doughty at Middle Tennessee, 2014 Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014 Mike White vs. Rice, 2016 Jeff Cesarone vs. Akron, 1985 Brandon Doughty at Marshall, 2014 Brandon Doughty vs. Central Michigan, 2014 Mike White vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017

Per Game, Season Since 1990, min. 5 games played 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Brandon Doughty, 2014 Brandon Doughty, 2015 Mike White, 2017 Mike White, 2016 Brandon Doughty, 2013

593 569 517 494 491 486 485

371.5 (4,830, 13 GMS) 361.1 (5,055, 14 GMS) 321.3 (4,177, 13 GMS) 311.6 (4,363, 14 GMS 238.0 (2,857, 12 GMS)

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Career (Min. 100 comp.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 Mike White, 2016-17 K.J. Black, 2007-08 Steven Duncan, 2018 Kawaun Jakes, 2009-12 Justin Haddix, 2003-06 Jason Michael, 1999-02 David Wolke, 2007-08 Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 Ralph Antone, 1979-82

.686 (1,023-1,491; 12,855) .664 (648-976; 8,540) .632 (115-182; 1,284) .582 (110-189; 1,073) .579 (650-1,123; 7,538) .571 (541-947; 7,929) .553 (126-228; 2,272) .545 (194-356; 2,200) .533 (735-1,379; 8,566) .513 (266-519; 3,555)

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season (Min. 100 comp.)

Brandon Doughty, 2015 Brandon Doughty, 2014 Mike White, 2016 Brandon Doughty, 2013 Mike White, 2017 Kawaun Jakes, 2012 Jimmy Feix, 1952 Justin Haddix, 2006

.719 (388-540; 5,055 yds) .679 (375-552; 4,830 yds) .674 (280-416; 4,363 yds) .658 (246-374; 2,857 yds) .657 (368-560; 4,177 yds) .641 (200-312; 2,488 yds) .632 (127-201; 1,752 yds) .613 (171-279; 2,186 yds)

Game (Min. 10 comp.)

Brandon Doughty vs. Old Dominion, 2014 Mike White vs. Old Dominion, 2016 Mike White vs. Houston Baptist, 2016 Marty Jaggers at Austin Peay, 1981 Willie Taggart at UT Martin, 1997 Brandon Doughty vs. FAU, 2015 Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014 Mike White vs. Rice, 2016

.885 (23-26) .875 (28-32) .846 (11-13) .833 (10-12) .833 (10-12) .828 (24-29) .821 (46-56) .806 (25-31)

TOUCHDOWN PASSES Career

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 Mike White, 2016-17 Kawaun Jakes, 2009-12 Justin Haddix, 2003-06 Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 Jimmy Feix, 1949-52 John Hall, 1977-80 Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Johnny Vance, 1966-69

Season

Brandon Doughty, 2014 Brandon Doughty, 2015 Mike White, 2016 Mike White, 2017 Kawaun Jakes, 2012 Jeff Cesarone, 1985 Johnny Vance, 1969 Jimmy Feix, 1952 Jeff Cesarone, 1986 Justin Haddix, 2005

Game

Brandon Doughty at Marshall, 2014 Brandon Doughty vs. Miami (Ohio), 2015 Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014 11 times; last: Mike White vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017

49 48 37 26 22 18 16 15 15 15

8 6 6 5

Peckenpaugh to Williams at Murray State, 1970 96 Jeff Cesarone to Keith Paskett vs Akron, 1985 96 Mike White to Lucky Jackson vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017 John Hall to Eddie Preston at Austin Peay, 1979 Bill Smith to Eddie Preston vs. Austin Peay, 1976

Mike White, 2016 Brandon Doughty, 2015 Brandon Doughty, 2014 Jason Johnson, 2000 Jason Michael, 2002

181.4 176.5 167.1 157.5 157.1

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Mike White vs. Houston Baptist, 2016 Brandon Doughty vs. Old Dominion, 2014 Mike White vs. Rice, 2016 Kawaun Jakes vs. Austin Peay, 2012 Mike White at Florida Atlantic, 2016

93 92

306.2 271.8 252.7 235.1 231.8

CONSECUTIVITY Completions, Game 1. 2.

Mike White vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017* Brandon Doughty at FIU, 2015 Mike White at LA Tech, 2016 Brandon Doughty vs. USF, 2015 Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014 * Also the longest consecutive streak to open a game

Brandon Doughty vs. Bowling Green, 2014

Attempts without Interception, Single Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Mike White, 2017 Jeff Cesarone, 1985 Brandon Doughty, 2014 Mike White, 2017 Mike White, 2016

Attempts without Interception 1.

Brandon Doughty, 2013-14

14 12 12 12 12

161 132 123 113 112

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INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Career 1. 2. 3. 5.

Johnny Vance, 1966-69 Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 Kawaun Jakes, 2009-12 Justin Haddix, 2003-06

43 42 38 38 36

Season 1. 2. 3.

Shanon Miller, 1964 Johnny Vance, 1969 Mike Egan, 1965 Johnny Vance, 1968 Dennis Tomek, 1973

20 18 15 15 15

Game 1. 2.

Dennis Tomek vs. Grambling, 1973 Jimmy Feix at Marshall, 1951 Doug Bartholomew at Akron, 1977 Brandon Doughty at Tennessee, 2013

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* All resulted in touchdowns

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Attempts without Interception, Game

LONGEST PASS 1. 3. 93 5.

Season

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 4.

161.0 158.1 150.2 137.3 127.7

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

111 63 51 50 46 35 30 30 30 28

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 Mike White, 2016-17 Jason Michael, 1999-02 Justin Haddix, 2003-06 Willie Taggart, 1995-98

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8.

PASSER RATING Career (Min. 200 att.)

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

RECEIVING

Game

RECEPTIONS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Taywan Taylor, 2013-16. (4,234 yds) Nicholas Norris, 2013-16 (3,091 yds) Willie McNeal, 2010-14 (2,181 yds) Jake Gaebler, 2006-09 (1,924 yds) Jack Doyle, 2009-12 (1,769 yds) Jared Dangerfield, 2014-15 (1,669 yds) Curtis Hamilton, 2004-07 (2,324 yds) Jay Davis, 1968-71 (2,236 yds) Alan Mullins, 1982-85 (1,866 yds) Keith Paskett, 1983-86 (2,117 yds)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.

Taywan Taylor, 2016 (1,730 yds) Taywan Taylor, 2015 (1,467 yds) Jared Dangerfield, 2015 (844 yds) Nicholas Norris, 2016 (1,318 yds) Nacarius Fant, 2017 (704 yds) Jared Dangerfield, 2014 (825 yds) Curtis Hamilton, 2007 (873 yds) Porter Williams, 1973 (1,107 yds) Alan Mullins, 1985 (849 yds) Nicholas Norris, 2015 (971 yds)

Game 1. 2. 3. 7.

Jay Davis at Akron, 1969 Nacarius Fant vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017 Taywan Taylor at Middle Tennessee, 2016 Taywan Taylor vs. Bowling Green, 2014 Curtis Hamilton vs. Eastern Ky., 2007 Pat McKenzie vs. Eastern Ill., 1984 6 times; last: N. Norris at Miami (Ohio), 2016

253 194 171 168 162 151 149 131 124 123

98 86 82 76 74 69 66 66 65 63

15/191 yds 14/101 yds 12/197 yds 12/185 yds 12/139 yds 12/92 yds 11/187 yds

RECEIVING YARDS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Taywan Taylor, 2013-16 (253 catches) Nicholas Norris, 2013-16 (194 catches) Curtis Hamilton, 2004-07 (149 catches) Jay Davis, 1968-71 (131 catches) Willie McNeal, 2010-14 (171 catches) Keith Paskett, 1983-86 (123 catches) Eddie Preston, 1976-79 (114 catches) Joey Stockton, 1995-97 (96 catches) Jake Gaebler, 2006-09 (168 catches) Alan Mullins, 1982-85 (124 catches)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Taywan Taylor, 2016 (98 catches) Taywan Taylor, 2015 (86 catches) Nicholas Norris, 2016 (76 catches) Porter Williams, 1973 (66 catches) Nicholas Norris, 2015 (63 catches) Casey Rooney, 2003 (52 catches) Curtis Hamilton, 2007 (66 catches) Joey Stockton, 1995 (33 catches) Maurice Perkins, 2004 (43 catches) Alan Mullins, 1985 (65 catches)

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4,234 3,091 2,324 2,236 2,181 2,117 2,083 2,057 1,924 1,866

1,730 1,467 1,318 1,107 971 946 873 863 849 849

1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8.

Joey Stockton at Austin Peay, 1995 Taywan Taylor at Middle Tennessee, 2016 Taywan Taylor at Indiana, 2015 Taywan Taylor vs. Louisiana Tech, 2016 Joey Stockton vs. Murray St., 1997 (3OT) Jay Davis at Akron, 1969 Malcolm Darden at Chattanooga, 1987 Nicholas Norris at Miami (Ohio), 2016 Keith Paskett at Eastern Ill., 1986

276/7 rec. 197/12 rec. 196/9 rec. 194/7 rec. 194/7 rec. 191/15 rec. 188/5 rec. 187/11 rec. 187/ 11 rec.

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 9. 10.

Taywan Taylor, 2013-16 Nicholas Norris, 2013-16 Eddie Preston, 1976-79 Willie McNeal, 2010-14 Porter Williams, 1970-73 Jared Dangerfield, 2014-15 Curtis Hamilton, 2004-07 Jay Davis, 1968-71 Joey Stockton, 1995-97 Tyler Higbee, 2011-15 Keith Paskett, 1983-86 Alan Mullins, 1982-85

Season 1. 3. 4. 6. 7. 10.

Taywan Taylor, 2015 Taywan Taylor, 2016 Nicholas Norris, 2016 Jared Dangerfield, 2014 Porter Williams, 1973 Curtis Hamilton, 2006 Jared Dangerfield, 2015 Tyler Higbee, 2015 Willie McNeal, 2014 Deon Yelder, 2017 Antwane Grant, 2015 Taywan Taylor, 2014 Alan Mullins, 1985 Keith Paskett, 1985 Eddie Preston, 1979 Jay Davis, 1969

Game 1. 2.

Porter Williams vs. Murray St., 1973 Taywan Taylor vs. North Texas, 2016 Taywan Taylor vs. Old Dominion, 2016 Nicholas Norris at Louisiana Tech, 2016 Taywan Taylor vs. Middle Tennessee, 2015 Tyler Higbee at Marshall, 2014 Eddie Preston at Morehead St., 1978 Porter Williams vs. East Tennessee, 1971

41 26 22 21 21 19 19 19 17 14 14 14

17 17 14 11 11 10 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

RECEIVING BY BACKS

RECEPTIONS

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jack Doyle, 2009-12 (1,769 yds) Robert Coates, 1985-89 (1,094 yds) Ricky Gwinn, 1977-80 (1,007 yds) Mitchell Henry, 2011-14 (1,094 yds) Tyler Higbee, 2013-15 (962 yds)

Season

Jack Doyle, 2012 (566 yds) Deon Yelder, 2017 (688 yds) Jack Doyle, 2011 (614 yds) Mik’Quan Deane, 2018 (530 yds) Robert Coates, 1987 (470 yds)

53 52 52 44 40

RECEIVING YARDS Career

Jack Doyle, 2009-12 (162 catches) Robert Coates, 1985-89 (119 catches) Mitchell Henry, 2011-14 (78 catches) Ricky Gwinn, 1977-80 (85 catches) Tyler Higbee, 2013-15 (66 catches)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Deon Yelder, 2017 (52 catches) Jack Doyle, 2011 (52 catches) Jack Doyle, 2012 (53 catches) Tyler Higbee, 2015 (36 catches) Mik’Quan Deane, 2018 (44 catches)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Pat McKenzie, 1983-86 (701 yds) Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (700 yds) Ty Campbell, 1981-84 (878 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 (963 yds) Jim Vorhees, 1966-69 (818 yds)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Leon Allen, 2014 (476 yds) Ty Campbell, 1984 (503 yds) Glendell Miller, 1985 (356 yds) Pat McKenzie, 1984 (278 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2013 (478 yds)

1,769 1,445 1,094 1,007 962

688 614 566 563 530

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 (85 catches) Ty Campbell, 1981-84 (92 catches) Jim Vorhees, 1966-69 (80 catches) Pat McKenzie, 1983-86 (105 catches) Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (95 catches)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Ty Campbell, 1984 (50 catches) Antonio Andrews, 2013 (41 catches) Leon Allen, 2014 (51 catches) Antonio Andrews, 2012 (37 catches) Bobby Rainey, 2011 (36 catches)

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Career

Season

Tyler Higbee, 2015 Deon Yelder, 2017 Mik’Quan Deane, 2018 Jack Doyle, 2012 Mitchell Henry, 2014 Tyler Higbee, 2014 Ricky Gwinn, 1979 Tom Turner, 1971 Bill Ploumis, 1952

8 7 6 5 4 4 4 4 4

1. 2. 3.

Jim Vorhees, 1966-69 John Embree, 1970-73 Kadeem Jones, 2010-13 Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Glendell Miller, 1982-85

8 7 5 5 5

Season 1. 2. 3.

503 478 476 432 361

Jim Vorhees, 1968 Bobby Rainey, 2011 Leon Allen, 2014 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Kadeem Jones, 2012 Glendell Miller, 1985 John Embree, 1972

5 4 3 3 3 3 3

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

13 12 10 8 8 8

963 878 818 701 700

HISTORY

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Tyler Higbee, 2013-15 Mitchell Henry, 2011-14 Ricky Gwinn, 1977-80 Jack Doyle, 2009-12 Robert Coates, 1985-89 Bill Ploumis, 1950-53

51 50 49 42 41

RECEIVING YARDS

Career 1. 2. 3. 4.

105 95 92 85 80

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Career

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 4. 5.

162 119 85 78 66

GENERAL

RECEIVING BY TIGHT END

OPPONENTS

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RECEIVING BY CLASS

RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS Freshman

RECEPTIONS Freshman 1. 2. 3. 5.

Jack Doyle, 2009 (365 yds)* Jake Gaebler, 2006 (416 yds)* Nicholas Norris, 2013 (431 yds) Jay Davis, 1968 (612 yds)* Xavier Lane, 2017 (336 yds)* Cedric Jones, 1984 (471 yds) * indicates a redshirt

Sophomore 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jay Davis, 1969 (809 yds) Taywan Taylor, 2014 (767 yds) Willie McNeal, 2012 (556 yds) Pat McKenzie, 1984 (278 yds) Robert Coates, 1987 (470 yds)

Junior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Taywan Taylor, 2015 (1,467 yds) Jared Dangerfield, 2014 (825 yds) Nicholas Norris, 2015 (971 yds) Jake Gaebler, 2008 (588 yds) Jack Doyle, 2011 (614 yds)

Senior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Taywan Taylor, 2016 (1,730 yds) Jared Dangerfield, 2015 (844 yds) Nicholas Norris, 2016 (1,318 yds) Nacarius Fant, 2017 (704 yds) Curtis Hamilton, 2007 (873 yds) Porter Williams, 1973 (1,107 yds)

37 36 33 33 27 27

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jay Davis, 1968 (33 catches)* Cedric Jones, 1984 (27 catches) Nicholas Norris, 2013 (33 catches) Jake Gaebler, 2006 (36 catches)* Lucky Jackson, 2016 (26 catches)* * indicates a redshirt

Sophomore 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jay Davis, 1969 (46 catches) Taywan Taylor, 2014 (45 catches) Lucky Jackson, 2017 (39 catches) Willie McNeal, 2012 (43 catches) Alan Mullins, 1983 (26 catches)

Junior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Taywan Taylor, 2015 (86 catches) Nicholas Norris, 2015 (63 catches) Maurice Perkins, 2004 (43 catches) Curtis Hamilton, 2006 (52 catches) Keith Paskett, 1985 (47 catches)

Senior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Taywan Taylor, 2016 (98 catches) Nicholas Norris, 2016 (76 catches) Porter Williams, 1973 (66 catches) Casey Rooney, 2003 (52 catches) Curtis Hamilton, 2007 (66 catches)

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Sophomore 46 45 43 42 40 86 69 63 54 52 98 82 76 74 66 66

RECEIVING YARDS Freshman

1. 2. 3. 4.

612 471 431 416 395

809 767 600 556 529 1,467 971 849 841 829 1,730 1,318 1,107 946 873

1. 4.

Taywan Taylor, 2014 Eddie Preston, 1977 Jay Davis, 1969 Willie McNeal, 2012 Joey Stockton, 1995

Junior 1. 2. 3. 4.

Taywan Taylor, 2015 Jared Dangerfield, 2014 Curtis Hamilton, 2006 Keith Paskett, 1985 Eddie Preston, 1978

Senior 1. 2. 3. 4.

Taywan Taylor, 2016 Nicholas Norris, 2016 Porter Williams, 1973 Jared Dangerfield, 2015 Tyler Higbee, 2015 Willie McNeal, 2014

6 5 5 4 3 3 3 3

7 7 7 6 6 17 11 10 7 7 17 14 11 8 8 8

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

RUSHING

Game

RUSHING ATTEMPTS Career

Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (4,542 yds) Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (4,396 yds) Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (3,997 yds) Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 (3,775 yds) Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (3,570 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 (3,674 yds) Jimmy Woods, 1975-78 (2,479 yds) Dickie Moore, 1965-68 (3,560 yds) Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 (2,584 yds) Jim Vorhees, 1966-69 (2,040 yds)

Season

Bobby Rainey, 2011 (1,695 yds) Bobby Rainey, 2010 (1,649 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2012 (1,728 yds) Jon Frazier, 2002 (1,537 yds) Lawrence Jefferson, 1975 (880 yds) Joe Arnold, 1988 (1,668 yds) Lerron Moore, 2003 (1,490 yds) Leon Allen, 2014 (1,542 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2013 (1,730 yds) Antwan Floyd, 1994 (1,327 yds)

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Bobby Rainey vs Middle Tennessee, 2010 Bobby Rainey vs. Troy, 2011 Don Smith vs. Missouri State, 1989 Glendell Miller vs. Murray State, 1982 Clarence Jackson at Butler, 1971 Elmer Caldwell at Eastern Kentucky, 1979

369 340 304 303 293 278 273 272 267 240

45 43 41 39 38 38

Season

Antonio Andrews, 2013 (267 atts) Antonio Andrews, 2012 (304 atts) Bobby Rainey, 2011 (369 atts) Joe Arnold, 1988 (278 atts) Bobby Rainey, 2010 (340 atts) Anthony Wales, 2016 (237 atts) Leon Allen, 2014 (272 atts) Jon Frazier, 2002 (303 atts) Lerron Moore, 2003 (273 atts) Dickie Moore, 1967 (208 atts)

1,730 1,728 1,695 1,668 1,649 1,621 1,542 1,537 1,490 1,444

Willie Taggart, 1998 (210 atts) Willie Taggart, 1997 (189 atts) Willie Taggart, 1996 (167 atts) Eddie Thompson, 1992 (113 atts) Eddie Thompson, 1993 (120 atts)

1,313 1,257 997 837 830

Game 1. 309 2. 3. 4. 5.

Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 1992 (NCAA Record) Willie Taggart vs. Southern Illinois, 1997 Donte Pimpleton at Illinois State, 2001 Willie Taggart vs. Elon, 1998 Willie Taggart at South Florida, 1998

289 245 217 206

LONGEST RUSH 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Pedro Bacon vs. Livingston, 1986 Gene McFadden vs. East Tennessee, 1953 Lerron Moore vs. Southern Illinois, 2003 Lou Cullen at Mississippi, 1942 Donte Pimpleton at Illinois St., 2001 Pedro Bacon at Missouri State, 1988 Rod Smart at Eastern Kentucky, 1999 Stephen Willis vs. Troy, 2007 Nicholas Norris vs. Houston Baptist, 2016 Joey Stockton at Southern Illinois, 1997

99-TD 96-TD 91-TD 91-TD 90-TD 90-TD 89-TD 86-TD 85-TD 84-TD

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Career 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Lerron Moore, 2003-06 Anthony Wales, 2013-16 Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 Bobby Rainey, 2007-11 Dickie Moore, 1965-68 Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Joe Arnold, 1985-88 Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 Latravis Powell, 1994-97

47 43 43 37 35 34 29 28 27 24

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

4,542 4,396 3,997 3,775 3,674 3,570 3,560 3,342 2,584 2,479

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3,997 2,349 1,351 1,164 1,038

UNIVERSIT Y

Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (895 atts) Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (828 atts) Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (721 atts) Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 (697 atts) Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 (618 atts) Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (642 atts) Dickie Moore, 1965-68 (607 atts) Anthony Wales, 2013-16 (491 atts) Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 (519 atts) Jimmy Woods, 1975-78 (612 atts)

Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (721 atts) Eddie Thompson, 1991-93 (387 atts) Donte Pimpleton, 1998-2001 (242 atts) Jason Johnson, 2000-01 (253 atts) Jason Michael, 1999-2002 (318 atts)

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Season

RUSHING YARDS Career

RUSHING YARDS (QB) Career

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

895 828 712 697 642 618 612 607 519 495

345 309 297 289 260

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Leon Allen vs. Army, 2014 Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 1992 Clarence Jackson at Butler, 1971 Willie Taggart at Southern Illinois, 1997 Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 1987

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Anthony Wales, 2016 Dickie Moore, 1967 Antonio Andrews, 2013 Willie Taggart, 1997 Bobby Rainey, 2010 Willie Taggart, 1998 Joe Arnold, 1988 Brian Porter, 2004 Jason Michael, 2002 Bobby Rainey, 2011 Leon Allen, 2014 Lerron Moore, 2003

Game 1. 2.

Antonio Andrews vs. Morgan State, 2013 Five times, last: Anthony Wales vs. LA Tech, 2016

27 19 16 16 15 15 14 14 14 13 13 13

5 4

MOST 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES Career 1. 2. 4. 5.

Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Eddie Thompson, 1991-93 Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Anthony Wales, 2013-16 Leon Allen, 2012-15 Joe Arnold, 1985-88 Dickie Moore, 1965-68

Season 1. 3.

Bobby Rainey, 2011 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Anthony Wales, 2016 Leon Allen, 2014 Antonio Andrews, 2013 Willie Taggart, 1998 Eddie Thompson, 1993 Eddie Thompson, 1992 Dickie Moore, 1967

5 4 4 3 2 2 2 2

3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

MOST 150-YARD RUSHING GAMES Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 7.

Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Anthony Wales, 2013-16 Lerron Moore, 2003-06 Dickie Moore, 1965-68 Joe Arnold, 1985-88

Season 1. 2. 4.

Bobby Rainey, 2010 Antonio Andrews, 2013 Anthony Wales, 2016 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Bobby Rainey, 2011 Rod Smart, 1999 Willie Taggart, 1998 Joe Arnold, 1988 Dickie Moore, 1967

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7 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Career 1. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8.

Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Lerron Moore, 2003-06 Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Dickie Moore, 1965-68 Anthony Wales, 2013-16 Joe Arnold, 1985-88

Season 1. 2. 4. 7.

Antonio Andrews, 2013 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Bobby Rainey, 2011 Bobby Rainey, 2010 Jon Frazier, 2002 Antwan Floyd, 1994 Anthony Wales, 2016 Lerron Moore, 2003 Joe Arnold, 1988 Dickie Moore, 1967

21 21 19 18 17 17 16 13

11 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 8

CONSECUTIVE 100-YD RUSHING GAMES 1. 2. 4. 5. 8.

Antonio Andrews, 2013 Bobby Rainey, 2010-11 Antwan Floyd, 1994-95 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Anthony Wales, 2016 Lerron Moore, 2003 Bobby Rainey, 2011 Anthony Wales, 2015 Willie Taggart, 1998 Joe Arnold, 1988 Dickie Moore, 1967 (twice)

11 8 8 7 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

RUSHING BY CLASS

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Freshman

Freshman 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lerron Moore, 2003 (1,490 yds)* Dickie Moore, 1965 (1,055 yds) D’Andre Ferby, 2015 (650 yds)* Lawrence Jefferson, 1974 (556 yds) John Embree, 1970 (501 yds) * indicates a redshirt

Sophomore

Lawrence Jefferson, 1975 (880 yds) Antwan Floyd, 1994 (1,327 yds) Jimmy Woods, 1976 (859 yds) Tyrell Hayden, 2007 (1,134 yds) Lerron Moore, 2004 (978 yds)

Junior

Bobby Rainey, 2010 (1,649 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2012 (1,728 yds) Leon Allen, 2014 (1,542 yds) Don Smith, 1989 (1,005 yds) Dickie Moore, 1967 (1,444 yds)

Senior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Bobby Rainey, 2011 (1,695 yds) Jon Frazier, 2002 (1,537 yds) Joe Arnold, 1988 (1,668 yds) Antonio Andrews, 2013 (1,730 yds) Anthony Wales, 2016 (1,621 yds)

13 11 9 9 8 5 5

Sophomore 293 240 233 205 186

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Brian Porter, 2004 Lerron Moore, 2004 Tyrell Hayden, 2007 Maurice Bradley, 2002 Willie Taggart, 1995 Jeff Cesarone, 1985

14 11 10 9 8 8

Junior 340 304 272 221 208

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Willie Taggart, 1997 Bobby Rainey, 2010 Leon Allen, 2014 Tony Snardon, 1980 Antonio Andrews, 2012

16 15 13 12 11

Senior 369 303 278 267 237

1. 2. 3. 4.

Anthony Wales, 2016 Antonio Andrews, 2013 Willie Taggart, 1998 Joe Arnold, 1988 Jason Michael, 2002

27 16 15 14 14

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lerron Moore, 2003* D’Andre Ferby, 2015* Antwan Floyd, 1993 Barry Skaggs, 1978 Justin Haddix, 2003 Stephen Willis, 2004 Kawaun Jakes, 2009* * indicates a redshirt

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

273 203 164 161 141

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

GENERAL

RUSHING ATTEMPTS

RUSHING YARDS Freshman

Lerron Moore, 2003 (273 atts)* Dickie Moore, 1965 (203 atts) D’Andre Ferby, 2015 (164 atts)* Joshua Samuel, 2018 (120 atts)* Ike Brown, 1968 (82 atts) * indicates a redshirt

Sophomore

Antwan Floyd, 1994 (240 atts) Tyrell Hayden, 2007 (205 atts) Lerron Moore, 2004 (186 atts) Bobby Rainey, 2009 (144 atts) Lawrence Jefferson, 1975 (293 atts)

Junior 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Antonio Andrews, 2012 (304 atts) Bobby Rainey, 2010 (340 atts) Leon Allen, 2014 (272 atts) Dickie Moore, 1967 (208 atts) Willie Taggart, 1997 (189 atts)

Senior

Antonio Andrews, 2013 (267 atts) Bobby Rainey, 2011 (369 atts) Joe Arnold, 1988 (278 atts) Anthony Wales, 2016 (237 atts) Jon Frazier, 2002 (303 atts)

1,728 1,649 1,542 1,444 1,257 1,730 1,695 1,668 1,621 1,537

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1,327 1,134 978 939 880

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1,490 1,055 650 641 561

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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TOTAL OFFENSE

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Career

PLAYS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 (12,570 yds) Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (7,852 yds) Kawaun Jakes, 2009-2012 (8,112 yds) Justin Haddix, 2003-06 (8,890 yds) Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (7,270 yds) Mike White, 2016-17 (8,113 yds) Leo Peckenpaugh, 1970-73 (4,107 yds) Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (4,595 yds) John Hall, 1977-80 (3,696 yds)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Mike White, 2017 (3,909 yds) Brandon Doughty, 2014 (4,778 yds) Brandon Doughty, 2015 (4,933 yds) Jeff Cesarone, 1985 (2,542 yds) Jeff Cesarone, 1986 (2,169 yds) Mike White, 2016 (4,289 yds) Johnny Vance, 1969 (2,164 yds) Brandon Doughty, 2013 (2,748 yds) Kawaun Jakes, 2010 (1,880 yds) Kawaun Jakes, 2012 (2,546 yds)

1,593 1,545 1,456 1,309 1,141 1,069 940 900 751

624 591 567 489 453 445 412 408 387 378

YARDS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Brandon Doughty, 2011-15 (1,593 plays) Justin Haddix, 2003-06 (1,309 plays) Mike White, 2016-17 (1,069 plays) Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (1,456 plays) Jeff Cesarone, 1984-87 (1,545 plays) Kawaun Jakes, 2009-2012 (1,104 plays) Johnny Vance, 1966-69 (709 plays) Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (900 plays) Eddie Thompson, 1991-93 (636 plays)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

110

Brandon Doughty, 2015 (567 plays) Brandon Doughty, 2014 (591 plays) Mike White, 2016 (445 plays) Mike White, 2017 (624 plays) Brandon Doughty, 2013 (408 plays) Kawaun Jakes, 2012 (378 plays) Jeff Cesarone, 1985 (489 plays) Willie Taggart, 1997 (320 plays) Jason Michael, 2002 (335 plays) Justin Haddix, 2004 (301 plays)

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12,570 8,890 8,113 8,112 7,852 5,766 4,782 4,595 4,109

4,933 4,778 4,289 3,909 2,748 2,546 2,542 2,403 2,303 2,291

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (4,542 R, 682 C, 51 PR, 1,631 KOR) Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 (3,674 R, 963 C, 382 PR, 1,780 KOR) Joey Stockton, 1994-97 (226 R, 2,057 C, 695 PR, 2,302 KOR) Joe Arnold, 1985-88 (3,570 R, 700 C, 903 KOR) Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (4,396 R, 211 C) Anthony Wales, 2013-16 (3,342 R, 673 C, 280 KR) Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (3,997 R, -1 C) Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 (2,707 R, 199 C, 258 PR, 634 KOR) Willie McNeal, 2010-14 (75 R, 2,181 C, 44 PR, 1,390 KOR)

6,906 6,799 5,280 5,173 4,607 4,295 3,996 3,798 3,690

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Antonio Andrews, 2012 (1,728 R, 432 C, 234 PR, 767 KOR) 3,161 Antonio Andrews, 2013 (1,730 R, 478 C, 97 PR, 314 KOR) 2,619 Bobby Rainey, 2009 (939 R, 83 C, 29 PR, 1,050 KOR) 2,101 Bobby Rainey, 2011 (1,695 R, 361 C) 2,056 Leon Allen, 2014 (1,542 R, 476 C) 2,018 Joe Arnold, 1988 (1,668 R, 72 C, 262 KOR) 2,002 Joey Stockton, 1995 (46 R, 863 C, 147 pt rets, 934 KOR) 1,990 Anthony Wales, 2016 (1,621 R, 323 C) 1,944 Jon Frazier, 2002 (1,537 R, 78 C, 328 KOR) 1,943 Bobby Rainey, 2010 (1,649 R, 230 C) 1,879

Season, Per Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Antonio Andrews, 2012 (3,161 yds, 13 gms) Antonio Andrews, 2013 (2,619 yds, 12 gms) Joey Stockton, 1995 (1,990 yds, 10 gms) Bobby Rainey, 2009 (2,101 yds, 12 gms) Bobby Rainey, 2011 (2,056 yds, 12 gms) Dickie Moore, 1967 (1,456 yds, 10 gms) Bobby Rainey, 2010 (1,879 yds, 12 gms) Leon Allen, 2014 (2,018 yds, 13 gms) Joe Arnold, 1988 (2,002 yds, 13 gms) Anthony Wales, 2016 (1,944 yds, 14 gms)

243.2 218.2 199.0 175.1 171.3 161.8 156.6 155.2 154.0 149.5

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

POINTS SCORED Career

Garrett Schwettman, 2012-15 (PK) Chris James, 2004-07 (PK) Willie Taggart, 1995-98 (QB) Anthony Wales, 2013-16 (RB) Peter Martinez, 2000-02 (PK) Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 (PK) Lerron Moore, 2003-06 (RB) Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 (RB) Dan Maher, 1985-88 (PK) Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (RB)

Anthony Wales, 2016 Garrett Schwettman, 2015 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Garrett Schwettman, 2014 Matt Lange, 2003 Clarence Jackson, 1973 Dickie Moore, 1967 Peter Martinez, 2002 Taywan Taylor, 2016 Taywan Taylor, 2015 Bobby Rainey, 2011

Game

Anthony Wales vs. LA Tech, 2016 Antonio Andrews vs. Morgan State, 2013 Anthony Wales at Old Dominion, 2015 KeShawn Simpson vs. Georgia State, 2013 Brian Porter at Fla. International, 2004 Lerron Moore vs. Western Ill., 2004 Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 1996 Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 1992 Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 1987 Porter Williams vs. Murray St., 1973 Dickie Moore vs. Tennessee Tech, 1967 Carroll Broderick vs. Evansville, 1932

30 30 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

POINTS SCORED, KICKER Career

Garrett Schwettman, 2012-15 Chris James, 2004-07 Peter Martinez, 2000-02 Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 Dan Maher, 1985-88 Casey Tinius, 2009-11 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Matt Lange, 2002-03 Jim Griffiths, 1980-82 Ryan Nuss, 2015-18

Season

Garrett Schwettman, 2015 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Garrett Schwettman, 2014 Matt Lange, 2003 Peter Martinez, 2002 Peter Martinez, 2000 Chris James, 2005 Jeff Poisel, 1997 Garrett Schwettman, 2013 Chris James, 2007

124 118 118 117 103 100 87 87 84 84

Willie Taggart, 1995-98 Anthony Wales, 2013-16 Lerron Moore, 2003-06 Clarence Jackson, 1970-73 Taywan Taylor, 2013-16 Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Dickie Moore, 1965-68 Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Joe Arnold, 1985-88 Antwan Floyd, 1993-96 Jim Vorhees, 1966-69

47 47 43 42 41 40 34 33 32 27 27

Season 1. 2. 4. 7. 10.

Anthony Wales, 2016 Clarence Jackson, 1973 Dickie Moore, 1967 Taywan Taylor, 2016 Taywan Taylor, 2015 Bobby Rainey, 2011 Leon Allen, 2014 Willie Taggart, 1997 Antonio Andrews, 2013 Nicholas Norris, 2016 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Bobby Rainey, 2010 Willie Taggart, 1998 Joe Arnold, 1988

29 19 19 17 17 17 16 16 16 15 15 15 15 15

Game 1. 3.

Anthony Wales vs. Louisiana Tech, 2016 Antonio Andrews vs. Morgan State, 2013 Anthony Wales vs. FIU, 2016 Anthony Wales at Old Dominion, 2015 Keshawn Simpson vs. Georgia State, 2013 Brian Porter at FIU, 2004 Lerron Moore vs. Western Ill., 2004 Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 1996 Eddie Thompson vs. Southern Ill., 1992 Joe Arnold at North Carolina A&T, 1987 Porter Williams vs. Murray St., 1973 Dickie Moore vs. Tennessee Tech, 1967

5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.

398 298 279 263 250 135 118 118 116 116

1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9.

TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Career

HISTORY

1. 3.

174 124 118 118 117 114 114 103 102 102 102

18 17 16 16 16 15 15 14 14 14 14 14

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9.

Matt Lange vs. Eastern Kentucky, 2003 Garrett Schwettman at Middle Tennessee, 2014 Skyler Simcox vs. Louisiana Tech, 2016 Skyler Simcox at Marshall, 2016 Garrett Schwettman vs. Middle Tennessee, 2015 Garrett Schwettman vs. LA Tech, 2015 Peter Martinez vs. UT-Martin, 2000 Skyler Simcox at Middle Tennessee, 2016 Garrett Schwettman vs. Troy, 2013 Chris James vs. N.C. Central, 2007 Chris James vs. Youngstown St., 2004 Chris Pino vs. Central Florida, 1992

HILLTOPPERS

Season

398 298 286 282 279 263 260 252 250 242

1. 2. 3. 4. 6.

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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SPECIAL TEAMS

Season (Min 10 atts.)

FIELD GOALS, MADE Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Garrett Schwettman, 2012-15 Chris James, 2004-07 Peter Martinez, 2000-02 Dan Maher, 1985-88 Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 Matt Lange, 2002-03 Jim Griffiths, 1980-82 Ryan Nuss, 2015-18 Chris Pino, 1990-93 Skyler Simcox, 2016

54 51 49 47 31 23 19 18 17 16

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9.

Matt Lange, 2003 Peter Martinez, 2002 Peter Martinez, 2000 Garrett Schwettman, 2014 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Garrett Schwettman, 2015 Chris James, 2005 Dan Maher, 1988 Casey Tinius, 2009 Chris James, 2007 Peter Martinez, 2001

23 18 17 16 16 15 15 15 14 14 14

FIELD GOALS, ATTEMPTED Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Dan Maher, 1985-88 Peter Martinez, 2000-02 Garrett Schwettman, 2012-15 Chris James, 2004-07 Jeff Poisel, 1996-99

73 69 68 67 53

Season 1. 2. 3. 4.

Matt Lange, 2003 Peter Martinez, 2001 Dan Maher, 1988 Peter Martinez, 2000 Peter Martinez, 2001 Skyler Simcox, 2016

28 25 23 22 22 22

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Career (Min 20 atts.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

112

Matt Lange, 2003 Garrett Schwettman, 2012-15 Chris James, 2004-07 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Peter Martinez, 2000-02 Dan Maher, 1985-88 Chris Pino, 1990-93 Steve Donisi, 1989-91 Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 Ryan Nuss, 2015-18

82.1 (23-of-28) 79.4 (54-of-68) 76.1 (51-of-67) 72.7 (16-of-22) 71.0 (49-of-69) 64.4 (47-of-73) 63.0 (17-of-27) 61.9 (13-of-21) 58.5 (31-of-53) 58.1 (18-of-31)

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Garrett Schwettman, 2015 Chris Pino, 1993 Will Sweeney, 1994 Chris James, 2005 Matt Lange, 2003 Garrett Schwettman, 2013 Peter Martinez, 2000 Garrett Schwettman, 2012 Chris James, 2006 Garrett Schwettman, 2014

93.8 (15-of-16) 92.3 (12-of-13) 90.0 (9-of-10) 88.2 (15-of-17) 82.1 (23-of-28) 81.3 (13-of-16) 77.3 (17-of-22) 76.9 (10-of-13) 76.5 (13-of-17) 76.2 (16-of-21)

LONGEST FIELD GOALS MADE 1. 2. 3. 6. 8.

Dick Herron at Middle Tennessee, 1971 Chris James at Missouri St., 2006 Skyler Simcox at Middle Tennessee, 2016 Chris James vs. Northern Iowa, 2005 Dan Maher at Louisville, 1986 Peter Martinez at Furman, 2001 Dan Maher at Austin Peay, 1986 Skyler Simcox vs. Houston Baptist, 2016 Dave Betz at Murray St., 1976 Tanner Siewert at Kentucky, 2008

57 54 52 52 52 51 51 50 50 50

LONGEST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 1. 5. 7.

Dick Herron at MTSU, 1971 (GOOD) 57 Dave Betz at Murray St., 1976 57 Charlie Johnson at East Tennessee, 1974 57 Steve Wilson at Middle Tennessee, 1971 57 Brian Claybourn vs. Northern Iowa, 2003 55 Chris James at Ball St., 2007 55 Chris James at Missouri St., 2006 (GOOD) 54 Dave Betz vs. Murray St., 1977 54 Dick Herron vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1972 54 Peter Martinez vs. Murray St., 2002 54

CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE 1. 2. 4. 6. 9.

Garrett Schwettman, 2015 Chris James, 2005 Matt Lange, 2003 Will Sweeney, 1994 Chris Pino, 1993 Garrett Schwettman, 2012-13 Chris James, 2006 Dan Maher, 1988 Matt Lange, 2003 Peter Martinez, 2001-02

11 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 7

PATS MADE Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.

Garrett Schwettman, 2012-15 Jeff Poisel, 1996-99 Chris James, 2004-07 Peter Martinez, 2000-02 Dan Maher, 1985-88 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Steve Wilson, 1969-72 Casey Tinius, 2009-11 Tom Atwood, 1964-67 Ryan Nuss, 2015-18

236 170 145 132 109 70 68 66 64 62

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season

Garrett Schwettman, 2015 Garrett Schwettman, 2014 Skyler Simcox, 2016 Jeff Poisel, 1997 Peter Martinez, 2002 Peter Martinez, 2000 Jeff Poisel, 1998 Matt Lange, 2003 Garrett Schwettman, 2013 Chris James, 2007 Chris James, 2005 Garrett Schwettman, 2012

79 70 70 54 49 49 49 48 45 42 42 42

CONSECUTIVE PATS MADE

Adam Lindsey, 1983-86 Todd Davis, 1986-90 Brian Claybourn, 2001-04 Ray Farmer, 1977-80 Hendrix Brakefield, 2010-13 Walt Herod, 1973-76 Jeremy Moore, 2008-09 Rick Boeckmann, 1992-94 Gary Mears, 1970-72 Alan Ogletree, 1998-2000

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Walt Herod, 1975 Walt Herod, 1976 Adam Lindsey, 1986 Adam Lindsey, 1983 Adam Lindsey, 1985 Gary Mears, 1970 Hendrix Brakefield, 2010 Adam Lindsey, 1984 Mike Miller, 1981 Mike Miller, 1982

1. 3.

Adam Lindsey at Tennessee St., 1986 Charlie Johnson at Tennessee Tech, 1974 Adam Lindsey at Eastern Kentucky, 1983 Walt Herod at Morehead St., 1976

13 13 12 12

3,223 3,202 3,093 2,959 2,872 2,790 2,719 2,672 2,662 2,653

Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Charlie Johnson at Tennessee Tech, 1974 Adam Lindsey at Tennessee St., 1986 Adam Lindsey at Eastern Kentucky, 1983 Walt Herod at Morehead St., 1976 Ray Farmer at Tennessee Tech, 1980 Walt Herod vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1976

Career, Average Per Punt (Min. 150) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Hendrix Brakefield, 2010-13 (211/8,650 yds) Brian Claybourn, 2001-04 (226/9,237 yds) Charlie Johnson, 1972-75 (152/6,150 yds) Jeremy Moore, 2007-09 (169/6,818 yds) Ray Farmer, 1977-80 (222/8,920 yds) Walter Herod, (185/7,369 yds) Alan Ogletree, 1997-2000 (162/6,276 yds) Todd Davis, 1986-90 (241/9,240) Adam Lindsey, 1983-86 (299/11,450) Rick Boeckmann, 1992-94 (167/6,359)

Season, Average Per Punt (Min. 40) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brian Claybourn, 2004 (46/1,996 yds) Jeremy Moore, 2009 (56/2,427 yds) Jake Collins, 2016 (39/1,666 yds) - 1 shy of minimum Ray Farmer, 1980 (61/2,584 yds) Charlie Johnson, 1974 (51/2,155 yds) Hendrix Brakefield, 2012 (45/1,896 yds) Jeremy Moore, 2007 (46/1,919 yds) Hendrix Brakefield, 2011 (64/2,662 yds) Brian Claybourn, 2003 (54/2,224 yds) Walt Herod, 1976 (78/3,202 yds) Walt Herod, 1975 (79/3,223 yds)

Game, Average Per Punt (Min. 4) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

578 555 498 490 444 444

41.0 40.9 40.5 40.3 40.2 39.8 38.7 38.34 38.29 38.1

43.4 43.3 42.7 42.4 42.3 42.1 41.7 41.6 41.2 41.1 40.8

Brian Claybourn at Kansas St., 2004 (4/208) Charlie Johnson vs. Middle Tenn, 1974 (4/205) Brian Claybourn at Kansas St., 2002 (5/248) Walt Herod vs. Morehead St., 1975 (7/347) Charlie Johnson at Appalachian St., 1973 (7/346)

52.00 51.30 49.60 49.57 49.40

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Game

79 78 77 77 75 74 71 70 70 70

Walt Herod, 1975 Walt Herod, 1976 Adam Lindsey, 1986 Adam Lindsey, 1983 Hendrix Brakefield, 2010 Adam Lindsey, 1985 Gary Mears, 1970 Mike Miller, 1981 Hendrix Brakefield, 2011 Brian Claybourn, 2002

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299 241 226 225 211 185 169 167 166 162

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11,450 9,240 9,237 9,028 8,650 7,369 6,818 6,359 6,276 6,220

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119 88 69 59 55 54 53 41 40

MOST PUNTS Career

HILLTOPPERS

1. Garrett Schwettman at FIU, 2015 9 Garrett Schwettman vs. Old Dominion, 2014 9 Chris James vs. West Virginia Tech, 2005 9 Peter Martinez vs. UT-Martin, 2000 9 Jeff Poisel vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 1996 9 5. 11 with Eight (Last, Skyler Simcox vs. Old Dominion, 2016) 8

Chris James, 9/11/04-9/29/07 Garrett Schwettman, 10/4/14-10/24/15 Skyler Simcox, 9/1/16-12/20/16 Garrett Schwettman, 10/11/12-11/2/13 Jeff Poisel, 9/6/97-9/12/98 Dan Maher, 10/17/87-12/3/88 Peter Martinez, 9/16/00-10/13/01 Matt Lange, 9/6/03-12/6/03 Steve Wilson, 11/8/69-11/21/70

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Season

Game

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

PUNTING YARDS Career

GENERAL

1. 2. 4. 5. 8. 9. 10.

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

LONGEST PUNT 1. 2. 3. 4.

Charlie Johnson vs. Morehead St., 1973 Charlie Johnson at Appalachian St.,1973 Ray Farmer vs. Tennessee Tech, 1979 Hendrix Brakefield vs. Central Michigan, 2012 Bobby Mitchell vs. Tennessee Tech, 1961

Game 77 76 75 74 74

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bill Green, 1967-70 Joey Stockton, 1994-97 Antonio Veals, 2000-03 Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 Virgil Livers, 1971-74 Keith Paskett, 1983-86 Allen Coker, 1971-72 Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 Dwayne Haun, 1989-92 Jim Sprinkle, 1965-68

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Virgil Livers, 1974 Rick Caswell, 1975 Joey Stockton, 1997 Davlin Mullen, 1980 Cedric Jones, 1988 Keith Paskett, 1983 Clarence Jackson, 1973 Antonio Veals, 2002 Allen Coker, 1972 Bill Green, 1970

Game 1. 3.

Allen Coker vs. Middle Tennessee, 1972 Allen Coker at Butler, 1971 Cedric Jones vs. Austin Peay, 1988

96 92 70 66 61 60 57 53 51 50 50

50 49 41 38 38 37 34 33 30 29

9 9 8

PUNT RETURN YARDS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bill Green, 1967-70 Antonio Veals, 2000-03 Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 Joey Stockton, 1994-97 Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 Virgil Livers, 1971-74 Rick Caswell, 1973-75 Dwayne Haun, 1989-92 Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 Allen Coker, 1971-72

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

114

Virgil Livers, 1974 Rick Caswell, 1975 Antonio Veals, 2002 Joseph Jefferson, 2001 Bill Green, 1967 Cedric Jones, 1988 Bill Green, 1970 Antonio Veals, 2003 Joey Stockton, 1996 Davlin Mullen, 1980

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Virgil Livers at East Tennessee, 1974 Bobby Sippio vs. Cumberland (Tenn.), 1999 Rick Caswell vs. New Hampshire, 1975 Rick Caswell vs. Tennessee Tech, 1975 Bill “Jelly” Green at Butler, 1967

Career, Average Per Return (Min. 25)

PUNTS RETURNED Career

1. 2. 3.

1,294 903 809 695 647 593 534 507 438 416

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 Delvechio Walls, 1997-98 Antonio Veals, 2000-03 Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 Max Stevens, 1950-53 Pat Counts, 1963-64 Rick Caswell, 1975 Joey Stockton 1994-97 Dwayne Haun, 1989-92

15.3 (53/809 yds) 13.5 (96/1,294 yds) 13.5 (28/377 yds) 12.9 (70/903 yds) 12.7 (42/574 yds) 12.4 (29/360 yds) 11.1 (28/310 yds) 10.9 (49/534 yds) 10.5 (92/965 yds) 10.1 (50/507 yds)

Season, Average Per Return (Min. 12) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

145 144 138 138 138

Bill Green, 1967 Joseph Jefferson, 2001 Dennis Mitchell, 2005 Antonio Veals, 2002 Bobby Sippio, 1999 Bill Green, 1968 Delvechio Walls, 1998 Bill Green, 1970 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Pat Counts, 1963

17.8 (24/426 yds) 16.9 (426/40 yds) 16.1 (15/242 yds) 14.7 (33/484 yds) 13.5 (17/230 yds) 13.2 (18/238 yds) 12.4 (21/260 yds) 12.3 (29/358 yds) 12.3 (19/234 yds) 12.3 (16/197 yds)

PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Career 1. 2. 3.

Bill “Jelly” Green, 1967-70 Virgil Livers, 1971-74 Nacarius Fant, 2014-17 Rick Caswell, 1975 Jerome DeCarlo, 1993-94 Clarence Jackson, 1971-73 Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 Bobby Sippio, 1999

Season 1. 2.

Virgil Livers, 1974 Nacarius Fant, 2016 Bill Green, 1967 Bobby Sippio, 1999 Rick Caswell, 1975 Bill Green, 1969 Clarence Jackson, 1973

5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 2 2 2 2 2 2

LONGEST PUNT RETURNS 545 534 484 440 426 384 358 328 300 285

1. Joseph Jefferson at Illinois St., 2001 2. Cedric Jones vs. Chattanooga, 1988 Bill “Jelly” Green at Morehead St., 1968 Jerry Nassano vs. Morehead St., 1953 Max Stevens vs. Morehead St., 1951 * All resulted in touchdowns

95 90 90 90 90

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

KICKOFF RETURNS

AVG. PER KICK RETURN

Career

Career, Average Per Return (Min. 20)

Kylen Towner, 2014-17 Joey Stockton, 1994-97 Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Willie McNeal, 2010-14 Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 Herb Davis, 1989-91 Joe Arnold, 1985-88 Nate Jones, 1977-80 Jim Sprinkle, 1965-68

Willie McNeal, 2010 Bobby Rainey, 2009 Joey Stockton, 1995 Herb Davis, 1991 Kylen Towner, 2015 Kylen Towner, 2014 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Joey Stockton, 1996 Dennis Mitchell, 2005 Anthony Green, 1989 Kylen Towner, 2016

Game 1. 2. 5.

Joey Stockton at Southern Ill., 1995 Kylen Towner at LSU, 2015 Antonio Andrews vs. Middle Tenn., 2012 Dennis Mitchell at Southern Ill., 2004 Anthony Green at Louisville, 1989 Nine with Six

44 44 39 38 32 28 28 27 26 26 26

Kylen Towner, 2014-17 Joey Stockton, 1994-97 Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 Willie McNeal, 2010-14 Dennis Mitchell, 2003-06 Joe Arnold, 1985-89 John Embree, 1970-73 Nate Jones, 1977-80 Davlin Mullen, 1979-82

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bobby Rainey, 2009 Kylen Towner, 2016 Willie McNeal, 2010 Joey Stockton, 1995 Joey Stockton, 1996 Antonio Andrews, 2012 Kylen Towner, 2015 Herb Davis, 1991 Kylen Towner, 2014 Anthony Green, 1989

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Anthony Green at Louisville, 1989 Antonio Andrews vs. Navy, 2011 Kylen Towner vs. Old Dominion, 2014 Joey Stockton vs. Southern Illinois, 1996 Kylen Towner vs. Louisiana Tech, 2016 Davlin Mullen at Morehead St., 1982

Kylen Towner, 2016 (1,048 yds, 26 rets) FBS record 40.3 John Evans, 2011 (579 yds, 18 rets) 32.2 Davlin Mullen, 1982 (574 yds, 18 rets) NCAA leader 31.9 Bobby Rainey, 2008 (581 yds, 19 rets) 30.6 John Embree, 1973 (334 yds, 11 rets) 30.4 Mel Mitchell, 2001 (295 yds, 10 rets) 29.5 Joey Stockton, 1996 (778 yds, 27 rets) 28.8 Antonio Andrews, 2011 (505 yds, 18 rets) 28.1 Eddie Godfrey, 1990 (336 yds, 12 rets) 28.0 Lawrence Jefferson, 1975 (388 yds, 14 rets) 27.7

Career 1. 3.

Kylen Towner, 2014-17 Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 Eddie Godfrey, 1989-90 Mel Mitchell, 2000-01

3 3 2 2

Season

2,732 2,302 1,780 1,631 1,390 1,306 903 884 845 833

1,050 1,048 968 934 778 767 758 654 635 603

Davlin Mullen, 1982 Joey Stockton, 1996 Anthony Green, 1989

2 2 2

Game 1. 2.

Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 1996 Multiple, last was Kylen Towner at Marshall, 2016

2 1

LONGEST KICK RETURNS 1. Joey Stockton vs. Southern Ill., 1996 Davlin Mullen vs. Youngstown St., 1982 3. Mel Mitchell vs. McNeese St., 2001 Eddie Godfrey at Murray St., 1989 John Embree at Appalachian St., 1973 6. Kylen Towner vs. LA Tech, 2015 Davlin Mullen vs. Youngstown St., 1980 8. Anthony Green vs. Missouri St., 1989 Jimmy Thomas vs. Eastern Ky., 1976 10. Jeremy Chandler at Youngstown St., 2003 Joe Baird vs. Evansville, 1963 * All resulted in touchdowns

100 100 99 99 99 98 98 97 97 96 96

OPPONENTS

Game

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

UNIVERSIT Y

Season (Since 1963)

Season, Average Per Return (Min. 10) Since 1963

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

32.0 28.5 27.6 26.0 25.9 25.8 25.4 24.5 23.7 23.56

KICK RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 8 7 7 7 7 6

KICKOFF RETURN YARDS Career

Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 (833 yds, 26 rets) Mel Mitchell, 1999-2001 (570 yds, 20 rets) Kylen Towner, 2014-17 (2,732 yds, 99 rets) Eddie Godfrey (571 yds, 22 rets) Bobby Rainey, 2008-11 (1,631 yds, 63 rets) Jim Garrett, 1965-67 (593 yds, 23 rets) Antonio Andrews, 2010-13 (1,780 yds, 70 rets) Joey Stockton, 1994-97 (2,302 yds, 94 rets) Bryan Daniel, 1995-98 (664 yds, 28 rets) Don Smith, 1987-90 (542 yds, 23 rets)

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1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

HILLTOPPERS

Season (Since 1963)

99 94 70 64 63 62 44 40 40 40

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

209 202 186 182 178 176

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DEFENSE

SOLO TACKLES Career

TOTAL TACKLES Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Rick Green, 1972-75 Paul Gray, 1980-83 Erik Dandy, 2000-03 Charles Thompson, 2001-04 Biff Madon, 1974-77 Melvin Wisham, 1997-2000 Tony Towns, 1974, 76-78 Carl Estelle, 1976-79 Bill Hape, 1967-70 Jim Barber, 1969-71

Career (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Andrew Jackson, 2010-13 Xavius Boyd, 2010-13 Branden Leston, 2013-16 Thomas Majors, 2009-10 Nick Holt, 2014-15

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Rick Green, 1975 Paul Gray, 1981 Melvin Wishman, 2000 Erik Dandy, 2003 Charles Thompson, 2002 Richard Grice, 1992 Erik Dandy, 2001 Paul Grant, 1982 Biff Madon, 1976 Biff Madon, 1977

Season (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 5.

Keith Brown, 2016 Andrew Jackson, 2012 Ben Holt, 2018 Joel Iyiegbuniwe, 2017 Nick Holt, 2014

Game (since 1972) 1. 2. 5.

Rick Green vs. Morehead State, 1975 Reggie Hayden at Middle Tennessee, 1977 Carl Estelle vs. Murray State, 1979 Kevin Ferry vs. Indiana State, 1990 Lonnie Shuster vs. Appalachian State, 1972 David Suggs vs. Middle Tennessee, 1982 Paul Gray vs. Middle Tennessee, 1982

Game (FBS era) 1. 3. 4. 8.

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Ben Holt vs. FIU, 2018 Andrew Jackson vs. Florida Atlantic, 2012 Ben Holt at Florida Atlantic, 2018 Joel Iyiegbuniwe vs. Middle Tennessee, 2017 Andrew Jackson vs. North Texas, 2012 Thomas Majors vs. Florida Atlantic, 2010 Daqual Randall vs. UAB, 2014 Seven times; last: Joel Iyiegbuniwe at Marshall, 2017

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326 258 255 206 201

213 173 171 165 159 156 155 149 148 143

131 122 116 116 111

25 22 22 22 21 21 21

19 19 16 15 15 15 15 14

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.

Rick Green, 1972-75 Biff Madon, 1974-77 Melvin Wisham, 1997-2000 Erik Dandy, 2000-03 Tony Towns, 1974, 76-78 Lawrence Brame, 1967-70 Richard Grice, 1989-92 Sherrod Coates, 1999-2002 Bill Hape, 1967-70 Charles Thompson, 2001-04

Career (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Andrew Jackson, 2010-13 Branden Leston, 2013-16 Xavius Boyd, 2010-13 Tyree Robinson, 2010-13 Cam Thomas, 2011-14

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Rick Green, 1975 Melvin Wisham, 2000 Erik Dandy, 2003 Richard Grice, 1992 Charles Thompson, 2002 Biff Madon, 1976 Rick Green, 1974 Biff Madon, 1977 Karl Maslowski, 2003 Erik Dandy, 2001

Season (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Andrew Jackson, 2012 Branden Leston, 2015 T.J. McCollum, 2015 Xavius Boyd, 2013 Branden Leston, 2016 Nick Holt, 2014

311 252 248 240 231 225 218 214 214 208

174 173 142 125 125

131 106 100 96 93 90 87 84 82 82

78 70 69 68 62 62

ASSISTED TACKLES Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Paul Gray, 1980-83 Rick Green, 1972-75 Walter York, 1980-83 Charles Thompson, 2001-04 Tom Tussey, 1979-81 Erik Dandy, 2000-03 David Suggs, 1979-82 Tim Ford, 1979-81 Carl Estelle, 1976-79 Barry Bumm, 1978-81

Career (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Andrew Jackson, 2010-13 Xavius Boyd, 2010-13 Thomas Majors, 2009-10 Joel Iyiegbuniwe, 2014-17 Nick Holt, 2014-15

298 214 206 203 192 182 178 171 169 163

152 116 105 96 84

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season

Paul Gray, 1981 Paul Gray, 1982 Tom Tussey, 1981 David Suggs, 1981 Paul Gray, 1983 Tim Ford, 1980 Rick Green, 1975 Mark Fatkin, 1983 Carl Estelle, 1979 Greg Barnes, 1980

Season (FBS era)

Keith Brown, 2016 Andrew Jackson, 2011 Joel Iyiegbuniwe, 2017 Thomas Majors, 2009 Ben Holt, 2018

71 68 66 59 58

Game (since 1972) 1. 2. 4. 5.

Quanterus Smith at Arkansas State, 2012 Quanterus Smith at FIU, 2012 Sheldon Benoit vs. Eastern Illinois, 1994 Thomas Majors vs. Florida Atlantic, 2010 Chris Johnson vs. Vanderbilt, 2016 T.J. McCollum at FIU, 2015 Quanterus Smith at Louisiana-Monroe, 2011 Ben Wittman vs. UT-Martin, 1999 Danny Davis vs. Indiana State, 1993 Tony Towns vs. Morehead State, 1978

Game (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Quanterus Smith at Arkansas State, 2012 Quanterus Smith at FIU, 2012 Thomas Majors vs. Florida Atlantic, 2010 Chris Johnson vs. Vanderbilt, 2016 T.J. McCollum at FIU, 2015 Quanterus Smith at Louisiana-Monroe, 2011

TACKLES FOR LOSS

SACKS

Career

Sherrod Coates, 1999-2002 Chris Carpenter, 1995-98 Tony Towns, 1974, 76-78 Erik Dandy, 2000-03 Andrew Jackson, 2010-13 Quanterus Smith, 2009-12 Ben Witman, 1996-99 Charles Thompson, 2001-04 Danny Davis, 1991-94 Reginald Hayden, 1976-78

Career (FBS era)

Andrew Jackson, 2010-13 Quanterus Smith, 2009-12 Derik Overstreet, 2014-17 Xavius Boyd, 2010-13 Gavin Rocker, 2011-15

Season

Sherrod Coates, 2002 Erik Dandy, 2003 Brandon Egan, 1997 Chris Carpenter, 1997 Keith Tandy, 1975 Charles Thompson, 2002 Ben Witman, 1999 David Suggs, 1981 Paul Gray, 1981 Tony Towns, 1976

Season (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Quanterus Smith, 2012 Andrew Jackson, 2012 Andrew Jackson, 2011 Xavius Boyd, 2013 Thomas Majors, 2010

31 24 24 23.5 22 21 21 21 20 20

18.5 17.5 17 15.5 14.5

Sherrod Coates, 1999-2002 Quanterus Smith, 2009-12 Jon Drummond, 1999-2002 Ben Witman, 1996-99 Sean Longstreth, 1994-97 Brandon Smith, 2003-05 Bryan Heyward, 1995-98 Ben Mooney, 1990-93 Xavier Jordan, 1985-89 Gavin Rocker, 2012-15 Karl Maslowski, 2000-03 Patrick Reynolds, 2000-02 Chris Carpenter, 1995-98

30 24 21 20.5 18 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13

Career (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Quanterus Smith, 2009-12 Gavin Rocker, 2012-15 Derik Overstreet, 2014-17 Xavius Boyd, 2010-13 Barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ee Boyd, 2010-13

24 13 11 10.5 10

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 8.

Sherrod Coates, 2002 Quanterus Smith, 2012 Ben Witman, 1999 Karl Maslowski, 2003 Brandon Smith, 2003 Sean Longstreth,1997 Ben Mooney, 1993 Chad Kincaid, 2003 Sherrod Coates, 2001 Sherrod Coates, 2000 Bryan Heyward, 1997

13 12.5 10.5 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8

Season (FBS era)

Quanterus Smith, 2012 Xavius Boyd, 2013 Quanterus Smith, 2011 Nick Dawson-Brents, 2016 DeAngelo Malone, 2018 Keith Brown, 2016

12.5 8.5 7.5 7 6 6

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 9.

43 41 29 28.5 23

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10.

HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

75 52 49 47 43 41 40 39 39 38

5.5 5 4.5 4 4 4

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.

5.5 5 5 4.5 4 4 4 4 4 4

HILLTOPPERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

100 93 88 85 84 83 82 79 78 76

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Game (since 1972) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Quanterus Smith at FIU, 2012 5 Tim Mooney vs. Morehead State, 1983 4 Quanterus Smith at Arkansas State, 2012 3.5 11 times; last: Nick Dawson-Brents vs. Memphis, 2016 3

Game (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 6.

Quanterus Smith at FIU, 2012 Quanterus Smith at Arkansas State, 2012 Nick Dawson-Brents vs. Memphis, 2016 Nick Holt at Old Dominion, 2015 Quanterus Smith at Alabama, 2012 Juwuan Jones vs. Old Dominion, 2018 Nick Dawson-Brents vs. Louisiana Tech, 2016

5 3.5 3 3 3 2.5 2.5

INTERCEPTIONS Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.

Bobby Sippio, 1999-2001 Delvechio Walls, 1995-98 James Edwards, 1984-87 Antonio Thomas, 2002-05 Cam Thomas, 2011-14 Reginald Johnson, 1979-81, 83 Barry Bumm, 1978-81 Jonathan Dowling, 2012-13 Jeremy Chandler, 2000-03 Joseph Jefferson, 1998-01 Vernard Johnson, 1984-86

Career (FBS era) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Cam Thomas, 2011-14 Jonathan Dowling, 2012-13 Derrius Brooks, 2010-11 Branden Leston, 2013-16 Tyree Robinson, 2010-13

Season 1. 2. 4. 6.

Bobby Sippio, 2000 Antonio Thomas, 2004 James Edwards, 1987 Jonathan Dowling, 2012 Joseph Jefferson, 2000 Cam Thomas, 2013 Bo Smith, 2007 Jeremy Chandler, 2002 Bobby Sippio, 2001 Hayes Thomas, 2000 Reginald Johnson, 1981 Carl Brazley, 1978

Season (FBS era) 1. 2. 3.

Jonathan Dowling, 2012 Cam Thomas, 2013 Prince Charles Iworah, 2015 Branden Leston, 2014 Tyree Robinson, 2013 Derrius Brooks, 2011

Game 1. 2. 7.

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Jim Pickens vs. Eastern Kentucky, 1948 Branden Leston at Marshall, 2014 Jonathan Dowling at Kentucky, 2012 Carl Brazley vs. East Tennessee, 1978 Jon Leathers vs. Dayton, 1974 Max Stevens vs. Morehead State, 1951 Multiple players, last: Nick Holt vs. Marshall, 2015

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INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS Career 1. 2. 4. 5. 6.

Bobby Sippio, 1999-2001 Virgil Livers, 1971-74 Mike McCoy, 1970-73 Wonderful Terry, 2014-15 Bob Morehead, 1971-73 Lamont Meacham, 1978-81

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Bobby Sippio, 2000 Mike McCoy, 1973 Wonderful Terry, 2014 Joseph Jefferson, 2000 Virgil Livers, 1974 Ricardo Singh, 2014 Jonathan Dowling, 2012 Walt Apperson, 1952

10 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

6 5 4 4 4 4

4 3 3 3 3 3 2

236 139 133 124 123 120 111 111

Game 1. 2. 4. 5. 6.

Bobby Sippio at Tennessee St., 2000 Juwan Gardner vs. Old Dominion, 2014 Bill “Jelly” Green vs. Morehead St., 1969 Wonderful Terry at FIU, 2015 Wonderful Terry vs. UTEP, 2014 Ricardo Singh vs. UAB, 2014 Lamont Meacham vs. Kentucky St., 1981 Garnett Mercer vs. Union (Tenn.), 1932

Career, Average Per Return (Min. 10) 11 9 7 6 6

357 250 250 225 174 171

1. 2. 3.

Virgil Livers, 1971-74 Bobby Sippio, 1999-01 Mike McCoy, 1970-73

Season, Average Per Return (Min. 5) 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7.

Virgil Livers, 1974 Bobby Sippio, 2000 Joseph Jefferson, 2000 Walt Apperson, 1952 Jonathan Dowling, 2012 Bo Smith, 2007 Mike McCoy, 1973

119 96 95 92 90 85 85 85

19.2 (13/250 yds) 18.8 (19/357 yds) 15.6 (16/250 yds)

24.6 (5/123 yds) 23.6 (10/236 yds) 22.8 (6/137 yds) 18.5 (6/111 yds) 18.5 (6/111 yds) 15.8 (5/79 yds) 15.4 (9/139 yds)

LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN 1. Juwan Gardner vs. Old Dominion, 2014 2. Bill “Jelly” Green vs. Morehead St., 1969 Walt Apperson to Jack Binkley (lateral), vs. EKU, 1952 4. Wonderful Terry at FIU, 2015 5. Wonderful Terry vs. UTEP, 2014 6. Ricardo Singh vs. UAB, 2014 Lamont Meacham vs. Kentucky St., 1981 Garnett Mercer vs. Union (Tenn.), 1932 9. Dennis Mitchell at Youngstown St., 2003 10. Eddie Godfrey vs. Tenn. Tech, 1989 * All resulted in touchdowns

96 95 95 92 90 85 85 85 84 83

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

PASSES DEFENDED (Interceptions and Pass Breakups)

FORCED FUMBLES

Career

Bobby Sippio, 1999-2001 Cam Thomas, 2011-14 Delvechio Walls, 1995-98 Joseph Jefferson, 1998-2001 Tyree Robinson, 2010-13 Joe Brown, 2014-17 Bryan Daniel, 1995-98 Danny Davis, 1991-94 DeAndre Farris, 2015-18 Dan McGrath, 1992-95

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Cam Thomas, 2011-14 Tyree Robinson, 2010-13 Joe Brown, 2014-17 DeAndre Farris, 2015-18 Jonathan Dowling, 2012-13

Season

Bobby Sippio, 2000 Williams Howard, 1994 Delvechio Walls, 1997 Danny Davis, 1994 DeAndre Farris, 2017 Prince Charles Iworah, 2015 Cam Thomas, 2013 Joseph Jefferson, 2000 Chris Carpenter, 1998 Ronnie Fishback, 1983

Season (FBS era)

DeAndre Farris, 2017 Cam Thomas, 2013 Prince Charles Iworah, 2015 Derrius Brooks, 2011 Jonathan Dowling, 2012

15 15 15 14 13

FUMBLE RECOVERIES Career

Chad Kraml, 1987-88 Paul Gray, 1980-83 Ben Mooney, 1990-93 Stuart Bundy, 1982-85 Danny Davis, 1991-94 Tony Towns, 1974, 76-78 Jon Drummond, 1999-2002 Davlin Mullen, 1979-82 David Suggs, 1979-82 Carl Estelle, 1976-79 Reginald Hayden, 1976-78

Season

Chad Kraml, 1987 Ben Mooney, 1992 Davlin Mullen, 1982 Charles Woodruff, 1977 Karl Maslowski, 2002 Jon Drummond, 2000 Bobby Sippio, 2000 William Howard, 1993 Mark Johnson, 1986 Paul Gray, 1983 Robert Ray, 1982 Tony Towns, 1978 Rick Green, 1975

1. 4. 9.

Jonathan Dowling, 2013 Sherrod Coates, 2000 David Suggs, 1982 Sherrod Coates, 2002 Karl Maslowski, 2002 Carlis Phillips, 1995 Walter York, 1982 David Suggs, 1981 Andrew Jackson, 2012 Erik Dandy, 2001 Delvechio Walls, 1997 Dan McGrath,1995 Paul Gray, 1982

6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4

BLOCKED KICKS Career 1. 2. 4.

Mel Mitchell, 1999-2001 Bobby Sippio, 1999-2001 Ron Burroughs, 1985, 87-88 Jared Clendenin, 2008-11 Ben Witman, 1996-99 Corey Binford, 1992-95 Zip Zanders, 1988-89 Chad Kraml, 1987-88

5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Season 15 10 10 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6

1. 5.

Mel Mitchell, 2000 Ben Witman, 1999 Zip Zanders, 1988 Ron Burroughs, 1988 Nine with Two Last: Jared Clendinin, 2011

3 3 3 3 2

13 9 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

OPPONENTS

1. 2. 3. 5.

Season

UNIVERSIT Y

1. 2. 4. 5. 7.

14 11 11 9 8 7 7 6 6 6

HISTORY

1. 4. 5.

27 17 16 16 15 15 15 15 13 13

Sherrod Coates, 1999-2002 Walter York, 1980-83 David Suggs, 1979-82 Paul Gray, 1980-83 Jonathan Dowling, 2012-13 Karl Maslowski, 2000-03 Dan McGrath, 1968-71 Erik Dandy, 2000-03 Antonio Veals, 2000-03 Carlis Phillips, 1995-98

2018 REVIEW

1. 2. 3. 5. 9.

35 28 27 25 23

1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 8.

HILLTOPPERS

Career (FBS era)

41 35 31 30 28 27 26 26 25 25

GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.

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MISCELLANEOUS

HIGH/LOW TEMPERATURE (Research Ongoing)

WINNINGEST SENIOR CLASS By Percentage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1973 1940 1975 1974 1932 2003 2016 2004 2002 2000

82.6 (35-7-1) 81.9 (29-6-1) 80.4 (37-9) 79.1 (34-9) 76.8 (31-9-1) 75.5 (40-13) 73.5 (39-14) 73.1 (38-14) 72.5 (37-14) 72.3 (34-13)

By Wins 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 9.

2003 2016 2004 1975 2002 2017 1973 2015 1974 2000

40 (75.5) 39 (73.5) 38 (73.1) 37 (80.4) 37 (72.5) 37 (68.5) 35 (82.6) 35 (67.3) 34 (79.1) 34 (72.3)

WINS AS STARTING QUARTERBACK By Percentage (Min. 10 starts) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Leo Peckenpaugh (1970-73) John Hall (1977-80) Willie Taggart (1996-98) Brandon Doughty (2011-15) Jimmy Feix (1949-52) Justin Haddix (2003-06) Jason Michael (1999-2002) Mike White (2016-17) Jeff Cesarone (1984-87) Kawaun Jakes (2009-12)

81.8 (27-6) 75.0 (24-8) 72.7 (24-9) 71.1 (27-11) 70.6 (24-10-2) 66.0 (31-16) 63.6 (14-8) 62.9 (17-10) 44.4 (16-20-1) 36.4 (16-28)

By Wins 1. 2. 4. 7. 8. 10.

Justin Haddix (2003-06) Leo Peckenpaugh (1970-73) Brandon Doughty (2011-15) John Hall (1977-80) Willie Taggart (1996-98) Jimmy Feix (1949-52) Mike White (2016-17) Jeff Cesarone (1984-87) Kawaun Jakes (2009-12) Jason Michael (1999-2002)

31 (66.0) 27 (81.8) 27 (71.1) 24 (75.0) 24 (72.7) 24 (70.6) 17 (62.9) 16 (44.4) 16 (36.4) 14 (63.6)

CAREER STARTS (Research Ongoing) Player 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.

Brandon Ray, OL (2014-17) Nolan Dowling, LS (2013-16) Daniel Withrow, OL (2000-03) Forrest Lamp, OL (2013-16) Buster Ashley, OL (2001-04) Sherrod Coates, DL (1999-02) Garrett Schwettman, PK (2012-15) Chris Price, OL (1999-02) Adam Smith, OL (2009-12) Derik Overstreet, DL (2014-17)

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GS (GP) 54 (54) 53 (53) 52 (53) 51 (51) 50 (51) 50 (50) 49 (51) 47 (50) 47 (48) 45 (49)

Game

High Temp.

Game

Low Temp.

1. 2. 3. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Kentucky State (Sept. 7, 2002) Murray State (Aug. 31, 1995) Evansville (Sept. 6, 1980) Vanderbilt (Sept. 24, 2016) Murray State (Sept. 14, 1991) Bowling Green (Aug. 29, 2014) Tennessee-Martin (Sept. 3, 1998) Kentucky state (Sept. 8, 2001)

93* 91* 90* 90* 88* 88* 88* 88*

Western Illinois (Oct. 30, 1993) Southern Illinois (Nov. 18, 2000) Eastern Illinois (Nov. 18, 1989) Appalachian State (Dec. 2, 2000) Arkansas State (Dec. 3, 2009)

32* 33* 36* 37* 37*

Temperatures above are for home kickoffs since the 1975 season as available in historical records. Research provided in conjunction with WXorNotBG.com.

IN THE POLLS WKU IN THE 2015 AP AND COACHES POLLS Week Previous Opp. (Record) Pre. - 2 Vanderbilt (1-0) 3 Louisiana Tech (2-0) 7 Middle Tennessee (5-1) 8 North Texas (6-1) 10 Old Dominion (7-2) 11 Florida Atlantic (8-2) 12 BYE (8-2) 13 FIU (9-2) 14 Marshall (10-2) 15 Southern Miss (11-2) Final South Florida (12-2)

Rank (Pts.) AP Coaches (1) (3) (2) (1) (5) (11) (5) - (3) (2) (7) (4) (11) (6) (12) (24) (22) 25 (70) 26 (55) 24 (128) 26 (73)

As an NCAA I-AA (FCS) program, WKU ranked as high as No. 1 nationally. WKU IN THE FINAL FCS POLLS Year Poll 1968 Associated Press 1970 UPI/AP 1971 Associated Press 1973 Associated Press 1975 Associated Press 1978 NCAA 1980 NCAA 1987 NCAA/Sports Network 1988 NCAA/Sports Network 1993 Sports Network 1997 Sports Network/USA Today 1998 Sports Network/USA Today 2000 Sports Network 2001 USA Today/Sports Network 2002 Sports Network/USA Today 2003 Sports Network/USA Today 2004 Sports Network/USA Today

Rank 19th 9th/12th 6th 3rd 3rd 4th 5th 11th/14th 12th/13th 7th 7th/7th 19th/22nd 5th 10th/12th 1st/1st 7th/8th 11th/11th

TOP INDIVIDUAL GAMES 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Yds/C Player

Opponent

Date

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10/1/77 10/22/16 11/27/10 9/23/00 10/16/93 9/11/04 10/20/79 9/19/70 10/3/13 11/6/11 9/4/10 10/15/13 11/13/10 10/9/99 **10/26/96 11/20/71 10/21/95 10/26/91 11/10/79 9/25/65 9/24/16 **11/4/95 9/1/94 10/29/83 11/17/07 **11/13/99 8/30/01 11/3/07 10/22/05 **10/25/03 11/2/96 10/7/06 **10/25/03 11/5/94 11/3/90 11/4/67 10/6/11 10/7/95 **9/21/68 **9/23/72 10/26/13 11/28/09 9/20/07 11/11/00 **9/20/97 9/13/97 10/20/73 10/28/72 9/30/67 11/1/03 10/20/01 **9/8/94 **10/5/91 12/3/88 11/7/15 9/17/88 10/17/87 11/19/66 10/4/14 10/1/05 9/1/05 8/29/96 9/24/94 11/17/90 10/15/88 11/29/03 **10/11/69 11/1/12 **9/22/12 10/4/03 11/2/91 **10/5/91 10/21/72 11/6/65 11/14/09 11/15/03 9/20/03 10/8/94 **9/15/90 11/22/69 **9/15/90 10/14/67 **9/22/12 11/20/65 10/20/34 11/27/15 10/15/11 9/10/11 9/9/00

UNIVERSIT Y

East Tennessee Old Dominion Troy Southern Missouri Southern Illinois Concord (WV) Eastern Kentucky Indiana State Louisiana-Monroe FIU Nebraska Louisiana-Lafayette Arkansas State Eastern Kentucky Indiana State Murray State Indiana State Northern Iowa Northern Iowa East Tennessee Vanderbilt Southern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Morehead State Indiana State Western Illinois Chattanooga Western Illinois Indiana State Southern Illinois Illinois State Indiana State Indiana State Eastern Illinois Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee Jacksonville State Butler Austin Peay Troy Florida Atlantic Middle Tennessee Indiana State Austin Peay Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Morehead State East Tennessee Southern Illinois McNeese State Murray State Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Florida Atlantic Middle Tennessee Livingston Murray State UAB Indiana State West Virginia Tech Kentucky Wesleyan Central Florida Chattanooga Southwest Missouri Jacksonville State Northern Illinois Middle Tennessee Southern Miss Western Illinois Chattanooga Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Morehead State Louisiana-Monroe Youngstown State Eastern Kentucky Portland State Illinois State Murray State Illinois State Tennessee Tech Southern Miss Murray State Transylvania Marshall Florida Atlantic Navy Tennessee-Martin

HISTORY

11/15/14 **#10/29/92 11/13/71 **10/25/97 11/21/87 10/30/99 11/20/10 12/20/16 11/3/01 11/17/12 11/28/14 10/14/89 11/24/12 11/26/11 11/18/67 11/13/04 10/28/67 10/24/98 9/29/12 11/19/11 9/21/13 11/20/04 12/3/16 10/22/11 10/17/98 10/22/88 11/20/93 10/24/92 11/7/81 11/23/13 8/18/93 10/29/88 10/23/65 **9/7/96 10/15/15 10/11/03 **9/20/97 9/8/90 11/12/66 10/8/05 10/8/88 9/11/99 **9/30/00 10/31/15 9/11/10 **9/27/80 10/25/14 9/28/13 11/19/05 **9/7/96 11/9/96 11/16/02 11/23/57 **11/1/08 **11/6/04 &10/31/98 11/19/88 10/23/99 10/2/04 11/1/97 10/19/02 **9/12/92 11/20/82 10/16/10 9/15/89 10/10/87 10/25/86 10/13/01 10/6/01 10/28/06 11/6/10 9/30/06 **10/3/98 9/10/05 **#10/29/92 **12/13/75 11/11/67 8/28/03 11/30/02 11/1/80 12/20/02 10/11/80 9/16/67 10/15/16 10/27/12 11/10/07

Jimmy Woods Anthony Wales Bobby Rainey DeWayne Gallishaw Robert Jackson Stephen Willis Elmer Caldwell John Embree Antonio Andrews Bobby Rainey Bobby Rainey Antonio Andrews Bobby Rainey Rod Smart Antwan Floyd Clarence Jackson Antwan Floyd Roscoe Echols Elmer Caldwell Dickie Moore Anthony Wales Latravis Powell Antwan Floyd Danny Embree Tyrell Hayden Rod Smart Jason Johnson Tyrell Hayden Stephen Willis Tony West Antwan Floyd Lerron Moore Lerron Moore Antwan Floyd Don Smith Dickie Moore Bobby Rainey Antwan Floyd Dickie Moore Clarence Jackson Antonio Andrews Bobby Rainey Tyrell Hayden DeWayne Gallishaw Mitchell Randle Willie Taggart Clarence Jackson Clarence Jackson Dickie Moore Lerron Moore Keith Brooks Antwan Floyd Roscoe Echols Joe Arnold Anthony Wales Joe Arnold Joe Arnold Dickie Moore Anthony Wales Lerron Moore Lerron Moore Willie Taggart J.J. Jewell Don Smith Pedro Bacon Lerron Moore Nat Northington Antonio Andrews Antonio Andrews Lerron Moore Eddie Thompson Eddie Thompson John Embree Dickie Moore Bobby Rainey Lerron Moore Lerron Moore Antwan Floyd Don Smith Jim Vorhees Herb Davis Dickie Moore Leon Allen Dickie Moore Emmett Goranflo Anthony Wales Bobby Rainey Bobby Rainey Keith Brooks

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Army Southern Illinois Butler Southern Illinois North Carolina A&T Eastern Illinois Middle Tennessee Memphis Illinois State Louisiana-Lafayette Marshall Southwest Missouri North Texas Troy Murray State Western Illinois Morehead State Elon College Arkansas State North Texas Morgan State FIU Louisiana Tech Louisiana-Lafayette South Florida Tennessee Tech Murray State Central Florida Akron Texas State Austin Peay Chattanooga Drake Murray State North Texas Southwest Missouri Austin Peay Morehead State Butler Illinois State Illinois State Cumberland (Tenn.) Murray State Old Dominion Kentucky Austin Peay Old Dominion Navy FIU Murray State Morehead State Southern Illinois Murray State North Texas Southwest Missouri Louisville North Carolina A&T Tennessee State Youngstown State Morehead State Southwest Missouri Indiana State Murray State Louisiana-Monroe Middle Tennessee Chattanooga Austin Peay Indiana State Elon College Indiana State Florida Atlantic Western Illinois New Haven Eastern Kentucky Southern Illinois Northern Michigan Butler Union (Kentucky) Murray State Morehead State McNeese State Youngstown State St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Ind.) Middle Tennessee Florida International Troy

158/25 157/15 157/27 157/21 157/9 156/21 156/37 156/23 155/27 155/28 155/30 154/28 154/37 154/19 154/30 154/21 153/30 153/23 153/18 153/35 152/24 152/12 152/29 152/27 151/16 151/27 150/32 149/22 149/26 149/15 149/20 148/25 148/12 148/19 147/31 147/31 146/37 146/21 146/15 145/17 144/28 144/15 144/23 144/21 144/18 143/17 143/16 143/16 143/31 142/24 142/22 142/20 142/18 141/15 140/18 139/27 139/22 139/22 138/14 138/20 138/14 138/8 138/25 138/25 138/7 137/5 137/29 136/25 136/15 136/28 136/20 135/24 135/17 135/22 134/16 134/25 134/24 134/14 134/34 134/35 133/21 133/13 132/11 132/25 132/24 131/24 131/34 131/21 131/12

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Leon Allen Eddie Thompson Clarence Jackson Willie Taggart Joe Arnold Rod Smart Bobby Rainey Anthony Wales Donte Pimpleton Antonio Andrews Leon Allen Don Smith Antonio Andrews Bobby Rainey Dickie Moore Lerron Moore Dickie Moore Willie Taggart Antonio Andrews Bobby Rainey Antonio Andrews Brian Porter Anthony Wales Bobby Rainey Willie Taggart Joe Arnold Eddie Thompson Eddie Thompson Danny Embree Antonio Andrews Eddie Thompson Joe Arnold Dickie Moore Antwan Floyd Anthony Wales Lerron Moore Willie Taggart Don Smith Dickie Moore Lerron Moore Joe Arnold Rod Smart Keith Brooks Anthony Wales Bobby Rainey Nate Jones Leon Allen Antonio Andrews Lerron Moore Willie Taggart Willie Taggart Jon Frazier Mickey Riggs David Wolke Stephen Willis Willie Taggart Joe Arnold Shane Ricketts Lerron Moore K.C. Armstrong Jon Frazier Roscoe Echols Glendell Miller Bobby Rainey Herb Davis David Smith Joe Arnold Keith Brooks DeWayne Gallishaw Andrew McCloud Bobby Rainey Lerron Moore Willie Taggart Lerron Moore Dion Bryant Lawrence Jefferson Dickie Moore Chris Miller Jeremi Johnson Troy Snardon Jon Frazier Troy Snardon Dickie Moore Anthony Wales Antonio Andrews Stephen Willis

Yds/C Player Date

GENERAL

345/33 309/28 297/37 289/21 260/35 258/25 248/45 245/35 245/9 238/37 237/33 233/41 230/25 227/43 223/22 219/34 219/28 217/36 215/29 214/37 213/17 213/24 209/36 206/32 206/26 206/34 205/16 205/16 205/27 204/21 204/18 196/29 196/24 195/30 193/21 192/32 191/11 191/25 191/26 190/32 190/26 187/16 186/17 185/16 184/22 183/25 182/32 182/32 181/27 181/26 180/26 179/23 179/ 178/21 178/32 177/15 177/12 176/19 173/17 173/16 172/31 170/29 170/39 169/32 169/35 169/26 169/21 168/32 168/23 166/23 163/33 163/23 163/31 162/22 162/13 161/34 161/27 160/15 160/12 160/27 159/27 159/12 159/14 158/27 158/27 158/7

Opponent

TOP INDIVIDUAL GAMES Yds/C Player 131/20 131/16 131/12 131/8 130/25 130/7 129/28 129/23 129/36 128/30 128/30 128/26 128/25 128/27 128/15 128/25 128/19 128/19 128/21 128/16 127/30 127/23 126/15 126/21 126/4 125/34 125/24 125/23 124/15 124/20 123/19 123/18 123/12 123/18 122/15 121/18 121/18 121/18 121/34 121/23 120/16 119/20 119/27 119/30 119/24 119/26 118/24 118/20 118/13 118/17 118/19 117/24 117/17 117/20 117/23 117/18 117/21 117/16 116/7 115/22 115/19 115/34 115/17 115/15 115/21 115/23 115/16 114/20 114/21 114/16 113/26 113/26 113/19 113/12 113/26 112/18 111/12 111/19 111/26 111/19 111/12 111/14 111/10 110/13 110/16 110/22 110/13 110/24 110/26

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Willie Taggart Eddie Thompson Meco Malcome John Embree Eddie Thompson Jim Burt Antwan Floyd Joe Arnold Glendell Miller Leon Allen Jon Frazier Willie Taggart Eddie Thompson Vance Turpin David Smith Jimmy Woods Jimmy Woods Clarence Jackson Dickie Moore John Burt Roscoe Echols Jim Vorhees Jon Frazier Nate Jones Dickie Moore Antonio Andrews Antwan Floyd Willie Thomas Jason Johnson Roscoe Echols Willie Taggart J.J. Jewell Roscoe Echols Jim Vorhees Antonio Andrews Anthony Wales Kawaun Jakes Tyrell Hayden Lerron Moore Troy Snardon Nate Jones Antonio Andrews Antonio Andrews Jon Frazier Roscoe Echols Glendell Miller Leon Allen DeWayne Gallishaw DeWayne Gallishaw Antwan Floyd Eddie Thompson Antonio Andrews Tyrell Hayden Andrew McCloud Don Smith Joe Arnold John Embree Ike Brown Ike Brown D’Andre Ferby Bobby Rainey Lerron Moore Antwan Floyd Eddie Thompson Joe Arnold Jimmy Woods Ike Brown Lerron Moore Meco Malcome John Embree Antonio Andrews Lerron Moore Jason Johnson Jammie Kyle Antwan Floyd Jon Frazier Anthony Wales Anthony Wales Lerron Moore Donte Pimpleton Donte Pimpleton Donte Pimpleton Joe Arnold Anthony Wales Anthony Wales Antonio Andrews Antonio Andrews Antwan Floyd Antwan Floyd

Opponent

Eastern Kentucky Murray State Morehead State Wittenberg Eastern Illinois Murray State Troy State Eastern Illinois Akron Middle Tennessee Western Illinois Indiana State Illinois State Youngstown State Gardner-Webb Morehead State Eastern Kentucky Appalachian State Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Troy State St. Joseph’s (Ind.) FIU Lamar Austin Peay Kentucky Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech South Florida Austin Peay Southern Illinois Murray State Murray State Northern Illinois South Alabama North Texas Troy Bowling Green Southern Illinois Morehead State Middle Tennessee Arkansas State Central Michigan Illinois State Western Illinois Louisville Illinois Southern Illinois Murray State Eastern Illinois Austin Peay Army North Texas Missouri State Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Murray State Austin Peay Western Illinois Miami (Ohio) Louisiana-Lafayette Illinois State Jacksonville State UAB Austin Peay Murray State Butler Southwest Missouri Indiana State Murray State Troy Eastern Kentucky Southwest Missouri Southern Illinois UAB Youngstown State FIU Middle Tennessee Eastern Kentucky Youngstown State Southern Illinois Louisville Gardner-Webb Marshall FIU Georgia State Tennessee Southern Illinois UAB

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9/19/98 **11/21/92 9/21/91 9/18/71 11/9/91 11/11/61 10/29/94 11/14/87 9/17/83 9/13/14 12/7/02 11/14/98 11/7/92 10/28/89 9/5/87 10/29/77 10/22/77 9/9/72 10/16/65 10/17/64 10/19/91 9/17/66 10/12/02 9/15/79 9/23/67 9/15/12 11/12/94 10/13/90 11/4/00 **9/7/91 **11/4/95 **9/8/94 **11/21/92 **10/11/69 9/14/13 11/12/16 11/7/09 **9/29/07 10/21/06 10/31/81 11/8/80 11/30/13 12/26/12 11/2/02 9/19/92 9/10/83 9/6/14 11/17/01 **9/30/00 11/13/93 **9/7/91 11/9/13 **11/1/08 10/14/06 10/21/89 9/24/88 11/18/72 9/28/68 10/12/68 9/26/15 10/17/09 10/18/03 10/15/94 9/25/93 10/1/88 11/19/77 **9/21/68 **11/6/04 **9/12/92 11/17/73 10/11/12 9/18/04 **9/22/01 &11/7/98 9/23/95 9/21/02 11/5/16 10/10/15 9/9/06 10/27/01 &11/7/98 &10/31/98 9/6/86 **11/26/16 11/21/15 11/2/13 9/7/13 10/22/94 10/1/94

Yds/C Player 110/18 110/5 109/14 109/24 109/13 109/12 109/22 109/19 109/24 109/12 108/9 108/13 108/31 108/12 107/14 107/22 107/18 107/14 106/23 106/29 106/9 105/14 105/23 105/28 105/21 105/21 105/21 105/15 105/14 104/10 104/21 104/30 104/8 104/15 104/21 104/19 103/20 103/12 103/28 103/18 103/16 103/14 102/17 102/11 102/11 102/14 102/23 102/24 102/17 101/15 101/17 101/34 101/28 100/23 100/16 100/20 100/22 100/25 100/33 100/17

Arnold Snardon Sharon Miller Shane Ricketts Jade Gummer Donte Pimpleton Rod Smart Don Smith Troy Snardon Lawrence Jefferson John Embree DeWayne Gallishaw Don Smith Lawrence Jefferson Clarence Jackson K.J. Black Donte Pimpleton Jimmy Woods John Embree Willie Taggart Jimmy Woods John Embree Anthony Wales Bobby Rainey Bobby Rainey Bobby Rainey Brandon Smith Willie Taggart Clarence Jackson John Embree Quinton Baker Antonio Andrews Bobby Rainey Marell Booker Rod Smart Antwan Floyd Nate Jones Quinton Baker Marell Booker Jon Frazier Rod Smart Jammie Kyle Troy Snardon Leon Allen Jon Frazier Jammie Kyle Ron Townsley Antwan Floyd Jimmy Woods Dickie Moore Joshua Samuel Willie Taggart Pat McKenzie Jimmy Woods Bobby Rainey DeWayne Gallishaw Willie Taggart Herb Davis Charlie Houser Jimmy Woods Clarence Jackson

Opponent

Northern Michigan Evansville Indiana State New Haven Austin Peay New Haven Middle Tennessee Austin Peay East Tennessee Eastern Michigan Southern Illinois Austin Peay Murray State Butler Bowling Green Northern Iowa Illinois State Lehigh Indiana State Eastern Kentucky Eastern Michigan South Florida Indiana State Kentucky Indiana South Florida Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Austin Peay Marshall Louisiana-Monroe Louisiana-Monroe North Texas Southern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Tennessee Tech Miami (Ohio) West Virginia Tech Georgia Southern Murray State Southern Illinois Evansville Navy Kentucky State Louisville Troy Murray State Tennessee Tech Akron Florida Atlantic Murray State Morehead State Murray State North Texas Southwest Missouri Indiana State Youngstown State Tennessee Tech Morehead State Austin Peay

Date

**12/13/75 10/26/63 **11/13/99 **10/3/98 9/26/98 10/18/97 9/22/90 **9/27/80 10/5/74 10/10/70 &11/7/98 9/30/89 11/22/75 11/10/73 **9/29/07 11/10/01 9/16/78 12/1/73 **10/26/96 10/23/76 10/9/71 12/21/15 9/17/11 9/1/11 9/18/10 9/12/09 9/9/95 10/13/73 **9/23/72 **11/26/16 10/20/12 10/29/11 10/31/09 11/20/99 9/14/96 11/18/80 9/17/16 9/8/07 12/14/02 10/2/99 **10/25/97 9/5/81 9/27/14 9/7/02 &10/31/98 9/30/95 8/31/95 10/16/76 9/18/65 11/10/18 9/12/98 10/27/84 11/20/76 10/30/10 **9/22/01 11/8/97 10/6/90 10/16/82 10/30/76 9/22/73

Totals: 323 games of 100+ yard rushers 113 games of 150+ yard rushers 31 games of 200+ yard rushers **

Signifies an instance of two 100-yard rushers in the same game (29 times; last at Marshall, Nov. 11, 2016)

Signifies an instance of three 100-yard rushers in the same game (Twice; last vs. Southern Illinois, Nov. 7, 1998)

NCAA I-AA record for rushing yardage by two players in one game.

TOP INDIVIDUAL GAMES 300-YARD PASSING GAMES (Since 1969)

100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES (Since 1969)

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OPPONENTS

Brandon Doughty (2011-15) Mike White (2016-17) Jeff Cesarone (1984-87)

UNIVERSIT Y

CAREER GAMES OF 300-YARDS PASSING

Date 9/16/1995 10/15/2016 *9/19/2015 *12/3/2016 11/15/1969 10/10/1987 9/17/2016 11/15/1986 8/29/2014 9/24/1994 **9/13/2014 10/7/2006 *10/5/1985 11/12/2016 9/30/2006 *9/1/2016 12/5/2015 9/22/1984 10/28/1978 10/2/1971 *10/5/1985 9/7/1985 10/6/1973 12/24/2014 *9/26/2015 *12/3/2016 *10/10/2015 *9/26/2015 9/6/1980 *9/1/2016 11/10/2007 10/1/2016 9/2/2017 12/20/2016 10/15/1977 11/8/2003 10/9/2004 9/15/2007 10/27/1984 11/2/1996 9/27/1975 11/4/1995 11/4/2017 10/15/2015 11/17/2007 10/18/1969 *10/21/2006 9/27/1969 9/9/1995 10/29/2016 10/27/1979 9/22/1979 **9/13/2014 *9/28/1985 9/4/2004 11/1/2008 11/15/2008 10/26/2013 10/22/2016 *11/28/2014 10/27/2005 9/10/2016 10/10/1970 9/8/1979 9/17/1981 9/13/1986 *12/21/2015

HISTORY

Totals: 53 games of 300+ passing 15 games of 400+ passing 3 games of 500+ passing

Yds. Player Opponent 276 Joey Stockton at Austin Peay 197 Taywan Taylor at Middle Tennessee 196 Taywan Taylor Indiana 194 Taywan Taylor LA Tech 191 Jay Davis at Akron 188 Malcolm Dardenat Chattanooga 187 Nicholas Norris at Miami (Ohio) 186 Keith Paskett at Eastern Illinois 185 Taywan Taylor Bowling Green 175 Brian Sowerby at UCF 174 Nicholas Norris Middle Tennessee 173 Curtis Hamilton Illinois State 167 Alan Mullins Akron 166 Taywan Taylor North Texas 166 Curtis Hamilton Western Illinois 165 Taywan Taylor Rice 165 Taywan Taylor Southern Miss 164 Cedric Jones UCF 162 Eddie Preston at Morehead State 160 Porter Williams East Tennessee State 160 Keith Paskett Akron 160 Keith Paskett Tennessee State 159 Porter Williams Western Carolina 155 Willie McNeal Central Michigan 154 Taywan Taylor Miami (Ohio) 150 Nicholas Norris Louisiana Tech 148 Nicholas Norris Middle Tennessee 148 Jared Dangerfield Miami (Ohio) 148 Jerry Flippin Evansville 147 Nicholas Norris Rice 147 Curtis Hamilton Troy 146 Taywan Taylor Houston Baptist 144 Lucky Jackson Eastern Kentucky 144 Taywan Taylor Memphis 144 Eddie Preston Tennessee Tech 142 Casey Rooney Northern Iowa 141 Maurice Perkins Northern Iowa 139 Curtis Hamilton Eastern Kentucky 139 Keith Paskett at Morehead State 139 Joey Stockton Southern Illinois 138 Eddie Preston at Austin Peay 137 Joey Stockton at Southern Illinois 135 Lucky Jackson at Vanderbilt 134 Taywan Taylor North Texas 134 Curtis Hamilton Morehead State 134 Jay Davis Tennessee Tech 133 Jake Gaebler Southern Illinois 133 Jay Davis at Austin Peay 133 Joey Stockton at Eastern Kentucky 131 Nicholas Norris at Florida Atlantic 129 Eddie Preston Morehead State 129 Eddie Preston at Austin Peay 128 Mitchell Henry Middle Tennessee 128 Cedric Jones at Murray State 126 Maurice Perkins Kansas State 125 Jake Gaebler North Texas 125 Jake Gaebler Middle Tennessee 125 Antonio Andrews Troy 123 Taywan Taylor Old Dominion 122 Taywan Taylor Marshall 121 Maurice Perkins Southern Illinois 121 Taywan Taylor at Alabama 121 Jay Davis Eastern Michigan 121 Eddie Preston at Chattanooga 121 John Newby Kentucky State 121 Cedric Jones West Alabama 120 Nicholas Norris South Florida

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Date 9/13/14 8/29/14 9/1/16 10/5/85 11/28/14 12/24/14 11/17/17 9/19/15 12/21/15 9/26/15 9/10/15 12/3/16 11/15/69 12/5/15 10/3/15 10/14/17 11/15/86 10/4/86 10/15/16 9/27/14 10/26/13 10/22/16 10/27/84 10/28/17 10/25/14 11/27/15 10/3/13 10/10/15 9/24/94 11/24/17 12/16/17 10/15/15 9/8/2018 11/22/14 10/6/16 11/1/86 11/23/85 12/20/16 10/25/14 11/11/17 10/24/15 11/4/17 11/8/14 11/3/84 9/22/84 9/23/17 10/4/14 11/12/16 11/20/12 10/29/16 9/16/95 10/20/17 10/26/85

HILLTOPPERS

Opponent at Middle Tennessee Bowling Green Rice Akron at Marshall vs. Central Michigan Middle Tennessee at Indiana vs. South Florida Miami (Ohio) Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech at Akron vs. Southern Miss at Rice Charlotte at Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky at Middle Tennessee at Navy Troy Old Dominion at Morehead State Florida Atlantic Old Dominion Marshall at ULM Middle Tennessee at UCF at FIU vs. Georgia State at North Texas Maine UTSA at Louisiana Tech Georgia Southern Murray State vs. Memphis at Florida Atlantic at Marshall at LSU at Vanderbilt UTEP Middle Tennessee UCF Ball State UAB North Texas ULM at Florida Atlantic at Austin Peay at Old Dominion at Eastern Kentucky

GENERAL

Yds. Player 593 Brandon Doughty 569 Brandon Doughty 517 Mike White 494 Jeff Cesarone 491 Brandon Doughty 486 Brandon Doughty 485 Mike White 484 Brandon Doughty 461 Brandon Doughty 457 Brandon Doughty 441 Brandon Doughty 421 Mike White 413 Johnny Vance 410 Brandon Doughty 409 Brandon Doughty 398 Mike White 396 Jeff Cesarone 395 Jeff Cesarone 391 Mike White 387 Brandon Doughty 387 Brandon Doughty 378 Mike White 373 Jeff Cesarone 371 Mike white 371 Brandon Doughty 370 Brandon Doughty 370 Brandon Doughty 359 Brandon Doughty 356 J.J. Jewell 355 Mike White 351 Mike White 350 Brandon Doughty 347 Drew Eckels 346 Brandon Doughty 340 Mike White 339 Jeff Cesarone 338 Jeff Cesarone 336 Mike White 335 Brandon Doughty 334 Mike White 325 Brandon Doughty 324 Mike White 324 Brandon Doughty 322 Jeff Cesarone 321 Scott Travis 319 Mike White 319 Brandon Doughty 316 Mike White 308 Kawaun Jakes 307 Mike White 306 Willie Taggart 304 Mike White 302 Jeff Cesarone

TOP INDIVIDUAL GAMES 120 120 120 119 119 118 117 117 117 116 116 115 115 115 115 114 114 112 112 112 112 112 111 110 109 109 109 109 109 108 108 108 107 107 106 106 105 105 105 104 103 103 102 102 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Taywan Taylor Middle Tennessee Willie McNeal ULM Porter Williams Murray State Willie McNeal Middle Tennessee Alan Mullins Middle Tennessee Robert Coates at Eastern Kentucky Nicholas Norris Old Dominion Jared Dangerfield Marshall Porter Williams Butler Cedric Jones at SE Louisiana Alan Mullins at Murray State Lucky Jackson Maine Porter Williams Murray State Dwayne Haun Chattanooga Lito Mason Western Illinois Alan Mullins at Middle Tennessee Alan Mullins at Murray State Mikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quan Deane at Florida Atlantic Deon Yelder vs. Georgia State Taywan Taylor Vanderbilt Shannon Hayes Jacksonville State David Maley Dayton Kylen Towner Charlotte Nacarius Fant at Illinois Lucky Jackson Middle Tennessee Tyler Higbee Indiana Jay Davis at Eastern Kentucky John Newby at Austin Peay Joey Stockton at Eastern Kentucky Nicholas Norris at Louisiana Tech Maurice Perkins Indiana State Keith Paskett Chattanooga Jared Dangerfield Middle Tennessee Robert Coates at Murray State Jake Gaebler Louisiana-Monroe Brian Sowerby at Western Illinois Kylen Towner Middle Tennessee Willie McNeal UTSA Keith Paskett at Tennessee State Taywan Taylor South Florida Taywan Taylor LSU Maurice Perkins Sam Houston State Tyler Higbee Vanderbilt Ron Hunter Morehead State Cam Echols-Luper at FIU Nacarius Fant Middle Tennessee Casey Rooney Indiana State Willie McNeal Army Porter Williams Lehigh Billy Lindsey at Middle Tennessee Alan Mullins at Appalachian State Taywan Taylor FIU Curtis Hamilton Eastern Kentucky Jessie Quinn Southern Illinois Jake Gaebler Ball State Jake Gaebler Middle Tennessee Jack Doyle Middle Tennessee Eddie Preston Northern Michigan Sylvester Gray at Tennessee-Martin

*10/10/2015 10/20/2012 11/17/1973 11/1/2012 11/3/1984 10/3/1987 10/31/2015 *11/28/2014 11/11/1972 9/29/1984 *9/28/1985 9/8/2018 11/21/1970 11/17/1990 10/30/1993 11/5/1983 11/17/1984 11/10/2018 12/16/2017 9/24/2016 11/29/2003 10/12/1974 10/14/2017 9/9/2017 **11/17/2017 *9/19/2015 10/25/1969 9/26/1981 9/13/1997 10/6/2016 10/23/2004 11/22/1986 **9/13/2014 9/9/1989 11/14/2009 9/19/1992 **11/17/2017 11/22/2014 10/18/1986 *12/21/2015 10/24/2015 11/27/2004 9/3/2015 10/31/1981 11/24/2017 **11/17/2017 10/25/2003 11/9/2013 12/1/1973 11/8/1975 9/14/1985 11/21/2015 9/9/2006 *10/21/2006 10/11/2008 10/24/2009 10/6/2011 10/6/1979 9/2/1999

Totals: 126 games of 100+ receiving 26 games of 150+ receiving * indicates a game with two 100-yard receivers (10 times) ** indicates a game with three 100-yard receivers (Twice)

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CAREER GAMES OF 100-YARDS RECEIVING Taywan Taylor (2013-16) Nicholas Norris (2013-16) Eddie Preston (1976-79) Jake Gaebler (2006-09) Curtis Hamilton (2004-07) Alan Mullins (1983-85) Keith Paskett (1983-86) Porter Williams (1970-73) Lucky Jackson (2016-17) Jared Dangerfield (2014-15) Willie McNeal (2010-14)

19 9 7 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 3

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Year Player Rush Rec PR KR IR Total 1951 Bobby Bilyeu 251 181 18 338 0 788 1952 Max Stevens 337 436 98 52 37 960 1953 Max Stevens 204 314 187 133 16 854 1954 Jim Gunnell 417 203 11 152 2 785 1955 not available 1956 Jim Chambliss 299 111 9 82 0 501 1957 DeLane Simpson 492 8 0 26 22 548 1958 not available 1959 not available 1960 Winton Boone 118 142 45 100 49 454 1961 Jim Burt 304 56 50 88 5 503 1962 Jim Burt 225 290 48 54 1 618 1963 Jim Burt 570 105 98 15 0 748 1964 John Burt 463 42 89 255 0 849 1965 Dickie Moore 1,055 43 0 103 0 1,201 1966 Jim Sprinkle 311 56 136 280 0 783 1967 Dickie Moore 1,444 12 0 0 0 1,456 1968 Jay Davis 0 612 0 3 0 632 1969 Jim Vorhees 759 342 0 15 0 1,116 1970 Bill Green 0 0 358 374 9 741 1971 Clarence Jackson 664 57 4 249 0 974 1972 John Embree 658 74 0 311 0 1,043 1973 Clarence Jackson 909 60 254 333 0 1,556 1974 Virgil Livers 0 0 545 52 123 720 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 880 50 0 361 0 1,291 1976 Jimmy Woods 859 140 0 354 0 1,353 1977 Jimmy Woods 906 129 0 116 0 1,151 1978 Nate Jones 467 75 0 213 0 755 1979 Eddie Preston 30 739 0 0 0 769 1980 Nate Jones 749 10 0 206 0 965 1981 Danny Embree 557 169 0 240 0 966 1982 Charlie Houser 569 139 (-3) 192 0 897 1983 Glendell Miller 569 15 0 98 0 682 1984 Glendell Miller 425 251 67 99 0 842 1985 Glendell Miller 446 356 109 221 0 1,132 1986 Joe Arnold 721 290 0 211 0 1,222 1987 Joe Arnold 901 139 0 253 0 1,293 1988 Joe Arnold 1,668 72 0 262 0 2,002 1989 Anthony Green 17 435 0 603 0 1,055 1990 Don Smith 881 67 0 134 0 1,082 1991 Herb Davis 275 26 0 654 0 955 Roscoe Echols 963 (-8) 0 0 0 955 1992 Roscoe Echols 708 0 0 315 0 1,023 1993 Robert Jackson 623 147 0 470 0 1,240 1994 Antwan Floyd 1,327 7 0 0 0 1,334 1995 Joey Stockton 46 863 147 934 0 1,990 1996 Joey Stockton 13 472 300 778 0 1,563 1997 Joey Stockton 92 722 244 440 0 1,498 1998 Willie Taggart 1,313 (-1) 0 0 0 1,312 1999 Rod Smart 1,249 28 0 279 0 1,556 2000 DeWayne Gallishaw 948 0 0 87 0 1,035 2001 Keith Brooks 856 0 0 0 0 856 2002 Jon Frazier 1,537 78 0 328 0 1,943 2003 Lerron Moore 1,490 4 0 0 0 1,494 2004 Lerron Moore 978 66 0 0 0 1,044 2005 Lerron Moore 1,037 12 0 0 0 1,049 2006 Lerron Moore 891 129 0 0 0 1,020 2007 Curtis Hamilton 102 873 145 288 0 1,408 2008 Bobby Rainey 259 8 22 581 0 870 2009 Bobby Rainey 939 83 29 1,050 0 2,101 2010 Bobby Rainey 1,649 230 0 0 0 1,879 2011 Bobby Rainey 1,695 361 0 0 0 2,056 2012 Antonio Andrews 1,728 234 234 767 0 3,161 2013 Antonio Andrews 1,730 478 97 314 0 2,619 2014 Leon Allen 1,542 476 0 0 0 2,018 2015 Taywan Taylor -9 1,467 0 0 0 1,458 2016 Anthony Wales 1,621 323 0 0 0 1,944 2017 Cam Echols-Luper 6 473 -2 390 0 867 2018 Joshua Samuel 641 9 0 0 0 650

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Plays Rush Pass Total 201 9 1,189 1,198 223 -32 1,752 1,720 100 -2 540 538 183 109 805 914 62 — 415 415 138 28 528 556 89 492 — 492 113 97 420 517 91 175 278 453 160 -56 693 637 112 -29 445 416 143 -61 746 685 132 570 334 904 167 109 935 1,044 203 1,055 — 1,055 201 128 855 983 209 1,444 — 1,444 222 351 1,147 1,498 412 221 1,943 2,164 253 214 769 983 258 159 864 1,023 245 64 856 920 246 47 1,485 1,532 182 — 1,017 1,017 293 880 — 880 234 859 — 859 191 906 — 906 263 12 1,439 1,451 262 -70 1,418 1,348 157 905 — 905 234 1 1,356 1,357 361 -155 1,657 1,502 280 -118 1,172 1,054 265 -103 1,546 1,443 489 -195 2,737 2,542 453 -227 2,396 2,169 338 -189 1,887 1,698 280 1,668 23 1,691 221 1,005 — 1,005 235 114 1,088 1,202 177 963 — 963 188 837 526 1,363 214 830 822 1,652 266 488 1,332 1,820 260 430 939 1,369 247 997 542 1,539 320 1,257 1,146 2,403 314 1,313 699 2,012 188 1,249 — 1,249 285 756 1,148 1,904 164 856 0 856 335 642 1,661 2,303 329 293 1,875 2,178 301 315 1,976 2,291 343 328 1,892 2,220 336 25 2,186 2,211 238 324 1,007 1,331 325 301 1,278 1,579 369 355 1,516 1,871 387 200 1,680 1,880 348 161 1,854 2,015 378 58 2,488 2,546 408 -109 2,857 2,748 591 -52 4,830 4,778 567 -122 5,055 4,933 445 -74 4,363 4,289 624 -268 4,177 3,909 261 192 1,071 1,263

GENERAL

Year Player 1951 Jimmy Feix 1952 Jimmy Feix 1953 Whitey Sanders 1954 Jerry Nassano 1955 Jerry Nassano 1956 Carroll VanHooser 1957 DeLane Simpson 1958 Denny Wedge 1959 Denny Wedge 1960 Jim Daily 1961 Jim Daily 1962 Jim Daily 1963 Jim Burt 1964 Sharon Miller 1965 Dickie Moore 1966 Johnny Vance 1967 Dickie Moore 1968 Johnny Vance 1969 Johnny Vance 1970 Leo Peckenpaugh 1971 Leo Peckenpaugh 1972 Leo Peckenpaugh 1973 Dennis Tomek 1974 Dennis Tomek 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 1976 Jimmy Woods 1977 Jimmy Woods 1978 John Hall 1979 John Hall 1980 Troy Snardon 1981 Ralph Antone 1982 Ralph Antone 1983 Scott Travis 1984 Jeff Cesarone 1985 Jeff Cesarone 1986 Jeff Cesarone 1987 Jeff Cesarone 1988 Joe Arnold 1989 Don Smith 1990 Scott Campbell 1991 Roscoe Echols 1992 Eddie Thompson 1993 Eddie Thompson 1994 J.J. Jewell 1995 Willie Taggart 1996 Willie Taggart 1997 Willie Taggart 1998 Willie Taggart 1999 Rod Smart 2000 Jason Johnson 2001 Keith Brooks 2002 Jason Michael 2003 Justin Haddix 2004 Justin Haddix 2005 Justin Haddix 2006 Justin Haddix 2007 K.J. Black 2008 David Wolke 2009 Kawaun Jakes 2010 Kawaun Jakes 2011 Kawaun Jakes 2012 Kawaun Jakes 2013 Brandon Doughty 2014 Brandon Doughty 2015 Brandon Doughty 2016 Mike White 2017 Mike White 2018 Steven Duncan

ANNUAL LEADERS Passing

Year Player 1951 Jimmy Feix 1952 Jimmy Feix 1953 Whitey Sanders 1954 Jerry Nassano 1955 Jerry Nassano 1956 Carroll VanHooser 1957 Carroll VanHooser 1958 Denny Wedge 1959 Denny Wedge 1960 Jim Daily 1961 Jim Daily 1962 Jim Daily 1963 Sharon Miller 1964 Sharon Miller 1965 Mike Egan 1966 Johnny Vance 1967 Mike Egan 1968 Johnny Vance 1969 Johnny Vance 1970 Leo Peckenpaugh 1971 Leo Peckenpaugh 1972 Leo Peckenpaugh 1973 Dennis Tomek 1974 Dennis Tomek 1975 Bill Smith 1976 Doug Bartholomew 1977 Doug Bartholomew 1978 John Hall 1979 John Hall 1980 John Hall 1981 Ralph Antone 1982 Ralph Antone 1983 Scott Travis 1984 Jeff Cesarone 1985 Jeff Cesarone 1986 Jeff Cesarone 1987 Jeff Cesarone 1988 David Armstrong 1989 Mark Marsh 1990 Scott Campbell 1991 Brian Browning 1992 Eddie Thompson 1993 Eddie Thompson 1994 J.J. Jewell 1995 Willie Taggart 1996 Willie Taggart 1997 Willie Taggart 1998 Willie Taggart 1999 Jason Michael 2000 Jason Johnson 2001 Jason Johnson 2002 Jason Michael 2003 Justin Haddix 2004 Justin Haddix 2005 Justin Haddix 2006 Justin Haddix 2007 K.J. Black 2008 David Wolke 2009 Kawaun Jakes 2010 Kawaun Jakes 2011 Kawaun Jakes 2012 Kawaun Jakes 2013 Brandon Doughty 2014 Brandon Doughty 2015 Brandon Doughty 2016 Mike White 2017 Mike White 2018 Steven Duncan

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Com-Att-Int Yds 86-181-12 1,189 127-201-10 1,752 43-76-5 540 60-126-8 805 27-62-4 415 41-101-8 528 24-72-9 230 25-76-9 420 22-45-7 278 59-125-7 693 26-77-7 445 56-107-6 746 30-67-6 507 61-135-20 935 60-134-15 797 63-125-10 855 63-123-4 696 67-153-15 1,147 155-307-18 1,943 64-157-11 769 67-157-12 864 79-172-10 856 109-220-15 1,485 70-156-12 1,017 62-139-8 661 42-76-9 585 65-135-13 798 106-209-10 1,439 108-215-13 1,418 45-93-6 744 101-191-11 1,356 135-268-7 1,657 85-193-14 1,172 123-238-8 1,546 253-447-7 2,737 207-397-14 2,396 152-297-13 1,887 117-258-11 1,219 55-116-6 931 81-163-8 1,088 57-125-8 671 32-75-4 526 47-94-3 822 70-143-7 1,332 44-105-5 939 37-80-5 542 68-131-8 1,146 51-104-3 699 24-60-6 565 57-110-0 1,148 10-31-1 170 100-165-5 1,661 113-223-7 1,875 126-215-10 1,976 131-230-10 1,892 171-279-9 2,186 88-134-8 1,007 117-232-10 1,278 148-244-9 1,516 149-291-6 1,680 153-276-12 1,854 200-312-11 2,488 246-375-14 2,857 375-552-10 4,830 388-540-9 5,055 280-416-7 4,363 368-560-8 4,177 108-187-7 1,071

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Rushing

Year Player 1951 Gene McFadden 1952 Gene McFadden 1953 Gene McFadden 1954 Millard Shirley 1955 Jim Chambliss 1956 Jim Chambliss 1957 DeLane Simpson 1958 Wayne Kelley 1959 David Miller 1960 Gary Brunson 1961 Jim Burt 1962 John Burt 1963 Jim Burt 1964 John Burt 1965 Dickie Moore 1966 Dickie Moore 1967 Dickie Moore 1968 Ike Brown 1969 Jim Vorhees 1970 John Embree 1971 Clarence Jackson 1972 Clarence Jackson 1973 Clarence Jackson 1974 Lawrence Jefferson 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 1976 Jimmy Woods 1977 Jimmy Woods 1978 Nate Jones 1979 Elmer Caldwell 1980 Troy Snardon 1981 Troy Snardon 1982 Charlie Houser 1983 Danny Embree 1984 Glendell Miller 1985 Glendell Miller 1986 Joe Arnold 1987 Joe Arnold 1988 Joe Arnold 1989 Don Smith 1990 Don Smith 1991 Roscoe Echols 1992 Eddie Thompson 1993 Eddie Thompson 1994 Antwan Floyd 1995 Antwan Floyd 1996 Antwan Floyd 1997 Willie Taggart 1998 Willie Taggart 1999 Rod Smart 2000 DeWayne Gallishaw 2001 Keith Brooks 2002 Jon Frazier 2003 Lerron Moore 2004 Lerron Moore 2005 Lerron Moore 2006 Lerron Moore 2007 Tyrell Hayden 2008 Tyrell Hayden 2009 Bobby Rainey 2010 Bobby Rainey 2011 Bobby Rainey 2012 Antonio Andrews 2013 Antonio Andrews 2014 Leon Allen 2015 Anthony Wales 2016 Anthony Wales 2017 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andre Ferby 2018 Joshua Samuel

Att 110 109 103 84 54 62 89 67 71 46 46 72 112 98 203 133 208 82 177 141 117 150 187 161 293 233 191 132 119 157 137 170 137 123 128 140 179 278 221 187 177 113 120 240 175 185 189 201 188 191 164 303 273 186 174 195 205 92 144 340 369 304 267 272 155 237 117 120

Yards Avg 578 5.3 655 6.0 703 6.8 464 5.5 286 5.3 299 4.8 492 5.5 304 4.5 291 4.0 203 4.4 304 6.6 328 4.6 570 5.1 463 4.7 1,055 5.2 719 5.4 1,444 6.9 561 6.8 759 4.3 501 3.6 664 5.7 731 4.9 909 4.9 556 3.5 880 3.0 859 3.7 906 4.7 467 3.5 572 4.8 905 5.8 589 4.3 569 3.3 600 4.4 425 3.5 446 3.5 721 5.2 901 5.0 1,668 6.0 1,005 4.5 881 4.7 963 5.4 837 7.4 830 6.9 1,327 5.5 880 5.0 1,041 5.6 1,257 6.7 1,313 6.3 1,249 6.6 948 5.0 856 5.2 1,537 5.1 1,490 5.5 978 5.3 1,037 6.0 891 4.6 1,134 5.5 426 4.2 939 6.5 1,649 4.8 1,695 4.6 1,728 5.7 1,730 6.5 1,542 5.7 1,098 7.0 1,621 6.8 373 3.2 641 5.3

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Punting

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Yards Avg 1,132 32.3 1,221 35.9 717 31.2 - - - - 1,699 35.4 879 38.2 1,790 36.5 1,518 34.5 1,252 35.8 1,603 36.4 1,333 36.0 1,817 37.1 1,318 37.7 1,228 37.2 2,163 35.5 2,375 38.9 2,719 36.7 1,669 37.9 1,832 38.2 2,403 38.8 2,155 42.3 3,230 40.4 3,202 41.1 2,129 38.7 2,327 39.4 1,946 39.7 2,626 42.4 2,672 38.2 2,630 37.6 2,959 38.4 2,608 37.3 2,790 37.2 3,093 40.2 1,871 39.0 2,484 36.5 2,563 38.3 2,216 40.3 1,774 35.5 2,416 39.0 1,701 37.8 2,242 37.4 1,308 37.4 2,022 38.9 1,776 38.6 1,865 37.3 2,003 40.1 2,408 38.8 2,364 40.1 2,653 39.6 2,224 41.2 1,996 43.4 1,459 37.4 1,082 36.1 1,919 41.7 2,472 36.9 2,427 43.3 2,872 40.5 2,662 41.6 1,896 42.1 1,220 39.4 1,817 37.1 1,542 41.7 1,666 42.7 2,290 40.2 2,513 37.5

UNIVERSIT Y

Year Player Punts 1951 John Gill 35 1952 Don Chapman 34 1953 Max Stevens 23 1954 not available - 1955 not available - 1956 not available - 1957 not available - 1958 Denny Wedge 48 1959 Denny Wedge 23 1960 Bill Pegausch 49 1961 Bobby Mitchell 44 1962 Bobby Mitchell 35 1963 Ernie Hall 44 1964 Ernie Hall 37 1965 Jerry Matthews 49 1966 Jerry Humble 35 1967 Jerry Humble 33 1968 Johnny Vance 61 1969 Johnny Vance 61 1970 Gary Mears 74 1971 Gary Mears 44 1972 Gary Mears 48 1973 Charlie Johnson 62 1974 Charlie Johnson 51 1975 Walt Herod 80 1976 Walt Herod 78 1977 Ray Farmer 55 1978 Ray Farmer 59 1979 Ray Farmer 49 1980 Ray Farmer 62 1981 Mike Miller 70 1982 Mike Miller 70 1983 Adam Lindsey 77 1984 Adam Lindsey 70 1985 Adam Lindsey 75 1986 Adam Lindsey 77 1987 Todd Davis 48 1988 Todd Davis 68 1989 Todd Davis 67 1990 Todd Davis 55 1991 Chris Gable 50 1992 Rick Boeckmann 62 1993 Rick Boeckmann 45 1994 Rick Boeckmann 60 1995 Andy Smith 35 1996 K.C. Armstrong 52 1997 K.C. Armstrong 46 1998 Alan Ogletree 50 1999 Alan Ogletree 50 2000 Alan Ogletree 62 2001 Brian Claybourn 59 2002 Brian Claybourn 67 2003 Brian Claybourn 54 2004 Brian Claybourn 46 2005 Tanner Siewert 39 2006 Tanner Siewert 30 2007 Jeremy Moore 46 2008 Jeremy Moore 67 2009 Jeremy Moore 56 2010 Hendrix Brakefield 71 2011 Hendrix Brakefield 64 2012 Hendrix Brakefield 45 2013 Hendrix Brakefield 31 2014 Joseph Occhipinti 49 2015 Jake Collins 37 2016 Jake Collins 39 2017 Jake Collins 57 2018 Alex Rinella 67

HISTORY

TD 1 4 3 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 3 3 1 4 1 2 1 6 7 1 5 0 11 2 3 1 7 7 6 3 3 6 4 1 7 5 1 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 1 6 6 5 4 2 1 3 4 0 1 2 5 2 3 10 4 4 4 3 0 5 5 11 17 17 4 7 4 6

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Yards 150 452 189 203 153 192 150 145 85 192 225 290 220 278 246 442 232 612 809 443 372 317 1,107 618 396 365 476 646 739 256 736 578 529 503 849 738 470 307 435 459 307 326 428 573 441 863 472 772 186 214 177 306 426 90 109 603 946 849 636 841 873 588 494 332 614 566 599 825 1,467 1,730 704 688 552 530

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Rec 16 36 17 14 12 15 14 8 11 13 14 16 12 16 21 29 21 33 46 25 27 29 66 39 26 32 28 37 39 19 48 38 26 50 65 41 40 24 28 31 26 21 17 23 26 33 24 39 15 12 9 6 18 7 6 29 52 43 38 52 66 54 43 30 52 53 46 69 86 98 74 52 50 44

GENERAL

Year Player 1951 Gene McFadden 1952 Bill Ploumis 1953 Bill Ploumis 1954 Jim Gunnell 1955 Mike Moriarty 1956 Mike Moriarty 1957 Jerry Brantley 1958 Wayne Kelley 1959 Jim Hughes 1960 Lewis Johnson 1961 Jim Hughes 1962 Jim Burt 1963 Elmer Murray 1964 Jim Burt 1965 Ken Waller 1966 Jim Old 1967 Jim Old 1968 Jay Davis 1969 Jay Davis 1970 Jay Davis 1971 Jay Davis 1972 Tom Turner 1973 Porter Williams 1974 Dave Maley 1975 Bob Hobby 1976 Billy Lindsey 1977 Eddie Preston 1978 Eddie Preston 1979 Eddie Preston 1980 Ricky Gwinn 1981 John Newby 1982 John Newby 1983 Alan Mullins 1984 Ty Campbell 1985 Alan Mullins 1986 Keith Paskett 1987 Robert Coates 1988 Robert Coates 1989 Anthony Green 1990 Dwayne Haun 1991 Dwayne Haun 1992 Dwayne Haun 1993 Lito Mason 1994 Brian Sowerby Lito Mason 1995 Joey Stockton 1996 Joey Stockton 1997 Joey Stockton 1998 Donte Pimpleton Jammie Kyle 1999 Sylvester Gray Alan Ogletree 2000 Jerome Reaves 2001 Antonio Veals Shannon Hayes 2002 Casey Rooney 2003 Casey Rooney 2004 Maurice Perkins 2005 Maurice Perkins 2006 Curtis Hamilton 2007 Curtis Hamilton 2008 Jake Gaebler 2009 Jake Gaebler 2010 Marcus Vasquez 2011 Jack Doyle 2012 Jack Doyle 2013 Willie McNeal 2014 Jared Dangerfield 2015 Taywan Taylor 2016 Taywan Taylor 2017 Nacarius Fant Deon Yelder 2018 Lucky Jackson Mikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quan Deane

ANNUAL LEADERS Scoring

Year Player 1951 Gene McFadden 1952 Max Stevens 1953 Gene McFadden 1954 Jim Aurs Millard Shirley 1955 Jim Chambliss 1956 Jim Chambliss 1957 Jerry Brantley 1958 Denny Wedge 1959 Billy Booker 1960 Billy Booker 1961 Jim Hughes 1962 John Burt 1963 Sharon Miller 1964 Jim Burt 1965 Dickie Moore 1966 Jim Vorhees 1967 Dickie Mooore 1968 Jim Vorhees 1969 Jay Davis 1970 Clarence Jackson 1971 Clarence Jackson 1972 John Embree 1973 Clarence Jackson 1974 Bob Hobby Lawrence Jefferson Virgil Livers Bill Smith 1975 Lawrence Jefferson 1976 Dave Betz 1977 Eddie Preston 1978 Barry Skaggs 1979 Eddie Preston 1980 Troy Snardon 1981 Troy Snardon 1982 Jim Griffiths 1983 Glendell Miller 1984 Lanny Hall 1985 Glendell Miller 1986 Dan Maher 1987 Dan Maher 1988 Joe Arnold 1989 Don Smith 1990 Steve Donisi 1991 Eddie Thompson 1992 Eddie Thompson 1993 Chris Pino 1994 Will Sweeney 1995 Willie Taggart 1996 Antwan Floyd 1997 Willie Taggart 1998 Willie Taggart 1999 Rod Smart 2000 Peter Martinez 2001 Peter Martinez 2002 Peter Martinez 2003 Matt Lange 2004 Brian Porter 2005 Chris James 2006 Chris James 2007 Chris James 2008 Tanner Siewert 2009 Casey Tinius 2010 Bobby Rainey 2011 Bobby Rainey 2012 Antonio Andrews 2013 Antonio Andrews 2014 Garrett Schwettman 2015 Garrett Schwettman 2016 Anthony Wales 2017 Ryan Nuss 2018 D’Andre Ferby Mik’Quan Deane

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TD PAT FG 36 0 0 78 0 0 48 0 0 36 0 0 36 0 0 18 0 0 18 0 0 12 14 3 18 2 0 30 2 0 18 0 0 24 2 0 24 0 0 66 0 0 60 0 0 54 2 0 48 0 0 114 0 0 42 0 0 42 0 0 54 0 0 42 0 0 48 0 0 114 0 0 24 0 0 24 0 0 24 0 0 24 0 0 48 0 0 0 8 30 42 0 0 54 0 0 42 0 0 72 0 0 48 0 0 0 20 18 36 0 0 0 11 21 60 0 0 0 22 27 0 30 39 90 0 0 48 0 0 0 14 33 36 4 0 54 0 0 0 32 36 0 28 27 48 2 0 66 0 0 96 0 0 90 2 0 60 0 0 0 49 51 0 34 42 0 49 54 0 48 69 84 0 0 0 42 45 0 27 39 0 42 42 0 14 33 0 25 42 90 0 0 102 0 0 90 0 0 96 0 0 0 70 48 0 79 45 174 0 0 0 39 30 36 0 0 36 0 0

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Total 36 78 48 36 36 18 18 29 20 32 18 26 24 66 60 56 48 114 42 42 54 42 48 114 24 24 24 24 48 38 42 54 42 72 48 38 36 32 60 49 69 90 48 47 40 54 68 55 50 66 96 92 60 100 76 103 117 84 87 66 84 47 67 90 102 90 96 118 124 174 69 36 36

Tackles

Year Player 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Wes Simpson Allan Hogan Bill Hape Jerry Humble Jimmy Barber Jimmy Barber Terry Thompson Robert Walton Lonnie Schuster Rick Green Rick Green Biff Madon Biff Madon Tony Towns Carl Estelle Tim Ford Paul Gray Paul Gray Paul Gray Vernard Johnson Neil Fatkin Neil Fatkin Mike Carberry Mike Carberry Jerome Martin Raji Gordon Richard Grice Richard Grice Sheldon Benoit Sheldon Benoit Bryson Warner Trae Hackett Ron Kelly Trae Hackett Melvin Wisham Melvin Wisham Erik Dandy Charles Thompson Erik Dandy Deonté Smith Marion Rumph Marion Rumph Andre Lewis Travis Watters Thomas Majors Thomas Majors Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson Xavius Boyd Nick Holt T.J. McCollum Keith Brown Joel Iyiegbuniwe Ben Holt

UT 60 54 45 63 74 75 71 77 66 87 131 90 84 74 53 28 73 56 53 59 59 46 73 73 57 62 70 98 59 61 49 60 65 65 75 106 82 93 100 57 41 35 50 36 42 59 41 78 68 62 69 60 50 58

AT 49 28 40 48 40 55 43 41 35 51 82 58 59 40 78 83 100 93 84 39 53 30 35 55 23 28 32 60 40 33 37 34 35 26 43 65 73 66 65 55 52 52 53 37 59 46 68 44 35 49 37 71 66 58

Total

109 82 85 111 114 130 114 118 101 138 213 148 143 114 131 111 173 149 137 98 112 76 108 128 80 90 102 158 99 94 86 94 100 91 118 171 155 159 165 112 93 87 103 73 101 105 109 122 103 111 106 131 116 116

NCAA LEADERS 1982

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+1.30/gm 25.7 yds/return 124.4 yds/gm

Individual 1st, Kickoff Ret., Davlin Mullen 31.9 yds/ret.

1984 1973

Team 7th, Pass Offense 25th, Total Offense

Team 1st, Scoring Offense 3rd, Scoring Defense 4th, Total Offense 5th, Pass Offense

37.7 pts/gm 6.2 pts/gm 407.1 yds/gm 213.9 yds/gm

Individual 5th, Scoring, Clarence Jackson 7th, Punting, Charlie Johnson

9.6 pts/gm 42.2 yds/kick

Individual 7th, Passing, Jimmy Feix 16th, Total Offense, Jimmy Feix

159.4 yds/gm 360.9 yds/gm 1,204 yds 1,206 yds

1952 Team 3rd, Pass Offense 6th, Total Offense 24th Rush Defense

1,581 yds 1,546 yds

1954 Individual 25th, Passing, Jerry Nassano

763 yds

1955 Team 14th, Pass Defense

42.8 yds/gm

1960 Team 6th, Pass Defense

40.6 yds/gm

Team 5th, Rush Defense

48.5 yds/gm

1,055 yds

1967

Individual 1st, Rushing, Dickie Moore 2nd, Scoring, Dickie Moore 7th, Kick Scoring, Tom Atwood

262.2 yds/gm 1,444 yds 114 pts 46 pts

2,164 yds 1,943 yds

1970 7.6 pts/gm 162.8 yds/gm

1971 Team 1st, Pass Defense 5th, Total Defense

1975 Team 4th, Rush Defense 4th, Total Defense 9th, Scoring Defense

59.2 yds/gm 170.3 yds/gm 9.5 pts/gm

Individual 2nd, Punting, Walt Herod

42.4 yds/kick

1965

57.7 yds/gm 151.1 yds/gm

Team 1st, Pass Attempts 10th, Pass Offense

69 vs. MTSU 278.5 yds/gm

Individual 13th, Total Offense, Jeff Cesarone 231.1 yds/gm 17th, Receiving, Alan Mullins 5.9 catches/gm

1986 Team 19th, Kickoff Returns

21.0 yds/return

1987 Team 10th, Total Offense 13th, Pass Defense 13th, Turnover Margin 16th, Net Punting

270.2 yds/gm 141.1 yds/gm +0.80/gm 36.1 yds/kick

Individual 9th, Interceptions, James Edwards 0.7 INTs/gm 18th, Field Goals, Dan Maher 1.20 FG/gm

1988 41.1 yds/kick

1978 Team 4th, Pass Defense

93.5 yds/gm

Individual 6th, Punting, Ray Farmer 7th, Passing, John Hall 8th, Total Offense, John Hall

39.4 yds/kick 1439 yds 1,451 yds

Team 5th, Total Offense

1985

371.0 yds/gm

Individual 6th, Receiving, Eddie Preston 3.9 catches/gm 7th, Pass Efficiency, John Hall 108.9 rating 8th, Total Offense, John Hall 134.8 yds/gm

1980 Team 5th, Punting 6th, Rush Offense

38.2 yds/kick 233.9 yds/gm

Individual 2nd, Punting, Ray Farmer 7th, Scoring, Troy Snardon

42.4 yds/kick 7.2 pts/gm

Team 5th, Scoring Defense 10th, Rush Defense 10th, Total Defense

13.4 pts/gm 233.8 yds/gm 275.9 yds/gm

Individual 4th, Rushing, Joe Arnold 132.82 yds/gm 8th, All-Pur. Rushing, Joe Arnold 160.0 yds/gm 11th, Punt Ret., Cedric Jones 11.16 yds/ret. 14th, Field Goals, Dan Maher 1.27 FG/gm

1989 Individual 19th, Kickoff Ret., Anthony Green 23.19 yds/ret. 20th, Rushing, Don Smith 91.36 yds/gm

1990 Team 2nd, Punt Returns 14th, Kickoff Returns 15th, Net Punting 22nd, Rush Offense

14.67 yds/return 20.83 yds/return 36.33 yds/kick 201.1 yds/gm

Individual 5th, Kickoff Ret., Eddie Godfrey 28.0 yds/return 6th, Rushing, Don Smith 110.13 yds/gm 15th, Punting, Todd Davis 40.29 yds/kick 16th, All-Pur. Rushing, Don Smith 135.25 yds/gm 19th, Field Goals, Steve Donisi 1.10 FG/gm

1981 Individual 10th, Receiving, John Newby 4.4 catches/gm

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Team 7th, Scoring Defense 8th, Total Defense

42.3 yds/kick

1979

1969 Individual 7th, Total Offense, Johnny Vance 8th, Passing, Johnny Vance

Individual 6th, Punting, Charlie Johnson

23.7 yds/

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Team 3rd, Rush Offense

57.4 yds/gm 159.2 yds/gm 213.9 yds/gm

Individual 9th, Punting, Walt Herod

1965 Individual 13th, Rushing, Dickie Moore

Team 2nd, Rush Defense 4th, Total Defense 9th, Scoring Defense

Individual 13th, Kickoff Returns, Keith Paskett return

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1963

1974

255.5 yds/gm 23.7 yds/return

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Individual 4th, Passing, Jimmy Feix 6th, Total Offense, Jimmy Feix

213.9 yds/gm 425.8 yds/gm 111.1 yds/gm

Team 14th, Pass Offense 13th, Kickoff Returns

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GENERAL

Throughout the years, the Hilltoppers have ranked among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders in a variety of NCAA team and individual statistical categories. The following is a look at the Hilltoppers with a final top-25 or better ranking:

Team 2nd, Turnover Margin 4th, Kickoff Returns 15th, Pass Defense

NCAA LEADERS 1991 Team 9th, Rush Offense

260.0 yds/gm

1992 Team 2nd, Rush Offense

287.1 yds/gm

Individual 2nd, Rushing per carry, Eddie Thompson 23rd, Rushing, Eddie Thompson

7.4 yds/att 93.0 yds/gm

1993 Team 1st, Rush Offense 18th, Total Defense 23rd, Total Offense

300.1 yds/gm 305.5 yds/gm 407.1 yds/gm

Individual 21st, Field Goals, Chris Pino

1.1 FG/gm

1994 Team 8th, Rush Offense 23rd, Total Offense 25th, Net Punting

258.1 yds/gm 403.4 yds/gm 35.2 yds/kick

Individual 12th, Rushing, Antwan Floyd

120.6 yds/gm

1995 Team 2nd, Rush Offense 23rd, Total Offense Individual 5th, All-Purpose Rushing, Joey Stockton 11th, Receiving Yards, Joey Stockton 22nd, Kickoff Returns, Joey Stockton

275.2 yds/gm 385.6 yds/gm 199.0 yds/gm 86.3 yds/gm 23.95 yds/return

1996 Team 3rd, Rush Offense 6th, Kickoff Returns 17th, Pass Defense

285.1 yds/gm 25.4 yds/return 150.1 yds/gm

Individual 6th, Kickoff Returns, Joey Stockton 23rd, All-Purpose Rushing, Joey Stockton

28.8 yds/return 142.1 yds/gm

1997 Team 1st, Rush Offense 3rd, Scoring Offense 6th, Total Offense 8th, Rush Defense 12th, Kickoff Returns 24th, Total Defense Individual 11th, Scoring, Willie Taggart 13th, Rushing, Willie Taggart 15th, Field Goals, Jeff Poisel 23rd, Scoring, Jeff Poisel

366.0 yds/gm 36.6 pts/gm 456.6 yds/gm 84.8 yds/gm 22.0 yds/return 285.6 yds/gm 9.0 pts/gm 121.7 yds/gm 1.1 FG/gm 7.8 pts/gm

1998 Team 3rd, Rush Offense 4th, Punt Returns 9th, Scoring Offense 10th, Turnover Margin 23rd, Total Offense

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344.6 yds/gm 15.4 yds/return 36.0 pts/gm +1.09/gm 415.0 yds/gm

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Individual 10th, Kickoff Returns, Bryan Daniel 15th, Punt Returns, Delvechio Walls 17th, Rushing, Willie Taggart 24th, Scoring, Willie Taggart

27.6 yds/return 12.4 yds/return 119.4 yds/gm 8.4 pts/gm

1999 Team 7th, Rush Offense 20th, Punt Returns 25th, Net Punting

283.2 yds/gm 12.0 yds/return 35.8 yds/kick

Individual 13th, Punt Returns, Bobby Sippio 25th, Rushing, Rod Smart

13.5 yds/return 113.5 yds/gm

2000 Team 1st, Pass Efficiency 1st, Scoring Defense 1st, Turnover Margin 3rd, Net Punting 9th, Rush Offense 9th, Rush Defense 17th, Pass Efficiency Defense 24th, Kickoff Returns 25th, Scoring Offense

164.61 rating 11.6 pts/gm +2.73/gm 38.0 yds/kick 268.5 yds/gm 100.1 yds/gm 96.08 rating 21.38 yds/return 33.0 pts/gm

Individual 1st, Passes Defended, Bobby Sippio 3rd, Total Tackles, Melvin Wisham 3rd, Interceptions, Bobby Sippio 10th, Field Goals, Peter Martinez 11th, Fumble Recoveries, Bobby Sippio 16th, Punt Returns, Joseph Jefferson 20th, Tackles for Loss, Melvin Wisham 21st, Interceptions, Joseph Jefferson 24th, Punting, Alan Ogletree

2.7 PBU/gm 13.64 tackles/gm .0.9 INTs/gm 1.36 FG/gm 0.4 FR/gm 12.18 yds/return 1.55 TFL/gm 0.55 INTs/gm 39.8 yds/kick

2001 Team 2nd, Rush Offense 2nd, Total Defense 2nd, Scoring Defense 4th, Pass Defense 5th, Kick Returns 9th, Rush Defense 12th, Punt Returns 13th, Pass Efficiency Defense 16th, Net Punting 18th, Turnover Margin

303.18 yds/gm 233.18 yds/gm 11.1 pts/gm 137.27 yds/gm 24.40 yds/return 95.9 yds/gm 15.24 yds/return 96.38 rating 35.96 yds/kick +0.73/gm

Individual 5th, Total Tackles, Erik Dandy 5th, Punt Returns, Joseph Jefferson 17th, Tackles for Loss, Sherrod Coates 18th, Field Goals, Peter Martinez 19th, Punting, Brian Claybourn

12.64 tackles/gm 17.14 yds/return 1.64 TFL/gm 1.09 FG/gm 40.17 yds/kick

2002 Team 2nd, Pass Efficiency 6th, Rush Offense 8th, Turnover Margin 11th, Scoring Defense 20th, Punt Returns 23rd, Total Defense

154.94 rating 252.87 yds/gm +1.13/gm 16.4 pts/gm 12.95 yds/return 279.20 yds/gm

Individual 7th, Punt Return, Antonio Veals 12th, Tackles for Loss, Sherrod Coates 14th, Field Goals, Peter Martinez 16th, Sacks, Sherrod Coates 19th, Rushing, Jon Frazier 24th, Tackles, Charles Thompson 25th, Solo Tackles, Charles Thompson

14.67 yds/return 2.07 TFL/gm 1.20 FG/gm 0.87 sacks/gm 102.47 yds/gm 10.60 tackles/gm 6.20 tackles/gm

NCAA LEADERS 2003

2011

Individual 2nd, Field Goals, Matt Lange 12th, Scoring, Matt Lange 17th, Rushing, Lerron Moore 19th, Punting, Brian Claybourn 21st, Punt Returns, Antonio Veals

1.77 FG/gm 9.00 pts/gm 114.62 yds/gm 41.19 yds/kick 12.15 yds/return

2004 Team 7th, Net Punting 14th, Rush Offense 16th, Scoring Defense 17th, Turnover Margin 22nd, Pass Efficiency

43.39 yds/kick 0.58 INTs/gm 11.38 yds/return 138.78 rating

16.13 yds/return 113.09 yds/gm 7.64 TFL/gm 228.55 yds/gm 2.73 sacks/gm 139.22 rating

Individual 6th, Punt Returns, Dennis Mitchell 11th, Field Goals, Chris James 19th, Pass Efficiency, Justin Haddix 22nd, Rushing, Lerron Moore 22nd, Scoring, Chris James

16.13 yds/return 1.36 FGs/gm 138.88 rating 103.70 yds/gm 7.91 pts/gm

2006

1.18 FG/gm 5.78 rec/gm 137.21 rating

175.08 yds/gm 43.34 yds/kick

Team 10th, Time of Possession 13th, Tackles for Loss 15th, Third-Down Conversion 16th, Kickoff Returns 24th, Opponent Fourth-Down Conversion

32:18 7.38 TFL/gm 48.2% 24.6 yds/return 38.1%

Individual 1st, All-Purpose Yards, Antonio Andrews 1st, APY PG, Antonio Andrews 1st, Sacks PG, Quanterus Smith 5th, Rushing, Antonio Andrews 5th, Tackles For Loss, Quanterus Smith 5th, Interceptions, Jonathan Dowling 8th, Sacks, Quanterus Smith 15th, Punt Returns, Antonio Andrews 18th, Kickoff Returns, Antonio Andrews

3,161 yards 243.2 yds/gm 1.25 sacks/gm 132.9 yds/gm 1.85 TFL/gm 0.50 INT/gm 12.5 12.3 yds/return 27.4 yds/return

137.42 yds/gm 156.58 yds/gm

Team 6th, First Downs Defense 10th, Passing Defense 14th, Total Defense 16th, Time of Possession

201 177.9 yds/gm 339.2 yds/gm 32:22

Individual 1st, All-Purpose Yards, Antonio Andrews 1st, APY PG, Antonio Andrews 1st, Forced Fumbles, Jonathan Dowling 3rd, Rushing Yards PG, Antonio Andrews 7th, Rushing Yards, Antonio Andrews 11th, Rushing Touchdowns, Antonio Andrews 17th, Passes Defended, Cam Thomas 19th, Solo Tackles, Xavius Boyd 20th, Interceptions, Cam Thomas 21st, Completion Pct., Brandon Doughty 22nd, Completions PG, Brandon Doughty 25th, Tackles for Loss, Xavius Boyd

2,619 yards 218.25 yds/gm 6 144.2 yds/gm 1,730 yds 16 1.3/gm 5.7/gm 0.4/gm 65.8% 20.5/gm 1.3/gm

2014 Team 2nd, Passing Offense 3rd, Passing Efficiency 4th, Total Offense 6th, Scoring Offense 6th, Third Down Conversion Pct. 6th, Completion Percentage 6th, First Downs Offense 9th, Defensive Touchdowns 17th, Red Zone Defense 19th, Tackles for Loss Allowed 25th, Sacks Allowed

374.3 yds/gm 166.69 534.6 yds/gm 44.4 pts/game 51.1 pct 67.9 pct 351 5 74.2 pct 4.69/gm 1.46/gm

Individual 1st, Passing Yards, Brandon Doughty 4,830 yards 1st, Passing Touchdowns, Brandon Doughty 49 1st, Points Responsible For Per Game, Brandon Doughty 24.2/gm 2nd, Points Responsible For, Brandon Doughty 308 2nd, Passing Yards Per Game, Brandon Doughty 371.5 yds/gm 3rd, Total Offense, Brandon Doughty 367.5 yds/gm 3rd, Passing Efficiency, Brandon Doughty 167.1 3rd, Completions Per Game, Brandon Doughty 28.85/gm 6th, Completion Percentage, Brandon Doughty 67.9 pct

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2010 Individual 3rd, Rushing, Bobby Rainey 11th, All-Purpose Rushing, Bobby Rainey

2012

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22.44 yds/return 153.18 yds/gm 138.71 rating 364.73 yds/gm 108.61 rating

2009 Individual 8th, All-Purpose Rushing, Bobby Rainey 18th, Punting, Jeremy Moore

141.25 yds/gm 32.17 yds/return 171.33 yds/gm 1.42 TFL/gm 0.33 INTs/gm 0.33 INTs/gm 8.50 points/gm

HISTORY

Team 4th, Punt Returns 11th, Rush Defense 12th, Tackles for Loss 14th, Rush Offense 21st, Sacks 22nd, Pass Efficiency

Individual 12th, Field Goals, Chris James 19th, Receptions, Curtis Hamilton 24th, Pass Efficiency, Justin Haddix

Individual 2nd, Rushing, Bobby Rainey 2nd, Kickoff Returns, John Evans 6th, All-Purpose Rushing, Bobby Rainey 13th (tie), Tackles for Loss, Andrew Jackson 23rd (tie), Interceptions, Derrius Brooks 23rd (tie), Interceptions, Kareem Peterson 24th, Scoring, Bobby Rainey

2013

2005

Team 13th, Kickoff Returns 16th, Pass Defense 17th, Pass Efficiency 23rd, Total Offense 23rd, Pass Efficiency Defense

35:08 26.10 yds/return 41.5 yds/gm

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Individual 4th, Punting, Brian Claybourn 9th, Interceptions, Antonio Thomas 19th, Punt Returns, Dennis Mitchell 21st, Pass Efficiency, Justin Haddix

37.48 yds/kick 226.17 yds/gm 18.92 pts/gm +0.67/gm 140.67 rating

Team 1st, Time of Possession 7th, Kickoff Returns 18th, Kickoff Coverage

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283.69 yds/gm 24.61 yds/return 242.69 yds/gm 151.46 yds/gm 13.11 yds/return 16.85 pts/gm 32.85 pts/gm 104.50 rating 36.07 yds/kick +0.77/gm 137.03 rating

GENERAL

Team 6th, Total Defense 7th, Kickoff Returns 8th, Rush Offense 8th, Pass Defense 12th, Punt Return 14th, Scoring Defense 18th, Scoring Offense 18th, Pass Efficiency Defense 21st, Net Punting 21st, Turnover Margin 24th, Pass Efficiency

NCAA LEADERS 9th, All-Purpose Yards Per Game, Leon Allen 10th, Yards Per Pass Attempt, Brandon Doughty 12th, Receiving Touchdowns, Jared Dangerfield 12th, Kickoff Return Touchdowns, Kylen Towner 18th, Rushing Yards, Leon Allen 19th, Rushing Yards Per Game, Leon Allen 20th, Scoring, Garrett Schwettman

155.23 yds/gm 8.75 yds/att 11 1 1,542 yds 118.6 yds/gm 9.1 pts/gm

2015 Team 1st, Passing Efficiency 3rd, Fumbles Recovered 3rd, Scoring Offense 4th, Passing Offense 4th, Turnover Margin 5th, Turnovers Gained 5th, Winning Percentage 8th, First Downs Offense 9th, Total Offense 11th, Third Down Conversion Pct. 13th, Sacks Allowed 14th, Passes Intercepted 24th, Red Zone Defense 25th, Kickoff Return Defense 25th, Passes Had Intercepted

177.39 14 44.3 pts/gm 372.2 yds/gm 1.00/gm 31 85.7 pct 349 526.4 yds/gm 47.8 pct 1.14 sacks/gm 17 77.6 pct 19.08 9

Individual 1st, Completion Percentage, Brandon Doughty 71.9 pct 1st, Passing Touchdowns, Brandon Doughty 48 1st, Passing Yards, Brandon Doughty 5,055 yds 1st, Points Responsible For, Brandon Doughty 304 1st, Field Goal Percentage, Garrett Schwettman 93.8 pct 2nd, Passing Efficiency, Brandon Doughty 176.5 2nd, Points Responsible For Per Game, Brandon Doughty 21.7 pts/gm 2nd, Receiving Touchdowns, Taywan Taylor 17 3rd, Passing Yards Per Game, Brandon Doughty 361.1 yds/gm 3rd, Completions Per Game, Brandon Doughty 27.71 cmp/gm 3rd, Receiving Yards, Taywan Taylor 1,467 yds 4th, Yards Per Pass Attempt, Brandon Doughty 9.36 yds/att 5th, Rush Yards Per Carry, Anthony Wales 7.04 yds/rush 6th, Total Offense, Brandon Doughty 352.4 yds/gm 7th, Fumbles Recovered, Nick Holt 3 10th, Receiving Yards Per Game, Taywan Taylor 104.8 yds/gm 16th, Combined Kick Returns, Kylen Towner 857 yds

2016 Team 1st, Scoring Offense 2nd, Punt Returns 2nd, Rushing Defense 3rd, Kickoff Returns 3rd, Passing Efficiency 5th, Passing Offense 5th, Total Offense 6th, First Downs Offense 6th, Passing Yards per Completion 6th, Tackles for Loss Allowed 8th, Blocked Punts 8th, Winning Percentage 12th, Completion Percentage 13th, Blocked Kicks 18th, Third Down Conversion Pct. 21st, Passes Had Intercepted 24th, Fourth Down Conversion Pct.

45.5 pts/gm 17.93 97.2 yds/gm 26.67 174.87 336.8 yds/gm 523.1 yds/gm 344 15.46 yds/cmp 4.29 2 78.6 pct 64.8 pct 4 46.7 pct 8 39.3 pct

Individual 1st, Kickoff Returns, Kylen Towner (FBS record) 1st, Rushing Touchdowns, Anthony Wales 1st, Scoring, Anthony Wales 1st, Total Points Scored, Anthony Wales 1st, Total Touchdowns, Anthony Wales 2nd, Yards per Pass Attempt, Mike White 2nd, Punt Return Touchdowns, Nacarius Fant 3rd, Combined Kick Returns, Kylen Towner 3rd, Passing Efficiency, Mike White 3rd, Passing Yards per Completion, Mike White 3rd, Receiving Touchdowns, Taywan Taylor 3rd, Receiving Yards, Taywan Taylor 5th, Passing Yards, Mike White 5th, Receiving Yards per Game, Taywan Taylor

40.3 yds/ret 27 13.4 pts/gm 174 29 10.5 yds/att 2 1,110 yds 181.4 15.58 yds/cmp 17 1,730 yds 4,363 yds 123.6 yds/gm

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8th, Completion Percentage, Mike White 8th, Passing Touchdowns, Mike White 8th, Passing Yards per Game, Mike White 8th, Rushing Yards, Anthony Wales 9th, Receiving Touchdowns, Nicholas Norris 10th, Rushing Yards per Game, Anthony Wales 11th, Rush Yards per Carry, Anthony Wales 13th, All-Purpose Yards, Anthony Wales 13th, Receiving Yards, Nicholas Norris 14th, Receptions per Game, Taywan Taylor 15th, Points Responsible For, Mike White 17th, Total Offense, Mike White 20th, Total Touchdowns, Taywan Taylor 22nd, Receiving Yards per Game, Nicholas Norris 22nd, Total Tackles, Keith Brown 23rd, Total Points Scored, Skyler Simcox 25th, Points Responsible For per game, Mike White

67.3 pct 37 311.6 yds/gm 1,621 yds 14 124.7 yds/gm 6.84 yds/rush 149.5 yds/gm 1,318 yds 7.0 rec/gm 222 306.4 yds/gm 17 94.1 yds/gm 9.4 tck/gm 118 15.9 pts/gm

2017 Team 7th, Passing Offense 8th, Completion Percentage Individual 3rd, Completions per Game, Mike White 4th, Passing Yards, Mike White 7th, Passing Yards per Game, Mike White 12th, Completion Percentage, Mike White 17th, Total Offense, Mike White 20th, Points Responsible For, Mike White 21st, Passing Touchdowns, Mike White 25th, Points Responsible For per Game, Mike White

389.2 yds/gm 66.0 pct. 28.31 cmp/gm 4,177 yds 321.3 yds/gm 67.5 pct 300.7 yds/gm 192 26 14.8 pts/gm

2018 Team 19th, Fumbles Lost Individual 9th, Completion Percentage, Davis Shanley 24th, Fumbles Recovered, Drell Greene 25th, Passes Defended per game, Ta’Corian Darden

68.1 pct 2 1.2/gm

Statistical rankings fell under the following categories in certain years: 1948 - 1972 — NCAA College Division 1973 - 1977 — NCAA Division II 1978 - 2006 — NCAA Division I-AA (FCS) 2009 - Present — NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Bold indicates national leader. WKU was not eligible for statistical rankings during the two-year transition to FBS (2007-08).

HILLTOPPER ALL-AMERICANS

CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICANS

Mel Mitchell Safety, 2001

Bobby Sippio Corner, 2000

Second Team 2013 Antonio Andrews (5), AP Third Team 2015 Brandon Doughty (12), QB

CBS SPORTS Second Team 2013 Antonio Andrews (5), AP

COLLEGESPORTSREPORT.COM Second Team 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL Matt Lange (83), PK Third Team 2004 Antonio Thomas (6), CB Honorable Mention 2004 Brian Claybourn (8), P Charles Thompson (9), ILB

Juwuan Jones (34), DL Brandon Ray (51), OL Willie McNeal (86), KOR

HANSEN’S FOOTBALL GAZETTE First Team 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL Erik Dandy (18), ILB Matt Lange (83), PK 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB Chris Price (62), OL 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB Melvin Wisham (57), LB 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB Second Team 2002 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2001 Chris Price (62), OL 2000 Peter Martinez (19), PK 1999 Ben Wittman (91), DE 1997 Patrick Goodman (74), C 1996 Joey Stockton (32), WR/RS Third Team 2006 Curtis Hamilton (15), WR 2003 Jeremy Chandler (20), CB Karl Maslowski (48), LB 1997 Andy Hape (51), OL 1996 Mike Mills (12), SS 1995 Dan McGrath (25), LB 1988 Dean Tiebout (79), OT Honorable Mention 2006 Marion Rumph (10), FS Greg Ryan (52), OL Chris Sullivan (65), OL 2001 Joseph Jefferson (2), CB Mel Mitchell (4), FS 2000 Sherrod Coates (11), LB Joseph Jefferson (2), CB Mel Mitchell (4), FS Chris Price (62), OL 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL Rod Smart (23), RB 1998 Andy Hape (51), OL Willie Taggart (1), QB 1997 Jeff Poisel (14), PK Joey Stockton (32), RS Willie Taggart (1), QB 1996 Antwan Floyd (23), TB Turner Goodwin (69), OL Bryson Warner (46), LB 1995 Brian Bixler (61), C Joey Stockton (32), WR

KODAK/AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Erik Losey (54), OL Buster Ashley (71), OL Buster Ashley (71), OL Chris Price (62), OL Mel Mitchell (4), FS @WKUFootball

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First Team 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB Chris Price (62), OL 2001 Mel Mitchell (4), FS 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB 1998 Patrick Goodman (74), OL 1997 Patrick Goodman (74), C 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB Dean Tiebout (79), OT 1987 James Edwards (7), FS 1983 Paul Gray (51), LB 1982 Paul Gray (51), LB 1981 Donnie Evans (50), DE 1980 Pete Walters (68), OG 1974 Virgil Livers (24), DB 1970 Lawrence Brame (78), DE 1964 Dale Lindsey (44), FB 1952 Jimmy Feix (66), QB

ATHLON SPORTS

2018 2014 2010

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ASSOCIATED PRESS

FWAA FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA

HISTORY

James Edwards Safety, 1987

Buster Ashley (71), OL

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Chris Price Guard, 2002

2003

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Buster Ashley Tackle, 2004

CSTV: COLLEGE SPORTS TV

GENERAL

WKU has five consensus AllAmericans, an NCAA-designated term for a player who has been named to the AP, Walter Camp and AFCA All-American teams in the same season.

Second Team 2003 Matt Lange (83), PK 2002 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2001 Erik Dandy (18), ILB 2000 Melvin Wisham (57), LB 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL 1998 Andy Hape (51), OL 1995 Brian Bixler (61), C 1988 Dewayne Penn (73), OG 1987 Steve Walsh (74), OT 1976 David Carter (56), C 1975 Rick Green (32), LB 1974 John Bushong (78), DT 1967 Dickie Moore (45), FB 1963 John Mutchler (83), E 1957 Jim “Yogi” Hardin (62), G Third Team 2016 Forrest Lamp (76), OT 2011 Bobby Rainey (3), RB 2005 Erik Losey (54), OL Antonio Thomas (6), CB 2004 Brian Claybourn (8), P 2003 Erik Dandy (18), ILB 2001 Chris Price (62), OL 1998 Willie Taggart (1), QB 1997 Andy Hape (51), OL 1958 Jim “Yogi” Hardin (62), G Honorable Mention 1988 Mike Carberry (18), LB Cedric Jones (82), SE Dan Maher (4), PK 1987 Jeff Cesarone (8), QB 1974 Rick Green (32), LB 1973 Clarence Jackson (43), TB Mike McCoy (21), DB David Nollner (50), G Lonnie Schuster (71), DT Aundra Skiles (58), LB Porter Williams (22), SpE 1968 Ed King (60), OL Lawrence Brame (78), DL Walt Heath (75), DL 1964 Jim Burt (30), HB 1963 Jim Burt (30), HB 1956 Jim “Yogi” Hardin (62), G Bill Strawn, C

HILLTOPPER ALL-AMERICANS 2000 1998 1987 1980 1977 1975 1973

Bobby Sippio (3), CB Patrick Goodman (74), OL James Edwards (7), FS Tim Ford (80), DE; Pete Walters (68), OG Chip Carpenter (65), OG Rick Green (32), LB Mike McCoy (21), DB

PHIL STEELE Second Team 2013 Antonio Andrews (5), AP Third Team 2012 Antonio Andrew (5), AP Fourth Team 2016 Taywan Taylor (2), WR 2015 Taywan Taylor (2), WR 2012 Quanterus Smith (93), DL 2011 Bobby Rainey (3), RB

PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS First Team 2016 Branden Leston (31), ST Second Team 2016 Keith Brown (2), LB Forrest Lamp (76), OT Nicholas Norris (15), WR 2015 Tyler Higbee (82), TE Forrest Lamp (76), OT Taywan Taylor (2), WR Honorable Mention 2015 Brandon Doughty (12), QB

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED First Team 2013 Antonio Andrews (5), AP Second Team 2012 Antonio Andrews (5), AP 2011 Bobby Rainey (3), RB Third Team 2012 Antonio Andrews (5), RB Honorable Mention 2015 Brandon Doughty (12), QB 2012 Quanterus Smith (93), DL 2011 John Evans (26), KOR 2010 Bobby Rainey (3), RB

THE SPORTS NETWORK First Team 2003 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB Chris Price (62), OL 2001 Erik Dandy (18), ILB Mel Mitchell (4), FS

Second Team 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2003 Erik Dandy (18), ILB Matt Lange (83), PK 2002 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2001 Chris Price (62), OL 1999 Patrick Goodman (74), OL 1989 Russell Foster (32), LB 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB 1988 Dewayne Penn (73), OG Third Team 2004 Brian Claybourn (8), P Antonio Thomas (6), CB 2003 Karl Maslowski (48), LB 2001 Sherrod Coates (11), LB Honorable Mention 1990 Raji Gordon (22), LB

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT WKU has six CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, the nation’s top academic award chosen by the country’s sports information directors each season. ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

Brian Lowder Safety, 2002

Patrick Goodman Center, 1998-99

Brian Bixler Guard, 1994-95

Mark Fatkin Guard, 1984-85

Tim Ford End, 1981

Jim Barber Linebacker, 1970-71

UNIVERSAL SPORTS First Team 1973 Porter Williams (22), SE 1971 Jim Barber (55), LB Second Team 1973 David Nollner (50), OG

USA TODAY Second Team 2016 Forrest Lamp (76), OT

WALTER CAMP FOUNDATION First Team 2004 Buster Ashley (71), OL 2002 Sherrod Coates (11), OLB; Chris Price (62), OL 2001 Mel Mitchell (4), FS Chris Price (62), OL 2000 Bobby Sippio (3), CB 1995 Brian Bixler (61), C 1987 James Edwards (7), FS 1988 Joe Arnold (33), TB; Dean Tiebout (79), OT Second Team 2011 Bobby Rainey (3), RB

I-AA ACADEMIC ALL-STARS

Jason Michael QB, 2002

Brian Lowder DB, 2002

I-AA.ORG ALL-STAR TEAM 2005 2004 2003 2002

Chris James (83), PK Buster Ashley (71), OL Charles Thompson (9), ILB Buster Ashley (71), OL Buster Ashley (71), OL Sherrod Coates (11), OLB Jeremi Johnson (1), FB Chris Price (62), OL

YAHOO! SPORTS / RIVALS Third Team 2011 Bobby Rainey (3), RB

2000 1998 1997 1996 1991 1988 1987

Bobby Sippio (3), CB Melvin Wisham (57), LB Patrick Goodman (74), OL Patrick Goodman (74), C Joey Stockton (32), WR/RS Milton Biggins (84), TE Dean Tiebout (79), OT James Edwards (7), FS

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Patrick Goodman C, 1999

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT First Team 2011 Jack Doyle, TE; Arius Wright, DB 2010 Mark Santoro, DB 2007 Tyrell Hayden, DB; Dan Cline, DL 2006 Marion Rumph, DB 2002 Peter Martinez, K; Brian Lowder, DB Second Team 2009 Mark Santoro, DB 2008 Dan Cline, DL 2007 Marion Rumph, DB; Bo Smith, DB 2005 Marion Rumph, DB 2002 Jason Michael, QB

HILLTOPPER HONOR ROLL

NATIONAL AWARDS

CONFERENCE AWARDS

AFCA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

CONFERENCE USA MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

2002

2015 2014

BILETNIKOFF AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2016 2015

Taywan Taylor, WR Taywan Taylor, WR

BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD FINALIST 2004 2001 2000

Charles Thompson, ILB (9th place) Mel Mitchell, FS (6th place) Melvin Wisham, LB (4th place)

2015

Brandon Doughty, QB

DOAK WALKER AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2013

Antonio Andrews, RB

EDDIE ROBINSON AWARD FINALIST 2004 2000

David Elson Jack Harbaugh (3rd place)

2015

Brandon Doughty, QB (Seven points)

LOU GROZA AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2015

Garrett Schwettman, K

MAXWELL AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2015

Brandon Doughty, QB

PAUL HORNUNG AWARD FINALIST 2013 2012

Antonio Andrews, RB Antonio Andrews, RB

2014

Brandon Doughty, QB

SENIOR CLASS AWARD FINALIST 2015

Brandon Doughty, QB

WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALIST 1998 1997

Willie Taggart, QB Willie Taggart, QB

2015

Brandon Doughty, QB

Antonio Andrews, RB

SBC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2013 2011 2010

Antonio Andrews, RB Bobby Rainey, RB Bobby Rainey, RB

SBC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2013 2012

Xavius Boyd, LB Quanterus Smith, DL

GATEWAY FOOTBALL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 2003

Justin Haddix, QB

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1979 1967

John Hall, QB Dickie Moore, FB

OVC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1976 1975 1974 1973 1970 1969 1963

Biff Madon, LB Rick Green, LB Virgil Livers, DB Lonnie Schuster, DT Lawrence Brame, DE Lawrence Brame, DE John Mutchler, LB

OVC COACH OF THE YEAR 2000 1980 1978 1973 1963

Jack Harbaugh Jimmy Feix Jimmy Feix Jimmy Feix Nick Denes

ALL-CONFERENCE USA

Honorable Mention 2018 Ta’Corian Darden, CB; Drell Greene, S; Ben Holt, LB; Lucky Jackson, WR; Juwuan Jones, DL; Devon Key, S; DeAngelo Malone, DL; Masai Whyte, LB @WKUFootball

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First Team 2017 Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB; Brandon Ray, OL; 2016 Keith Brown, LB; Nacarius Fant, PR; Max Halpin, C; Forrest Lamp, OT; Branden Leston, S; Taywan Taylor, WR 2015 Brandon Doughty, QB; Tyler Higbee, TE; Nick Holt, LB; Forrest Lamp, OL; Garrett Schwettman, K; Taywan Taylor, WR Second Team 2018 Mik’Quan Deane, TE; Miles Pate, OL 2017 Mike White, QB 2016 Joe Brown, CB; Omarius Bryant, DT; Jake Collins, P; Nicholas Norris, WR; Kylen Towner, KR; Anthony Wales, RB; Mike White, QB; Darrell Williams, OL 2015 Kylen Towner, KR; Anthony Wales, RB 2014 Brandon Doughty, QB; Leon Allen, RB; Cameron Clemmons, OL; Jared Dangerfield, WR; Wonderful Terry, DB

UNIVERSIT Y

UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD FINALIST

SUN BELT CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2013

HISTORY

SAMMY BAUGH AWARD

Mike White, QB

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HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

CONFERENCE USA NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2016

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DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD SEMIFINALIST

Brandon Doughty, QB Brandon Doughty, QB

GENERAL

Jack Harbaugh

HILLTOPPER HONOR ROLL 2017 Joe Brown, CB; Jake Collins, P; Nacarius Fant, WR; DeAndre Farris, CB; Drell Greene, S; Lucky Jackson, WR; Chris Johnson, DT; Ben Reeder, LS; Kylen Towner, KR; Deon Yelder, TE 2016 Nolan Dowling, LS; Chris Johnson, DT; Leverick Johnson, DB; Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB; T.J. McCollum, LB; Skyler Simcox, K 2015 Jared Dangerfield, WR; Nolan Dowling, LS; Prince Charles Iworah, DB; T.J. McCollum, LB; Jontavius Morris, DL; Nicholas Norris, WR 2014 Forrest Lamp, OL; Mitchell Henry, TE; Taywan Taylor, WR; Nick Holt, LB; Cam Thomas, DB; Garrett Schwettman, K; Nolan Dowling, LS All-Freshman 2018 Rex Henderson, LB; Juwuan Jones, DL; Garland LaFrance, KR; Joshua Samuel, RB 2017 Devon Key, DB; Ben Reeder, LS; Tyler Witt, OL 2016 Quinton Baker, RB 2015 Jake Collins, P; Dennis Edwards, OL; D’Andre Ferby, RB 2014 Brandon Ray, OL; Derik Overstreet, DL; Kylen Towner, PR

ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE First Team 2013 Antonio Andrews, RB; Bar’ee Boyd, DL Xavius Boyd, LB; Jonathan Dowling, DB Luis Polanco, OL; Cam Thomas, DB 2012 Antonio Andrews, RB/AP; Jack Doyle, TE Adam Smith, OL; Quanterus Smith, DL Andrew Jackson, LB; Jonathan Dowling, DB 2011 Bobby Rainey, RB; Andrew Jackson, LB Wes Jeffries, OL 2010 Bobby Rainey, RB Second Team 2013 Andrew Jackson, LB 2012 Antonio Andrews, KR/PR 2011 Jack Doyle, TE; Adam Smith, OL Derrius Brooks, DB; Quanterus Smith, DL 2010 Thomas Majors, LB 2009 Bobby Rainey, RB/AP Honorable Mention 2013 Forrest Lamp, OL; Willie McNeal, WR 2012 Jamarcus Allen, DL; Kawaun Jakes, QB 2011 Bo Adebayo, DL; Jared Clendenin, DL 2010 Mychal Patterson, OL; Orlando Misaalefua, LB 2009 Jake Gaebler, WR; Jeremy Moore, P

PHIL STEELE’S ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS First Team 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010

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Mike White, QB Keith Brown, LB; Nacarius Fant, PR; Max Halpin, OL; Forrest Lamp, OL; Branden Leston, DB; Taywan Taylor, WR; Brandon Doughty, QB; Nick Holt, LB; Forrest Lamp, OL; Taywan Taylor, WR Antonio Andrews, RB; Bar’ee Boyd, DL Xavius Boyd, LB; Jonathan Dowling, DB Andrew Jackson, LB; Luis Polanco, OL Cam Thomas, DB Antonio Andrews, RB; Antonio Andrews, PR Jonathan Dowling, DB; Jack Doyle, TE Andrew Jackson, LB; Adam Smith, OL Quanterus Smith, DL Andrew Jackson, LB; Wes Jeffries, OL Bobby Rainey, RB; Adam Smith, OL Bobby Rainey, RB; Thomas Majors, LB

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Second Team 2018 Ta’Corian Darden, CB; Mik’Quan Deane, TE 2017 Chris Johnson, DL; Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB 2016 Omarius Bryant, DL; Nicholas Norris, WR; Kylen Towner, KR; Anthony Wales, RB; Darrell Williams, OL 2015 Tyler Higbee, TE; Garrett Schwettman, PK 2014 Brandon Doughty, QB; Leon Allen, RB; Jared Dangerfield, WR; Cameron Clemmons, OL; Nick Holt, LB 2013 Tyree Robinson, DB 2011 Hendrix Brakefield, P; Derrius Brooks, DB Jack Doyle, TE; Kareem Peterson, DB Quanterus Smith, DL 2010 Wes Jeffries, OL Third Team 2018 Ben Holt, LB; DeAngelo Malone, DL; Ben Reeder, LS 2017 Nacarius Fant, WR; Deon Yelder, TE 2016 Joe Brown, DB; Jake Collins, P; Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB; Chris Johnson, DL; Mike White, QB 2015 Jared Dangerfield, WR; Anthony Wales, RB 2014 Taywan Taylor, WR; Forrest Lamp, OL 2012 Jamarcus Allen, DL; Antonio Andrews, KR 2011 Sean Conway, OL; John Evans, KR 2010 Tyree Robinson, DB; Quanterus Smith, DL

AL ALMOND MEMORIAL AWARD The Al Almond Memorial Award is given in honor of longtime Bowling Green Optimist Club member Al Almond to recognize the Hilltopper athlete who most reflects Mr. Almond’s devotion to character, personality, loyalty, ability, service and love of fellow man. 1968

Walt Heath, DT 1993

1969

Johnny Vance, QB 1994

Ty Koon, OL

1970

Bill Hape, LB 1995

Stephon Benford, OL

Robert Jackson, WB

1971

Jimmy Barber, LB 1996

Andy McLeod, TE

1972

Andrew Francis, DB 1997

Kenny Martray, DT

1973

Leo Peckenpaugh, QB 1998

Willie Taggart, QB

1974

John Humphrey, OG 1999

Todd Sorrell, OT

1975

Ray Henderson, OG 2000

Melvin Wisham, LB

1976

Dave Carter, C 2001

Keith Brooks, RB

1977

Chip Carpenter, OG 2002

Patrick Reynolds, DL

1978

Reginald Hayden, BB 2003

Jeremy Chandler, CB

1979

Chuck DeLacey, LB 2004

Ryan Thomas, OL

1980

Pete Walters, OG 2005

Bill Hewig, OL

1981

Barry Bumm, FS 2006

Ross Dickens, DL

1982

Tom Fox, DE 2007

Clay Stephens, DB

1983

Walter York, BB 2008

Jared Johnson FB

1984

Tim Mooney, DE 2009

Tyrell Hayden, RB

1985

Rick Denstorff, C 2010

Preston King, OL

Alan Mullins, FL 2011

Jared Clendenin, DL

1986

Pat McKenzie, RB 2012

Jack Doyle, TE

1987

Darnell Martin, SS 2013

Antonio Andrews, RB

1988

Pedro Bacon, FB 2014

Willie McNeal, WR

1989

Troy Dowdy, FB 2015

Brandon Doughty, QB

1990

Scott Campbell, QB 2016

Forrest Lamp, OL

1991

Tony Garner, NG 2017

Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB

1992

Mark Lamberth, C 2018

Julien Lewis, DL

HILLTOPPER HONOR ROLL

OHIO VALLEY ALL-TIME TEAMS Half Century Team Lawrence Brame, DE Jim Burt, HB Chip Carpenter, G David Carter, C Rick Green, LB Dale Lindsey, FB Virgil Livers, DB Dickie Moore, FB Marvin Satterly, G

1967-70 1961-64 1974-77 1973-76 1972-75 1963-64 1971-74 1965-68 1950-53

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

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I-AA INDEPENDENT ALL-STAR TEAM First Team 1998 Willie Taggart, QB (OPOY); Patrick Goodman, OL Andy Hape, OL; Willie Taggart, QB Delvechio Walls, RS 1997 Patrick Goodman, OL; Bryan Heyward, DT Joey Stockton, RS 1996 Antwan Floyd, TB; Trae Hackett, LB Joey Stockton, RS Second Team 1998 Bryan Daniel, RS; Trae Hackett, LB 1997 Andy Hape, OL; Ron Kelly, LB Joey Stockton, RS; Willie Taggart, QB 1996 Turner Goodwin, OL; Mike Mills, DB Joey Stockton, PR

ALL-OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE First Team 2000 1999 1981 1980 1979 1978

DeWayne Gallishaw, RB; Peter Martinez, PK Chris Price, OL; Bobby Sippio, DB Melvin Wisham, LB Patrick Goodman, C; Bobby Sippio, DB Rod Smart, RB; Melvin Wisham, LB Ben Wittman, DE Barry Bumm, FS; Donnie Evans, DE Paul Gray, LB; John Newby, SE Barry Bumm, DB; Donnie Evans, DE Ray Farmer, P; Jerry Flippin, SE Ricky Gwinn, TE; Lamont Meacham, DB Phil Rich, OT; Troy Snardon, RB; Pete Walters, G Jeff Alsup, G; Carl Estelle, BB Tim Ford, DE; Ricky Gwinn, TE John Hall, QB; Eddie Preston, SE Carl Brazley, CB; John Hall, QB Reginald Hayden, BB; Eddie Preston, SE Tony Towns, DE @WKUFootball

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Honorable Mention 2006 Justin Haddix, QB; Chris James, PK Dennis Mitchell, RS; Lerron Moore, RB 2005 Justin Haddix, QB; Charles Phillips, DL Greg Ryan, OL 2004 Dennis Mitchell, RS; Marion Rumph, DB Brandon Smith, LB; Ryan Thomas, OL 2003 Carl Birts, DB; Shannon Hayes, WR Lerron Moore, RB 2002 Brian Claybourn, P; Jon Drummond, LB Peter Martinez, PK; Jason Michael, QB 2001 Jon Drummond, LB; Joseph Jefferson, RS DeWayne Gallishaw, RB; Donte Pimpleton, QB

Blake Boyd, OLB; Rashad Etheridge, CB Jake Gaebler, WR; Andrew McCloud, RB Andrew Campbell, OL; Chris McConnell, OL Jenkins Reese, ILB Erik Losey, OL ; Brian Porter, RB Marion Rumph, FS; Daniel Williams, DL Joe Woolridge, DL Justin Haddix, QB ; Lerron Moore, RB Anthony Oakley, OL; Charlie Phillips, DL Brandon Smith, LB Jeremi Johnson, FB; Casey Rooney, WR Buster Ashley, OL; Brian Claybourn, P

UNIVERSIT Y

GATEWAY ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM

First Team 2006 Curtis Hamilton, WR; Marion Rumph, FS 2005 Chris James, PK; Erik Losey, OL Lerron Moore, RB; Marion Rumph, FS Antonio Thomas, CB 2004 Buster Ashley, OL; Brian Claybourn, P DeontÃ© Smith, ILB; Charles Thompson, ILB Antonio Thomas, CB 2003 Buster Ashley, OL; Jeremy Chandler, CB Brian Claybourn, P; Erik Dandy, LB Matt Lange, PK; Karl Maslowski, LB Casey Rooney, WR; Antonio Veals, RS Daniel Withrow, OL 2002 Buster Ashley, OL; Jeremy Chandler, DB Sherrod Coates, LB; Chris Price, OL Patrick Reynolds, DL; Antonio Veals, DB 2001 Sherrod Coates, LB; Erik Dandy, LB Joseph Jefferson, DB; Mel Mitchell, DB Chris Price, OL; Patrick Reynolds, DL Second Team 2006 Dusty Bear, DL; Blake Boyd, LB Andre Lewis, LB; Chris Sullivan, OL 2005 Deion Holts, LB; Dennis Mitchell, RS Daniel Williams, DL 2004 Justin Haddix, QB; Erik Losey, OL Lerron Moore, RB; Joe Woolridge, DL 2003 Chad Kincaid, DL; Anthony Oakley, OL Charles Thompson, LB 2002 Erik Dandy, LB; Jon Frazier, RB Daniel Withrow, OL 2001 Buster Ashley, OL; Brian Claybourn, P Peter Martinez, PK; Kyle Moffatt, DB Daniel Withrow, OL

HISTORY

ALL-GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

HILLTOPPERS

1967-70 1961-64 1973-77 1973-76 1949-52 1963-64 1971-74 1950-53 1973-76

GENERAL

40th Anniversary Team Lawrence Brame, DE Jim Burt, HB Chip Carpenter, OG David Carter, C Jimmy Feix, QB Dale Lindsey, FB Virgil Livers, DB Marvin Satterly, G Keith Tandy, DE

HILLTOPPER HONOR ROLL 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948

Chip Carpenter, G; Biff Madon, LB Tony Towns, DT Chip Carpenter, G; Biff Madon, LB Keith Tandy, DE; Jimmy Woods, TB Sheroid Barrett, OT; Chip Carpenter, G Rick Green, LB; Walt Herod, P John Leathers, DB; Keith Tandy, DE John Bushong, DT; David Carter, C Rick Green, LB; John Humphrey, G Virgil Livers, DB; Keith Tandy, DE John Bushong, DT; Clarence Jackson, TB Charlie Johnson, P ; Mike McCoy, DB Bob Morehead, DB; David Nollner, G Lonnie Schuster, DT; Aundra Skiles, LB Porter Williams, SE Andrew Francis, DB; Clarence Jackson, TB Mike McCoy, D; Brad Watson, DE Jim Barber, LB; Terry Kokinda, OT Bob Morehead, DB; Leo Peckenpaugh, QB Bill Sykes, C; Terry Thompson, DT Jim Barber, LB; Lawrence Brame, DE Jay Davis, SE; Dennis Durso, G Bill “Jelly” Green, DB; Steve Wilson, PK Johnny Vance, QB; Lawrence Brame, DE Bill “Jelly” Green, DB Lawrence Brame, DE; Walt Heath, T Roy Bondurant, G; Jim Garrett, HB Walt Heath, T; Allan Hogan, C Dickie Moore, FB; Larry Watkins, T Wes Simpson, E Dickie Moore, FB Stan Napper, E; Ed Crum, G Jim Burt, HB; Dale Lindsey, FB; Pat Counts, HB John Mutchler, LB; Harold Chambers, T Joe Bugel, G; Jim Burt, HB; Dale Lindsey, FB Jim Hughes, E Herb Wassom, G Herb Wassom, G Larry Nutter, T; Jim “Yogi” Hardin, G Bill Holt, E; Jim “Yogi” Hardin, G Vernon Wilson, G; Bill Strawn, C Walt Apperson, E; Tom Patterson, C Bill Ploumis, E; Marvin Satterly, G Arnie Oaken, C; Gene McFadden, FB Max Stevens, HB R.E. Simpson, E; Marvin Satterly, G Jimmy Feix, QB; Gene McFadden, FB Max Stevens, HB Marvin Satterly, G; Lawrence Gilbert, C Jimmy Feix, QB Hoyte Threet, T; Roy Hina, G Frank Wallheiser, E Frank Wallheiser, E; Jim Pickens, QB

Second Team 2000 Sherrod Coates, LB; Joseph Jefferson, DB Mel Mitchell, DB 1999 Bobby Sippio, RS; Mel Mitchell, LB 1967 Lawrence Brame, DE; Bill Hape, LB; Johnny Jaggers, LB; Fred Snyder, G 1964 Ken Waller, E; Hugh Sturgeon, T 1963 Bobby Westmoreland, C Honorable Mention 1967 Romeo Crennell, G; Bill Green, DB; Tom Vincent, LB

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1963

John Burt, B; Eddie Crum, G; Bob Gebhart, T; Sharon Miller, B; Stan Napper, E

ALL-KY INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 1941 1937 1936 1935

Jimmy Salato, QB Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G; Glenn Williams Clarence Caple, C

ALL-KENTUCKY First Team 1940 Howard “Tip” Downing, E; Vernon Dulaney Back Johnny Taylor, G; Leslie Van Meter, T 1937 Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G 1936 Clarence Caple, C; Joe Cook, G; Max Reed 1935 Max Reed, E 1934 Roy Cobb, E; Leo Yeksigian, T 1933 Harry Booker, HB 1931 Carroll Broderick, HB; Dillard Martin, C 1930 Rupert Cummings, G 1929 Rupert Cummings, T; Ed Stansbury, E 1928 Turner Elrod, FB; Paul Taylor, T; Lynn Williams, B Second Team 1933 Wilfred Ausley, T; Roy Cobb, E 1929 Dillard Martin, C; Alton Wicker, T Honorable Mention 1931 Clarence Mayhew, G 1930 Leroy Elrod, FB

ALL-STAR GAMES BLUE-GRAY FOOTBALL CLASSIC 2001 1978

Joseph Jefferson, DB Tony Towns, DL

COLLEGE GRIDIRON SHOWCASE 2019 2017 2015

DeAndre Farris, DB Nicholas Norris, WR; Darrell Williams, Jr., OL Mitchell Henry, TE

EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME 2016 2015 2014 2012

Jared Dangerfield, WR; Brandon Doughty, QB Cameron Clemmons, OL; Cam Thomas, DB Xavius Boyd, LB; Andrew Jackson, LB Bobby Rainey, RB

NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL 2018 2017 2016

Deon Yelder, TE Nolan Dowling, LS; Anthony Wales RB Prince Charles Iworah, DB

SENIOR BOWL 2018 2017 2016 2014 2013 2002

Mike White, QB; Deon Yelder, TE Forrest Lamp, OL; Taywan Taylor, WR Tyler Higbee, TE Antonio Andrews, RB Jack Doyle, TE Joseph Jefferson, DB

TROPICAL BOWL 2018 2017

Leverick Johnson, DB Keith Brown, LB; Tyler Ferguson, QB

HILLTOPPER HONOR ROLL

WKU ALL-CENTURY TEAM Defense DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB

FBS PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS SUN BELT CONFERENCE 2009

Nov. 16

Casey Tinius, K (ST) Casey Tinius, K (ST) Kawaun Jakes, QB (Off.) Bar’ee Boyd, LB (ST)

2011

Hendrix Brakefield, P (ST) Bobby Rainey, RB (Off.) Bobby Rainey, RB (Off.) Bobby Rainey, RB (Off.)

Sept. 5 Oct. 24 Nov. 8 Nov. 21

2013 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Nov. 25

Xavius Boyd, LB (Def.) Jonathan Dowling, DB (ST) Antonio Andrews, RB (Off.) Xavius Boyd, LB (Def.) Xavius Boyd, LB (Def.) Antonio Andrews, RB (Off.) Cam Thomas, DB (Def.)

CONFERENCE USA Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.) Wonderful Terry, DB (Def.) Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.) Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.) Wonderful Terry, DB (Def.) Leon Allen, RB (Off.) Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.)

2015 Sept. 14 Sept. 28

Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.) Marcus Ward, DB (Def.) Kylen Towner, KR (ST) Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.)

Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.) Anthony Wales, RB (Off.) Garrett Schwettman, PK (ST) Brandon Doughty, QB (Off.) Nick Holt, LB (Def.)

2016

Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 17 Nov. 14 Nov. 28

Mike White, QB (Off.) Nacarius Fant, PR (ST) Nacarius Fant, PR (ST) Skyler Simcox, K (ST) Taywan Taylor, WR (Off.) Kylen Towner, KR (ST)

2017

Sept. 25 Nov. 20

Joe Brown, DB (Def.) Mike White, QB (Off.)

ALL-ACADEMIC TEAMS CONFERENCE USA 2018 2017 2015

Tyler Witt, OL Tyler Witt, OL Jake Collins, P; Marcus Ward, DB

GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE First Team 2006 Chris James, PK; Marion Rumph, DB 2005 Marion Rumph, DB 2002 Brian Lowder, DB; Jason Michael, QB 2001 Derek Forster, OL Second Team 2006 Curtis Hamilton, WR 2004 Brian Claybourn, P 2003 Brian Claybourn, P; Casey Rooney, WR 2002 Peter Martinez, PK Honorable Mention 2005 Chris James, PK 2003 Karl Maslowski, LB 2002 Derek Forster, OL; Jon Drummond, LB 2001 Peter Martinez, PK

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OPPONENTS

2014 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Dec. 1

Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

UNIVERSIT Y

Antonio Andrews, RB (Off.) Jonathan Dowling, DB (Def.) Hendrix Brakefield, P (ST) Antonio Andrews, RB (Off.) Quanterus Smith, DL (Def.) Quanterus Smith, DB (Def.) Antonio Andrews, RB (Off.)

* - indicates player was voted captain of that side of the football

HISTORY

2012 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 29 Nov. 26

Brian Claybourn (2001-04) Garrett Schwettman (2012-15) Antonio Andrews (2010-13) Joey Stockton (1994-97) Willie Taggart (1995-98)*

2018 REVIEW

2010 Oct. 25 Nov. 22

Special Teams/All-Purpose P K RET RET AP

Lawrence Brame (1967-70) John Bushong (1971-74) Tim Ford (1979-81) Quanterus Smith (2009-12) Sherrod Coates (1999-02) Paul Gray (1980-83) Rick Green (1972-75) Dale Lindsey (1963-64) Virgil Livers (1971-74)* Jim Burt (1961-64) Joseph Jefferson (1998-01) Mel Mitchell (1999-01)

HILLTOPPERS

Brandon Doughty (2013-15) Bobby Rainey (2008-11) Dickie Moore (1965-68) Jack Doyle (2009-12) Taywan Taylor (2013-16) Porter Williams (1970-73) Nicholas Norris (2013-16) Forrest Lamp (2013-16)* Buster Ashley (2001-04) Chris Price (1999-02) David Carter (1973-76) Jim “Yogi” Hardin (1955-58)

GENERAL

Offense QB RB RB TE WR WR WR OL OL OL OL OL

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RETIRED HILLTOPPER JERSEYS The great names to wear a Hilltopper uniform or roam the sidelines as a coach during the history of Hilltopper football are numerous. However, only four have been recognized with a jersey retired in their honor. All-America quarterback - and later head coach - Jimmy Feix was the first to receive the honor. In fact, his number 66 is the only number officially removed from circulation. Following his playing days in the late 90’s, Willie Taggart joined Feix with a retired jersey hung outside Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

Willie Taggart (1995-98) Retired: Oct. 23, 1999 Taggart ended his career not only as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,997 career yards, but as the leader among all Division I quarterbacks. He was a two-time finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the top offensive player in NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Following his playing career, Taggart remained on The Hill as an assistant coach from 1999-2006. After three seasons as an assistant coach at Stanford, Taggart returned to WKU in 2009 to become head coach. He remained in that role until 2012 after leading the team to consecutive 7-5 seasons in 2011 and 2012 and the school’s first ever FBS bowl game appearance following the 2012 season.

#44

Dale Lindsey (1963-64) Retired: Sept. 15, 2007

#24

Virgil Livers (1971-74) Retired: Oct. 20, 2001 One of the most explosive players in school history, Livers ranks among the top six all-time on The Hill in both interceptions and punt return yards. Livers’ career 250 interception return yards are No. 2 all-time and his 24.6 yards per interception return in 1974 and 19.2 career yards per interception return remain school records. Livers was drafted by the NFL’s Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL Draft where he remained until he concluded his professional career in 1979. Livers appeared in 68 games, starting 60, over his career with Chicago. He also spent time with the Chicago Blitz of the USFL.

#66

Jimmy Feix (1949-52) Retired: 1999

A two-time All-OVC pick, Dale Lindsey earned All-America honors as a linebacker in 1964 and was named to the All-Time OVC Team in 1998.

The first Hilltopper All-American in 1952, Jimmy Feix is also WKU’s winningest head coach, leading the Hilltoppers to 106 victories from 1968-83.

In 1963, Lindsey was a major factor in the Hilltoppers’ undefeated season which concluded with a Tangerine Bowl victory. Lindsey was drafted in the seventh round of the 1965 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, where he played from 1965 to 1927. He signed with New Orleans to play his final season in 1973.

Feix led WKU to winning seasons in his first eight seasons as the head coach, still the longest streak of consecutive winning seasons by one head coach in school history. Under Feix, WKU won a pair of Grantland Rice bowl games, finished as the NCAA II national runner up twice and won six Ohio Valley Conference championships.

Following his professional playing career, Lindsey coached for several NFL, CFL and USFL teams. In 1988, Lindsey worked with Head Coach Forrest Gregg at SMU to revitalize the program after the infamous ‘Death Penalty’ sentence. Lindsey was named the head coach at the University of San Diego prior to the 2013 season.

A member of the inaugural class of the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991, Feix was also selected to the Ohio Valley Conference 40th Anniversary Team in June 1988. Prior to the 1991 campaign, the field inside Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium was named ‘Feix Field’ in his honor. He passed away on October 5, 2014. WKU won its next home game, against ODU, and scored 66 points, Feix’s number, in the process.

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PRO TOPS

IN THE NFL DRAFT

Rd Pk

2018 Joel Iyiegbuniwe Mike White

4 5

115 171

2017 Forrest Lamp Taywan Taylor

2 3

38 71

2016 Tyler Higbee Brandon Doughty Prince Charles Iworah

4 7 7

110 223 249

Team Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Chargers Tennessee Titans Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49ers

6 7

203 247

Indianapolis Colts Oakland Raiders

2013 Quanterus Smith

146

Denver Broncos

2003 Jeremi Johnson

118

Cincinnati Bengals

2002 Joseph Jefferson Mel Mitchell

3 5

74 150

Indianapolis Colts New Orleans Saints

321

Miami Dolphins

1990 Jerome Martin Webbie Burnett

10 11

269 287

Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints

1988 David Smith

207

Philadelphia Eagles

1984 Paul Gray 1983 Davlin Mullen

10 8

264 217

New Orleans Saints New York Jets

280

Baltimore Colts

1980 Eddie Preston

301

Houston Oilers

1977 David Carter

165

Houston Oilers

1976 Rick Caswell

360

New York Giants

1975 Virgil Livers John Bushong

4 8

83 184

Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts

8 16

183 395

Houston Oilers New York Jets

1973 Isaac “Ike” Brown

186

New England Patriots

1971 Billy Green Lawrence Brame Sam Pearson

15 16 17

378 407 432

Cleveland Browns St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Bengals

Malcolm Darden (1986-87)

Roy Bondurant (1964-67)

Mik’Quan Deane (2017-18)

1992 Cincinnati Bengals

Miami Dolphins

St. Louis Cardinals

Billy Booker (1958-61) Buffalo Bills

Xavius Boyd (2010-13) Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills

2019 2019

1962 Stevie Donatell (2016) Seattle Seahawks

2017

2014 Brandon Doughty (2013-15) 2016-17 2014 Miami Dolphins Arizona Cardinals 2018

Lawrence Brame (1967-70) St. Louis Cardinals

Carl Brazley (1976-79) Buffalo Bills Minnesota Vikings San Diego Chargers

1971 Jonathan Dowling (2012-13) Oakland Raiders 2014 Miami Dolphins 2015 1983 Buffalo Bills 2016-17 1986 Toronto Argonauts 2018-Pres. 1987

Derrius Brooks (2007-11)

Cincinnati Bengals 2012 Calgary Stampeders 2012-13 New Orleans Saints 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2014 Saskatchewan Roughriders 2016 Hamilton Tigercats 2016

Tony Brown (1987-88) Seattle Seahawks

Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams New York Jets (AFL)

1956 Bill Strawn

329

Philadelphia Eagles

1950 Frank Wallheiser

151

Chicago Cardinals

2013 2013-Pres.

Darryl Drake (1975, 1977-78) Washington Redskins Ottawa Roughriders Cincinnati Bengals

1979 1981 1983

1989 Seattle Seahawks

1972 Seattle Seahawks 1973

Montreal Alouettes New England Patriots

1988

Donnie Evans (1979-81) George Fant (2015)

Ike Brown (1968)

Omarius Bryant (2015-16)

1982

2016-Pres.

Ray Farmer (1977-80)

St. Louis Cardinals 1981 2017 2017-18 Deandre Farris (2015-18) Ottawa Redlbacks 2019

Stuart Bundy (1982-85) New Orleans Saints

Jim Burt (1961-64) Los Angeles Rams

John Bushong (1971-74)

Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts

2019 Miami Dolphins

Ottawa Redblacks

Baltimore Ravens Los Angeles Rams

Jack Doyle (2009-12)

James Edwards (1984-87)

Joe Brown (2014-17)

Baltimore Colts Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Baltimore Colts San Diego Chargers

1990 Jimmy Feix (1949-52) New York Giants

1953

1965 Tyler Ferguson (2016) Tennessee Titans

2017

1975 1976 1976 1979 1980

Ronnie Fishback (1980-83) Cleveland Browns

Tom Fox (1979-82) Denver Broncos

1985 1983

Eddie Godfrey (1988-90)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1991 1977-84 1984-85 Antwane Grant (2014-15) Cincinnati Bengals 2016 Rick Caswell (1973-75) Saskatchewan Roughriders 2017 New York Giants 1976 Houston Oilers New Orleans Saints

Harold Chambers (1962-63) San Francisco 49ers

97 134 116

1988

1968 Seattle Seahawks Buffalo Bills

David Carter (1973-76)

7 10 15

2016

1964

Brian Claybourn (2001-04) San Diego Chargers

2005

Cam Clemmons (2011-14)

Paul Gray (1980-83) New Orleans Saints New York Jets Atlanta Falcons

Bill “Jelly” Green (1967-70) Cleveland Browns

San Diego Chargers

2015

Dan Cline (2004-08)

Cincinnati Bengals 2009 San Francisco 49ers

Cincinnati Bengals

1971

Anthony Green (1988-89)

Sherrod Coates (1999-2002) Ricky Gwinn (1977-80) Cleveland Browns

1984 1986 1987

2003-05 Dallas Cowboys

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1990 1991 1981

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OPPONENTS

1965 Dale Lindsey Jim Burt

Milton Biggins (1989-91)

2014-16 New Orleans Saints

UNIVERSIT Y

1974 Mike McCoy Clarence Jackson

Jared Dangerfield (2014-15)

Tennessee Titans

HISTORY

1982 Lamont Meacham

Antonio Andrews (2010-13)

2018 REVIEW

1992 Milton Biggins

The below list is updated in early summer and may not reflect changes which occurred prior to or during camps.

HILLTOPPERS

2014 Andrew Jackson Jonathan Dowling

IN THE NFL, AFL AND CFL

GENERAL

Player

PRO TOPS Curtis Hamilton (2004-07) Chicago Bears New Orleans Saints

2008 2008

Mitchell Henry (2011-14) Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Baltimore Ravens

2015 2015-16 2016

Tyler Higbee (2012-15)

Los Angeles Rams

2016-Pres.

Glenn Holt (1987)

Miami Dolphins

1989

Ron Hunter (1979-82)

Cincinnati Bengals

1983

Prince Charles Iworah (2012-15)

San Francisco 49ers Kansas City Chiefs Washington Redskins Atlanta Falcons

2016-17 2017 2018 2018

Joel Iyiegbuniwe (2014-17)

Chicago Bears

2018-Pres.

Andrew Jackson (2010-13)

Indianapolis Colts

2014

Clarence “Jazz” Jackson (1970-73)

New York Jets

1974-76

Robert Jackson (1990-94)

Minnesota Vikings

1995

Joseph Jefferson (1998-2001)

Indianapolis Colts

2002-05

Jeremi Johnson (2002)

Cincinnati Bengals

2003-07, 2009

Mark Johnson (1985-86)

New York Jets Cincinnati Bengals

Kadeem Jones (2010-13)

St. Louis Rams

Xavier Jordan (1985, 1987-89)

Seattle Seahawks

Forrest Lamp (2013-16)

Los Angeles Chargers

Dale Lindsey (1963-64)

Cleveland Browns

Virgil Livers (1971-74)

Chicago Bears

Biff Madon (1974-77)

Dallas Cowboys

Jerome Martin (1988-89)

Green Bay Packers

Mike McCoy (1970-73)

Houston Oilers Los Angeles Rams

Lamont Meacham (1978-81)

Baltimore Colts

Mike Miller (1979-82)

Houston Oilers Atlanta Falcons

Mel Mitchell (1999-2001)

New Orleans Saints New England Patriots

Tim Mooney (1983-84)

New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles

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Davlin Mullen (1979-82)

New York Jets

John Mutchler (1963)

Cleveland Browns

John Newby (1980-82)

New England Patriots Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins

Anthony Oakley (2003)

Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears

Keith Paskett (1983-86)

Green Bay Packers

Eddie Preston (1976-79)

Houston Oilers

Bobby Rainey (2007-11)

Baltimore Ravens Cleveland Browns Tampa Bay Buccaneers New York Giants

Phil Rich (1977-80)

Dallas Cowboys New York Jets

Greg Ryan (2004-08)

Baltimore Ravens

Miami Dolphins Kansas City Chiefs

Rod Smart (1997-99)

San Diego Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Carolina Panthers Oakland Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

David Smith (1987)

Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys

Quanterus Smith (2009-12)

Denver Broncos New York Jets Jacksonville Jaguars Detroit Lions

Troy Snardon (1978-81) 1978

Detroit Lions

Bill Strawn (1953-56) 1990

Philadelphia Eagles

Taywan Taylor (2013-16) 1974 1974

2002-05 2006-07 1985 1987

New York Giants

Cam Thomas (2011-14)

1983 1984

Tennessee Titans

Dean Tiebout (1986-88)

1982

1987-88 1980 2012, 2017 2013 2013-15 2016 1981 1982

Atlanta Falcons Philadelphia Eagles

Buffalo Bills

Brad Todd (1977-80) New Orleans Saints

Tony Towns (1976-78)

Houston Oilers

Frank Wallheiser (1946-49)

Chicago Cardinals

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1953 2004 2007

2000 2001-02 2002-05 2006 2013 1988 1989 2013-14 2015 2015 2016 1982 1956 2017-Pres. 1989 2015 1985 1979 1950

1981 1987

Riley Ware (1988-89)

Detroit Lions

1991

Brad Watson (1969-72)

Washington Redskins Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1974 1976-77

Jonathan Watts (1988-89)

Seattle Seahawks

Mike White (2016-17)

Dallas Cowboys

1990 2018-Pres.

Darrell Williams, Jr. (2013-16)

San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Ravens

2017-18 2018 2019-Pres.

Ben Wittman (1996-99)

Baltimore Ravens

2000

Harold Wright (1984-87)

2009

1988 1989

Pete Walters (1977-80)

San Francisco 49ers

1988

Deon Yelder (2013-17)

COACHES

New York Giants

Adam Smith (2009-12)

1975-81

2003 2005-07

Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets

Bobby Sippio (1999-2001)

2014

1965-73

1983 1983 1984

2017-Pres.

1964

Steve Walsh (1985-87)

Robert “Bubber” Simpson (1949-52)

1987 1987

1990

1983-86

New Orleans Saints Kansas City Chiefs

2018 2018-Pres.

Joe Bugel (1960-63)

Detroit Lions 1975-76 Houston Oilers 1977-80 Washington Redskins 1981-82 AHC, 1983-89; 2004-09 Phoenix Cardinals HC, 1990-93 Oakland Raiders 1995-96 HC, 1997 San Diego Chargers 1998-01

Romeo Crennel (1966-69)

New York Giants 1981-92 New England Patriots 1993-96 DC, 2001-04 New York Jets 1997-99 Cleveland Browns DC, 2000 HC, 2005-08 Kansas City Chiefs DC, 2010-12 Head Coach, 2013 Houston Texans DC, 2014-16 AHC, 2017; AHC/DC, 2018

Darryl Drake (1975, 1977-78)

Chicago Bears Arizona Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers

WR, 2004-12 WR, 2013-18 WR, 2019-Pres.

Dale Lindsey (1963-64)

Green Bay Packers 1986-87 New England Patriots 1990 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1991 San Diego Chargers 1992-96 DC, 2002-03 Washington Redskins 1997-98, 2004-06 Chicago Bears, NFL 1999-01

Jason Michael (1999-2002) Oakland Raiders New York Jets San Francisco 49ers San Diego Chargers Tennessee Titans Arizona Cardinals Indianapolis Colts

2005 2006-07 2009 2010-13 OC, 2014-15 QB, 2016-17 TE, 2018 TE, 2019-Pres.

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS

2018 REVIEW HISTORY UNIVERSIT Y OPPONENTS

Babb, Gary (62), Auburn, Ky., 1984 Babik, Jarrod (30), Walton, Ky., 2009 Bacon, Pedro (23), Paducah, Ky., 1986-88 Bagby, Rod (50), Covington, Ky., 1955-58 Baggett, Lemore, 1933-34 Bailey, David (11), Glasgow, Ky., 1983, 1986 Bailey, Korentheus (54), Lula, Ga., 2009 Bailey, Kyle (36), Carrollton, Ga., 2017-18 Baird, Andy (57), Hendersonville, Tenn., 1992, 1994 Baird, Joe, Mt. Carmel, Ill., 1963-65 Baisch, Nick (42), Louisville, Ky., 2010-13 Baker, Brock (47, 30), Bolivar, Mo., 1998-2001 Baker, Clarence “Stumpy” (52), Portsmouth, Va., 1956-59 Baker, James, 1935-37 Baker, Quinton (3), Ashland, Ky., 2016-17 Baker, Randolph, 1929-30 Baldwin, Dan, 1928-29 Ballowe, Tommy (23), Paducah, Ky., 1967-68 Banks, Shawn (45), Gallatin, Tenn., 1992 Barber, Jim (55), Portland, Tenn., 1969-71 Barber, Tony (82), Bowling Green, Ky., 1986 Bare, Steve (82), Owensboro, Ky., 1967-68 Bariola, John, 1961-62

Brand, Boe (18), Bradenton, Fla., 2011-12 Branham, Estill “Eck”, 1934-36 Brantley, Jerry, Morganfield, Ky., 1954-56 Brazley, Carl (23), Louisville, Ky., 1976-79 Brewer, Evan (48, 47), Bowling Green, Ky., 2004-07 Brewer, Jerry (48), Paducah, Ky., 1955-58 Brewer, John (68), Bowling Green, Ky., 2005 Brice, Chris (51), Helena, Ala., 2009 Bright, Crosby, Louisville, Ky., 1963 Brizendine, John (72), Owensboro, Ky., 1968-71 Brock, Steve (58, 75), Franklin, Tenn., 1992, 1995-96 Broderick, Carroll (17), 1930-32 Bronson, Eric (68), Mentor, Ohio, 1992, 1995 Brooks, Chris (99), Jacksonville, Fla., 1990-92 Brooks, Derrius (82, 2), Fortson, Ga., 2008-11 Brooks, Keith (22), Cincinnati, Ohio, 2000-01 Brooks, Mason (77), Cedar Park, Texas, 2018 Brown, Bob, 1929-31 Brown, David Lee, 1966 Brown, Dejon (17), Beaumont, Calif., 2014-15 Brown, Eli (32), Bowling Green, Ky., 2018 Brown, Ge’Monee (92), Petal, Miss., 2014-15 Brown, Ike, Owensboro, Ky., 1968 Brown, Jamarielle (81), Paducah, Ky., 2010-13 Brown, Joe (7), Louisville, Ky., 2014-17 Brown, John (17, 58), Evansville, Ind., 1989-90 Brown, Keith (2), Miami, Fla., 2016 Brown, Rico (4, 28), Berea, Ky., 2011-14 Brown, Robert (61), Atlanta, Ga., 1987 Brown, Stephon (17), Atlanta, Ga., 2015-16 Brown, Tony (11), Denison, Texas, 1988 Browning, Brian (11), Brownsville, Ky., 1991 Browning, Dave (22), Dixie Heights, Ky., 1955, 1959-60 Browning, David (61), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1989-91 Browning, Jewell, Madisonville, Ky., 1947-49 Brumbelow, Mike (81), Lilburn, Ga., 1991 Brunemann, Chris (94), Covington, Ky., 2003-06 Brunson, Gary, Evansville, Ind., 1959-61 Bryant, Dion (32), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1991-93 Bryant, Omarius (9), Byram, Miss., 2015-16 Bryant, Richard (75), Cohutta, Ga., 1983 Bugel, Joe (65), Munhall, Pa., 1960-63 Bullard, Chris (49,10), Cataula, Ga., 2007-10 Bullard, Maurice (89), LaVergne, Tenn., 2010 Bumm, Barry (19), Owensboro, Ky., 1978-81 Bundy, Stuart (50), Toronto, Ontario, 1982-85 Burnett, Marcus (42, 52), Houston, Texas, 1985-86 Burnett, Webbie (98), Pensacola, Fla., 1989 Burns, Cliff (68), Kokomo, Ind., 2012 Burns, Marcus (43), Dayton, Ohio, 1990-92 Burroughs, Ron (24), Owensboro, Ky., 1985, 1987-88 Burt, Jim (30), Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1961-64 Burt, John (40), Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1962-65 Bush, Wayne (27), Scottsville, Ky., 1985-88 Bush, Will (83, 13), Louisville, Ky., 2015-17 Bushong, John (78), Tompkinsville, Ky., 1971-74 Bushong, Paul (31, 42), Tompkinsville, Ky., 1972-73 Butler, Chris (53), Huntsville, Ala., 1989-92 Butler, Kale (62), Greenville, Ky., 2009 Butler, Everett (35), 1931-33 Byrd, Tom, 1936-38 Byrd, Tyrone (38), Toledo, Ohio, 1983 Byrne, Bay, 1926

HILLTOPPERS

Barnes, Dewey, 1921-23, 1925 Barnes, Greg (32), Prospect, Ky., 1980-81 Barrett, Kenny, Princeton, Ky., 1954-57 Barrett, Sheroid (86, 79), Barnesville, Ga., 1972, 1974-75 Bartholomew, Doug (12), Lexington, Ky., 1976-77 Barwick, John “Woody”, Oak Ridge, Tenn., 1961-62 Basham, Gus, 1920 Bates, Anthony (35, 32), Milan, Mich., 2001-02 Bates, Floyd, 1923-24 Bates, Philip (41), Nolensville, Tenn., 2005 Batsel, J.C., 1936-37 Battle, Tom, Birmingham, Ala., 1949 Baud, Nelson (49), 1930-32 Baughman, Darius (36), Danville, Ky., 2007, 2009 Beam, Earl, 1929-31 Bean, Lewis “Red”, 1947-49 Bear, Dusty (53), Osprey, Fla., 2004-07 Beard, Craig (88, 51), Campbellsville, Ky., 1975-77 Beard, Ryan (15), Bowling Green, Ky., 2008, 2010-11 Belcher, Jon (92), Somerset, Ky., 2007-08 Bell, Arthur, 1914-15, 1920 Bender, Jeff (17), Tampa, Fla., 1981-82 Benford, Stephon (48), Louisville, Ky., 1992-95 Bennett, Kirby (83), Maysville, Ky., 1976, 1978-79 Bennett, Marc (91), Nicholsville, Ky., 1991-92 Bennett, Maurice (78), Madison, Miss., 2013-15 Benoit, Sheldon (40), Toronto, Ontario, 1992-94 Bereiter, Tim (77), Zion, Ill., 1977-80 Bergholtz, Jeff, 1982 Berthold, Dudley, Louisville, Ky., 1960-61 Berthold, Sonny, Louisville, Ky., 1953-55 Bertram, Daeshawn (54), Louisville, Ky., 2014-17 Best, Buzzy, 1960-62 Bethel, Reggie (9), Louisville, Ky., 1996-97, 1999 Betz, Dave (89), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1976-77 Bibich, George, 1936-38 Biggins, Milton (84, 86), Chicago, Ill., 1989-91 Biggs, Steve (72), Newburgh, Ind., 1982-83 Billups, Robin (20), Athens, Ga., 1984 Bilyeu, Bob, Bowling Green, Ky., 1950-53 Binford, Corey (37), Louisville, Ky., 1992-95 Binkley, Jack, Bellevue, Ky., 1951-52 Bird, Tom, 1965-66 Birts, Carl (23), Okeechobee, Fla., 2000-03 Bixler, Brian (61), Delaware, Ohio, 1993-95 Black, K.J. (7), Louisville, Ky., 2007 Blackburn, Glenn (85), Greenville, Ky., 1962 Blackburn, Mark (87, 64), Cobb, Ky., 1978-80 Blanton, Owen, Shelbyville, Tenn., 1949-51 Boeckmann, Rick (14), Louisville, Ky., 1992-94 Bogdon, William, 1950 Bondurant, Roy (67), Frankfort, Ky., 1964-67 Booker, Marell (41, 20), Louisville, Ky., 2007-09 Booker, Pete (34), 1931-33 Booker, Billy (32), Franklin, Ky., 1958-61 Boone, Dan, 1925-26 Boone, Winton (47), Corbin, Ky., 1959-61 Botto, M.M., 1924 Bowden, Hal (29), Gallatin, Tenn., 1999-2000 Bowling, Harry, 1939-41 Bowling, Joey, 1977 Boyd, Bar’ee (40), St. Petersburg, Fla., 2010-13 Boyd, Blake (6), Madisonville, Ky., 2006-08 Boyd, Xavius (13), St. Petersburg, Fla., 2010-13 Boyer, Dustin (16), Mount Vernon, Ind., 2007-09 Bradford, Bob (25), Bellevue, Ky., 1956-59 Bradley, Maurice (42), Mansfield, Ohio, 2001-03 Bradley, Mike (67), Louisville, Ky., 1983-84 Bradshaw, Sam, 1929 Brady, Terry (3), Ft. Myers, Fla., 1990-91 Brakefield, Hendrix (99), Nashville, Tenn., 2010-13 Brame, Lawrence (83, 78), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1967-70

GENERAL

Abell, Raphael, 1941-42, 1946 Abts, Mike (49), Green Bay, Wis., 1997 Adams, Bernie (36), Lexington, Ky., 1997 Adams, Bryan (38), Gallatin, Tenn., 2002 Adams, Eric (59), Louisville, Ky., 1993-96 Adams, Lucian, 1936-37 Adams, Steve (39), Greenville, Ky., 1997-99 Adebayo, Bo (90), Lawrenceville, Ga., 2009-11 Adkins, Jeff (55),Somerville, Ohio, 1989 Aikens ,Austin (85), Tampa, Fla., 2012 Alcineus, Caleb (48), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 1996-97 Allen, Cedric (8,12), Comer, Ga., 1996-97 Allen, Jamarcus (43), Orlando, Fla., 2009-12 Allen, Leon (33), Bradenton, Fla., 2012-14 Alm, Lance (83, 49), Orland Park, Ill., 1985, 1987 Alsup, Jeff (76), Goodlettsville, Tenn., 1976-79 Anderson, Don “Andy” (54), Knoxville, Tenn., 1957-59 Anderson, Barry (76), Nashville, Tenn., 1983-86 Anderson, Karl (75), Mayfield, Ky., 1972-75 Anderson, Kyle (96), Bloomington, Minn., 2007-08 Anderson, Ricky (16), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,1979 Andrews, Antonio (5), Fort Campbell, Ky., 2010-13 Andrews, Chris (77), London, Ky., 1991 Anthony, Shelley (58), Fairburn, Ga., 2008-09 Anthony, Vincel (35), Louisville, Ky., 1985-88 Antone, Ralph (11), McMurray, Pa., 1979-82 Appleberry, Jr., Gino, (28), Atlanta, Ga., 2018 Apperson, Walt, Mayfield, Ky., 1951-54 Arcadi, Matt (83), Bradenton, Fla., 1998 Armstrong, David (10), Nashville, Tenn., 1985-88 Armstrong, K.C. (22, 19), Port Jefferson, N.Y., 1994-97 Arnold, Dallas, Louisville, Ky., 1941-42, 1946 Arnold, Joe (33), Decatur, Ga., 1985-88 Arnold,Kenneth, Louisville, Ky., 1946-49 Arnold, Paul, 1975 Arnold, Ray (88, 77), Florence, Ky. , 1996-99 Ashley, Buster (71), Owensboro, Ky., 2001-04 Astree, Rodney (95), Chicago, Ill., 1986 Atkinson, Jim (32), Auburn, N.Y., 1975-76 Atwood, Darryl (95), Austin, Texas, 1987 Atwood, Tom (77), Princeton, Ky., 1964-67 Aurs, Jim, 1953-54 Ausley, Wilfred (69), 1931-33 Austin-Bruce, K.J. (33), Louisville, Ky., 2007 Ayers, Blake (18, 80), 2009-10

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Cahoon, Bart, 1925-26 Cain, Demetrius (28), Princeton, Ky., 2017-18 Caldwell, Marcus (50), Campbellsville, Ky., 1999-2001 Caldwell, Chris (73), Columbia, Ky., 1996 Caldwell, Elmer (44), Hickman, Ky., 1978-81 Cales, Robert, 1941 Calhoun, Trent (47), Stanford, Ky., 2008-09 Camp, Tyler (55), Forsyth, Ga., 2017 Campbell, Andrew (64), Indianapolis, Ind., 2005-07 Campbell, Joe Bill (10), Bowling Green, Ky., 1963-64 Campbell, Scott (15), Gulf Breeze, Fla., 1988-90 Campbell, Ty (42), Milton, W. Va., 1981-84 Cannon, Steve (10), Sarasota, Fla., 1997 Canoy, Brian (69), Chicago, Ill., 1990-91 Caple, Clarence, 1934-37 Caple, Denny (86), Ludlow, Ky., 1984, 1986-87 Capps, Edward, 1942 Carberry, Mike (18), Oaklawn, Ill., 1986-88 Carney, Larry, 1973 Carothers, Freeman, 1935-38 Carpenter, Chip (65), Bowling Green, Ky., 1973-77 Carpenter, Chris (56), Huntsville, Ala., 1995-98 Carpenter, Dante (18), Russell Springs, Ky., 1981-84 Carpenter, Kamos, Perryville, Ky., 1949 Carrico, Steve (30), Springfield, Ky., 1974-76 Carter, David, Louisville, Ky., 1964-66 Carter, David (56, 57), Vincennes, Ind., 1973-76 Carter, Johnathan (35), Murfreesboro, Tenn., 2003-06 Carter, Johnny (63), Youngstown, Ohio, 1984-87 Carter, Josh (57), Fort Campbell, Ky., 2009 Carter, Kent (77), Corbin, Ky., 1988-90 Carter, Rod (27), Cartersville, Ga., 1992 Cartwright, Carman, 1923 Cassity, Kelby (51), Versailles, Ky., 2003 Cassity, Ross (39), Versailles, Ky., 2004-07 Caswell, Rick (16, 23), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1973-75 Catlett, Steve (65), Sebree, Ky., 1979-80 Cavitt, Getty (31), Owensboro, Ky., 2001-04 Cecil, Dennis (51), Evansville, Ind., 1984, 1986 Centimole, Zohn (67), Bowling Green, Ky., 1996-98 Cesarone, Jeff (8), Geneva, Ill., 1984-87 Chambers, Harold (71), Danville, Ky., 1962-63 Chambers, Tullas, 1926 Chambliss, Jim, Sturgis, Ky., 1953-56 Champion, Hollis, 1922-25 Chandler, Jeremy (20), Indianapolis, Ind., 2000-03 Chapman, Don, Massona, N.Y., 1950-52 Chapman, Virgil, 1930 Chapman, Wilson (23, 17), Owensboro, Ky., 1969-72 Chappell, Erin (13, 8), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1995 Chatman, Ricky, 1979 Chestnut, Austin (78), Lakeland, Fla., 2007-08 Church, William, 1975 Clark, Bob, Portsmouth, Va., 1955-56 Clark, Carlton, Corbin, Ky., 1937-38 Clark, Chris (38), Lexington, Ky., 1997 Clark, Sam (43), Tompkinsville, Ky., 1961-64 Clark, Terald (59), Houston, Texas, 2007-08 Claybourn, Brian (8), Evansville, Ind., 2001-04 Claypool, James, 1934 Clayton, Craig (57), Princeton, Ky., 1969-70, 1972 Clayton, Earl (86), Apopka, Fla., 2003-04 Clayton, Fred, 1946-49 Clemons, Cory (86), Valdosta, Ga., 2004-05 Clemens, Mike (89), Owensboro, Ky., 1983 Clemmons, Cameron (52), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 2011-14

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Clendenin, Jared (53, 5), Stone Mountain, Ga., 2008-11 Cline, Dan (95), Centerville, Ohio, 2005-08 Cloud, Brad (30), Danville, Ky., 2005-08 Coates, Robert (13), Birmingham, Ala., 1986-89 Coates, Sherrod (11), Boynton Beach, Fla., 1999-2002 Cobb, Roy, 1932-34 Coffey, Michael, 1924-25 Coffey, Nicholas (35), Dunnville, Ky., 2016-18 Coker, Allen (45), Gallatin, Ky., 1970-72 Cole, Josh (86), Bellaire, Texas, 2016 Coleman, Forrest (22), Stockton, Calif., 2014-15 Coleman, Whaylon (11), Owensboro, Ky., 1993 Collins, Jake (49), Louisville, Ky., 2015-17 Colter, Ron (26), New York, N.Y., 1978-79 Coley, Demetrius (35), Bay Minette, Ala., 2010, 2013-14 Comstock, Tim (20, 36), Louisville, Ky., 1991, 1993-95 Connelly, Mike (32, 35), Owensboro, Ky., 1968-70 Conners, George, 1928 Conway, Sean (65), Nashville, Tenn., 2010-13 Cook, Gary (68), Waterloo, Iowa, 1988-89 Cook, Joe, 1934-37 Cooper, Anthony (95), Miami, Fla., 1990 Cooper, Calvin, 1946 Cooper, H.T., 1936-37 Cooper, Quinterrance (86, 7), St. Augustine, Fla., 2007-10 Copeland, Mike (78), Evansville, Ind., 1992-94 Cottrell, Marvin (26, 58), Harlan, Ky., 1980-83 Counts, Pat (12), Wachula, Fla., 1963-64 Cowan, Henry, Morganfield, Ky., 1947-50 Cox, Chris, 1934 Cox, Cliff, 1933-34 Cox, Raphael (95), Cedar Hill, Texas, 2013 Crangle, Jack, Akron, Ohio, 1965-66 Crawford, Robert (93), Nashville, Tenn., 2018 Cray, Roger (24), Lake City, Fla., 2017-18 Creighton, Jim (87), Belvidere, Ill., 1997 Crennel, Romeo (76), Lynchburg, Va., 1966-69 Crisp, Kevin (34), Shepherdsville, Ky., 1997-98, 2000 Crockett, Tommy (85), Pineville, Ky., 2000-03 Croft, W.D., 1921-23 Croley, Arthur, 1934-36 Cross, Dave (51), Newburgh, Ind., 1978 Crouch, Richard (87), Campbellsville, Ky., 1939-41 Crowdus, Johnny, 1927-28 Crum, Ed (62), Louisville, Ky., 1962-64 Cullen, Joe, Meadville, Pa., 1941, 1946 Cullen, Lou, Meadville, Pa., 1941-42 Culler, Carson (22), Garrett, Ind., 1961-63 Culley, Fred “Bo”, Sturgis, Ky., 1952-53 Cummings, Rupert, 1928-30 Cunningham, George, 1941 Cunningham, Joe, Sturgis, Ky., 1954-57 Curley, Thomas, 1959-60 Curnutte, Mike (15), Greensburg, Ky., 1980 Curry, Bill (45), Verailles, Ky., 1956-58

Davis, Brad (54), Eaton, Ohio, 1997-2000 Davis, Charles, 1954 Davis, Danny (98), Ft. Knox, Ky., 1991-94 Davis, Doug (14), Vincennes, Ind., 1973-76 Davis, Drew (34), Madison, Ala., 2013-16 Davis, Herb (24), Louisville, Ky., 1989-91 Davis, Jr., H.L. (39), 1932-33 Davis, Jay (80), Henderson, Ky., 1968-71 Davis, Marvin (22), Madisonville, Ky., 1977-79 Davis, Tenerio (57), Decatur, Ga., 2010 Davis, Todd (42), Harrodsburg, Ky., 1987-90 Dawson-Brents, Nick (12), Charlotte, N.C., 2016 Day, Willard, 1934-35 Deane, Mik’Quan (85), Tulsa, Okla., 2017-18 DeBerry, Jami (29), Franklin, Ky., 2003-04 DeCarlo, Jerome (34), Columbus, Ohio, 1992-94 DeLacey, Chuck (60), Owensboro, Ky., 1976-79 Denstorff, Rick (64), Rockport, Ind., 1982-85 DeRuzzo, Mark (27), New Orleans, La., 1980-82 Deweese, Larry (80), Franklin, Ky., 1972-75 Diachenko, Nick, 1946-48 DiBenedetto, Rocco (16), Homestead, Fla., 2000-01 Dickens, Ross (90), Pelham, Ala., 2004-06 Dickerson, Teco (26), Russellville, Ky., 2002 Diel, Justin (17), Gallatin, Tenn., 1984 Dillard, Charles (21), Woodbury, Tenn., 1978-79 Dinsmore, Dan (91), Hamilton, Ohio, 2004 Dixon, Buddy, 1953 Dockweiler, Joe (92), Chicago Heights, Ill., 1989-90 Dolchan, Joe (56), Dexter, Ky., 2003-06 Donaldson, Elvis (29), 1932-34 Donatell, Stevie (87), Lone Tree, Colo., 2016 Donley, Brad (96), Hawthorne, Fla., 1999 Donisi, Steve (6), Dayton, Ohio, 1989-91 Doughty, Brandon (12), Davie, Fla., 2013-15 Dowdy, Troy (25), Paducah, Ky., 1988-89 Dowling, Jonathan (1), Bradenton, Fla., 2012-13 Dowling, Nolan (47), Belleville, Ill., 2013-16 Downing, Howard “Tip” (69), Butler, Pa., 1939-41 Downard, Ronnie (61), Newport, Ky., 1957-60 Doyle, Jack (82), Indianapolis, Ind., 2009-12 Doyle, John (31), Cave City, Ky., 1970-71 Drake, Darryl (16), Louisville, Ky., 1975, 1977-78 Drennon, Robert (28), 1931-33 Druga, Joe, Louisville, Ky., 1961 Drummond, Jon (45), Miami, Fla., 1999-2002 Duclos, Devante (6, 24), Miami, Fla., 2013-16 Dukes, Alex (7, 2), Lakeland, Fla., 2002-03 Dulaney, Vernon (77), Ashland, Ky., 1938-40 Dunagan, Leon, Louisville, Ky., 1954-56 Duncan, Steven (10), Charleston, S.C., 2017-18 Duncan, Wayne, Erlanger, Ky., 1954-56 Dunn, D.Y., 1914-16 Dunn, William, 1947-49 Dunphy, Joey (39), Winchester, Tenn., 2010-11 Durham, Wickie, 1925 Durosier, Steve (95), Miami Beach, Fla., 1999 Durso, Dennis (67), Bellevue, Ky., 1969-71 Duvall, Ben (50), Owensboro, Ky., 2008-11 Dyehouse, Leslie, 1946

Daido, David (56), McLean, Va., 1983-85 Dailey, Jim, New Albany, Ind., 1959-62 Dandy, Erik (18), Mansfield, Ohio, 2000-03 Dangerfield, Jared (21), West Palm Beach, Fla., 2014-15 Daniel, Bryan (5), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 1995-98 Darden, Malcolm (83), Shelbyville, Tenn., 1986-87 Darden, Tacorian (38, 15), Russellville, Ky., 2016-18 Dark, Robert (95), Burlington, N.C., 2007-08 Darvin, Jeremy (53), Nashville, Tenn., 2017-18 Davidson, David, Louisville, Ky., 1949-50 Davis, Anthony (28), Indianapolis, Ind., 2015

2019 WKU Football Media Guide

Earle, Guy (68), Independence, Kan., 1990 Easterling, Joe (79), London, Ohio, 1976 Eason, Derrick (34), Decatur, Ga., 1991 Eatherly, Tony (78), Bowling Green, Ky., 1980-82 Echols, Roscoe (21), Bowling Green, Ky., 1990-92 Echols-Luper, Cameron (23), Ennis, Texas, 2017 Eckels, Drew (4), Daytona, Fla., 2016-18 Edwards, Calvin (45), Williston, Fla., 1984, 1986-88 Edwards, Dennis (64), Snellville, Ga., 2015-17 Edwards, James (7), Jacksonville, Fla., 1984-87 Edwards, Ralph, Shawmut, Ala., 1965 Egan, Brandon (11), Mt. Washington, Ky., 1995-98

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OPPONENTS

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Gable, Chris (9), Brandenburg, Ky., 1991 Gadd, Ralph, Catlettsburg, Ky., 1940-42 Gaebler, Jake (11), Mundelein, Ill., 2006-09

Haberlock, Walter (26, 36), Princeton, Ky., 1982-84 Hackett, Trae (41), Louisville, Ky., 1995-98 Haddix, Justin (16), Jackson, Ky., 2003-06 Haire, Nute (34), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1975, 1977 Hale, Jim, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1951 Hale, Wayne (41, 35), Cynthiana, Ky., 1978-79 Hall, Adam (85), Springfield, Ohio, 1990-93 Hall, Carroll, 1942 Hall, Ernie (42), Bowling Green, Ky., 1963-64 Hall, John (18), Goodlettsville, Tenn., 1977-80 Halpin, Max (70), Fort Mitchell, Ky., 2013-16 Hamilton, Aaron (50), Indianapolis, Ind., 1997-98 Hamilton, Curtis (48, 43), Paducah, Ky., 19992002 Hamilton, Curtis (15), West Paducah, Ky., 2004-07 Hamilton, Donnell (49, 6), Indianapolis, Ind., 1998-99 Hamilton, Mike (77), Madisonville, Ky., 1981-83 Hamilton, Orville, 1929 Hammer, Ralph (19), 1932 Hancken, John, Birmingham, Ala., 1948-49 Hansen, Matt, 1933-34 Hape, Andy (51), Evansville, Ind., 1995-98 Hape, Bill (30, 51), Evansville, Ind., 1967-70 Harbison, L.J. (54, 42), Edmonton, Ky., 2006-09 Hardin, Jim “Yogi”, Portsmouth, Va., 1955-58 Hardin, Lonnie (78), LaGrange, Ky., 1975-78 Hardy, Joe, Russellville, Ky., 1951-52 Harrell, Brad, 1995 Harrell, Neil (97), Tampa, Fla., 2008 Harrington, Brett (26), Rochester, N.Y., 2012 Harris, Darwin (88), Louisville, Ky., 1987-89 Harris, Jerry (62), Chattanooga, Tenn., 1969-70 Harris, Larry (20), Paris, Ky., 1989-91 Harris, Noel (73), Chicago, Ill., 1985-86 Hartlage, Ray, 1942 Hartnett, Nick (94), Marietta, Ga., 2009 Harvey-Bowen, David (25), Rochester, N.Y., 1998 Haun, Dwayne (87), Louisville, Ky., 1989-91 Haun, Jackie (63), Knoxville, Tenn., 1972-73 Hawkins, Walter (75), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1962-64 Hayden, Alfred (31), Eminence, Ky., 1976-77 Hayden, Reggie (74), Nashville, Tenn., 1976-78 Hayden, Tyrell (26, 1), Lexington, Ky., 2006-09 Hayes, Harry (89), Louisville, Ky., 1988-89 Hayes, Mike (28), Chattanooga, Tenn., 1974-77 Hayes, Shannon (87, 13), McKenzie, Tenn., 2000-03 Haynes, Billy (22), Henderson, Ky., 1985-86 Haynes, Dexter (10), Folkston, Ga., 2010-11 Haynes, James, 1946-47 Haynes, Jess, 1925 Haynes, Verron (18), Woodstock, Ga., 1997 Hazelett, Ed (60), Indianapolis, Ind., 2012-13 Hearn, Billy (38), New Albany, Ind., 1986-87 Heath, Walt (75), Goodlettsville, Tenn., 1965-68 Hedges, Jon (32), Murray, Ky., 2004-06 Helton, W.C. (32), Owensboro, Ky., 1966-69 Henderson, Ray (62), Eminence, Ky., 1972-75 Henderson, Rex (40), Morgantown, Ky., 2018 Henley, Joe (83), Franklin, Tenn., 1995 Henry, Barry (10), Bowling Green, Ky., 1975-77 Henry, Leon, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1951 Henry, Mitchell (80), Elizabethtown, Ky.,

HISTORY

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Fant, George (44), Bowling Green, Ky., 2015 Fant, Nacarius (1), Bowling Green, Ky., 2014-17 Farmer, Ray (25), Louisville, Ky., 1977-80 Farris, DeAndre (42, 22), Louisville, Ky., 2015-18 Fatkin, Mark (80, 60), Radcliff, Ky., 1982-85 Fatkin, Neil (31), Radcliff, Ky., 1984-87 Federspiel, Mike (58), Lexington, Ky., 2010-12 Feix, Jimmy, Henderson, Ky., 1949-52 Ferby, De’Andre (32), Nashville, Tenn., 2015, 2017-18 Ferguson, Dylan (60), Mount Washington, Ky., 2018 Ferguson, Tyler (7), Bakersfield, Calif., 2016 Fern, Alan (61), Honolulu, Hawaii, 1997-98 Ferry, Kevin (25), Hammond, Ind., 1990-91 Fessel, Gary (41), Depauw, Ind., 2003 Fields, Sam (66), Odessa, Texas, 1974-75 Finneseth, Paul, Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1961-62 Fish, Fred, Norfolk, Va., 1957 Fishback, Nelson (9), Chico, Calif., 2013, 2015 Fishback, Ronnie (14), Shelbyville, Tenn., 1980-83 Fisher, Barney, 1940 Fitchko, Frank, 1933 Fitzgerald, Brandon (1, 49), LaCenter, Ky., 2005-06 Fletcher, Jeff (35), Fairdale, Ky., 1981 Flippin, Jerry (82), Franklin, Ky., 1978-81 Floyd, Antwan (23), Owensboro, Ky., 1993-96 Floyd, Bobbie, 1933 Floyd, Marcus (83), Frankfort, Ky., 2018 Flynn, Jim, 1960 Folden, Obie (81), West Jefferson, Ohio, 1971 Fomas, Lanie (9), Paris, Ky., 1988-90 Ford, M.C., 1915 Ford, Odell (97), Texas City, Texas, 1995-98 Ford, Tim (80), Valley Station, Ky., 1979-81 Forrest, Jamal (18, 6), Miami, Fla., 2009-12 Forster, Derek (78), Munfordville, Ky., 19992002 Foster, Russell (32), Orlando, Fla., 1987-89 Fourtenbary, Kyle (42), Opelika, Ala., 2017-18 Fowlkes, Danny, 1947 Fox, Tom (76), Parma, Ohio, 1979-82 Francis, Andrew (34), Louisville, Ky., 1969-72 Franklin, Chris (28, 24), Louisville, Ky., 2007-08 Franks, Chuck (25), Fayette, Ala., 2009, 2011-13 Frazier, Eligah, 1923-25 Frazier, Jon (37, 21), Central City, Ky., 1999-2002 Freeman, Craig (30), Oak Ridge, Tenn., 1977-80 Freeney, Howard (47, 8), High Springs, Fla., 1988-89 Frick, Kenny (64), Fern Creek, Ky., 1963-65 Friedl, Joe, 1931-32 Fry, Tom (38), Covington, Ky., 1955-58

Griffith, Kenny, Paducah, Ky., 1955-58 Griffiths, Jim (36), Glen Burnie, Md., 1980-82 Grimes, Randy (25), Paducah, Ky., 1981-83 Grooms, Dwight (22), Dayton, Ohio, 1973-75 Grooms, Maurice (69), Lebanon, Tenn., 1992-93 Guinane, Joe (63), San Jose, Calif., 2000 Gullette, Arthur “Cowboy”, 1928-29 Gummer, Jade (4), Cross Lane, W.Va., 1995-98 Gunnell, Jim, 1952-54 Gwinn, Ricky (88), Nashville, Tenn., 1978-80

HILLTOPPERS

Gallas, Greg (55), West Jefferson, Ohio, 1977, 1979-81 Gallishaw, DeWayne (31, 25, 9), Lakeland, Fla., 1998-2001 Galloway, David, 1925 Ganter, Freddie, 1934 Garibaldi, Kareem (28, 2), Tampa, Fla., 2003-04, 2006 Gardner, Juwan (14), Louisville, Ky., 2014, 2016-17 Garner, Buford, 1933-35 Garner, Tony (93), Radcliff, Ky., 1990-91 Garrett, Jim (22), Virginia Beach, Va., 1965-68 Garrett, John (14), Nashville, Tenn., 2009-10 Garrett, Randy, 1987 Garrison, Garland, 1934 Gates, Pat (61), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1976-78 Gebhart, Bob (72), Louisville, Ky., 1962-63 Geen, Ronald, 1968 Geilear, Jonathan (31), Versailles, Ky., 1990 George, Jaylon (98), Atlanta, Ga., 2017-18 Gerard, Robert, 1954 German, Joel (30, 6), Fort Myers, Fla., 2011, 2013-14 Gervais, Richard (95, 74), North Lauderdale, Fla., 2000-02 Gianinni, Billy (67), Princeton, Ky., 1938 Gibbs, Luther (96), Bowling Green, Ky., 1984 Gibson, Scott (40), Oxford, Ohio, 1972 Gilbert, Lawrence “Butch”, 1948-51 Gilbert, Mike (46), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 1988 Gilbert, Rodney (93), Nashville, Tenn., 1992 Gili, Joe, 1936-38 Gill, John, 1950 Glenn, Harry “Pap”, 1923-25 Glod, Gene, 1947-50 Glover, Andrew (27), Louisville, Ky., 2000, 2002-03 Glover, DeMarcus (93), Pensacola, Fla., 2013-14 Godfrey, Eddie (47), Lakeland, Fla., 1988-90 Goins, Gayle (72), Bowling Green, Ky., 1972 Golden, Tye (9, 12), Lithonia, Ga., 2009-12 Gonzalez, Jordon (21), Louisville, Ky., 2017-18 Goodman, A.H., 1933-34 Goodman, Joe, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1950-53 Goodman, Patrick (74), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1996-99 Goodner, Howard, 1942 Goodwin, Turner (56, 69), Knoxville, Tenn., 1993, 1995-96 Goranflo, Emmett (36), 1932-34 Goranflo, Jake, 1934-38 Gordon, Raji (45), Atlanta, Ga., 1989-90 Gordon, Reggie (22), Nashville, Tenn., 1991-92 Gorski, Tim (86), Chicago, Ill., 2012-15 Gothard, Mike (38), Marietta, Ga., 2008-09 Graham, Johnny (15), Frankfort, Ky., 1966-67 Grant, Antwane (13), Wilmington, Del., 2014-15 Graves, Wenquel (87), Bardstown, Ky., 2007-08 Gray, Bryan (58), Louisville, Ky., 1979-80 Gray, Mike (24), Clarksville, Tenn., 1976-77 Gray, Paul (51), Gilbertsville, Ky., 1980-83 Green, Albert, 1947-50 Green, Anthony (83), Dallas, Texas, 1988-89 Green, Jesse (44), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1968 Green, Morris (48), Ft. Myers, Fla., 1990 Green, Rick (32), Louisville, Ky., 1972-75 Green, Shane (51), Bowling Green, Ky., 2004 Green, Bill “Jelly” (24), Louisville, Ky., 1967-70 Greene, Drell (28, 9), Alma, Ga., 2015-18 Greenfield, Myron (86), Owensboro, Ky., 1975-76 Greenaway, Tom (35), Magnolia, N.J., 1971 Greenwell, Ron (62), Louisville, Ky., 1965-66 Greer, Andre (42), Paducah, Ky., 1974 Greschel, Scott (20), Fairdale, Ky., 2004-05 Grice, Richard (59), Clarksville, Tenn., 1989-92 Grier, Arnold (88), Athens, Ga., 1984-85 Griffin, Charles, 1934-36 Griffin, Frank (92), Ashland, Ky., 1938-39 Griffin, Terrell (49), Perry, Fla., 1989-90 Griffith, Jeff (66), Richmond, Ky., 1986-89

GENERAL

Egan, Mike (10), Louisville, Ky., 1965-68 Eimer, Robert, 1949-51 Elder, Derrick (72), Louisville, Ky., 2007-09 Ellis, Charles, 1934-36 Ellis, Leslie, 1926-28 Ellis, Thomas, 1926-29 Elrod, Leroy “Brother”, 1929-31 Elrod, Turner, 1927-30 Embree, Danny (41), Buffalo, Ky., 1980-81, 1983 Embree, John (44), Buffalo, Ky., 1970-73 England, Gene (75), Glasgow, Ky., 1969 Estelle, Carl (55, 32), Louisville, Ky., 1976-79 Etheridge, Rashad (9), St. Petersburg, Fla., 2006-07 Evans, Donnie (50), Franklin, Ky., 1979-81 Evans, John (26), Sarasota, Fla., 2011 Ewan, Avery, 1938

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS 2011-14 Herod, Walt (85), Hendersonville, Tenn., 1973-76 Herron, Dick (27), Cocoa Beach, Fla., 1971-72 Hervey, James (92), Tyrone, Ga., 2009-10, 2013 Hester, Larry (40), Louisville, Ky., 1983-84 Hewig, Bill (65), Evansville, Ind., 2002-04 Heyward, Bryan (52), Dayton, Ohio, 1995-98 Hibbard, Coy, 1933-34 Hibbitt, Avery (26), Bowling Green, Ky., 2009 Hicklin, Robert (16), 1931-33 Hicks, Brandon (33), Beech Grove, Ind., 2004, 2006 Higbee, Tyler (19, 82), Clearwater, Fla., 2011, 2013-15 Higgins, Alonzo (25), Greenwood, S.C., 2007-08 Higgins, Rick (94), Apopka, Fla., 1996 Hile, Gilbert, Louisville, Ky., 1947 Himsel, Cory (90, 63), Danville, Ind., 1997-99 Hina, Roy, Sturgis, Ky., 1948-50 Hines, Greg (41, 64), Morgantown, Ky., 1975-77 Hobby, Bob (25), Orlando, Fla., 1974-75 Hodge, Bob (51), Wichita, Kan., 1988-89 Hoerner, Jim, Miamisburg, Ohio, 1962 Hoffard, Mark, Johnson City, Ill., 1955-58 Hogan, Alan (65), Athens, Ga., 1964-67 Holeman, Fletcher (25), 1930-32 Holland, Jared (88), Franklin, Tenn., 2004-07 Hollerman, Ellis (51), Gallatin, Tenn., 1973-74, 1976 Holliman, Tevin (55), Tucker, Ga., 2011 Holman, Bob (67), Louisville, Ky., 1962-64 Holt, Ben (44), Bowling Green, Ky., 2016-18 Holt, Glenn (84), Miami, Fla., 1987 Holt, Nick (10), Seattle, Wash., 2014-15 Holt, Billy Joe, Sturgis, Ky., 1955-57 Holt, Preston (79), Nashville, Tenn., 1978-79 Holts, Deion (59), Bowling Green, Ky., 2004-05 Holtzapfel, John (37, 17), Florence, Ky., 1997-98 Holzknecht, Ronnie, Louisville, Ky., 1950-53 Honaker, Armand (66), 1931-32 Hopkins, Ron (77), Goldsboro, N.C., 1985-86 Hornback, Ted, Sonora, Ky., 1929 Horn, Clarence, 1924-25 Horne, Chet (82, 65), Mound, Minn., 1977-78 Horton, Ty’Ron (99), Louisville, Ky., 2016 Houser, Charlie (45), Bloomington, Ind., 1982-84 Houston, Daryl (6, 9), Delray Beach, Fla., 1994-95 Houston, Terrance (55), Nashville, Tenn., 2006-07 Howard, William (96), Scottsville, Ky., 1992-94 Howell, Parker (68), Nashville, Tenn., 2016-18 Howerton, Robb (65), Evansville, Ind., 1983 Howton, Ernest, 1924-25 Howton, Euel, 1925-26 Hreben, John (14), Rossford, Ohio, 1970-72 Huber, Rick (34), Louisville, Ky., 1968 Hubert, James (94), Tell City, Ind., 1991, 1993 Hidgins, Chris (53), Pegram, Tenn., 1997 Huggins, Nathan (56), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1973-76 Hughes, Cody (70), Bradenton, Fla., 2006-09 Hughes, Chuck (75), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1987-88 Hughes, Jim (43), Louisville, Ky., 1958-61 Allen Hughes, John, 1954 Humble, Jerry (35), Utica, Ky., 1965-68 Humble, Mike (28), Utica, Ky., 1968 Humphrey, John (88, 67), Owensboro, Ky., 1971-74 Hundley, Greg, 1975 Hunt, Wilson “Babe”, 1923-25 Hunter, Harold (64), Daisytown, Pa., 1939-41 Hunter, Ron (86), Princeton, Ky., 1979-82

Ingram, Sylvester (48), Greensburg, Ky., 1982 Isaac, D’Von (99), Alpharetta, Ga., 2013-14 Isom, Jeff (15), Jacksonville, Ala., 1987 Ivey, Jim (35), Owensboro, Ky., 1973-75

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Jackson, Aldwin “A.J.” (36), Louisville, Ky., 2016 Jackson, Andrew (53, 4), Lakeland, Fla., 2010-13 Jackson, Canon (49, 17), Louisville, Ky., 2016-18 Jackson, Chris (8), Seale, Ala., 2005 Jackson, Clarence (43), Knoxville, Tenn., 1970-73 Jackson, Clarence (86, 26), Louisville, Ky., 1998-99 Jackson, Dontavian “Lucky” (11), Lexington, Ky., 2016-18 Jackson, Robert (18), Indianapolis, Ind., 1990-93 Jackson, Ron (90), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 1988 Jacobs, Jason (84, 69), Indianapolis, Ind., 1997-2000 Jaggers, Craddock, 1933-34 Jaggers, Joe, Princeton, Ky., 1961-62 Jaggers, Johnny (31), Princeton, Ky., 1966-69 Jaggers, Marty (12), Cadiz, Ky., 1978-81 Jakes, Kawaun (6), St. Augustine, Fla., 2009-12 James, Chris (83), Fayetteville, Ga., 2004-07 James, Roy (64), 1931-33 Jecker, Steve (55), Louisville, Ky., 1972-73 Jefferson, Joseph (29, 3, 2), Adairville, Ky., 1998-2001 Jefferson, Lawrence (44), Owensboro, Ky., 1974-75 Jeffries, Wes (77), Bowling Green, Ky., 2008-11 Jenkins, Danny, 1983 Jenkins, Philip, 1934-36 Jernighan, Quin (16), LaVergne, Tenn., 2016-18 Jessup, Cory (15), Calvert City, Ky., 2000 Jewell, Jack (30), Owensboro, Ky., 1958-59 Jewell, J.J. (3), Bowling Green, Ky., 1993-94 Joest, Seth (67), Versailles, Ky., 2017-18 Johnson, Audrey (45), Louisville, Ky., 1973 Johnson, Billy, 1932-33 Johnson, Billy (72), Louisville, Ky., 1998 Johnson, Charlie (82), Louisville, Ky., 1973-75 Johnson, Chris (3), Gulfport, Miss., 2016-17 Johnson, Don (73), Franklin, Ky., 1983 Johnson, Eddie, 1954-55 Johnson, Jackie, Evansville, Ind., 1953-56 Johnson, Jacques (22), Memphis, Tenn., 2002, 2004 Johnson, Jared (40), Franklin, Tenn., 2005-08 Johnson, Jason (6), Palmetto, Fla., 2000-01 Johnson, Jason (5), Pahokee, Fla., 2016 Johnson, Jeremi (1), Louisville, Ky., 2002 Johnson, Joe Lee (26), Mayfield, Ky., 1988-91 Johnson, Joey (88), Madison, Tenn., 1991-93 Johnson, Josh (58), Franklin, Tenn., 2003-06 Johnson, Keen, Mt. Sterling, Ky., 1959-61 Johnson, Larry, 1962 Johnson, Leverick (29, 1), Miami, Fla., 2014-17 Johnson, Lewis (47), Owensboro, Ky., 1957-60 Johnson, Mark (2), Houston, Texas, 1985-86 Johnson, Melvin (23), Daytona Beach, Fla., 1989-92 Johnson, Randall (94), Detroit, Mich., 1999-2001 Johnson, Reginald (37, 20), Tampa, Fla., 197981, 1983 Johnson, Rod (27), Lexington, Ky., 2009-10 Johnson, Shaquille (18), Lake City, Fla., 2013-16 Johnson, Stacey (37), Henderson, Ky., 1982-85 Johnson, Vernard (30), Lexington, Ky., 1984-86 Johnson, Ward (26), 1932 Johnson, Wendell (55), 1930-32 Jones, Cedric (3, 82), Clermont, Fla., 1984-86, 1988 Jones, Darryl (71), Lexington, Ky., 1975-78 Jones, Doug (48), Covington, Ky., 1987-89 Jones, Erik (32), Cincinnati, Ohio, 2007-09 Jones, Jamar (85), Arcadia, Fla., 2006-07 Jones, James (45), Louisville, Ky., 1974-77 Jones, Juwuan (34), Sugar Hill, Ga., 2018

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Jones, Kadeem (32), Dundee, Fla., 2010-13 Jones, Larry, Knoxville, Tenn., 1957-58 Jones, Lee, Unknown Jones, Nate (43), Madisonville, Ky., 1977-80 Jones, Trae (91), Cusseta, Ga., 2014, 2017 Jones, Tristan (33), Mt. Sterling, Ky., 2008-09 Jones, Troy (5), Baltimore, Md., 2014 Jones, Jr., Walton, 1946-49 Jordan, Carson (43), Poplarville, Miss., 2018 Jordan, Xavier (91, 97), Atlanta, Ga., 1985, 1987-89 Justice, Ja’Shard (27), Texas City, Texas, 1995-98

Kast, Kevin (73), Tell City, Ind., 1978-80 Keffer, Elmer, 1941 Kelley, Gary (52), Cleveland, Tenn., 1960-63 Kelly, Ron (92, 55), Mississauga, Ontario, 1994-97 Kelly, Wayne (47), Princeton, Ky., 1958 Keltee, Willie (97), Louisville, Ky., 1991-92 Kemp, Eric (48, 24), Decatur, Ga., 1991, 1993-94 Kemper, Garland, 1930 Kenady, John (62), Gilbertsville, Ky., 1998 Kenduell, James, 1940-42 Kesterson, Roy (43), Valley Station, Ky., 1974-76 Ketchan, Tony, 1977 Key, Devon (2), Lexington, Ky., 2017-18 Key, Kelly (41), Nashville, Tenn., 1979-80 Keys, Eagle “Buddy”, Tompkinsville, Ky., 1942, 1946-47 Killebrew, Ual, 1924-26 Kimbell, Chuck (9), Inglewood, Calif., 1985-86 Kincade, Antwon (31), Valdosta, Ga., 2017-18 Kincaid, Chad (55, 54), Louisville, Ky., 2001-03 King, Allen (99), Sarasota, Fla., 1986-87 King, Ed (60), Louisville, Ky., 1966-68 King, Jim (79), Bolingbrook, Ill., 1980-83 King, Preston (68), Bowling Green, Ky., 2007-09 Kinslow, Billy, Franklin, Ky., 1954 Kixmiller, Fred (27), Vincennes, Ky., 1974-75, 1977-78 Klenz, Dave (50, 70), Celina, Ohio, 1968-70 Kokinda, Terry (88, 76), Port Clinton, Ohio, 1968-71 Koon, Andrew (79), Bowling Green, Ky., 2003 Koon, Ty (75), Lexington, Ky., 1990, 1992-94 Kraml, Chad (69), Hinsdale, Ill., 1987-88 Krause, Adam (40), Chicago, Ill., 2018 Kunkel, Mark (57), Jasper, Ind., 1978 Kuykendall, Henry (76), Owensboro, Ky., 1971-74 Kyle, Jammie (6), Woodridge, Ill., 1995-98

Lacey, John (28), Evansville, Ind., 1983-84 Ladson, Blake (14, 3), Hopkinsville, Ky., 2003-05 LaFrance, Garland (14), New Orleans, La., 2018 Lamberth, Mark (54), Cottontown, Tenn., 1989-92 Lammers, Dan (42), Donelson, Tenn., 1967 Lamp, Forrest (76), Venice, Fla., 2013-16 Lander, Keith (16), Evansville, Ind., 1996-98 Lane, Xavier (9), Montgomery, Ala., 2017 Lange, Matt (83), Louisville, Ky., 2003 Lanham, Clifton, 1947 Lanier, John, 1949-50 LaPadula, Bill, Lynnhurst, N.J., 1957-58 Larimore, Steve (16, 14), Shepherdsville, Ky., 1975-77 LaSalvia, Jerry (71, 82), Canonsburg, Pa., 1968-71 LaSalvia, Jim (54), Canonsburg, Pa., 1967-70 Latkovic, Nick (84), Gary, Ind., 1938-39 Law, Darrell (66), Lafayette, Tenn., 1969 Lawson, Buck, Bowling Green, Ky., 1956, 1958 Leach, Kris (82), Bealeton, Va., 2018 Leathers, John (26), Chardon, Ohio, 1972-75 Lee, JoJo (84, 24), Daytona Beach, Fla., 1979-82

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UNIVERSIT Y

Nail, Richy (37, 44), Melbourne, Fla., 1990-91, 1993-94 Napier, Michael (21), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1995-97 Napper, Stan (80), Owensboro, Ky., 1961-64 Nash, Lloyd (23), Owensboro, Ky., 1959-60, 1962 Nasssano, Jerry, Newport, Ky., 1953-55 Nau, Richard, 1964 Neal, Artis (40), Apopka, Fla., 2003-06 Nedd, Kelvin (25, 6), Ft. Pierce, Fla., 1985-86 Neisz, Homer, 1921-24 Neloms, Keith (85), Jacksonville, Fla., 1990 Nelson, Mark (87), Mercer, Pa., 1979-82 Newby, John (81), Clairton, Pa., 1980-82 Newcom, Guy, Sturgis, Ky., 1950-52 Newell, Ollie, Point Pleasant, W.Va., 1960-62 Newton, Charles, Bowling Green, Ky., 1957 Newton, Nicholas (13), Clearwater, Fla., 2015 Nichols, Charles (47, 12), Paris, Ky., 1992-93 Nichols, Toby, 1969 Nicholson, Sammy, 1926-28

HISTORY

2018 REVIEW

MacIntyre, Matt (80), Nashville, Tenn., 1989-92 MacKenzie, Stuart (76), Mississauga, Ontario, 1992-95 MacLellan, John (61), Knoxville, Tenn., 1971-73 Madden, Jalen (55), Tuscaloosa, Ala., 2017-18 Madison, Ralph, Waynesboro, Va., 1954-55 Madon, Biff (50), Pineville, Ky., 1974-77 Magda, John (86), Okolona, Ky., 1937-39 Magers, Leo, San Antonio, Texas, 1948-49, 1951 Mahan, Warren, Louisville, Ky., 1950-52 Maher, Dan (4), Florence, Ky., 1985-88 Majors, Jimmy, 1929 Majors, Paul (22), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 1982-83 Majors, Thomas (6), Nashville, Tenn., 2009-10 Makinde, Mayo (93), Columbus, Ohio, 2003 Malcome, Jairus “Meco” (2), Conley, Ga., 1991-94 Maley, David (88), Millington, Tenn., 1971-74 Mallard, Elliott (72), Pinellas Park, Fla., 1980-82 Malone, DeAngelo (10), Ellenwood, Ga., 2017-18 Malone, Pat (40), Tell City, Ind., 1973-76 Malone, Walter, 1936-37 Maney, Brian (21), Elsmere, Ky., 1998-99 Mangold, Pete (20), Toronto, Ontario, 1986-87 Manley, Joe (79), Bowling Green, Ky., 2014-16 Marcus, Pete (91), Uniontown, Pa., 1939-40 Mareko, Tyrone (61), American Samoa, 2002-04 Mark, Gerard (40), LaPorte, Texas, 1987-88 Markham, Harry (79), Sturgis, Ky., 1939 Marsh, Mark (5), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1987-89 Marshall, Paul (99), Detroit, Mich., 1999-2000 Martin, Darnell (44), Baltimore, Md., 1986-87 Martin, Dillard, 1929-31 Martin, Jerome (37), Tallahassee, Fla., 1988-89 Martin, Kenny (95), Orlando, Fla., 2009-12

Mitchell, Bobby, Oak Ridge, Tenn., 1960-62 Mitchell, Clint (23), Stockbridge, Ga., 2007 Mitchell, Dennis (21), Indianapolis, Ind., 2003-06 Mitchell, James, 1956 Mitchell, Mel (4), Rockledge, Fla., 1999-2001 Mixon, Preston (76), Montgomery, Ala., 2018 Mobley, Der’Quione (50, 4), Louisville, Ky., 2016-18 Moffatt, Kyle (39), Indianapolis, Ind., 2000-01 Mollenkopf, Ty (49), Bucyrus, Ohio, 1992-93 Montelli, Tom, Gary, W.Va. 1946-48 Montgomery, Mike (72) , Pontotoc, Miss., 1993-94 Montgomery, Ray, 1923-24 Mooney, Ben (55), Evansville, Ind., 1990-93 Mooney, Tim (70), Evansville, Ind., 1983-84 Moore, Alfred, 1930-31 Moore, Archer, 1936-37 Moore, Dickie (45), Owensboro, Ky., 1965-68 Moore, Elliott (28), San Diego, Calif., 1988 Moore, Frank, 1921 Moore, Jeremy (44), Indianapolis, Ind., 2007-09 Moore, Lerron (25), Columbus, Ohio, 2003-06 Moore, Morrell (66), Somerset, Ky., 1979-80 Moore, Moses, 1991 Moore, Traye (29), Lexington, Ky., 1997 Morand, Robert (25), Bradenton, Fla., 2001-02 Morehead, Bob (28), Louisville, Ky., 1971-73 Moriarty, Mike, Canonsburg, Pa., 1953-56 Morris, Charles, Frankfort, Ky., 1966 Morris, Jihad (21), Newburgh, N.Y., 2007-09 Morris, Jontavius (3), Albany, Ga., 2015 Moses, Jakairi (29), Palm Beach, Fla., 2017 Motley, Jerry, Bowling Green, Ky., 1961 Mugler, Mike (39), Virginia Beach, Va., 2013-14 Muldrow, Dee (24, 2), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1996, 1998 Mullen, Davlen (20), Clairton, Pa., 1979-82 Muller, Bill (81, 27), Evansville, Ind., 1966-67, 1970 Mulligan, Brad, 1995 Mullins, Alan (82), Independence, Ky., 1983-85 Mumford, Bill, Troy, Ohio, 1961 Mumford, Doug (46), Troy, Ohio, 1957-60 Murray, Elmer (32), Russellville, Ala., 1962-65 Murray, Lee, Russellville, Ala., 1961-62 Murphree, Bill (70), Centerville, Tenn., 1974-76 Murphree, Jim (84), Franklin, Ky., 2010-11, 2013 Murphy, Harold, Lancaster, Ky., 1946-49 Murphy, Waddell (97), Lancaster, Ky., 1935-39 Murrell, Tom (53), Mt. Lebanon, Ohio, 1962-64 Mutchler, John (83), Paducah, Ky., 1963 Muwwakkil, Munir (99), Clearwater, Fla., 2006-07 Myers, Cecil, 1924-27 Myers, Charles, 1923-25

HILLTOPPERS

Martinez, Peter (19), Nashville, Tenn., 2000-02 Martray, Kenny (77), Vanderbilt, Pa., 1994-97 Maskill, Bill (14, 12), Galesburg, Mich., 1969-70 Maslowski, Karl (48), New Lenox, Ill., 2000-03 Mason, Brandon (24), Nicholasville, Ky., 2004-07 Mason, Lito (17, 1), Paducah, Ky., 1993-94 Mason, Zhock (26), Union, Ky., 2015 Matthews, Jerry (81), Athens, Ga., 1963-65 Maxwell, Desmond (89), Louisville, Ky., 2015-16 Mau, Kris (57), American Samoa, 2001-02 Mayhew, Clarence, 1931 Mayo, Jamel, 1993 Mazlack, William (96), Gary, Ind., 1938-40 Mazola, John, 1941-42 McAtee, Denny, Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1959-61 McBride, Darvis (46, 4), Fort Myers, Fla., 2006-08 McBride, Lyman, 1925-27 McChesney, James, Marion, Ky., 1950-51 McCleavy, Keith, 1974 McClendon, KeShawn (18), Clarksville, Tenn., 2018 McCloud, Andrew (34), Harrodsburg, Ky., 2006-07 McClung, Aaron (54, 58), Mayfield, Ky., 1995, 1997 McClure, Torpedo, 1925 McCollum, T.J. (6), Birmingham, Ala., 2015-16 McConnell, Chris (67), Carthage, Tenn., 2005-07 McCoy, Mike (21), Louisville, Ky., 1970-73 McCrimon, Darius (33), Kissimmee, Fla., 2002-03 McCrimon, Shawn (53), Kissimmee, Fla., 2002 McFadden, Gene, Owensboro, Ky., 1950-53 McFarland, William, 1924-25 McGhee, Kerenski (26), Millbrook, Ala., 2001 McGrath, Bob (30, 33), Louisville, Ky., 1968-71 McGrath, Dan (25), Downers Grove, Ill., 1992-95 McGrath, Kavin, Louisville, Ky., 1978 McIntyre, Joseph (47), Bowling Green, Ky., 2018 McKenzie, Pat (47, 34), Owensboro, Ky., 1983-86 McLaurin, Jacob (73), Indianapolis, Ind., 2007 McLeod, Andy (35), Elkhorn, Neb., 1993-96 McLeod, Buddy, 1942 McMiller, Trey (81), Apopka, Fla., 2002 McNamara, James, 1929 McNeal, Willie (86, 10), Bradenton, Fla., 2010, 2012-14 McNeil, Pat, Louisville, Ky., 1946-48 McRae, Marki, 1994 Meacham, Lamont (28), Clairton, Pa., 1978-81 Meadors, Bill “Yogi”, Corbin, Ky., 1957-59 Mears, Gary (15), Chattanooga, Tenn., 1970-72 Melvin, James (54), North Miami, Fla., 1995-96 Mercer, Garnet (44), 1932 Meredith, Jordan (61), Bowling Green, Ky., 2017-18 Meyer, Jim (76), Evansville, Ind., 1963-64 Micatrotto, Joe (84, 88, 50), Louisville, Ky., 1993-96 Michael, Jason (10), Louisa, Ky., 1999-2002 Millard, Cleburn, 1930-31 Millay, Paul (64), Owensboro, Ky., 2009 Miller, Braxton (46), Stanford, Ky., 2008-09 Miller, Chris (41, 5), Heidelberg, Germany, 2000-03 Miller, David (50), Corbin, Ky., 1957-59 Miller, David (89), Fort Campbell, Ky., 2007-08 Miller, Earl (98), Lakeland, Fla., 1999-2001 Miller, Fred (66), Louisville, Ky., 1961-63 Miller, Glendell (44), Owensboro, Ky., 1982-85 Miller, Mike (10), Frankfort, Ky., 1979-82 Miller, Sam, 1923 Miller, Sharon (11), Mt. Carmel, Ill., 1962-64 Mills, Mike (12), Bradenton, Fla., 1996 Mills, Ray, 1942, 1946-47 Mims, Martavius (27), Muscle Shoals, Ala., 2015-16 Minor, Marcus (2), Indianapolis, Ind., 2007-08 Minturn, Zac (86), Cincinnati, Ohio, 2009 Misaalefua, Orlando (31), Fort Campbell, Ky., 2006, 2008-10

GENERAL

Leslie, Julien (53), Miami, Fla., 2014 Leston, Branden (45, 31), Clearwater, Fla., 2014-16 Letcher, Ronnie (22), Richmond, Ky., 2006-08 Levis, Pat (16), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1987-89 Lewis, Andre (13), Madison, Tenn., 2004-07 Lewis, Dwight (72), Lexington, Ky., 1976-77 Lewis, Greg (74), Morganfield, Ky., 1972-73, 1975 Lewis, Julien (96), Madison, Ala., 2016-18 Lewis, Mickey (85), Glasgow, Ky., 1981-84 Lewis, Rammell (96), Grayson, Ga., 2009-12 Lewis, Wayne (86), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1993 Liebert, Scott (65), Louisville, Ky., 2015 Lienhard, Roger, 1966 Lilly, Ronnie (34), Detroit, Mich., 2001, 2003 Lindsay, Jamarr (69), Mansfield, Ohio, 2002 Lindsey, Adam (24), Bowling Green, Ky., 1983-86 Lindsey, Billy (19), Glasgow, Ky., 1974-76 Lindsey, Dale (44), Bowling Green, Ky., 1963-64 Link, Harry, 1930 Link, Jamison (17), Gallatin, Tenn., 2005 Linville, Billy (64), Hartsville, Tenn., 1975-76 Livers, Virgil (24), Fairfield, Ky., 1971-74 Littles, Leroy (8), Jacksonville, Fla., 1997-2000 Lloyd, Jerry, 1948 Loch, Edward, Boys Town, Neb., 1947 Logan, Marcelis (43, 20), Lexington, Ky., 2017-18 Logan, Tony (17), Lexington, Ky., 1975-76 Logsdon, Neil (99), Canmer, Ky., 1985 Longacre, Morris, Louisville, Ky., 1957, 1959-60 Longstreth, Sean (26), Hillsboro, Ohio, 1994-97 Losey, Erik (54), Hixson, Tenn., 2004-05 Loving, Walter (37), Woodbridge, Va., 1986-87 Lowder, Brian (1, 28), Bowling Green, Ky., 2000-02 Lowe, Matt (36), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 1993 Lucky, Tom (55), Paris, Ky., 1983-85 Luttrell, Stan (45), Knoxville, Tenn., 1993-94

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Niemeyer, Eric (90), Noblesville, Ind., 1992-93 Niman, Willis, 1933-35 Nixon, Devin (6), Melbourne, Fla., 2016-18 Nixon, Vernon (99), Wilmington, Del., 1987-89 Nolan, Greg (12), Grayson, Ky., 1987 Nollner, David (50), Hartsville, Tenn., 1970-73 Nord, Matt (69), Louisville, Ky., 2013-14, 2016-17 Norris, Nicholas (15), Miami, Fla., 2013-16 Northington, Nat (42), Louisville, Ky., 1969-70 Norwood, David (33), Louisville, Ky., 1980 Nuss, Ryan (37, 13), Fairfield, Ohio, 2015-18 Nutter, Larry (35), Sheffield, Ind., 1956-59 Nutter, Ray, Nicholasville, Ky., 1950-53

Oaken, Arnie, 1952-54 Oakley, Anthony (62), Houston, Texas, 2003 Oakle, Carlos, 1928-30 Occhipinti, Joseph (15), Nashville, Tenn., 2013-16 Oderinde, Irele (92), Georgetown, Ky., 2000-03 Odom, C.J. (17), Fort Myers, Fla., 2011 Ogletree, Alan (28), Atlanta, Ga., 1997-2000 Old, Jim (19), Chesapeake, Va., 1966-67 Oliver, James “Red” (72), Sturgis, Ky., 1938 Oliver, Robert, 1927, 1929 O’Neal, L.A. (1), Tallassee, Ala., 2003 Oost, Greg (62), Owensboro, Ky., 1978 Osborne, Robert, 1949-50 Overstreet, Derik (72, 42), Paducah, Ky., 2014-17 Owen, Tommy (18), Lebanon, Ky., 1995-96 Owen, W.B., 1923

Pace, Tommy (54), Paducah, Ky., 1982 Paige, Curt (98), Rochester, N.Y., 1985-87 Panepinto, Joe (99), Gary, Ind., 1939 Panepinto, Sam (65), Gary, Ind., 1937-39 Parry, Ron (64), Newport, Ky., 1968-69 Paskett, Keith (84), Nashville, Tenn., 1983-86 Passafiume, Jerry, Louisville, Ky., 1951-54 Pate, Miles (63), Lawrenceville, Ga., 2016-18 Patterson, Dalton (24), New Orleans, La., 2013-14 Patterson, Mychal (74), Norcross, Ga., 2006, 2009-10 Patterson, Tom, 1952-54 Patterson, Twyman, Louisville, Ky., 1954-57 Patton, Dave, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1952-55 Paul, Kinnus (72, 90), Detroit, Mich., 2000, 2002-03 Payne, Francis, Louisville, Ky., 1957-60 Payne, Jamichael (97), Auburn, Ala., 2011, 2013 Peachers, Shawn (7), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1992-93 Peak, David (33), Louisville, Ky., 1962-64 Pearson, Jahcour (7), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2017-18 Pearson, Sam (20), South River, N.J., 1967-68, 1970 Peckenpaugh, Leo (10), Henderson, Ky., 1970-73 Peebles, Willard, 1934-36 Pegausch, Bill, Skokie, Ill., 1957-58, 1960 Penn, Dewayne (73), Brownsville, Pa., 1988 Peoples, Erick (33), Roseboro, N.C., 1983-84 Perkins, Leslie, 1938 Perkins, Maurice (85), Indianapolis, Ind., 2004-05 Peterson, Kareem (46, 14), Lewisburg, Tenn., 2009-12 Perry, Jerry (86), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1963 Perry, Mark, 1985 Pettet, Frank, Tompkinsville, Ky., 1957-58 Pettijohn, Andrew (87), Newburgh, Ind., 2011 Phelps, Mike (21), Bowling Green, Ky., 1967-69 Phifer, Jim, 1952-54 Phillips, Carlis (22), South Bend, Ind., 1995-98 Phillips, Charlie (99), Kissimmee, Fla., 2003-05

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Phillips, Corlan (22), South Bend, Ind., 1999 Phillips, Hal, 1946 Pickens, Jim, Princeton, Ky., 1947-48 Phillips, Karl (44), Kissimmee, Fla., 2003-06 Pierce, Kyle (11), Hollywood, Fla., 1973 Pihman, Ralph “Curly” (66), Mayfield, Ky., 1938-40 Pimpleton, Donte (7), Louisville, Ky., 1998-2001 Pinkston, Antwon (17), Lexington, Ky., 2001-03 Pino, Chris (16), Naples, Fla., 1990-93 Pitchford, Leonard, 1923-25 Pitman, Van (41), Mayfield, Ky., 1971-74 Ploumis, Bill, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1950-53 Poisel, Jeff (14), Indianapolis, Ind., 1996-99 Polanco, Luis (63), Tampa, Fla., 2010-13 Poland, Hugh (45), Tompkinsville, Ky., 1931-33 Ponchillia, Dalton (18), Nashville, Tenn., 2017 Poole, Barry, Madisonville, Ky., 1960-61, 1963 Porter, Brian (23), Germantown, Md., 2004 Posey, Terry (27), Henderson, Ky., 1968 Potter, Craig (64), Indianapolis, Ind., 1970-71 Potter, Derek (12), Franklin, Ky., 1998 Potter, James (28), Nashville, Tenn., 1982 Powell, Bobby (20), Rockville, Md., 1972-73 Powell, Jody, Louisville, Ky., 1964-65 Powell, Latravis (47), Columbus, Ga., 1994-97 Poynter, Gerald, Owensboro, Ky., 1957-60 Poynter, Jack, Owensboro, Ky., 1958-61 Pressley, Lloyd (71), Evansville, Ind., 2006-09 Preston, Eddie (42), Nashville, Tenn., 1976-79 Prewitt, Si, 1933-35 Price, Chris (62), Indianapolis, Ind., 1999-2002 Price, Mike, 1940 Price, Robert, 1923 Price, Willard, Louisville, Ky., 1949-52 Pudlo, Walter, 1940 Pugh, Sean (74), Huber Heights, Ohio, 2003-06 Pullen, Milt, Huntsville, Ala., 1963-65 Pullen, Paul (60), Valley Station, Ky., 1964-65

Quarles, Carlos (85), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1995 Quincy, DeVon (58), Frankfort, Ky., 2018 Quinn, Jessie (81), Bradenton, Fla., 2006-08 Quisenberry, Thomas (30), Frankfort, Ky., 1992

Rafferty, Jack (7), Dublin, Ohio, 2005 Raines, Brad (60), Old Hickory, Tenn., 1992-94 Rainey, Bobby (17, 3), Griffin, Ga., 2008-11 Randall, Daqual (17), Palmetto, Fla., 2012-14 Randle, Mitchell (20), Louisville, Ky., 1995-98 Ravellette, Eric (73), Vincennes, Ind., 1999-2002 Ray, Brandon (51), Madison, Ala., 2014-17 Ray, Robert (57), Nashville, Tenn., 1980-83 Reaves, Jerome (88, 2), Arcadia, Fla., 2000, 2002 Reeder, Ben (80), Greenville, S.C., 2017-18 Reeves, Tanner (59, 11), Lakeland, Fla., 2014-16 Redmon, Lloyd, 1942 Reed, Max, Okolona, Ky., 1934-36 Reese, Jenkins (38), Indianapolis, Ind., 2005 Register, Celsor (56), 1932 Reif, Harry (74), Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1963-65 Reitcheck, Allen (96), Goodland, Kan., 1986-88 Revack, Ted, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1955-56 Reynolds, Alton, Greenville, Ky., 1929 Reynolds, Cullen (73), Madisonville, Ky., 2016 Reynolds, Delmar, 1927-28 Reynolds, Patrick (12), Bowling Green, Ky., 2000-02 Reynolds, Tom, 1925-26 Rice, Markel (10), Gallatin, Tenn., 1992-94 Rice, Will (52), Vine Grove, Ky., 1981-82 Rich, Phil (70), Bee Springs, Ky., 1977-80 Richie, James (82), Louisville, Ky., 1999-2000 Ricketts, Shane (46), Evansville, Ind., 1998-99 Ridley, Raymond, 1924 Riggs, Mickey, Portsmouth, Va., 1956-57 Rinella, Alex (39), Johnson City, Tenn., 2016-18

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Riley, Butch (80), Louisville, Ky., 1966-67 Riviere, Cris (5), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 2000-02 Roberson, Rannen (84), Elkhart, Ind., 2003-05, 2007 Robinson, Arnold, 1949 Robinson, Frank (56), Flint, Mich., 1986-87 Robinson, Gene, Ashland, Ky., 1953-54 Robinson, Kalvin (48), Birmingham, Ala., 2013-16 Robinson, Otho, 1950 Robinson, Tyree (22), Dundee, Fla., 2010-13 Cotton Roby, Jim (24), 1932 Rocker, Donald (77), Jacksonville, Fla., 2014 Rocker, Gavin (88), Tyrone, Ga., 2012-15 Rodes, Charles, Unknown Roddy, James, 1934-36 Rodenberger, Earl “Butch” (44), Quakertown, Pa., 1965-66 Rodgers, Mike (52), Louisville, Ky., 1966 Rogan, Alfred (75), Gallatin, Tenn., 1976-79 Rogers, Matt (49), Columbia, Ky., 2001-03 Rogers-Anderson, Latheron “LA” (5), Sumter, S.C., 2017-18 Rooney, Casey (15), Sioux City, Iowa, 2002-03 Rose, Bill (85, 25), Williamsburg, Ky., 1966-69 Rose, Tony (17), Louisville, Ky., 1978-79 Roston, Rod (63, 93), Galion, Ohio, 1995-96 Rouch, Scott (83, 68), Galveston, Ind., 1980-83 Roush, Nathan (20), Louisville, Ky., 2015-16 Roy, Jesse (56), Charlotte, N.C., 2011-12 Royston, Mel (44), Decatur, Ill., 1989 Ruby, Tom, Orlando, Fla., 1965-66 Rudovich, John, 1948 Rue, Nelson, 1950-51 Ruffin, Dionté (26), Kenner, La., 2017-18 Rumph, Marion (10), Bradenton, Fla., 2004-07 Rusin, James (55), Orlinda, Tenn., 2009 Rusnock, Rich (86), Highland Park, N.J., 1968-70 Rusnock, Steve (87), Highland Park, N.J., 1967-68 Rutledge, Ed (74), Ironton, Ohio, 1939-40 Ryan, Greg (52), Murray, Ky., 2004-06, 2008

Sacca, Jimmy, 1950 Sadler, George, 1940 Sadler, Will, 1915 Salato, Jimmy (83), Seneca Falls, N.Y., 1939-41 Sampson, Richard (66) , Broomall, Pa., 1983 Samuel, Doug, 1988 Samuel, Joshua (25), Greenville, S.C., 2018 Sanborn, Robert, 1971 Sanders, Elwood (90), Harrodsburg, Ky., 1938-40 Sanders, Rufus (76, 88), Indianapolis, Ind., 2001-02 Sanders, Whitey, Springfield, Tenn., 1952-53 Sandidge, Bob (20), Madisonville, Ky., 1973-74 Santoro, Mark (19), Greer, S.C., 2008-10 Sarakaitis, John (73), Lima, Ohio, 1968-69 Sarver, Davion (41), Brooks, Ky., 1991-93 Satterly, Marvin, Louisville, Ky., 1950-53 Sauer, George, Louisville, Ky., 1950-53 Savko, Brad (80), Louisville, Ky., 2008 Sayner, Evan (55, 56), Paducah, Ky., 2015-18 Scaife, Ronald “R.J.” (71), Dade City, Fla., 2016-18 Schaffer, Jimbo (70), Louisville, Ky., 1995 Schirtzinger, Cecil, Boys Town, Neb., 1950-51 Schmidt, Jim (40), Jasper, Ind., 1968-69 Schneider, Rick (74), Louisville, Ky., 1980, 1982-83 Schrenk, Dale, 1947-49 Schuster, Lonnie (71), Henderson, Ky., 1971-73 Schwettman, Garrett (56), Murray, Ky., 2012-15 Scibiorski, Richard, 1933-34 Scott, Aaron, Nashville, Tenn., 2004-05 Scott, Devin (11, 22), Indianapolis, Ind., 2013-15 Scott, Mike (78), Newton, Ill., 1984 Scott, Ty (20), Palmetto, Fla., 2010 Scott, Walter “Bubba” (64), LaGrange, Ga., 1992-93 Scrivener, Drane (31), Louisville, Ky., 1994-95 Seibel, Ralph (14), Greensburg, Ind., 1964-65

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Underhill, Bill (51), Louisville, Ky., 1959-60

Valentine, L.L., 1924-25 Vance, Johnny (12, 15), Glasgow, Ky., 1966-69 Vanest, Tom (34), Clarksville, Ind., 1967 Van Hooser, Carroll, Marion, Ky., 1954-57 Van Hooser, David, 1956-57 Van Meter, Leslie (37), 1933-34 Van Meter, Raymond (89), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1938-40

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Taggart, Willie (1), Palmetto, Fla., 1995-98 Talbert, Leroy (87), Lexington, Ky., 1971-72 Talley, Danny (81), Tell City, Ind., 1975 Talley, Joe, 1947-50 Tamme, Seth (8), Danville, Ky., 2006, 2009 Tandy, Keith (84), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1973-76 Tanner, Isaac (40), Tampa, Fla., 2014 Tate, Bill, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1950-53 Tarter, Ed, Louisville, Ky., 1957 Taylor, Bill (71), Owensboro, Ky., 1964-67 Taylor, Charles (65), Indianapolis, Ind., 1958 Taylor, Dexter (13), Indianapolis, Ind., 2008 Taylor, Greg (35), Corbin, Ky., 1982-85 Taylor, Hal, 1947, 1949

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Taylor, Jim, Clarksville, Tenn., 1960-62 Taylor, Johnny (88), Glasgow, Ky., 1938-40 Taylor, Larry (74), Williamsburg, Ky., 1979 Taylor, Paul, 1925-28 Taylor, Taywan (2), Louisville, Ky., 2013-16 Teborek, August, 1933-34 Terrell, Devante (98), Lakeland, Fla., 2013-15 Terrell, Don, 1964 Terry, Geno (57), Covington, Ky., 1984 Terry, William “Gander”, 1925-28 Terry, Wonderful (5), Fort Pierce, Fla, 2014-15 Theuerkauf, Jack, Evansville, Ind., 1952, 1957-59 Third, Patrick (17), Chattanooga, Tenn., 1999 Thomas, Antonio (37, 6), Louisville, Ky., 2002-05 Thomas, Brad (52), Louisville, Ky., 1988-90 Thomas, Cam (19), Paterson, N.J., 2011-14 Thomas, DeVante (7), Baltimore, Md., 2013, 15 Thomas, Gerald, 1968 Thomas, Hayes (32), Tampa, Fla., 1998-2001 Thomas, Jamie (81), Clarksville, Tenn., 1995 Thomas, Jim, 1934-36 Thomas, Jimmy (21), Ft. Campbell, Ky., 1974-77 Thomas, Mike (60), Henderson, Ky., 1963 Thomas, Ryan (75), Orchard Park, N.Y., 2000-01, 2003-04 Thomas, Willie (29), Sopchoppy, Fla., 1989 Thomasson, Pat, 1978 Thompson, Carey, 1949 Thompson, Charles (47, 9), Louisville, Ky., 2001-04 Thompson, Eddie (8), Ft. Knox, Ky., 1991-93 Thompson, Terry (77), Hohenwald, Tenn., 1968-71 Threet, Hoyte, 1947-50 Throgmorton, August, 1925-27 Throgmorton, Ray, 1924-25 Thuney, Zach (76), Dayton, Ohio, 2004-07 Tiebout, Dean (79), Maywood, Ill., 1986-88 Tinius, Casey (83), Bowling Green, Ky., 2009-11 Tinius, Jim (26), New Albany, Ind., 1976 Tipton, Andrew, 1934, 1936-37 Tischer, Cole (45), Brentwood, Tenn., 2009-12 Todd, Brad (85), Sonora, Ky., 1977-80 Todd, Jeff (88), Mesa, Ariz., 1983 Tomblinson, Bennie, 1940 Tomek, Dennis (12), Princeton, Ky., 1972-74 Toomey, Lawrence, Unknown Towner, Kylen (81, 8), Mobile, Ala., 2014-17 Towns, Tony (66), Louisville, Ky., 1976-78 Townsley, Ron (7), Paducah, Ky., 1993-96 Travis, Scott (15), Glasgow, Ky., 1983-84 Traylor, Hoy, Unknown Trigg, Marquez (5), Glasgow, Ky., 2016-17 Triplett, Tom, 1936-38 True, Nicholas (65), Fort Thomas, Ky., 2017 Trumbo, Montaze (82), Louisville, Ky., 2004 Tucker, Edward, 1938 Turner, J.J., Unknown Turner, Lonnie (3), Inglewood, Calif., 2014 Turner, Tom (84), Clarksville, Ind., 1969-72 Turpin, Vance (19), Jonesboro, Ga., 1989 Tussey, Tom (78, 53), Catlettsburg, Ky., 1979-81 Tweddell, Vince (13), Henderson, Ky., 1994 Tyler, Richard, 1926 Tyler, Robert (76), Paducah, Ky., 1989-91

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Smith, William (86), Nashville, Tenn., 1977 Smyth, Josh (45), Hoover, Ala., 2005 Snardon, Arnold (33), Allensville, Ky., 1973, 1975-76 Snardon, Troy (40), Allensville, Ky., 1978-81 Snider, Louis, 1946-47, 1949 Snyder, Fred (74), Lima, Ohio, 1967 Solley, Bill, 1942 Sorrell, Todd (64), Louisville, Ky., 1997-99 Sowards, Jeremiah (70), Bowling Green, Ky., 2002 Sowders, Ben (48), Bowling Green, Ky., 2006-08 Sowders, John, Bell County, Ky., 1949-52 Sowell, Don (44), Houston, Texas, 1995-98 Sowerby, Brian (5), Murray, Ky., 1990-92, 1994 Sparks, Don, Ashland, Ky., 1951-54 Sparks, Pete, 1941-42 Sparrow, Eugene, 1940-41 Speer, Carroll, Mayfield, Ky., 1953-56 Spence, Neil (19), Gallatin, Tenn., 1984-85 Spencer, Cole (70), Louisville, Ky., 2017 Spillman, Claude (25), Louisville, Ky., 1970-73 Spillman, Harold (40), Louisville, Ky., 1970-71 Spillman, Ken (52), Milford, Ohio, 1992-94 Sprinkle, Jim (21, 26), Tell City, Ind., 1965-68 Squires, DeWayne (17), Campbellsville, Ky., 1975 Stahl, Mark (11), Bowling Green, Ky., 1977 Stancell, Sohn (91), Riverdale, Ga., 1988-89 Stansbury, E.B., 1927-29 Stansfield, Luke (69), Franklin, Tenn., 2011-12 Stark, Derrick (67), Dayton, Ohio, 2014 Steele, Siler, 1940-42 Stephens, Clay (28, 20), Somerset, Ky., 2005-07 Stephens, Justin (33, 31), Palmetto, Fla., 1995-96 Stephenson, Casey, 1941 Stevens, Elliott, 1936-38 Stevens, Max, Sturgis, Ky., 1950-53 Stevens, Paul (67), 1932 Stevenson, George “Flip” (34), North Middletown, Ky., 1978 Stewart, Lowell, 1950-52 Stinson, Josh (49), Bowling Green, Ky., 2008 Stockton, Joey (32), Radcliff, Ky., 1994-97 Stoll, John, 1940-42 Stoprya, Joe, 1970 Stram, Victor, 1915 Straub, Bill, Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1961-62 Strawn, Bill, Norfolk, Va., 1953-56 Strayhorn, Mario (10), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1998 Sturgeon, Hugh (73), Owensboro, Ky., 1963 Suggs, David (31), Shelbyville, Tenn., 1979-82 Suggs, James (4), Henderson, Ky., 1990-92 Sullivan, Chris (72), Louisville, Ky., 2005-06 Summers, Thomas, Highland Park, Ill., 1948 Sundberg, Dan (23), St. Matthews, Ky., 1963-65 Sutkus, Wayne (86), Folsom, Pa., 1965 Swafford, Eric (57), Mayfield, Ky., 1990-92 Swaney, Harold, 1941 Sweeney, Will (16), Franklin, Tenn., 1994 Sydnor, Elliott “Buddy”, 1949 Sykes, Billy (52), Clarksville, Tenn., 1968-71

GENERAL

Senitza, Rudolph “Rudy” (93), Gary, Ind., 1939-40 Sexton, Sam (19), Ferguson, Ky., 2003-06 Shakir, Tommy (1), Decatur, Ga., 1984-87 Shanley, Davis (12), Duluth, Ga., 2018 Shattles, William, 1930-31 Shaw, Andrae (37), Lakeland, Fla., 1998 Shaw, Corey (90, 91), Louisville, Ky., 2000-02 Sheehan, Paul (87), Agincourt, Ontario, 1976-77 Sheffer, Ronnie (36), Henderson, Ky., 1958-59 Shelby, Albert, 1942 Shelby, Harding, 1942 Shelby, Vincent (31), Dayton, Ohio, 1963-65 Shepard, Ronnie (21), Rusk, Texas, 1988-89 Shirley, Millard, 1953-54 Shirley, Rob (72), Whiteland, Ind., 1975 Shirley, Rob (49), Bloomington, Ind., 2004 Shobe, Tim (41), Bowling Green, Ky., 1988 Short, Sam, Birmingham, Ala., 1950-51 Shorter, Bryan (94), Phenix City, Ala., 2012-15 Shuck, James (38), 1932-33 Siewert, Tanner (37), Robards, Ky., 2005-06, 2008 Simcox, Skyler (88), Abingdon, Va., 2016 Simmons, De’Andre (41, 23), Royal Palm Beach, Fla., 2014-16 Simmons, Woody (77), Glasgow, Ky., 1963 Simonton, Ralph “Bubba” (87), Portland, Tenn., 1968-69 Simpson, Clifton, 1926 Simpson, DeLane, Portsmouth, Va., 1955-58 Simpson, Keshawn (34), Lexington, Ky., 2010-13 Simpson, Pat (67), Hopkinsville, Ky., 1979-82 Simpson, Robert “Bubber”, Sturgis, Ky., 1949-52 Simpson, Wes (66, 88), Lebanon, Ky., 1965-67 Sims, Jimmie (75), New Orleans, La., 2014-17 Sims, John Earl (46), 1932 Sims, Todd (56), Louisville, Ky., 1980 Singh, Ricardo (38), Auburndale, Fla., 2011-14 Sippio, Bobby (1, 3), Kissimmee, Fla., 1999-2001 Sippola, Jarrett (59), Carrollton, Ga., 2017-18 Six, Brad (62), Englewood, Ohio, 1995-97 Six, Mark (69), Englewood, Ohio, 1993-94 Skaggs, Barry (45), Owensboro, Ky., 1978-80 Skiles, Aundra (58), Louisville, Ky., 1970-73 Skillman, Chuck (92), Humble, Texas, 1996-99 Sloan, Jacquez (2), Atlanta, Ga., 2017-18 Sloniker, Harvey (64), Hutchinson, Kan., 1989, 1991 Smart, Rod (23), Lakeland, Fla., 1997-99 Smith, Adam (76), Murfreesboro, Tenn., 2009-12 Smith, Andy, 1995 Smith, Basil, 1928 Smith, Bill, 1950 Smith, Bill (11), Brownsville, Tenn., 1974-76 Smith, Billy, Louisville, Ky., 1964-65 Smith, Bo (5), Rockledge, Fla., 2004-07 Smith, Brad (53), Walton, Ky., 1971-74 Smith, Brandon (11), Stanford, Ky., 2003-05 Smith, Brandon (12), Danville, Ky., 2006, 2009 Smith, Carlos (86), Mansfield, Ohio, 2001-02 Smith, Craig (33), Bardestown, Ky., 1977-79 Smith, Daron (68), Graceville, Fla., 1986 Smith, Darryl (82, 19), Bowling Green, Ky., 1969-72 Smith, David (2), Dallas, Texas, 1987 Smith, Deonté (7), Louisville, Ky., 2003-04 Smith, Dewey, 1948-51 Smith, Don (36), Harrodsburg, Ky., 1987-90 Smith, Frank (70), Crown Point, Ind., 1967-68 Smith, Hebron, Bowling Green, Ky., 1951 Smith, Quanterus (93), Loganville, Ga., 2009-12 Smith, Perez (3), Broxton, Ga., 2003 Smith, Robert (87), 1962-63 Smith, Steve (97), Hardinsburg, Ky., 1984 Smith, Tariq (4), Memphis, Tenn., 2005-06 Smith, Taurean (41), Perry, Ga., 2008-09 Smith, T.J. (16), Hazel Green, Ala., 2011-14 Smith, Tommy (84, 71), Lebanon, Ky., 1980-83

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Vanover, Matt (98), Floyds Knobs, Ind., 2003 Van Slyke, Rick (77), Orlando, Fla., 1975-76 Vasquez, Marcus (9), Chula Vista, Calif., 200910, 2012 Vaughan, Blair (50, 25, 41), Clearwater, Fla., 2013-16 Vaughn, Paul, 1928-30 Veals, Antonio (84, 4), Louisville, Ky., 2000-03 Veech, Bob, Anchorage, Ky., 1951 Vettiner, Charlie, 1928 Vickers, John, 1927-28 Vogel, Melvin (64), Louisville, Ky., 1958-59 Volkman, Mike (58), Evansville, Ind., 2000 Vorhees, Jim (33), Ft. Thomas, Ky., 1966-69 Vrbas, Mark (44), Atwood, Kan., 1990

Waddell, Ewell (27), 1931-33 Waff, Jack, Portsmouth, Va., 1959-60 Wafzig, Jim (83), Louisville, Ky., 1973-75 Waggoner, Don (58), Elida, Ohio, 1969 Waiters, Josh (26), Bradenton, Fla., 2000 Wales, Anthony “Ace” (20), Louisville, Ky., 2013-16 Walker, Chris (91), Manchester, Ky., 2003, 2005-07 Walker, DeShun (81), Lakeland, Fla., 1999-2000 Walker, Gaej (12), Tampa, Fla., 2018 Walker, Paul (18), 1932-33 Walker, Scott (55), Campbellsville, Ky., 1986-88 Walker, Shepherd, 1931 Wallace, Chandler (64), Ft. Pierce, Fla., 1987-89 Wallace, Kenny (84), Bowling Green, Ky., 1963 Wallace, Robert, 1953 Wallace, Ryan (88), Bowling Green, Ky., 2011-12 Waller, Kenny (82), Jeffersonville, Ind., 1962-65 Wallheiser, Frank, 1946-49 Wallis, Dewey, 1924 Walls, Delvechio (3), Sarasota, Fla., 1995-98 Walsh, Steve (70, 74), Voluntown, Conn., 1985-87 Walston, Steve (40), Mt. Vernon, N.Y., 1986-87 Walters, Pete (68), Shepherdsville, Ky., 1977-80 Walton, Robert (54), Chattanooga, Tenn., 1971-73 Ward, Dan, Pensacola, Fla., 1946 Ward, Edwin, 1924-25 Ward, Marcus (8), Birmingham, Ala., 2013-15, 2017 Ward, Tom (30, 31), Huntington, W.Va., 1973-75 Ware, Gordon, Owensboro, Ky., 1951-52 Ware, Riley (1), Ft. Myers, Fla., 1988-89 Warner, Bryson (46), Florence, Ky., 1993-96 Warner, Frank, 1930 Warr, Darmontre (26), Louisville, Ky., 2013-15 Warren, Ivory (70), Raiford, Fla., 1991 Warren, Jim, Mt. Carmel, Ind., 1965-66 Washington, Calvin (91), Charlottesville, Va., 2012-13 Washington, Daerius (7), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2012 Washington, Joe (77), Radcliff, Ky., 2000-03 Wassom, Herb (41), Spring City, Tenn., 1957-60 Wathen, Richard (89), Indianapolis, Ind., 1992-94 Watkins, Larry (72), Louisville, Ky., 1966-67 Watkins, Ricky (55), Louisville, Ky., 2004 Watkins, Tom (87), Itta Bena, Miss., 1964-66 Watson, Brad (85), Russellville, Ky., 1969-72 Watson, Willie, Princeton, Ky., 1949-52 Watters, Travis (18), Louisville, Ky., 2005-08 Watterson, Dan (65), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1986-88 Watts, Jonathan (3), Port Gibson, Miss., 1988-89 Watts, Larmando (9), Lima, Ohio, 1992-94 Weaver, Jim “Big Ich”, 1926-27 Weaver, Lloyd (51), Covington, Ky., 1957-59 Weaver, Ray, Covington, Ky., 1950, 1955-57 Webb, Charles, Athens, Ga., 1963-64 Webster, Charles (58), Louisville, Ky., 1991, 1994

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Wedge, Denny (66), Point Pleasant, W.Va., 1956-59 Weeks, Larry, 1925-26 Weinle, Rob (71), Cincinnati, Ohio, 1985-88 Welch, Guy, 1915 Welch, Randy (23), Bardstown, Ky., 1983 Weldon, Freeman, 1925 Wells, Robert, 1948 Wells, Tony (54), Louisville, Ky., 1978-81 Wells, Walter, 1924-25 West, Tony (30), Granger, Ind., 2003 Westmoreland, Bobby (54), Celina, Tenn., 1961-63 Wharton, Devon (20), Hopkinsville, Ky., 2017-18 Whitaker, Billy (39), Nashville, Tenn., 1990 White, B.J., 1923-26 White, Frank, 1930 White, H.W., 1925 White, Jim, Newport, Ky., 1951 White, Mike (14), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-17 White, Ray (56), Corbin, Ky., 1977-79 White, Seth (75), Nashville, Tenn., 2011-12 Whitney, Joel (60, 53), Shelbyville, Tenn., 1983-84 Whittenberg, Wayne, 1931 Whyte, Masai (25), Shelbyville, Ky., 2015-18 Wicker, Alton, 1926-29 Wiggins, Heath (95), Mayfield, Ky., 2016-18 Wilder, Jerry, Owensboro, Ky., 1958-59 Williams, Carl (52), Elizabethtown, Ky., 1972-75 Williams, Cy, 1926-28 Williams, Daniel (96), Baxley, Ga., 2004-05 Williams, Jr., Darrell (62), Dublin, Ga., 2013-16 Williams, Eric (46), Dayton, Ohio, 2004 Williams, Glenn, 1935-37 Williams, Porter (22), Nashville, Tenn., 1970-73 Williams, Sidney (17), Lexington, Ky., 1994-95 Willis, Stephen (36, 28), Indianapolis, Ind., 2004-05, 2008 Williams, Terran (31), Bradenton, Fla., 2011-14 Williams, Vince (37), Alpharetta, Ga., 2010, 2012 Willis, Trent (16), Memphis, Tenn., 2002 Wilson, Arthur (97), Cincinnati, Ohio, 19992002 Wilson, David (54), Mayfield, Ky., 1987 Wilson, Derrick (94), Beaumont, Texas, 1989-90 Wilson, Neil (47), Tompkinsville, Ky., 2012 Wilson, R.L., 1946 Wilson, Robert “Bob”, 1940-42 Wilson, Steve (30), Louisville, Ky., 1969-72 Wilson, Vernon “Tank”, Evansville, Ind., 1952-55 Winkenhofer, Arnold, 1925-28 Wisham, Melvin (57), St. Louis, Mo., 1997-2000 Witchoskey, Steven (48), Plant City, Fla., 2017-18 Withers, George (64), Versailles, Ky., 1966-67 Withrow, Daniel (60), Bowling Green, Ky., 2000-03 Witt, Tyler (74), Joliet, Ill., 2017-18 Wittman, Ben (91), Sarasota, Fla., 1996-99 Wolke, David (3), Mount Juliet, Tenn., 2007-08 Wonsowicz, Bemo (98), Gary, Ind., 1939 Wood, Kevin (76), Kingwood, Texas, 1997-98 Woodruff, Charles (80), Princeton, Ky., 1976-77 Woods, Andrew, 1995 Woods, Jimmy (15), Clarksville, Tenn., 1975-78 Woods, Max (71), Paducah, Ky., 1990-91 Wooldridge, G.J. (27), Somerset, Ky., 2004-05 Woolridge, Joe (93), Greenwood, S.C., 2004-05 Woosley, L.B., 1926, 1930 Worley, Ed, Ellijay, Ga., 1952-53 Wright, Arius (21), Duluth, Ga., 2010-13 Wright, Harold (21), Ft. Myers, Fla., 1984-87

Yacovino, Frank (81, 34), Levittown, Pa., 1971-74 Yeksigian, Leo, 1933-34 Yelder, Deon (19), Louisville, Ky., 2015-17 York, Walter (34), Bowling Green, Ky., 1980-83

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Young, Bob (32), Covington, Ky., 1957-58 Young, Chris (49), Cynthiana, Ky. 2009-10 Young, Dale (77), Paducah, Ky., 1972-75 Young, Derrell (57), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2014 Young, Kiante (29), Gainesville, Ga., 2010-12 Young, Marcus (79), Nashville, Tenn., 1997, 1999

Zanders, Roderick “Zip” (56, 81), Vienna, Ga., 1988-89 Zimmerman, Al, 1941-42 Zoretic, Tom (85), Merrittstown, Pa., 1938-40 Zuttermeister, Rick, 1965 Bold indicates returning letterwinners

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MANAGERS A B

Mason Daly Brian Ditmer

2015 1978-81 2000 1983-86 1931 1983-88 2006

2016 1979 1983-84 2013-14 1927 2016-18 1973 2013 2009 2012-15 2014 1993-94 2015-16 1977 1968 2015-18 1977-81 2017-18 2006-09 1962-65 1981 2015-16 2015 2016

Ollie Jim Jackson 1933-34 Mike Jander 1983-84, 1987-88 Nate Jenkins 2006 Buddy Jent 1974-76 Scott Johnson 1997-99 Tony Jones 1977 Forbis Jordan 1948

Michael King Myles King Kevin Kinnard Larry Kirkland Cydne Kitchens

2006 2006-08 2017-18 2006-07 1975-77 1929-30 1988 2012-14 1992 1977-80

Blake Ladson Sarah Lammy Alex Lanham Lyndsey Lang Ricky Lathon Orlie Lawrence Eddie Lawson Vince Lewis Todd Lindsey Zebedee Lynum

2013-15 2012-14 1988 1966 2016

Joel Marks 2001-03 Mike Martin 1983-84 Raven Matchen 2015 Doug McClamroch 1995 Matt McCay 2009-13 Chris McCormack 1997-99 Bryce McCoy 2018 Casey McDowell 2004, 2006-07 Gary McReynolds 1978-80, 1982 Todd Meeks 1985-86, 1988 Joe Milak 1968-71 Amber Montgomery 2007 Nick Morgan 2008-09 Austin Moss 2008-09 Kevin Moss 1994-95 Luke Mullis 2000 Justin Musselman 2017-18

David Nance Rocky Napier Crystal Newton Jimmy Nolan

Aleksey Oehrle David Owens

Robert Perry Cliff Penell Brian Peyton Hannah Potter Alan Powers Charlie Pride Larry Pruitt Matthew Pulford

Mark Quisenberry

1973 1974-77 2003-04 2003

2018 1974

Unknown 1961-62 2003-04 2016-18 1966 1982-86 1969 2017-18

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Ernest Rautter Julie Reed Parker Riggs Brett Riley Kristi Riley Larry Pat Riley Alex Roach John Robbins Stefon Robinson Jake Ryle Zach Ryle

1959 2006-08 2016-17 2006-07 1997 1979-82 2009 2016 2000 2008 2007-08

Dwaine Saalman 1980-84 Sam Sanders 1980-81 Mike Sarafolean 2007 Jeff Sauer 1973, 1975-77 Jay Scott 1965-66 Ryan Sieb 2009-13 Britt Shehan 1987 Nick Shelton 1979 Alex Sherrill 2012 Blake Slates 2006 Clyde Smith 1947-48 Cory Smith 2007 Brandon Spurlock 2003-04 Barry Storm 1964-67 Scott Suiter 1988 Mike Swift 1968-70

Bill Taylor 1977-80 Larry Taylor 1979-80 Steve Thom 1961-62 Michael Thomson 2014 Bryce Tichenor 2018 Kerry Tolley 2004 Wes Tomek 2000-01 David Trabue 1972, 1974-75 Robert Trabue 1973

Rickey Walker 1958 Stephen Walker 2002 Barry Walrond 1970-73 Mickey Walrond 1972-76 Brooke Warren 2003 Jared Watkins 2012 Brian Watwood 1995 Cambron Wessell 2017-18 Troy Wilkes 1990 Mack Williams 2009 Hank Wilson 2004, 2006-07 Brien Wissert 1988-92 DeWitt Worrell 1931-32 Kevin Worrell 1993 Luke Worrell 1993

Charles Zambrano John Zehnder Ed Zinsius

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Nick Farmer Jeff Feix Alan Fern William Fortune Jess Funk Duyn Furgason Alvin Futrell

2003-04 2009-13 1967-70 2004 2007-09 1979-82

Erik Hailey Jim Hall Danny Hape Kevin Haralson Bruce Harrison Justin Harp Rich Haydon Adam Haynes Brandon Haynes Aaron Hedges Brian Heep Eugene Heflin Kyle Heller Tom Henry Glenn Higdon Kolton Hix Kenny Holland Clint Hoehler Shane Holliday Ken Honchell Paul Hubbach Brent Huffman Evan Hunley Daniel Hurd

UNIVERSIT Y

Matt Edmondson Jon Edmondson Gary Ebling Lauren Edsten Mary Clair Elson David Erie

2016 2007-09

2003 1975-77 1970-74 1959 2009 1968-70 1949 1951 2016 1972 2000-03

HISTORY

2012 2014 2008 2013 2015 1985 1995 2015 1953 1966-67 2006-08 1995-98 1980-84 1966 1969-73 2013-16 1948

Danelle Gamble Todd Gibson Larry Gilbert Melvin Gilbert J.D. Gilliam Mac Grace Albert Griffin Billy Griffin Megan Griggs Glenn Groble Justin Groenert

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Clark Cable Anton Calvin Zack Cannon Griffin Carr Nick Carroll Prentice Carter Robert Chalker Will Chumbley Sterling Clark Jack Clore Kelly Cohen Vito Contento Lester “Rip” Collins Harold Corum Dewayne Cothron Matthew Cowles William Creekmur

2018 1991-93 2009 2008-09 1972-76 2017-18 2010-13 1979 1926 1985 2012 1968 1960-62 1978-79 2015-16

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Erika Baechler James Bahm Kaliegh Belda Andrew Bennett Jim Biles Keilan Blanks Daniel Bogenschutz David Bolin Jimmy Botto John Brantley Stephon Brooks Henry Brown John Brown William Brown Adam Bush

2014 1982-86

GENERAL

Bradley Atwell Mike Austin

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS

TRAINERS A

Mark Abrams Lee Allison Joe Alvey Todd Anderson

1985-86 1998-99 1980-81 1983-85

Mark Bailey 1975-78 Braden Bailey 2014 Matt Bartimus 2016-18 Curtis Baker 1999-02 Tim Barron 1978-82 Neil Beckman 2010-13 Noel Belcher 2014 Mike Beliles 1988, 90-92, 94 Keith Bessette 1990-91 Devin Bishop 2015 Bobby Boster 1990-93 Audra Brainard 2012-13 Susan Brandon 1976-78 Dan Brennan 1983-85 Ethan Brown 2014 Jarrett Brown 1994-96 Tim Brueggemann 1979-82 Jerry Burger 1972 Noah Burns 2016-18 Kim Byram 1978-80

Jeremy Camron Fred Cantler Mike Carby Ashley Carroll Terry Castle Alexandria Cephus Erin Charles Jason Christian Richard Clemons Ethan Coghill James Cole Matt Coleman Rachel Coote Brad Cornelius Toryn Cornell Toby Crafton Don Crowder Kiara Cureton Paige Cutright

Dianna Davis Lisa Davis Doug Dawson Ryan Dawson Sheyna Denisar Carla DePoyster Eugene Dixon Tyrone Douthit Tom Doyle Johnathan Drake

2000-01 1974-78 1993-95 2001-02 1982-83 2004-08 2012-15 1995 1979-82 2013-14 2010 1998-01 2010-11 2012-13 2013-17 1977-78 1972-74 2011-12 2010 1987-90 1988-89 1997 2014 1995-99 2001 1970-72 1991-94 1981-85 1996-97

Caroline Eastep 2016-17 Gary Ebling 1970-71 Lauren Edston 2006, 2008 Bill Edwards 1971-76 John Ellis 1975 Makenzie Ellis 2017-18 Emily Elson 2006 Vanessa Embry 2000-03 Tim Everly 1988, 1990-91

Katie Felts Abby Flynn Tra Fowler Bill Fox Sara Fox Tony Frey Katheryn Fulk Marty Fulkerson

Amanda Ireland

Sonja Jackson Donitta Jenkins Hannah Jobes Bryce Jones Tal Johnson

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1995-96 2014-17 1996-98 1976 2002 1982 1994-96 1985

Chris Gaddis 1986-89 Stephanie Garden 1984 Daniel Gardner 2005-06 Tyler Gaw 2010-13 Dean Geary 1978-82 Carol George 2000-02 Jeff Geron 1992-95 Crystal Gilliland 2000-03 Gretchen Gibson 1994-95 Todd Gibson 1995-98 Margaret Goetzinger 2010 Charles Gorecki 2001 Brett Graves 1974 Joel Gray 1980 Elizabeth Griffin 2000-02 Michonya Groves 2004-05 Brian Hagan Lester Hagan Joe Harris Sheri Harris Katie Hart Rachel Held Justin Herod Jessica Hess Fred Hina Sharita Howard Steve Howard Allen Howell Travis Huellemeier Stacey Hunt Matt Hunter

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Nathan Kaminski Stacey Keeton Bill Kendall Bill Kehrwald Natalie Kimbell Randy Kimmel Sam Knott Cindy Kummer

2014-18 1991-93 1971-74 1997-99 2007-10 1982-83 2012-13 1974-77

2002-05 1983 1988-92 1994-98 2003-05 2015-17 1998-01 2001 1983-87 2010-13 1979 1976 2018 1985 2008 2008-10 1991 1987-92 2014 2018 1984-87

Brennen Lawrence 1988, 1990-92 Jake Likens 1995-96 Frank Lillartd 2001 Pat Lilly 1981 Mark Linder 1983-87 Kelly Lingo 1994 Emily Lockhart 2018 Robin Lyons 1976-77 Tim Lyons 1994-96

Robyn Mabie 1993 Grant Malone 2018 Danielle Marsh 2006-08 Lorinda Matson 1984-85 Drake McCarthy 1973-76 Brian McCreary 2005-06 Artie McGuffin 1975-78 Hugh McReynolds 1980-84 Regan Menard 2009 Amanda Migliaccio 2004-08 Stacie Milam 1993 Beth Miller 1995-97 Ethan Miller 2016-18 Grant Miller 2013-15 Desireah Mills 2013 Keith Mills 1999-02 Anessa Moberly 1990-91 Jason Moffitt 2002-03 Pam Moody (Herriford) 1973-75 Amber Moorman 2015-18 Chris Mudd 1997-01 Jason Musgrave 1991-94

Frank Neville 1985-89 Heather Northrop 1994

Eric Oliver Allan Overby

1988-92 1984-88

Steve Parker 1993-95 Lindsay Parson 2002-03 Teresa Peck 1977-78 Read Pennington 1975-79 Amanda Jo Peterson 2006-08 Brian Peyton 2006 David Phillips 1985-86, 1988 Kenny Pickett 1978-82 Derek Poor 1996 Nelson Pruett 1971-73 Larry Pruitt 1970

Mike Quinn

David Ralston Sarah Ramsey Michael Raper Shannon Reed Emily Reeves Nick Repka Perry Revlett Gregg Rich Simon Riggs Jim Robinson Laura Rohleder Rick Rolfsen Jeff Rose

Kate Samples George Sanders Terry Schaffer Kris Schreiber Kelly Schumm Traci Sewell Megan Sexton Josh Sheldon Laura Sheriden Loren Shipley DeWayne Short Aryn Seib Larry Starnes Devin Stewart Zack Stroble Gabby Stubblefield Justin Swails Mike Swift

Brody Thomas Jodi Thomas Eddie Tichenor Jim Tinius Kristen Todd

Jennifer Wade Marla Waggoner Sonya Webb Kristin Weddle Leigh Wehrle Mike Weissmann Stephanie Welsh Eric West Tracy Wharry Kory White Erica Wilder Ryan Williams Brianna Wilson Venita Wright Lindsay Wuchterl

Ashlee York Jeff Young

1987-91 1980-83 1996-97 1997 1994-96 2007-11 1985-89 1979-81 1997 2014-15 1972-75 1982 1986-89 1993 2010-13 1982 1973 1980-81 1997 1985-89 2003-05 2012 1991 1980-84 1988-92 2015-17 1977-81 2007-11 1990-93 2011-14 2015-16 1970-74 2015 2016-18 1978-81 1978-79 2011-13 1995-99 1984-85 1983 2015-17 2010 1984-88 1995-99 1984 1982 2002-03 2007-08 2014 2016-18 2001-02 2003-07 2003-06 1997-99

ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACHES

Echols, Roscoe - RB,1999-02 Ellis, Bryan - RB, 2015; WR, 2016; OC/ QB, 2019 Elrod, Turner - 1949-67 Elson, David - DB, 1996-2002 Fanoga, Mike - DL, 2000-04

Jamison, Alan - 1990 Jenkins, Brain - 1995 Johnson, Reggie - DE, 2016

Kellar, Scott - DL, 1992 Kreutzer, Jim - GA,1989; DL, 1990-91

Lankford, Zach - TE, 2019 LaRussa, Andy - SAF/ST, 2019 Levine, Tony - Co-OC/ST/TE, 2016 Lightner, Keven - OL, 2001-02 Lindsey, Jimmy - DL, 2017; DE, 2018-19 Livers, Virgil - WR, 1994 Lyons, Patrick - GA, 1994

Mahaffey, Ryan - TE, 2017-18 Mallory, Doug - LB, 1990-91; DB, 1992-93 Malowski, Karl - ST, 2010-12; LB, 2010 Marquell, Cary - ILB, 2005-08 Martin, Kenny - DT, 2018-19 Martindale, Don - ILB, 2001-03 Mathies, Eric - DL, 2005-09; DT, 2010; DE, 2011-12 McLeod, Andy - TE, 1997 Mennenga, Shawn - OLB, 1997 Mills, Ray - 1949 Mitchell, Matthew - QB, 2018 Montgomery, Phillip - RB, 1995-98 Moore, Tim - DL, 1984 Moran, Tom - 1926 Mottola, Bill - OL, 2000 Murray, Lee - WR 1969-71; DB, 1972-77; RB, 1992-94

Ravellette, Eric - TE, 2005 Reardon, Ron - DL, 1985-86 Rice, Markell - CB, 2003 Richman, Andy - TE, 2006 Riva, Tom - TE, 1991-92 Robinson, Travaris - DB, 2008

Sanford, Mike - QB, 2010 Sanford, Sr., Mike - STC/RB, 2017; RB, 2018 Salato, Jimmy - 1942 Scott, L.D. - DE, 2013 Settles, Mike - DL, 1992-93, 95; OLB, 1994 Shankweiler, Steve - OL, 1984; OC, 1985-86 Shephard, Jamarcus - WR, 2014-15 Sheridan, Nick - QB, 2012 Sims, Tom - DL, 1997-99 Smith, Kolby - RB, 2013 Springer, Dennis - DB, 2007 Spurrier, Jr., Steve - AHC/QB, 2017 Stansbury, Ed - 1938, 1940-41 Swartz, Pete - DE, 1989; TE, 1990 Symington, Chris - OL, 1996-99

Taggart, Willie - QB, 1999-06 Terry, W.L. "Gander"- 1929, 1934-35 Thomas, Lamar - WR, 2013 Thompson, Don - LB, 1985-86 Tinius, Jim - RB, 1985-87 Twombly, Darren - DL, 1993

Vandem Bos, Lenny - DB, 1991

Walker, Larry - DB, 1978-83 Walsh, Jim - GA, 1988 Watkins, David - DE, 1987-88, 90-91; RB, 1989 Weist, T.J. - WR, 2003-09 Wells, Walt - OL, 2003-08; OC/OL, 2009; OG/C, 2010-12 White, Clayton - DB, 2010; DC/CB, 2017, 2019; DC/CB/AHC, 2018 Williams, Dale - OL, 2016 Winkenhofer, Arnold - 1939-41 Woodie, Raymond - DE, 2010-11; LB, 2012; Woods, TJ - OL, 2018 Wright, Kevin - QB, 2007-08

Yarano, Don - RB, 1990-91; LB, 1992-95

Zeleznik, Art - RB, 1968; OL/RB, 1969-72

Nord, Greg - RB, 2014

Obee, Terry - RB, 2010-11

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Feix, Jimmy - QB, 1957-63; Backs,1964-67 Francis, Bob - 1933 Franklin, Robbie - GA,1967; DL, 1968-72

UNIVERSIT Y

Dartt, Geoff - OL, 2017 Dawson, Mike - DL, 1989 Deberry, Jami - SAF, 2017; Co-ST/SAF, 2018 Delgado, Ken - DE, 2014-15 Denstorff, Rick - OL, 1989-95 Diddle, E.A. - 1930-33 Dietzel, Mike - ST/OLB, 2007-08; DB, 2003-06 Drake, Darryl - WR, 1985-89; DB, 1990; WR/QB, 1991 Dunn, Don - DT, 2013-16

Hampton, Alonzo - DB, 2011-12 Hansen, Lonnie - OL, 1987-88 Hape, Bill - LB, 1973-82 Harbaugh, Jim - Volunteer, 1993-01 Harris, Bob - DE, 1984-85 Hauser, Craig - Defensive GA, 1997-98 Helton, Tyson - OC/QB - 2014-15 Hendel, Andy - ILB, 1996-2000 Hocker, Deke - WR, 2000-02 Hoffman, Bruce - DB, 1989 Holland, Jim - LB, 1987-88 Holt, Nick - DC/LB, 2013; AHC/DC, 2014-16 Holt, Stu - TE, 2011-12; Tackles, 2011; RB, 2005-09 Hornback, Ted - 1940-41 Huxtable, David - OL, 1985-86; DL, 1987-88; LB, 1989

Peebles, Terry - QB, 1997 Pimpleton, Donte - WR, 2012 Pope, Jackie - DB, 1968-70 Powers, Don - DC, 1984 Pratt, A.J. - OT/TE, 2010 Price, Terry - DL, 1994

HISTORY

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Callaway, Neil - OL, 2013-15 Cassity, Mike - DC, 1983, 1985-86; LB, 1984; DB, 1987-88; Secondary, 201315; Staff, 2016 Chachere, Garret - RB, 2019 Chestnut, Chris - WR, 2019 Chism, Mike - TE, 2007-09; OLB, 2004-06 Clark, Mark - WR, 1981; LB, 1983 Clark, Sam - Backs , 1973; WR, 1983 Cole, Bob - QB, 2009 Crennel, Romeo - DL, 1971-74 Cross, Bryan - OLB,1993- 02; TE, 2003 Crossman, Danny - DB, 1994-95; OLB, 1996 Crum, Maurice - LB, 2017, 2019; CoST/LB, 2018 Cullen, Herb - 1947 Culley, David - QB/WR,1984

Gehring, Josh - TE, 2004 Gilbert, Butch - OL, 1969-83; RB 1984; 1989-90 Glanville, Jerry - DL, 1967 Goff, Mike - OL, 2019 Green, Anthony - GA, 1996 Griffin, Frank - OL, 1949-64 Guinane, Joe - RB, 2003

HILLTOPPERS

Baker, Clarence - DL, 1975-83 Barber, Kurt - OLB, 2009 Barclay, Chris - RB, 2016 Beard, Ryan - SAF, 2016 Bob, Rafferty - WR, 1978-80 Booker, Scott - DB, 2009 Boso, Cap - QB/FB, 1998-99 Bowen, Clint - DC, 2010 Bray, Curtis - DE, 1995; DL, 1996 Brohm, Brian - QB/Co-OC, 2016 Brohm, Jeff - OC/QB, 2013 Brumfield, Ricky- ST/ DB, 2013-15 Bugel, Joe - GA, 1964; OL, 1965-68

GENERAL

Adams, Junior - OC/WR, 2017-18 Adams, Steve - Asst. DB, 2004-06 Anderson, Carl "Swede" - 1927-28 Aukerman, Craig - ILB, 2004; OLB, 2003 Azzanni, Zack - OC/WR, 2011

2002 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS for a field goal as the Toppers led, 176, at the break. Quarterback Jason Michael connected with Johnson for 49 yards, and Frazier scored from 14 yards out on the next play to cap WKU’s first drive of the second half. With MSU trailing by 10 points and the third quarter nearing an end, Michael and Frazier hooked up for a screen pass that would go 54 yards, the quarterback would reach the end zone to finish the drive with 13:49 left in the contest. Corey Shaw’s interception set up the final points of the game, a 23-yard Martinez field goal, while Charles Thompson ended McNeese’s final possession with the Toppers’ third interception of the contest. Four conference champions. The top three seeds. Two three-point decisions on the road. All pointed to one result, Western Kentucky’s first-ever NCAA I-AA national championship.

WKU’s 2002 National Championship Season WKU 34, McNeese State 14 WKU defeated McNeese State 34-14 in Chattanooga, Tenn. in the championship game of the I-AA Playoffs to earn the program’s first national title after advancing to the championship game for the first time since the school moved to the I-AA level in 1975. Karl Maslowski intercepted Scott Pendarvis on MSU’s first offensive play of the game, the first of a number of big plays for WKU. Jeremi Johnson bowled over a pair of defenders to score on a 16-yard pass less than five minutes into the game, giving the Hilltoppers the lead for good. Frazier scored on a 55-yard run on the second play of the second quarter to double WKU’s advantage. The defense allowed only 19 yards on seven plays after a late first-half turnover, forcing the Cowboys to settle

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2015 CONFERENCE USA CHAMPIONS

GENERAL HILLTOPPERS

2015 Conference USA Champions When the Hilltoppers began the 2015 campaign, the target was squarely on their backs. Expectations were high as WKU had been picked to win the league by most major publications, featuring the reigning Conference USA Most Valuable Player in Brandon Doughty.

Brandon Doughty was named the MVP of the championship game.

WKU rolled into the league championship game, hosted at Houchen Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, and faced off against one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most improved teams, a 7-1 Southern Miss team that had just won the West Division. The visitors started off slow, throwing an interception to safety Branden Leston on their opening drive which WKU answered with a quick score. It seemed business as usual for the East champions.

Then, with less than three minutes to go in the half, the Hilltoppers came alive.

Southern Miss never led again. WKU went on to score 24 second-half points and held USM scoreless in the fourth to win their first FBS conference championship. @WKUFootball

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A methodical 19-play drive led to a Doughty touchdown scramble with 2:52 to play, and after forcing USM to punt - a beauty that rolled inside the five-yard line, the Tops found life again and drove 97 yards on seven plays in only a minute to tie the game at the break.

UNIVERSIT Y

But the Golden Eagles buckled down and held WKU scoreless through much of the first half, building a 21-7 lead capped by an uncharacteristic pick-six from Doughty.

HISTORY

The Hilltoppers delivered in spectacular fashion, producing, at the time, the second-most dominant campaign by a league champion in C-USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 year history. WKU won seven of their eight regular season

conference games by double digits including six by 20 or more points. Their average margin of victory against C-USA opponents was a staggering 27.1 points.

2018 REVIEW

WKU 45, Southern Miss 28

2016 CONFERENCE USA CHAMPIONS

2016 Conference USA Champions WKU 58, Louisiana Tech 44

How do you follow up one of the most dominant seasons in program history? You go out and do it again. There were question marks all around the 2016 Hilltoppers, following the departure of the most decorated senior class in the program’s FBS history, including arguably the greatest quarterback in school history, Brandon Doughty. Junior quarterback Mike White answered that question right around the time he connected with Nicholas Norris for a 75-yard touchdown strike in the first quarter of the season opener against Rice. Behind one of the nation’s top offensive lines, led by seniors Forrest Lamp, Max Halpin and Darrell Williams, Jr., the Hilltoppers buried opposing defenses with the nation’s No. 1 scoring offense and stymied opposing offenses with the league’s top defense and nation’s No. 2 rush defense - only Alabama allowed fewer yards per game on the ground than WKU’s 99. After a sluggish 3-3 start, which included a loss at No. 1 Alabama and an overtime loss at home to Vanderbilt, the Hilltoppers got it going with an overtime victory at rival Middle Tennessee in the middle of October. From there, they never looked back. WKU’s average margin of victory in the first six games of the regular season was just nine points per game with a 3-3 record. In the second half of the year, WKU walloped opponents to the tune of a 34 point per game victory margin to head into the championship

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game at 9-3. All totaled, WKU surpassed it’s own mark as the second-most dominant league champion of all-time, defeating C-USA opponents by an average of 29.3 points per game. WKU was able to avenge its only C-USA loss of the past two years when they hosted Louisiana Tech in a match-up of two explosive offenses. Anthony Wales was the star of the day, rushing for four touchdowns and catching another en route to earning Championship Game MVP honors and bringing another C-USA championship to Bowling Green.

Anthony Wales accounted for five touchdowns and was named MVP.

STADIUM RECORDS HOUCHENS INDUSTRIES-L.T. SMITH STADIUM

The renovation of Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium began in April 2006 and featured the construction of a new west side of the stadium while also including a significant renovation of the stadium’s existing east side. The stadium’s capacity now stands at 22,113.

Opponent Att.

Result

9/10/16 at Alabama 101,821 L, 10-38 9/8/12 at Alabama 101,821 L, 0-35 10/24/15 at LSU 101,561 L, 20-48 9/5/09 at Tennessee 98,761 L, 7-63 11/12/11 at LSU 92,917 L, 9-42 9/2/06 at Georgia 92,746 L, 12-48 9/13/08 at Alabama 92,138 L, 7-41 9/1/07 at Florida 90,086 L, 3-49 9/7/13 at Tennessee 86,786 L, 20-52 9/4/10 at Nebraska 85,555 L, 10-49 9/27/03 at Auburn 85,046 L, 3-48 9/24/05 at Auburn 80,632 L, 14-37 9/29/01 at Wisconsin 75,662 L, 6-24 8/31/18 at Wisconsin 74,145 L, 3-34 9/27/08 at Kentucky 70,730 L, 3-41 9/11/10 at Kentucky 66,584 L, 28-63 10/4/08 at Virginia Tech 66,233 L, 13-27 9/15/18 at Louisville 54,923 L, 17-20 9/15/12 at Kentucky 53,980 W, 32-31(OT) 8/31/13 vs. Kentucky# 47,623 W, 35-26 9/4/04 at Kansas State 46,740 L, 13-27 # - Game held at L.P. Field in Nashville, Tenn.

Home Attendance Records Season Record Att. Avg. Top Crowd (Opponent) 1993 5-0 28,390 5,678 8,800 (Jacksonville State) 1994 2-4 55,500 9,250 12,300 (Eastern Kentucky) 1995 2-2 38,700 9,675 13,200 (Murray State) 1996 4-1 48,300 9,660 17,600 (Eastern Kentucky) 1997 6-0 61,600 10,266 15,400 (Murray State) 1998 6-1 52,900 7,557 14,200 (Eastern Kentucky) 1999 3-2 45,050 9,010 13,100 (Tennessee State) 2000 7-1 61,100 7,638 12,200 (Tennessee Tech) 2001 5-1 58,300 9,717 14,000 (McNeese State) 2002 6-1 51,700 7,386 11,200 (Indiana State) 2003 6-1 70,871 10,124 18,317 (Eastern Kentucky) 2004 5-0 43,843 8,769 11,619 (Youngstown State) 2005 3-2 63,992 12,798 18,944 (Eastern Kentucky) 2006 4-2 54,306 9,051 12,424 (Indiana State ) 2007 4-1 82,429 16,486 18,898 (Eastern Kentucky) 2008 1-4 83,483 16,697 22,297 (Murray State) 2009 0-6 84,616 14,103 20,568 (South Florida) 2010 0-5 72,884 14,577 20,772 (Indiana) 2011 3-3 91,862 15,310 19,409 (Navy) 2012 3-3 104,488 17,415 23,252 (Southern Miss) 2013 3-2 91,672 18,334 20,973 (Morgan State) 2014 5-1 97,833 16,306 18,472 (UTEP) 2015 6-0 107,759 17,960 20,320 (Miami (Ohio)) 2016 5-1 110,722 18,454 23,674 (Vanderbilt) 2017 4-2 94,234 15,706 18, 614 (Eastern Kentucky) 2018 1-4 71,157 14,231 20,811 (Marshall)

OPPONENTS

Record in Smith Stadium: 181-90-4 (.665) Total Attendance: 3,420,302 Record Attendance: 23,674 (Vanderbilt; Sept. 24, 2016)

UNIVERSIT Y

Top Crowd (Opponent) 20,428 (Eastern Kentucky) 18,516 (Tennessee Tech) 19,250 (Eastern Michigan) 19,926 (Tennessee Tech) 20,000 (Middle Tennessee) 19,250 (Morehead State) 19,250 (Murray State) 20,000 (Dayton) 20,100 (Morehead State) 20,000 (Middle Tennessee) 19,750 (Morehead State) 19,500 (Middle Tennessee) 19,800 (Morehead State) 20,100 (Middle Tennessee) 17,000 (Morehead State) 18,000 (Eastern Kentucky) 14,500 (Morehead State) 16,500 (Middle Tennessee) 17,600 (Tennessee State) 13,000 (Georgia Southern) 19,250 (Murray State) 18,200 (Chattanooga) 18,000 (Tennessee Tech) 18,000 (Eastern Kentucky) 12,222 (Murray State) 14,101 (Eastern Kentucky)

HISTORY

Season Record Att. Avg. 1968 3-1-1 55,119 11,024 1969 3-1-1 52,219 10,444 1970 4-1 64,754 12,951 1971 5-0 85,333 17,067 1972 3-2 73,500 14,700 1973 6-0 91,050 15,175 1974 5-0 78,800 15,760 1975 5-0 74,100 14,820 1976 3-1-1 79,250 15,850 1977 1-3-1 71,950 14,390 1978 3-2 82,900 16,580 1979 2-3 77,100 15,420 1980 5-0 80,800 16,160 1981 2-3 60,000 12,000 1982 3-2 56,500 11,300 1983 2-3 45,900 9,180 1984 1-4 58,500 11,700 1985 3-2 47,600 9,520 1986 3-3 46,300 7,717 1987 4-1 63,250 12,650 1988 5-0 56,400 11,280 1989 4-1 49,900 9,980 1990 1-4 54,700 10,940 1991 3-3 46,802 7,800 1992 3-1 39,884 9,971

2018 REVIEW

The Hilltoppers have put together a .500 or better record in 34 campaigns since the stadium opened in 1968. Originally L.T. Smith Stadium, the name was changed to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in July, 2007.

Date

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Construction began on the West grandstand prior to the start of the 2007 season. The new side of the stadium contains approximately 5,000 seats, including an 832-seat club level, along with new concession stands and restrooms. The building also houses new football offices and a new weight room (10,000 square feet), training room (8,500 square feet), locker room (10,000 square feet) and equipment area. A high definition video board was added prior to the start of the 2018 season.

LARGEST CROWDS TO SEE WKU GENERAL

The 2019 season will be WKU’s 52nd in Houchens IndustriesL.T. Smith Stadium and the 12th since the facility underwent a massive renovation.

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Coaching Records By Season

By Wins

Coach Years W L T Pct. Mike Sanford (2017-18) 2 9 16 0 .360 Nick Holt** (2016) 1 1 0 0 1.000 Jeff Brohm (2014-16) 3 30 10 0 .750 Bobby Petrino (2013) 1 8 4 0 .667 Lance Guidry* (2012) 1 0 1 0 .000 Willie Taggart (2010-12) 3 16 20 0 .444 David Elson (2003-09) 7 39 44 0 .470 Jack Harbaugh (1989-2002) 14 91 68 0 .572 Dave Roberts (1984-88) 5 26 30 1 .465 Jimmy Feix (1968-83) 16 106 56 6 .649 Nick Denes (1957-67) 11 57 39 7 .587 Jack Clayton (1948-56) 9 50 33 2 .602 Jesse Thomas (1933/46-47) 3 11 12 2 .480 Arnold Winkenhofer (1942) 1 3 4 1 .429 W.L. Terry (1938-41) 4 25 9 3 .735 Carl Anderson (1929/34-37) 5 31 12 3 .707 Ernie Miller (1932) 1 8 1 0 .889 James Elam (1930-31) 2 16 5 1 .762 E.A. Diddle (1922-28) 7 38 24 2 .613 L.T. Smith (1920-21) 2 2 5 1 .313 J.L. Arthur (1914-16) 3 5 8 2 .333 M.A. Leiper/ 1 1 0 0 1.000 Roy Manchester (1913)

Coach Years W L T Pct. Jimmy Feix (1968-83) 16 106 56 6 .649 Jack Harbaugh (1989-2002) 14 91 68 0 .572 Nick Denes (1957-67) 11 57 39 7 .587 Jack Clayton (1948-56) 9 50 33 2 .602 David Elson (2003-09) 7 39 44 0 .470 E.A. Diddle (1922-28) 7 38 24 2 .613 Carl Anderson (1929/34-37) 5 31 12 3 .707 Jeff Brohm (2014-16) 3 30 10 0 .750 Dave Roberts (1984-88) 5 26 30 1 .465 W.L. Terry (1938-41) 4 25 9 3 .735 James Elam (1930-31) 2 16 5 1 .762 Willie Taggart (2010-12) 3 16 20 0 .444 Jesse Thomas (1933/46-47) 3 11 12 2 .480 Mike Sanford (2017-18) 2 9 16 0 .360 Ernie Miller (1932) 1 8 1 0 .889 Bobby Petrino (2013) 1 8 4 0 .667 J.L. Arthur (1914-16) 3 5 8 2 .333 Arnold Winkenhofer (1942) 1 3 4 1 .429 L.T. Smith (1920-21) 2 2 5 1 .313 M.A. Leiper/ 1 1 0 0 1.000 Roy Manchester (1913) Nick Holt* (2016) 1 1 0 0 1.000

* Guidry served as interim head coach for 2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl ** Holt served as interim head coach for 2016 Boca Raton Bowl

Victories (573) No. 1 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

Date 1913 Oct. 26, 1929 Dec. 5, 1936 Nov. 19, 1949 Sept. 19, 1959 Oct. 5, 1968 Oct. 26, 1974 Oct. 16, 1982 Oct. 30, 1993 Nov. 25, 2000 Nov. 18, 2006 Nov. 21, 2015

Score Opponent 20-0 Elizabethtown HS 40-6 Bethel (Tenn.) 23-20 Tampa 10-7 Murray State 13-8 Southeastern Missouri 23-0 East Tennessee 34-24 Eastern Kentucky 28-14 Tennessee Tech 41-9 Western Illinois 27-0 Florida A&M 24-14 Austin Peay 63-7 Florida International

Place Unknown Bowling Green, Ky. Tampa, Fla. Murray, Ky. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Johnson City, Tenn. Bowling Green, Ky. Clarksville, Tenn. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. Miami, Fla.

Score Opponent 0-47 Middle Tennessee 6-7 Western Michigan 7-13 Eastern Kentucky 12-24 Eastern Kentucky 16-31 Middle Tennessee 27-29 Indiana State 6-24 Wisconsin 10-49 Nebraska 10-29 Middle Tennessee

Place Murfreesboro, Tenn. Kalamazoo, Mich. Richmond, Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. Madison, Wisc. Lincoln, Neb. Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Losses (401) No. 1 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Date Oct. 10, 1914 Nov. 29, 1934 Nov. 7, 1953 Oct. 29, 1966 Nov. 6, 1982 Nov. 10, 1990 Sept. 29, 2001 Sept. 4, 2010 Nov. 2, 2018

First FBS win: Oct. 23, 2010 at Louisiana-Lafayette (54-21) First win in Houchens-Smith Stadium: Sept. 21, 1968 vs. Butler (35-0) | Opening day of the stadium First win over ‘Power 5’ opponent: Sept. 15, 2012 at Kentucky (32-31 OT) First win over a ranked FBS opponent: Nov. 28, 2014 at No. 19 Marshall (67-66 OT) First FBS bowl win: Dec. 24, 2014 vs. Central Michigan (49-48) | Popeyes Bahamas Bowl First win as a ranked FBS team: (25) Dec. 21, 2015 vs. South Florida (45-35) | Miami Beach Bowl

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POSTSEASON HISTORY W/L Score

Arkansas State

34-19

1963 Tangerine Bowl

Orlando, Fla.

Coast Guard Academy W

27-0

1973 Division II Playoffs 1st Round Grantland Rice Bowl Camellia Bowl

Bowling Green, Ky. Baton Rouge, La. Sacramento, Calif.

Lehigh Grambling Louisiana Tech

W W L

25-16 28-20 0-34

1975 Division II Playoffs 1st Round Grantland Rice Bowl Camellia Bowl

Cedar Falls, Iowa Baton Rouge, La. Sacramento, Calif.

Northern Iowa New Hampshire Northern Michigan

W W L

14-12 14-3 14-16

1987 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round

Richmond, Ky.

Eastern Kentucky

17-40

1988 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round Division I-AA Playoffs 2nd Round

Macomb, Ill. Richmond, Ky.

Western Illinois Eastern Kentucky

W L

35-32 24-41

1997 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round Division I-AA Playoffs 2nd Round

Bowling Green, Ky. Chaney, Wash.

Eastern Kentucky Eastern Washington

W L

42-14 21-38

2000 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round Division I-AA Playoffs 2nd Round

Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green, Ky.

Florida A&M Appalachian State

W L

27-0 14-17

2001 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round

Greenville, S.C.

Furman

20-24

Murray State Western Illinois Georgia Southern McNeese State

W W W W

59-20 31-28 31-28 34-14

2002

Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round Bowling Green, Ky. Division I-AA Playoffs 2nd Round Macomb, Ill. Division I-AA Playoff SemiďŹ nals Statesboro, Ga. I-AA National Championship Game Chattanooga, Tenn. Bowling Green, Ky. Spartanburg, S.C.

Jacksonville State Wofford

W L

45-7 17-34

2004 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State

24-54

2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

Detroit, Mich. (Ford Field) Central Michigan

21-24

2014 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl

Nassau, Bahamas

Central Michigan

49-48

2015 Miami Beach Bowl

Miami, Fla.

South Florida

45-35

2016 Boca Raton Bowl

Boca Raton, Fla.

Memphis

51-31

2017 Cure Bowl

Orlando, Fla.

Georgia State

17-27

HISTORY

2003 Division I-AA Playoffs 1st Round Division I-AA Playoffs 2nd Round

2018 REVIEW

Opponent

Evansville, Ind.

HILLTOPPERS

Location

1952 Refrigerator Bowl

GENERAL

Year Game

All-Time Postseason Record: 17-11 (.607)

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YEAR-BY-YEAR TEAM STATISTICS I----------Rushing-----------I I---------------------Passing----------------------I I---------Tot Off-------I Year Record Pts/Avg 1st Dns Atts-Yds Avg/G TD Com-Atts-Int Pct Yds Avg/G TD Atts-Yds Avg/G Fum/Lost Penalty 1954 7-3-0 171/17.1 139 417-1,727 172.7 — 65-148-10 43.9 835 83.5 5 565-2,562 256.2 — — -707 Opp. 125/12.5 121 428-1,442 144.2 — 58-137-16 42.3 824 82.4 6 565-2,266 226.6 — — -579 1955 3-6-0 119/13.2 128 400-1,566 174.0 — 50-115-7 43.5 686 76.2 3 515-2,252 250.2 — — -540 Opp. 140/15.6 122 404-1,994 221.6 — 23-59-6 39.0 385 42.8 2 463-2,379 264.3 — — -447 1956 5-4-0 120/13.3 128 409-1,738 193.1 — 52-10711 48.6 711 79.0 4 516-2,449 272.1 — -14 — -488 Opp. 151/16.8 122 436-1,753 194.8 — 41-116-15 35.3 615 68.3 3 552-2,368 263.1 — -17 — -521 1957 5-3-0 123/13.7 111 370-1,749 194.3 — 37-111-14 33.3 404 44.9 2 481-2,153 239.2 — -26 — -725 Opp. 139/15.4 131 458-1,439 159.9 — 36-113-19 31.9 498 55.3 6 571-1,937 215.2 — -12 — -471 1958 4-5-0 104/11.6 106 403-1,287 143.0 — 43-114-16 37.7 630 70.0 5 517-1,917 213.0 — -9 — -796 Opp. 87/9.7 105 443-1,353 150.3 — 50-113-13 44.2 523 58.1 4 556-1,876 208.4 — -15 — -579 1959 5-4-0 123/13.7 113 411-1,407 156.3 — 60-126-14 47.6 670 74.4 4 537-2,077 230.8 — -8 — -435 Opp. 145/16.1 126 458-1,663 184.8 — 51-120-14 42.5 560 62.2 4 578-2,223 247.0 — -17 — -382 1960 2-6-1 107/11.9 95 317-866 96.2 — 65-141-9 46.1 840 93.3 4 458-1,706 189.6 — -21 16-370 Opp. 163/18.1 247 507-2,036 226.2 — 28-105-13 26.7 365 40.6 2 612-2,401 266.8 — -6 55-495 1961 6-3-0 126/14.0 109 404-1,464 162.7 — 41-119-10 34.5 634 70.4 7 523-2,098 233.1 — -10 48-491 Opp. 88/9.8 101 406-1,238 137.6 — 48-127-7 37.8 607 67.4 5 533-1,845 205.0 — -15 39-343 1962 5-3-0 108/13.5 115 360-1,190 148.8 — 64-130-10 49.2 858 107.3 8 490-2,048 204.8 — -7 46-484 Opp. 92/11.5 87 350-978 122.3 — 44-99-10 44.4 612 76.5 3 449-1,590 198.8 — -9 37-385 1963 10-0-1 309/28.1 171 559-2,646 240.5 34 57-145-14 39.3 1,064 96.7 10 704-3,710 337.3 — -15 72-683 Opp. 79/7.2 104 341-484 44.0 — 102-268-27 38.1 1,372 124.7 8 609-1,856 168.7 — -16 51-489 1964 6-3-1 169/16.9 135 428-1,606 160.6 10 74-179-25 41.3 1,149 114.9 12 607-2,755 275.5 — -10 53-597 Opp. 79/7.9 90 434-1,352 135.2 — 51-143-10 35.7 584 58.4 3 577-1,936 193.6 — -6 50-463 1965 2-6-2 119/11.9 156 456-1,658 165.8 11 76-184-20 41.3 996 99.6 6 640-2,654 265.4 — -12 60-626 Opp. 236/23.6 162 429-1,712 171.2 — 74-178-17 41.6 1,290 129.0 14 607-3,002 300.2 — -13 54-503 1966 5-5-0 208/20.8 160 480-2,014 201.4 22 90-179-15 50.3 1,222 122.2 4 659-3,236 323.6 — -14 55-572 Opp. 185/18.5 134 351-1,033 103.3 — 125-255-14 49.0 1,563 156.3 14 606-2,596 259.6 — -8 51-462 1967 7-1-1 276/30.7 162 497-2,360 262.2 30 72-1466 49.3 815 90.6 6 643-3,175 352.8 — -9 68-682 Opp. 98/10.9 125 361-712 79.1 — 101-219-8 46.1 1,084 120.4 6 580-1,796 199.6 — -24 44-389 1968 7-2-1 281/28.1 166 466-1,998 199.8 21 114-255-23 44.7 1,578 157.8 16 721-3,576 357.6 — -16 75-919 Opp. 70/7.0 132 435-706 70.6 — 117-260-23 45.0 1,361 136.1 4 695-2,067 206.7 — -17 64-617 1969 6-3-1 253/25.3 194 452-1,418 141.8 13 163-325-21 50.2 2,042 204.2 18 777-3,460 346.0 — -9 64-623 Opp. 140/14.0 141 439-1,333 133.3 — 88-215-12 40.9 1,300 130.0 8 654-2,633 263.3 — -22 52-577 1970 8-1-1 244/24.4 141 481-1,542 154.2 24 93-223-16 41.7 1,171 117.1 8 704-2,713 271.3 — -9 63-686 Opp. 76/7.6 104 432-733 73.3 — 83-187-16 44.4 895 89.5 4 619-1,628 162.8 — -26 59-542 1971 8-2-0 262/26.2 153 464-1,709 170.9 15 87-216-18 40.3 1,077 107.7 14 680-2,786 278.6 27-16 58-634 Opp. 100/10.0 94 476-934 93.4 — 52-142-16 36.6 577 57.7 2 618-1,511 151.1 43-20 58-597 1972 7-3-0 194/19.4 158 496-1,730 173.0 17 103-238-22 43.3 1,182 118.2 8 734-2,912 291.2 30-17 36-398 Opp. 97/9.7 116 482-1,190 119.0 — 69-188-22 36.7 969 96.9 7 670-2,159 215.9 36-23 52-550 1973 12-1-0 430/33.1 241 550-2,281 175.5 28 197-393-27 50.1 2,675 205.8 29 943-4,956 381.2 26-15 84-859 Opp. 132/13.2 185 551-1,583 121.8 — 140-341-35 41.1 1,653 127.2 7 892-3,236 248.9 47-29 60-592 1974 7-3-0 260/26.0 179 481-1,481 148.1 16 134-292-23 45.9 1,803 180.3 13 773-3,284 328.4 30-16 87-878 Opp. 95/9.5 102 406-574 57.4 — 76-206-19 36.9 1,018 101.8 3 612-1,592 159.2 40-26 53-544 1975 11-2-0 245/18.8 187 727-2,152 165.5 21 96-243-16 39.5 1,070 82.3 7 970-3,222 247.8 42-15 71-756 Opp. 112/8.6 135 539-847 65.2 — 90-249-22 36.1 1,456 112.0 — 788-2,303 177.2 52-28 72-687 1976 4-5-1 130/13.0 147 453-1,430 143.0 7 93-238-21 39.1 1,161 116.1 6 691-2,591 259.1 36-15 65-725 Opp. 153/15.3 136 470-1,388 138.8 — 76-170-15 44.7 1,219 121.9 6 640-2,607 260.7 35-22 59-558 1977 1-8-1 124/12.4 143 472-1,319 131.9 5 95-198-19 48.0 1,078 107.8 11 670-2,397 239.7 48-21 57-534 Opp. 252/25.2 148 503-2,035 203.5 — 80-161-7 49.7 1,083 108.3 12 664-3,118 311.8 37-23 66-650 1978 8-2-0 254/25.4 178 486-1,708 170.8 20 114-221-11 51.6 1,546 154.6 13 707-3,254 325.4 24-7 58-690 Opp. 157/15.7 154 489-1,651 165.1 12 74-163-11 45.4 935 93.5 7 652-2,586 258.6 36-20 50-367 1979 5-5-0 223/22.3 205 532-2,051 205.1 17 126-242-15 52.1 1,659 165.9 13 774-3,710 371.0 38-24 70-747 Opp. 217/21.7 132 401-1,247 124.7 12 105-215-7 48.8 1,548 154.8 12 606-2,795 279.5 24-12 65-718 1980 9-1-0 228/22.8 167 531-2,339 233.9 18 69-153-10 45.1 1,152 115.2 10 684-3,491 349.1 13-6 70-784 Opp. 157/15.7 155 402-1,419 141.9 10 103-266-18 38.7 1,597 159.7 10 668-3,016 301.6 26-10 54-548 1981 6-5-0 241/21.9 197 495-1,721 156.5 19 164-312-18 52.6 2,109 191.7 12 807-3,830 348.2 30-16 78-917 Opp. 204/18.5 155 507-1,634 148.5 19 100-233-15 42.9 1,500 136.4 8 740-3,134 284.9 44-25 56-537 1982 5-5-0 186/18.6 166 449-1,007 100.7 9 144-292-10 49.3 1,749 174.9 13 741-2,756 275.6 28-16 64-641 Opp. 200/20.0 147 467-1,503 150.3 12 94-205-10 45.9 1,244 124.4 12 672-2,747 274.7 43-29 57-472 1983 2-8-1 147/13.4 169 520-1,540 140.0 14 106-251-18 42.2 1,456 132.4 4 771-2,996 272.4 38-17 66-654 Opp. 203/18.5 176 489-1,622 147.5 12 122-268-15 45.5 1,696 154.2 10 757-3,318 301.6 31-18 78-594 1984 2-9-0 193/17.5 207 365-768 69.8 10 251-481-23 52.2 2,812 255.6 14 846-3,580 325.5 25-12 82-623 Opp. 345/31.4 212 480-1,759 159.9 20 172-328-13 52.4 2,423 220.3 22 808-4,182 380.2 26-14 60-481 1985 4-7-0 232/21.1 199 297-793 72.1 8 281-506-10 55.5 3,064 278.5 20 803-3,857 350.6 21-8 83-767 Opp. 313/28.5 255 547-2,316 210.5 26 173-346-11 50.0 2,319 210.8 11 893-4,635 421.4 24-10 79-708

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I----------Rushing-----------I I---------------------Passing----------------------I I---------Tot Off-------I Year Record Pts/Avg 1st Dns Atts-Yds Avg/G TD Com-Atts-Int Pct Yds Avg/G TD Atts-Yds Avg/G Fum/Lost Penalty 1986 4-6-1 228/20.7 182 347-1,055 95.9 10 219-424-16 51.7 2,520 229.1 16 771-3,575 325.0 25-10 82-672 Opp. 258/23.5 210 486-1,816 165.1 22 160-327-9 48.9 2,086 189.6 10 813-3,902 354.7 30-14 87-733 1987 7-4-0 263/23.9 201 446-1,752 159.3 24 153-306-13 50.0 1,894 172.2 7 752-3,646 331.5 19-9 69-586 Opp. 217/19.7 176 496-1,589 144.5 16 121-243-10 49.8 1,420 129.1 11 739-3,009 273.5 32-22 45-375 1988 9-4-0 311/23.9 216 596-2,912 224.0 27 123-270-13 45.6 1,289 99.2 7 866-4,201 323.2 19-15 120-1,034 Opp. 220/16.9 222 575-1,871 143.9 16 169-320-18 52.8 2,100 161.5 13 895-3,971 305.5 43-20 93-778 1989 6-5-0 279/25.4 197 559-1,911 173.7 20 106-210-9 50.5 1,521 138.2 11 760-3,431 311.9 28-12 88-713 Opp. 238/21.6 181 410-1,657 150.6 16 140-302-11 46.4 1,795 163.2 12 712-3,452 313.8 23-11 71-674 1990 2-8-0 159/15.9 176 496-2,011 201.1 12 98-189-11 51.9 1,332 133.2 4 685-3,343 334.3 13-11 63-490 Opp. 234/23.4 164 421-1,835 183.5 15 125-219-8 57.1 1,830 183.0 12 640-3,665 366.5 17-14 57-530 1991 3-8-0 235/21.4 210 584-2,860 260.0 25 98-214-12 45.8 1,138 103.5 8 799-3,998 363.5 25-11 77-677 Opp. 301/27.4 192 506-2,446 222.4 26 105-219-5 47.9 1,598 145.3 11 725-4,044 367.6 17-6 69-727 1992 4-6-0 243/24.3 181 592-2,871 287.1 26 53-121-6 43.8 873 87.3 5 713-3,744 374.4 31-15 70-617 Opp. 258/25.8 191 385-1,471 147.1 14 154-286-11 53.8 2,133 213.3 17 671-3,604 360.4 22-14 58-475 1993 8-3-0 310/28.2 217 646-3,301 300.1 31 69-132-6 52.3 1,177 107.0 8 778-4,478 407.1 21-13 76-620 Opp. 228/20.7 187 425-1,602 145.6 17 145-276-7 52.5 1,758 159.8 10 701-3,360 305.5 27-15 69-531 1994 5-6-0 255/23.2 246 632-2,839 258.1 22 88-195-10 45.1 1,598 145.3 10 827-4,437 403.4 31-16 93-805 Opp. 291/26.5 207 402-1,635 148.6 13 156-294-10 53.1 2,410 219.1 23 696-4,045 367.7 21-14 86-679 1995 2-8-0 229/22.9 181 610-2,752 275.2 24 52-123-6 42.3 1,104 110.4 7 733-3,856 385.6 21-13 72-647 Opp. 341/34.1 203 387-1,964 196.4 28 133-239-10 55.6 2,234 223.4 17 626-4,198 419.8 23-16 64-561 1996 7-4 304/27.6 196 632-3,136 285.1 29 39-101-8 38.6 557 50.6 6 733-3,693 335.7 21-10 72-659 Opp. 251/22.8 202 437-2,011 182.8 20 154-318-15 48.4 1,651 150.1 12 755-3,662 332.9 20-11 62-534 1997 10-2 429/38.5 254 716-3,984 332.0 45 72-137-9 52.6 1,203 100.2 11 853-5,187 432.2 25-11 75-688 Opp. 243/20.3 197 373-1,239 103.2 14 197-381-9 51.7 2,355 196.2 18 754-3,594 299.5 21-10 53-445 1998 7-4 396/36.0 221 669-3,791 344.6 43 55-112-3 49.1 774 70.4 10 781-4,565 415.0 33-14 77-594 Opp. 310/28.2 185 388-1,656 150.5 19 168-285-12 58.9 2,142 194.7 19 673-3,798 345.3 26-17 69-529 1999 6-5 270/24.5 183 614-3,115 283.2 25 28-77-9 36.4 618 56.2 5 691-3,733 339.4 25-8 73-596 Opp. 245/22.3 197 416-1,675 152.3 15 173-287-9 60.3 2,161 196.5 16 703-3,836 348.7 13-4 76-678 2000 11-2 404/31.1 215 722-3,445 265.0 34 64-121-0 52.9 1,242 95.5 7 843-4,687 360.5 30-15 90-808 Opp. 145/11.2 213 451-1,376 105.8 8 215-420-29 51.2 2,301 177.0 9 871-3,677 282.8 33-21 78-673 2001 8-4 318/26.5 198 720-3,521 293.4 34 23-60-3 38.3 324 27.0 2 780-3,845 320.4 27-13 82-728 Opp. 146/12.2 160 466-1,293 107.8 11 135-272-15 49.6 1,599 133.2 7 738-2,892 241.0 19-10 52-426 2002 12-3 432/28.8 263 828-3,793 252.9 41 101-168-6 60.1 1,686 112.4 9 996-5,479 365.3 30-12 97-804 Opp. 246/16.4 226 560-1,784 118.9 20 174-348-20 50.0 2,404 160.3 10 908-4,188 279.2 34-15 78-663 2003 9-4 427/32.8 233 605-3,155 242.7 34 119-229-7 52.0 1,974 151.8 13 834-5,129 394.5 35-12 85-692 Opp. 219/16.8 217 551-1,719 132.2 21 163-300-14 54.3 1,969 151.5 4 851-3,688 283.7 22-15 65-504 2004 9-3 350/29.2 224 543-2,714 226.2 35 131-222-10 59.0 2,043 170.2 9 765-4,757 396.4 25-12 75-630 Opp. 227/18.9 233 458-1,565 130.4 12 236-406-23 58.1 2,549 212.4 16 864-4,114 342.8 18-7 64-498 2005 6-5 339/30.8 218 494-2,514 228.5 25 134-235-10 57.0 1,949 177.2 15 729-4,463 405.7 25-10 69-594 Opp. 292/26.5 201 399-1,244 113.1 18 219-330-10 66.4 2,545 231.4 15 729-3,789 344.5 19-13 79-730 2006 6-5 258/23.5 215 417-1,764 160.4 16 175-285-9 61.4 2,248 204.4 15 702-4,012 364.7 20-9 63-503 Opp. 263/23.9 200 400-1867 169.7 23 144-273-6 52.7 1,685 153.2 7 673-3,552 322.9 15-8 57-519 2007 7-5 398/33.2 266 579-2,966 247.2 30 167-266-15 62.8 1,940 161.7 13 845-4,906 408.8 27-12 88-829 Opp. 250/20.8 208 437-1,620 135.0 17 194-340-20 57.1 2,215 184.6 14 777-3,835 319.6 17-9 78-636 2008 2-10 210/17.5 182 428-1,727 143.9 15 165-318-12 51.9 1,706 142.2 9 746-3,433 286.1 16-7 64-615 Opp. 326/27.2 251 448-1,949 162.4 18 244-387-11 63.0 2,554 212.8 18 835-4,503 375.2 17-7 77-707 2009 0-12 245/20.4 214 445-2,074 172.8 18 181-313-12 57.8 1,775 147.9 11 758-3,849 320.8 24-16 85-682 Opp 475/39.6 279 522-2,938 244.8 35 208-307-6 67.8 2,801 233.4 27 829-5,739 478.2 19-10 89-813 2010 2-10 274/22.8 215 500-2,096 174.7 21 151-295-6 51.2 1,722 143.5 11 795-3,818 318.2 13-8 75-556 Opp 398/33.2 232 426-2,127 177.2 34 210-337-8 62.3 2,435 202.9 16 763-4,562 380.2 18-9 90-734 2011 7-5 275/22.9 218 544-2,486 181.6 25 168-301-13 55.8 2,008 167.3 11 845-4,187 348.9 16-10 89-747 Opp 298/24.8 226 370-1,943 134.8 18 218-392-13 55.6 2,867 238.9 20 762-4,485 373.8 15-7 86-751 2012 7-6 366/28.2 265 506-2,362 181.7 21 213-335-12 63.6 2,667 181.7 21 841-5,029 386.8 23-12 80-765 Opp 331/25.5 255 456-1,779 136.8 15 234-394-13 59.4 2,727 136.8 15 850-4,506 346.6 22-10 76-666 2013 8-4 370/30.8 287 468-2,362 196.8 31 266-407-16 65.4 3,140 261.7 15 875-5,502 458.5 26-15 74-559 Opp 295/24.6 201 451-1,935 161.2 24 181-312-14 58.0 2,135 177.9 10 763-4,070 339.2 17-7 76-641 2014 8-5 577/44.4 351 429-2,084 160.3 21 378-557-10 67.9 4,866 374.3 49 986-6,950 534.6 18-8 76-743 Opp 519/39.9 339 576-2,870 220.8 33 267-420-13 63.5 3,759 289.2 33 996-6,629 509.9 21-10 84-743 2015 12-2 620/44.3 349 464-2,159 154.2 30 398-554-9 71.8 5,211 372.2 50 1,018-7,370 526.4 17-8 83-810 Opp 363/25.9 289 525-2,326 166.1 17 254-472-17 53.8 3,355 239.6 28 997-5,681 405.8 24-14 74-654 2016 11-3 637/45.5 344 487-2,609 186.4 35 305-471-8 64.8 4,715 336.8 42 958-7,324 523.1 23-11 93-931 Opp 344/24.6 281 456-1,361 97.2 16 328-558-14 58.8 3,911 279.4 25 1,014-5,272 376.6 15-7 96-780 2017 6-7 331/25.5 294 391-791 60.8 15 381-577-10 66.0 4,355 335.0 27 968-5,146 395.8 24-13 74-633 Opp 349/26.8 250 500-2,214 170.3 27 227-388-10 58.5 2,689 206.8 11 888-4,903 377.2 17-5 76-767 2018 3-9 253/21.1 251 439-1,642 136.8 15 254-431-10 58.9 2,722 226.8 15 870-4,364 363.7 13-6 79-683 Opp 334/27.8 261 456-2,074 172.8 19 228-406-12 56.2 2,985 248.8 17 862-5,059 421.6 12-6 70-720

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS Year Overall Conf. Finish Coach

1913 1-0-0 - - M.A. Leiper, Roy Manchester 1914 1-2-0 - - J.L. Arthur 1915 1-4-2 - - J.L. Arthur 1916 3-2-0 - - J.L. Arthur 1917 No Team — World War I 1918 No Team — World War I 1919 No Team — World War I 1920 0-1-0 - - L.T. Smith 1921 2-4-1 - - L.T. Smith 1922 9-1-0 - - E.A. Diddle 1923 5-4-0 - - E.A. Diddle 1924 4-5-0 - - E.A. Diddle 1925 3-5-1 - - E.A. Diddle 1926 4-4-1 - - E.A. Diddle 1927 5-4-0 - - E.A. Diddle 1928 8-1-0 - - E.A. Diddle 1929 7-3-0 - - Carl “Swede” Anderson 1930 8-1-1 - - James Elam 1931 8-4-0 - - James Elam 1932 8-1-0 - - Ernie Miller 1933 6-2-0 - - Jesse Thomas 1934 4-2-2 - - Carl “Swede” Anderson 1935 7-3-0 - - Carl “Swede” Anderson 1936 6-3-0 - - Carl “Swede” Anderson 1937 7-1-1 - - Carl “Swede” Anderson 1938 7-2-0 - - W.L. “Gander” Terry 1939 7-1-1 - - W.L. “Gander” Terry 1940 7-1-1 - - W.L. “Gander” Terry 1941 4-5-1 - - W.L. “Gander” Terry 1942 3-4-1 - - Arnold Winkenhofer 1943 No Team — World War II 1944 No Team — World War II 1945 No Team — World War II 1946 2-6-0 - - Jesse Thomas 1947 3-4-2 - - Jesse Thomas

Ohio Valley Conference (1948-1981)

1948 5-4-0 2-3 5th Jack Clayton 1949 5-4-0 2-3 6th Jack Clayton 1950 6-2-2 3-1-2 2nd Jack Clayton 1951 4-5-0 2-4 6th Jack Clayton 1952 9-1-0 4-1 T-1st Jack Clayton 1953 6-4-0 2-3 4th Jack Clayton 1954 7-3-0 3-2 T-2nd Jack Clayton 1955 3-6-0 1-4 5th Jack Clayton 1956 5-4-0 2-3 3rd Jack Clayton 1957 5-3-1 1-3-1 T-4th Nick Denes 1958 4-5-0 2-4 5th Nick Denes 1959 5-4-0 3-3 4th Nick Denes 1960 2-6-1 1-4-1 6th Nick Denes 1961 6-3-0 4-2 3rd Nick Denes 1962 5-3-0 3-3 5th Nick Denes 1963 10-0-1 7-0 1st Nick Denes 1964 6-3-1 3-3-1 T-3rd Nick Denes 1965 2-6-2 1-5-1 7th Nick Denes 1966 5-5-0 3-4 6th Nick Denes 1967 7-1-1 5-1-1 2nd Nick Denes 1968 7-2-1 5-2 2nd Jimmy Feix 1969 6-3-1 5-2 2nd Jimmy Feix 1970 8-1-1 5-1-1 1st Jimmy Feix 1971 8-2-0 6-1 1st Jimmy Feix 1972 7-3-0 5-2 2nd Jimmy Feix 1973 12-1-0 7-0 1st Jimmy Feix 1974 7-3-0 5-2 T-2nd Jimmy Feix 1975 11-2-0 6-1 T-1st Jimmy Feix 1976 4-5-1 3-4 T-4th Jimmy Feix 1977 1-8-1 1-5-1 8th Jimmy Feix

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First Season in Ohio Valley Conference

OVC Co-Champion, Refrigerator Bowl Champions

OVC Champions, Tangerine Bowl Champions

OVC Champions OVC Champions OVC Champions, Grantland Rice Bowl Champions Division II National Runner-Up OVC Co-Champions, Grantland Rice Bowl Champions Division II National Runner-Up

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS Year Overall Conf. Finish Coach 8-2-0 5-5-0 9-1-0 6-5-0

6-0 3-3 6-1 4-4

1st 4th 1st 4th

Notes

Jimmy Feix Jimmy Feix Jimmy Feix Jimmy Feix

OVC Champions OVC Champions

Division I-AA Independent (1982-1998)

1982 5-5-0 - - Jimmy Feix 1983 2-8-1 - - Jimmy Feix 1984 2-9-0 - - Dave Roberts 1985 4-7-0 - - Dave Roberts 1986 4-6-1 - - Dave Roberts 1987 7-4-0 - - Dave Roberts 1988 9-4-0 - - Dave Roberts 1989 6-5-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1990 2-8-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1991 3-8-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1992 4-6-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1993 8-3-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1994 5-6-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1995 2-8-0 - - Jack Harbaugh 1996 7-4 - - Jack Harbaugh 1997 10-2 - - Jack Harbaugh 1998 7-4 - - Jack Harbaugh

First Season as I-AA Independent

GENERAL

1978 1979 1980 1981

Division I-AA Playoffs Division I-AA Playoffs

HILLTOPPERS Division I-AA Playoffs

Ohio Valley Conference (1999-2000) 6-5 11-2

4-3 7-0

T-3rd 1st

Jack Harbaugh Jack Harbaugh

OVC Champions / Division I-AA Playoffs

Gateway Football Conference (2001-2006)

2001 8-4 5-2 T-2nd Jack Harbaugh 2002 12-3 6-1 T-1st Jack Harbaugh 2003 9-4 5-2 T-3rd David Elson 2004 9-3 6-1 T-2nd David Elson 2005 6-5 4-3 T-4th David Elson 2006 6-5 4-3 T-4th David Elson

Division I-AA Playoffs GFC Co-Champions Division I-AA National Champions Division I-AA Playoffs Division I-AA Playoffs

Football Bowl Subdivision Transitional Years (2007-2008)

Sun Belt Conference (2009-2013) 2009 0-12 0-8 9th 2010 2-10 2-6 9th 2011 7-5 7-1 2nd 2012 7-6 4-4 5th 2013 8-4 4-3 3rd

2014 8-5 4-4 T-3rd Jeff Brohm 2015 12-2 8-0 1st Jeff Brohm 2016 11-3 7-1 1st Jeff Brohm Nick Holt* 2017 6-7 4-4 T-3rd Mike Sanford 2018 3-9 2-6 7th Mike Sanford

First Season as Bowl-Eligible FBS Member Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl Guidry served as interim HC for WKU’s first bowl game

Popeyes Bahamas Bowl Champions Final AP Ranking: 24; Conference USA Champions C-USA East Division Champions, Miami Beach Bowl Champions Conference USA Champions, C-USA East Division Champions, Boca Raton Bowl Champions (Holt served as interim HC) Cure Bowl

UNIVERSIT Y

Conference USA (2014-Present)

David Elson Willie Taggart Willie Taggart Willie Taggart Lance Guidry* Bobby Petrino

First Transition Year to FBS

HISTORY

2007 7-5 - - David Elson 2008 2-10 - - David Elson

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1999 2000

Bold indicates conference championship

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SERIES RECORDS First Last Opponent Meeting Meeting W L T Akron 1965 1985 3 7 2 Alabama 2008 2016 0 3 0 Appalachian State 1972 2000 1 4 0 Arkansas State 1947 2013 4 3 1 Army 2013 2014 2 0 0 Auburn 2003 2005 0 2 0 Austin Peay 1940 2012 35 6 1 Ball State 1929 2018 3 2 0 Bethel (Ky.) 1915 1930 3 2 2 Bethel (Tenn.) 1922 1951 8 0 0 Boston 1986 1986 1 0 0 Bowling Green 2007 2014 1 1 0 Bradley 1937 1947 3 1 0 Bryson 1922 1923 2 0 0 Butler 1965 1973 7 1 0 Campbellsville 1924 1924 1 0 0 Catawba (N.C.) 1931 1931 1 0 0 Centenary (La.) 1923 1923 0 1 0 Central Arkansas 2009 2009 0 1 0 Central Florida 1984 1994 2 2 0 Central Michigan 2012 2014 1 1 0 Centre 1925 1935 2 4 1 Charlotte 2017 2018 1 1 0 Chattanooga 1927 2007 5 8 0 Clarksville HS 1916 1916 1 0 0 Concord (W.Va.) 2004 2004 1 0 0 Cumberland (Ky.) 1922 1928 2 1 0 Cumberland (Tenn.) 1999 1999 1 0 0 C.W. Post (N.Y.) 1974 1974 1 0 0 Dayton 1974 1975 2 0 0 Delaware 1981 1982 0 2 0 Delta State 1949 1953 4 1 0 Drake 1965 1966 1 1 0 East Tennessee 1953 1978 18 6 2 Eastern Illinois 1983 2000 5 10 0 Eastern Kentucky 1914 2017 48 35 3 Eastern Michigan 1970 1971 1 1 0 Eastern Washington 1997 1997 0 1 0 Elizabethtown HS 1913 1913 1 0 0 Elon 1998 2001 3 0 0 Emporia State 1937 1938 2 0 0 Evansville 1924 1981 14 3 2 FIU 2002 2018 6 6 0 Florida 2007 2007 0 1 0 Florida A&M 2000 2000 1 0 0 Florida Atlantic 2008 2018 3 7 0 Furman 2001 2001 0 1 0 Gardner-Webb 1986 1987 1 1 0 Georgetown (Ky.) 1927 1950 9 1 0 Georgia 2006 2006 0 1 0 Georgia Southern 1986 2002 1 2 0 Georgia State 2013 2013 1 0 0 Grambling State 1973 1973 1 0 0 Hopkinsville HS 1915 1915 1 0 0 Houston Baptist 2016 2016 1 0 0 Illinois 2014 2017 0 2 0 Illinois State 1975 2006 10 3 0 Illinois Wesleyan 1933 1933 0 1 0 Indiana 2008 2015 0 3 0 Indiana State 1969 2011 14 6 1 Jacksonville State 1993 2003 4 1 0 John Carroll (Ohio) 1924 1924 0 1 0 Kansas State 1993 2004 0 3 0 Kentucky 2008 2013 2 3 0 Kentucky State 1980 2002 4 0 0 Kentucky Wesleyan 1923 1996 5 3 0 Lamar 1979 1979 0 1 0 Lambuth (Tenn.) 1926 1926 1 0 0 Lehigh 1973 1973 1 0 0 Liberty 1995 1996 0 2 0 Louisiana College 1948 1948 1 0 0 Louisiana-Lafayette 1992 2013 2 5 0 Louisiana-Monroe 1952 2013 5 4 0 Louisiana Tech 1939 2018 4 5 0 Louisville 1922 2018 12 20 0 LSU 2011 2015 0 2 0 Marshall 1941 2018 4 6 0 McNeese State 2001 2002 2 1 0 Memphis 1933 2016 3 2 1

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First Last Opponent Meeting Meeting W L T Miami 1930 1931 2 0 0 Miami (Ohio) 2015 2016 2 0 0 Middle Tennessee 1914 2018 32 35 1 Mississippi College 1956 1956 1 0 0 Missouri State 1984 2006 8 2 0 Morehead State 1939 2007 41 7 2 Morgan State 2013 2013 1 0 0 Morton Elliott 1920 1922 1 1 0 Murray State 1931 2008 36 24 7 Navy 2009 2014 2 2 0 Nebraska 2010 2010 0 1 0 New Hampshire 1975 1975 1 0 0 New Haven 1997 1998 2 0 0 North Carolina A&T 1987 1988 2 0 0 NC Central 2007 2007 1 0 0 North Texas 2007 2016 4 4 0 Northern Illinois 1969 1969 1 0 0 Northern Iowa 1975 2006 5 5 0 Northern Michigan 1975 1979 1 2 0 Oglethorpe (Ga.) 1936 1936 1 0 0 Ohio 1939 1941 1 1 0 Old Dominion 2014 2018 4 1 0 Ole Miss 1931 1942 0 2 0 Olivet (Mich.) 1964 1964 1 0 0 Owensboro HS 1915 1916 1 1 0 Ozarks (Ark.) 1925 1926 0 2 0 Portland (Tenn.) HS 1916 1916 1 0 0 Portland State 1994 1994 0 1 0 Presbyterian (S.C.) 1940 1940 1 0 0 Rhodes College 1928 1929 1 1 0 Rice 2015 2016 2 0 0 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 1966 1967 2 0 0 Sam Houston State 2004 2004 0 1 0 Samford 1934 1950 3 3 1 South Alabama 2013 2013 0 1 0 South Florida 1997 2015 3 4 0 Southeastern Louisiana 1983 1984 0 2 0 Southeast Missouri 1952 2000 10 1 0 Southern Illinois 1992 2006 9 6 0 Southern Miss 2012 2015 2 0 0 Southern Presbyterian 1921 1922 2 0 0 Stetson 1950 1953 0 2 0 Tampa 1935 1963 4 0 1 Tennessee 2009 2013 0 2 0 Tennessee State 1985 2000 2 2 0 Tennessee Tech 1922 2000 28 23 1 Texas State 2013 2013 1 0 0 Transylvania 1923 1935 8 2 0 Troy 1976 2013 2 9 1 UAB 1993 2014 3 3 0 Union (Ky.) 1921 2003 3 1 0 Union (Tenn.) 1927 1949 3 3 0 U.S. Coast Guard 1963 1963 1 0 0 UT Martin 1997 2000 4 0 0 UTEP 2014 2018 3 0 0 UTSA 2014 2014 1 0 0 Vanderbilt 1931 2017 1 5 0 Vanderbilt “B” 1921 1932 0 2 0 Virginia Tech 2008 2008 0 1 0 West Alabama 1986 1987 1 1 0 West Liberty (W.Va.) 1936 1936 1 0 0 West Virginia Tech 2003 2007 3 0 0 Western Carolina 1938 1974 2 1 0 Western Illinois 1937 2006 8 4 0 Western Michigan 1923 1947 3 11 1 Wisconsin 2001 2018 0 2 0 Wittenberg 1954 1972 4 0 0 Wofford 2003 2003 0 1 0 Xavier (Ohio) 1923 1936 0 3 0 Youngstown State 1942 2006 10 6 0

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GENERAL HILLTOPPERS

WKU’s first-ever game in 1913 was against Elizabethtown High School. The above photo is believed to be from that game.

M.A. Leiper and Roy Manchester

L.T. Smith

1913 (1-0) — Elizabethtown HS

1920-21 (Two Seasons) 2-5-1 (.313) W, 20-0

J.L. Arthur 1914-16 (Three Seasons) 5-8-2 (.333)

W, 6-0 T, 14-14 L, 0-51 L, 0-40 T, 0-0 L, 0-47 L, 0-6

— — W, 2-0 — W, 13-0 W, 1-0 L, 12-13 L, 0-16

1921 (2-4-1) O 1 Union (Ky.) O 8 Bethel (Ky.) O 22 Vanderbilt B N 5 Eastern Kentucky N 11 Middle Tennessee N 18 Bethel (Ky.) N 24 So. Presbyterian

L, 0-30 L, 0-26 L, 0-12 W, 21-0 L, 7-13 T, 7-7 W, 12-0

E.A. Diddle 1922-28 (Seven Seasons) 38-24-2 (.613) 1922 (9-1) S 30 at Louisville O 6 Middle Tennessee O 13 Cumberland (Ky.) O 21 Tennessee Tech O 27 Morton Elliott N 4 Bethel (Tenn.) N 10 Eastern Kentucky N 18 Vanderbilt B N 24 Bryson N 30 So. Presbyterian

W, 6-0 W, 31-6 W, 13-7 W, 19-0 W, 63-0 W, 19-0 W, 47-6 L, 6-13 W, 23-12 W, 21-0

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UNIVERSIT Y

L, 0-47 L, 6-36 W, 18-0

L, 0-13

HISTORY

1914 (1-2) O 10 Middle Tennessee O 23 Eastern Kentucky N 26 Eastern Kentucky 1915 (1-4-2) C: Gibson O 2 Hopkinsville HS O 9 Bethel (Ky.) O 15 at Owensboro HS O 23 at Bethel (Ky.) N 1 Eastern Kentucky N 13 Middle Tennessee N 25 at Eastern Kentucky 1916 (3-2) — Middle Tennessee — Castle Heights — Owensboro HS — Hopkinsville HS — Clarksville HS — Portland (Tenn.) HS (F) — Eastern Kentucky — Eastern Kentucky

1920 (0-1) N 4 Morton Elliott

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1913 (One Season) 1-0 (1.000)

ALL-TIME RESULTS 1923 (5-4) Captain: Edward R. Ward S 29 Louisville (H) W, 19-7 O 6 Xavier L, 14-21 O 20 Cumberland (Ky.) L, 6-13 O 27 Western Michigan L, 0-24 N 3 Centenary L, 6-75 N 10 Transylvania W, 13-6 N 16 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 24-6 N 17 Bryson W, 25-13 N 24 Bethel (Ky.) W, 19-0 1924 (4-5) C: Wilson “Babe” Hunt S 27 Campbellsville W, 65-0 O 4 John Carroll L, 0-51 O 11 at Louisville L, 7-12 O 18 Middle Tennessee W, 44-0 O 25 Western Michigan L, 0-14 N 8 Transylvania L, 0-13 N 15 Xavier L, 0-29 N 22 Evansville W, 35-0 N 27 Bethel (Ky.) W, 73-0 1925 (3-5-1) C: Harry “Pap” Glenn S 26 Western Michigan L, 0-20 O 3 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 24-6 O 10 Louisville L, 0-6 O 17 Middle Tennessee T, 7-7 O 24 Centre L, 0-13 N 14 Transylvania W, 7-0 N 21 Evansville W, 14-6 N 25 College of Ozarks L, 0-20 N 30 Kentucky Wesleyan L, 0-13 1926 (4-4-1) C: Ual Killebrew S 25 Centre O 2 Bethel (Tenn.) O 16 Western Michigan O 23 Lambuth O 30 Kentucky Wesleyan N 6 at Louisville N 13 Transylvania N 20 Evansville N 27 College of Ozarks 1927 (5-4) C: August Throgmorton S 30 at Chattanooga O 8 at Bethel (Tenn.) O 15 Transylvania O 22 at Georgetown (Ky.) O 29 at Kentucky Wesleyan N 5 Louisville (HC) N 11 Union (Tenn.) N 19 at Evansville N 24 Eastern Kentucky

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W, 12-0 W, 18-0 W, 39-0 W, 19-0 W, 19-0 W, 20-0 W, 13-0 L, 6-7 W, 25-0

Carl “Swede” Anderson -

T, 0-0 W, 21-6 L, 2-3 W, 29-13 W, 22-0 L, 10-26 L, 3-7 W, 61-0 L, 3-14

L, 6-42 W, 61-0 W, 27-0 L, 0-6 L, 0-19 W, 7-6 L, 0-19 W, 27-0 W, 12-0

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1928 (8-1) S 29 at Centre O 6 Rhodes College O 13 Bethel (Tenn.) O 20 at Middle Tennessee O 27 Georgetown (Ky.) (HC) N 3 Louisville N 10 Kentucky Wesleyan N 16 at Union (Tenn.) N 24 Cumberland (Ky.)

Two Stints See Second Entry 1929 (7-3) C: Alton Wicker, Ed Stansbury (Alt.) S 28 Middle Tennessee O 5 Ball State O 12 at Rhodes College O 19 at Louisville O 26 Bethel (Tenn.) N 2 Centre (HC) N 9 at Kentucky Wesleyan N 16 Georgetown (Ky.) N 23 Evansville N 28 Eastern Kentucky

W, 19-0 W, 13-0 L, 6-12 W, 13-0 W, 40-6 L, 6-7 L, 2-7 W, 6-0 W, 44-0 W, 36-0

James Elam 1930-31 (Two Seasons) 16-5-1 (.762) 1930 (8-1-1) C: Paul “Burrhead” Vaughn S 27 at Centre O 4 at Transylvania O 11 Bethel (Ky.) O 18 Middle Tennessee O 25 Louisville (HC) N 1 Kentucky Wesleyan N 15 Georgetown (Ky.) N 22 at Eastern Kentucky N 27 Western Michigan D 6 at Miami (Fla.)

L, 0-31 W, 19-0 W, 31-0 W, 13-7 W, 7-6 W, 25-14 W, 20-0 W, 50-0 T, 0-0 W, 19-0

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Ernie Miller 1932 (One Season) 8-1 (.800)

W, 38-0 W, 27-7 L, 0-26 W, 21-7 W, 6-0 W, 24-0 W, 46-0 W, 1-0 W, 58-0

Two Stints See Second Entry

W, 32-0 W, 7-6 L, 6-20 W, 45-0 W, 19-0 W, 24-0 L, 0-7 W, 48-6

1937 (7-1-1) C: Clarence Caple, Joe Cook (Alt) S 24 Emporia State O 1 at Bradley O 8 Tampa (HC) O 15 at Tennessee Tech O 22 Union (Ky.) O 30 at Western Michigan N 6 Eastern Kentucky N 13 Western Illinois N 20 Murray State

W, 7-0 W, 21-0 W, 13-0 W, 20-0 W, 21-0 L, 7-13 W, 23-0 W, 28-0 T, 7-7

UNIVERSIT Y

1933 (6-2) C: Ewell Waddell S 30 Middle Tennessee O 7 at Tennessee Tech O 14 Murray State (HC) O 21 at Louisville O 28 at Memphis N 11 at Georgetown (Ky.) N 18 Illinois Wesleyan N 30 Transylvania

1934 (4-2-2) C: Elvis Donaldson O 6 Memphis T, 0-0 O 13 Tennessee Tech W, 27-0 O 20 Transylvania W, 20-0 O 26 at Middle Tennessee W, 14-0 N 3 Samford (HC) T, 0-0 N 10 at Eastern Kentucky W, 47-9 N 17 at Murray State L, 14-27 N 29 at Western Michigan L, 6-7 1935 (7-3) C: Si Prewitt S 28 Bethel (Tenn.) W, 36-0 O 5 at Western Michigan L, 0-6 O 11 at Tennessee Tech W, 31-6 O 19 Transylvania W, 35-0 O 25 at Middle Tennessee L, 0-7 N 2 Murray State W, 21-6 N 16 Samford (HC) L, 0-19 N 23 Eastern Kentucky W, 40-6 N 28 Tampa W, 18-0 D 7 at Centre W, 13-7 1936 (6-3) C: Charles “Bub” Ellis, Willard Peebles (Alt) S 26 West Liberty W, 33-0 O 3 Tennessee Tech W, 27- 0 O 9 at Xavier L, 7-12 O 17 Middle Tennessee L, 0-9 O 31 Oglethorpe (HC) W, 6-0 N 7 Samford L, 6-14 N 14 at Eastern Kentucky W, 7-0 N 21 at Murray State W, 14-0 D 5 at Tampa W, 23-20

HISTORY

Jesse Thomas

1929, 1934-37 (Five Seasons) 32-12-2 (.717)

2018 REVIEW

1932 (8-1) C: Fletcher Holeman S 24 Evansville O 1 Transylvania O 8 at Vanderbilt O 15 at Middle Tennessee O 22 at Murray State N 5 Georgetown (Ky.) (HC) N 12 Union (Tenn.) N 19 Eastern Kentucky (F) N 19 Louisville

Carl “Swede” Anderson

HILLTOPPERS

L, 6-13 L, 6-52 L, 7-28 W, 14-7 W, 12-0 W, 7-0 W, 12-0 W, 20-6 W, 20-0 L, 0-13 W, 42-7 W, 25-0

GENERAL

1931 (8-4) C: Dillard Martin S 19 at Mississippi S 28 at Vanderbilt O 3 at Centre O 10 Catawba O 17 Middle Tennessee O 24 Murray State O 29 at Union (Ky.) O 31 Louisville N 7 Miami (Fla.) (HC) N 14 at Western Michigan N 21 Eastern Kentucky N 28 Georgetown (Ky.)

OPPONENTS

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Arnold Winkenhofer

W.L. “Gander” Terry

1942 (One Season) 3-4-1 (.431)

1938-41 (Four Seasons) 25-9-3 (.735) 1938 (7-2) C: Tom Triplett, Joe Gili (Alt) S 24 Emporia State O 1 at Vanderbilt O 8 Samford O 15 Tennessee Tech O 29 Western Michigan (HC) N 5 at Eastern Kentucky N 12 Western Carolina N 19 at Murray State D 3 at Tampa

W, 34-0 L, 0-12 W, 6-0 L, 6-7 W, 13-6 W, 32-7 W, 55-0 W, 21-7 W, 50-7

1939 (7-1-1) C: Sam Panepinto, Waddell Murphy (Alt) S 23 at Ohio W, 14-7 S 30 Morehead State W, 2-0 O 7 Louisiana Tech (HC) W, 20-7 O 13 at Tennessee Tech L, 0-10 O 21 at Memphis W, 12-0 O 28 Middle Tennessee W, 26-2 N 4 at Western Michigan W, 20-14 N 11 Eastern Kentucky W, 26-0 N 25 Murray State T, 12-12 1940 (7-1-1) S 28 at Bradley W, 13-0 O 5 Presbyterian W, 26-7 O 11 at Louisiana Tech L, 6-7 O 19 Tennessee Tech W, 6-0 O 26 Middle Tennessee W, 13-0 N 2 Western Michigan (HC) W, 25-6 N 9 at Morehead State T, 0-0 N 16 Austin Peay W, 20-0 N 23 Murray State W, 6-0 1941 (4-5-1) S 19 at Austin Peay W, 38-0 S 27 at Morehead State W, 14-0 O 3 at Middle Tennessee W, 15-7 O 11 at Ohio L, 7-20 O 18 at Marshall L, 7-34 O 25 Eastern Kentucky (HC) W, 27-20 N 1 at Western Michigan L, 7-21 N 7 at Tennessee Tech L, 6-27 N 14 Samford L, 7-20 N 20 Murray State T, 0-0

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1942 (3-4-1) S 26 at Mississippi O 3 Marshall O 9 at Youngstown State O 17 Morehead State O 23 at Union (Tenn.) O 31 at Eastern Kentucky N 7 Tennessee Tech (HC) N 21 at Murray State 1943-45 No Team — World War II

L, 6-39 W, 19-13 L, 6-40 W, 9-0 L, 0-38 L, 0-18 T, 6-6 W, 24-13

Jesse Thomas 1933, 1946-47 (Three Seasons) 11-12-2 (.480) 1946 (2-6) C: Dallas Arnold, Rapheal “Boots” Able O4 at Austin Peay W, 25-6 O 12 at Bradley L, 0-27 O 18 Louisville W, 20-19 O 25 Western Michigan (HC) L, 20-32 N 1 at Tennessee Tech L, 6-32 N 8 at Morehead State L, 7-36 N 16 Eastern Kentucky^ L, 0-6 N 27 Murray State L, 6-55 ^ - First night game in program history 1947 (3-4-2) C: Jimmy Haynes S 26 at Evansville T, 0-0 O 4 Arkansas State T, 14-14 O 11 Tennessee Tech W, 13-7 O 18 Bradley (HC) W, 15-13 O 24 at Louisville L, 13-19 N 1 at Western Michigan L, 0-39 N 8 Morehead State W, 20-0 N 15 at Eastern Kentucky L, 7-27 N 22 at Murray State L, 0-20

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Jack Clayton

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UNIVERSIT Y

1954 (7-3, 3-2 OVC - T-Second) C: Jerry Passafiume, Jim Phifer S 18 Wittenberg W, 32-13 S 25 at East Tennessee W, 24-6 O 2 Middle Tennessee* W, 7-6 O 9 at Morehead State* W, 19-13 O 16 Louisiana-Monroe W, 19-7 O 23 at Tennessee Tech* W, 32-12 O 30 Louisville W, 25-7 N 6 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 0-21 N 13 at Evansville L, 13-21 N 20 at Murray State* L, 0-19 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1955 (3-6, 1-4 OVC - Fifth) C: Jerry Nassano, Vernon “Tank” Wilson S 24 East Tennessee W, 20-7 O 1 at Middle Tennessee* L, 13-25 O 8 Morehead State* W, 12-7 O 15 at Louisiana-Monroe L, 9-21 O 22 Tennessee Tech* L, 7-19 O 29 at Louisville L, 0-20 N 5 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 0-7 N 12 Evansville W, 46-6 N 19 Murray State* (HC) L, 12-28 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

HISTORY

W, 56-0 W, 41-7 L, 21-35 W, 20-7 L, 7-14 L, 0-38 W, 46-6 L, 7-31 L, 6-23

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1951 (4-5, 2-4 OVC - Sixth) C: Lawrence “Butch” Gilbert S 22 Bethel (Tenn.) S 29 Evansville* O 6 at Marshall* O 13 Morehead State* O 20 Tennessee Tech* (HC) O 27 at Memphis N 3 Delta State N 10 at Eastern Kentucky* N 17 at Murray State* * Ohio Valley Conference Game

HILLTOPPERS

1948 (5-4, 2-3 OVC - Fifth) S 25 at Evansville* L, 6-12 O 2 at Arkansas State L, 12-13 O 9 at Morehead State* W, 19-14 O 16 Union (Tenn.) W, 20-7 O 23 at Louisville* L, 6-20 O 30 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 33-0 N 6 Louisiana College W, 35-18 N 13 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 14-13 N 25 Murray State* L, 7-34 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1949 (5-4, 2-3 OVC - Sixth) S 24 Louisville* L, 7-47 O 1 Evansville* L, 0-20 O 8 Morehead State* W, 19-0 O 15 at Union (Tenn.) W, 20-7 O 22 Samford W, 20-0 O 29 at Georgetown (Ky.) W, 13-7 N 5 Delta State (HC) L, 7-13 N 12 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 7-20 N 19 at Murray State* W, 10-7 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1950 (6-2-2, 3-1-2 OVC - Second) C: Roy Hina, Joe Talley S 23 Samford W, 13-0 S 30 at Evansville* T, 7-7 O 7 Marshall* L, 13-47 O 14 at Morehead State* W, 23-21 O 21 Georgetown (Ky.) W, 41-13 O 28 at Tennessee Tech* W, 21-0 N 4 at Delta State W, 26-7 N 11 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 14-13 N 18 Murray State* T, 27-27 N 25 at Stetson L, 14-41 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

GENERAL

1948-56 (Nine Seasons) 50-33-2 (.602)

1952 (9-1, 4-1 OVC - T-First) Refrigerator Bowl Champion C: Will Price, Willie Watson S 20 Middle Tennessee* W, 33-19 S 27 at Evansville W, 39-0 O 11 at Morehead State* W, 39-7 O 18 Louisiana-Monroe W, 42-27 O 25 at Tennessee Tech* L, 13-21 N 1 Delta State W, 35-13 N 8 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 48-6 N 15 Southeast Missouri W, 41-0 N 22 at Murray State* W, 12-7 D 7 vs. Arkansas State^ W, 34-19 * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ Refrigerator Bowl, Evansville, Ind. 1953 (6-4, 2-3 OVC - Fourth) C: Marvin Satterly, Max Stevens S 19 at Middle Tennessee* L, 0-13 S 26 East Tennessee W, 32-13 O 3 at Stetson L, 7-18 O 10 Morehead State* W, 48-0 O 17 at Louisiana-Monroe W, 28-0 O 24 Tennessee Tech*(HC) L, 21-34 O 31 at Delta State W, 21-19 N 7 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 7-13 N 14 Evansville W, 26-13 N 21 Murray State* W, 13-7 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

ALL-TIME RESULTS 1956 (5-4, 2-3 OVC - T-Third) C: Jim Chambliss, Bill Strawn S 22 at East Tennessee S 29 Middle Tennessee* O 6 Youngstown State O 13 at Tennessee Tech* O 20 Eastern Kentucky*(HC) O 27 at Memphis N 3 at Morehead State* N 10 Mississippi College N 17 at Murray State* * Ohio Valley Conference Game

W, 12-7 L, 6-7 W, 26-9 L, 26-39 W, 14-6 L, 0-42 W, 9-7 W, 14-0 L, 13-34

Nick Denes 1957-67 (11 Seasons) 57-39-7 (.587) 1957 (5-3-1, 1-3-1 OVC - T-Fourth) C: Twyman Patterson, Carroll VanHooser S 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 25-20 S 28 East Tennessee W, 10-6 O 5 at Middle Tennessee* L, 7-26 O 12 at Youngstown State W, 9-6 O 19 Tennessee Tech* L, 9-27 N 2 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 0-28 N 9 Morehead State* (HC) W, 28-6 N 16 Wittenberg W, 28-13 N 23 Murray State* T, 7-7 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1958 (4-5, 2-4 OVC - T-Fifth) C: Rod Bagby, Jim “Yogi” Hardin S 20 Southeast Missouri W, 12-0 S 27 at East Tennessee* L, 0-8 O 4 Middle Tennessee* L, 7-10 O 11 at Youngstown State L, 6-20 O 18 at Tennessee Tech* L, 3-7 N 1 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 21-14 N 8 at Morehead State* W, 14-0 N 15 Austin Peay W, 34-16 N 22 at Murray State* L, 7-12 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1959 (5-4, 3-3 OVC - T-Fourth) C: Dave Miller, Denny Wedge S 15 at Louisville L, 0-19 S 19 at Southeast Missouri W, 13-8 S 26 East Tennessee* L, 7-13 O 3 at Middle Tennessee* L, 2-37 O 10 at Austin Peay W, 20-12 O 17 Tennessee Tech* (HC) L, 19-29 O 31 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 14-7 N 7 Morehead State* W, 27-14 N 21 Murray State* W, 21-6 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

1960 (2-6-1, 1-4-1 OVC - T-Sixth) C: Herb Wassom S 17 Southeast Missouri L, 19-28 S 24 at East Tennessee* T, 7-7 O 1 Middle Tennessee* W, 20-13 O 8 Austin Peay W, 34-6 O 15 at Tennessee Tech* L, 7-10 O 21 at Louisville L, 0-44 O 29 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 7-17 N 5 at Morehead State* L, 6-12 N 12 at Murray State* L, 7-26 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1961 (6-3, 4-2 OVC - Third) C: Winton Boone, Jackie Poynter (Alt) S16 at Southeast Missouri W, 13-0 S 23 East Tennessee* W, 32-14 S 30 at Middle Tennessee* L, 6-14 O 7 at Austin Peay W, 26-6 O 14 Tennessee Tech* L, 12-13 O 21 at Louisville L, 0-20 O 28 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 16-15 N 4 Morehead State* (HC) W, 7-0 N 11 Murray State* W, 14-6 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1962 (5-3, 3-3 OVC - Fifth) C: Lee Murray, Joe Bugel (Alt), Jim Taylor (Alt) S 15 Southeast Missouri W, 28-7 S 22 at East Tennessee* L, 7-27 S 29 Middle Tennessee* L, 0-17 O 6 Austin Peay W, 21-13 O 13 at Tennessee Tech* W, 24-7 O 27 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 5-6 N 3 at Morehead State* W, 7-0 N 10 at Murray State* W, 16-15 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1963 (10-0-1, 7-0 OVC - First) Tangerine Bowl Champion C: Joe Bugel, Harold Chambers S 14 at Southeast Missouri W, 40-7 S 21 at Tampa T, 14-14 S 28 East Tennessee* W, 14-6 O 5 at Middle Tennessee* W, 16-6 O 12 at Austin Peay* W, 34-14 O 19 at Tennessee Tech* W, 14-12 O 26 Evansville (HC) W, 54-14 N 2 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 29-6 N 9 Morehead State* W, 17-0 N 23 Murray State* W, 50-0 D 28 vs. Coast Guard^ W, 27-0 * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ Tangerine Bowl, Orlando, Fla.

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4,500 6,500 8,003 8,506 15,000 13,059 7,000 2,000 7,500

T, 7-7 L, 27-28 L, 7-16 W, 14-12 W, 42-0 W, 27-26 W, 27-2 W, 28-14 L, 18-21 W, 56-14

1970 (8-1-1, 5-1-1 OVC - First) C: Bill Hape, Lawrence Brame (Alt), Bill Muller (Alt) S 19 at Indiana State W, 30-6 S 26 Austin Peay* W, 28-9 O 3 at East Tennessee* T, 10-10 O 10 Eastern Michigan (HC) W, 45-6 O 17 at Tennessee Tech* W, 28-0 O 24 Eastern Kentucky* W, 19-7 O 31 at Morehead State* W, 24-14 N 7 Middle Tennessee* L, 13-17 N 14 Butler W, 14-0 N 21 at Murray State* W, 33-7 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1971 (8-2, 6-1 OVC - First) C: Terry Kokinda, Jim Barber (Alt), Bill Sykes (Alt) S 18 Wittenberg W, 33-7 S 25 at Austin Peay* W, 46-7 O 2 East Tennessee* W, 36-7 O 9 at Eastern Michigan L, 14-17 O 16 Tennessee Tech* (HC) W, 15-7 O 23 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 16-7 O 30 Morehead State* W, 34-11 N 6 at Middle Tennessee* L, 13-27 N 13 at Butler W, 31-0 N 20 Murray State* W, 24-10 * Ohio Valley Conference Game @WKUFootball

10,832 6,500 7,506 13,517 18,516 20,500 7,568 4,011 4,995 7,802

13,500 11,450 8,000 19,250 10,100 17,511 8,500 11,517 5,026 7,500

17,042 4,990 16,276 12,200 19,926 24,500 15,762 6,500 7,450 16,327

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1967 (7-1-1, 5-1-1 OVC - Second) C: Wes Simpson, Bill Taylor S 16 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.) W, 47-7 S 23 at Austin Peay* W, 31-6 S 30 East Tennessee* W, 6-3 O 14 Tennessee Tech* W, 56-0 O 21 at Eastern Kentucky* T, 14-14 O 28 Morehead State* (HC) W, 30-19 N 4 at Middle Tennessee* L, 14-16 N 11 at Butler W, 36-14 N 18 Murray State*^ W, 42-19 * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ Last game in Western Stadium

1969 (6-3-1, 5-2 OVC - Second) C: Romeo Crennel, Bill Rose S 20 Indiana State S 27 at Austin Peay* O 4 East Tennessee* O 11 at Northern Illinois O 18 Tennessee Tech* (HC) O 25 at Eastern Kentucky* N 1 Morehead State* N 8 at Middle Tennessee* N 15 at Akron N 22 Murray State* * Ohio Valley Conference Game

10,866 8,997 6,500 6,000 6,000 20,428 6,500 7,493 7,335 9,500

UNIVERSIT Y

7,047 7,100 7,994 7,584 5,000 4,000 12,625 5,000 5,740 4,100

1968 (7-2-1, 5-2 OVC - Second) C: Walt Heath, Jim Garrett (Alt), Dickie Moore (Alt) S 21 Butler ^ W, 35-0 S 28 Austin Peay* W, 42-0 O 5 at East Tennessee* W, 23-0 O 12 at Western Illinois W, 66-0 O 19 at Tennessee Tech* W, 13-0 O 26 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) L, 7-16 N 2 at Morehead State* W, 24-21 N 9 Middle Tennessee* W, 43-2 N 16 Akron T, 14-14 N 23 at Murray State* L, 14-17 * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ First game in L.T. Smith Stadium

HISTORY

W, 42-21 W, 24-7 L, 9-33 W, 7-3 L, 14-21 L, 21-37 L, 12-24 L, 7-12 W, 35-7 W, 37-20

1968-83 (16 Seasons) 106-56-6 (.649)

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40,165 7,062 8,500 5,800 6,505 10,025 11,500 5,012 5,150 5,731

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HILLTOPPERS

1966 (5-5, 3-4 OVC - Sixth) C: Jack Crangle S 17 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) S 24 at East Tennessee* O 1 Middle Tennessee* O 8 Austin Peay* O 15 at Tennessee Tech* O 22 Drake O 29 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) N 5 at Morehead State* N 12 Butler N 19 at Murray State* * Ohio Valley Conference Game

7,396 6,528 8,041 9,342 6,915 7,932 10,041 10,000 6,661 8,200

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1964 (6-3-1, 3-3-1 OVC - T-Third) C: Stan Napper, Ken Waller S 19 Southeast Missouri W, 14-0 S 26 at East Tennessee* L, 9-16 O 3 Middle Tennessee* L, 0-9 O 10 Austin Peay* T, 6-6 O 17 at Tennessee Tech* W, 19-14 O 24 at Evansville W, 37-0 O 31 Eastern Kentucky* (HC) W, 24-0 N 7 at Morehead State* W, 9-0 N 14 Olivet W, 44-20 N 21 at Murray State* L, 7-14 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1965 (2-6-2, 1-5-1 OVC - Seventh) C: Ken Frick, Elmer Murray (Alt) S 18 at Akron T, 6-6 S 25 East Tennessee* W, 15-14 O 2 at Middle Tennessee* L, 0-21 O 9 at Austin Peay* L, 6-38 O 16 Tennessee Tech* L, 6-46 O 23 Drake (HC) W, 28-21 O 30 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 12-28 N 6 Morehead State* L, 12-21 N 13 at Butler L, 20-27 N 20 Murray State* T, 14-14 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

ALL-TIME RESULTS 1972 (7-3, 5-2 OVC - Second) C: Andrew Francis, Brad Watson S 9 Appalachian State L, 6-7 15,200 S 16 at Wittenberg W, 19-7 3,000 S 23 Austin Peay* W, 28-7 12,500 S 30 at East Tennessee* W, 17-7 6,932 O 14 at Tennessee Tech* L, 10-30 12,000 O 21 Eastern Kentucky* W, 10-0 15,400 O 28 at Morehead State* W, 35-6 6,000 N 4 Middle Tennessee* (HC) L, 17-21 20,000 N 11 Butler W, 35-6 10,400 N 18 at Murray State* W, 17-6 6,000 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1973 (12-1, 7-0 OVC - First) NCAA II National Runner-Up Grantland Rice Bowl Champion C: David Nollner, Lonnie Schuster S 8 at Appalachian State W, 42-7 8,250 S 22 at Austin Peay* W, 28-0 7,000 S 29 East Tennessee* W, 30-0 13,500 O 6 Western Carolina W, 45-7 13,400 O 13 Tennessee Tech* W, 41-0 13,150 O 20 at Eastern Kentucky* W, 35-0 19,500 O 27 Morehead State* (HC) W, 34-7 19,250 N 3 at Middle Tennessee* W, 42-8 10,000 N 10 at Butler W, 48-6 3,425 N 17 Murray State* W, 32-27 19,250 D 1 Lehigh^ W, 25-16 12,500 D 8 (1) Grambling State^ W, 28-20 15,000 D 15 (2) Louisiana Tech^ L, 0-34 12,016 * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ NCAA Division II Playoffs (1) Semifinals, Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La. (2) Finals, Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif. 1974 (7-3, 5-2 OVC - T-Second) C: Dennis Tomek, John Bushong (Alt), John Humphrey (Alt) S 14 CW Post W, 48-0 13,300 S 28 Austin Peay* W, 35-7 13,400 O 5 at East Tennessee* W, 24-0 5,213 O 12 Dayton (HC) W, 32-15 20,000 O 19 at Tennessee Tech* L, 6-10 12,000 O 26 Eastern Kentucky* W, 34-24 18,880 N 2 at Morehead State* W, 36-0 8,000 N 9 Middle Tennessee* W, 36-10 13,300 N 16 Western Carolina L, 2-20 11,300 N 23 at Murray State* L, 7-9 15,200 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1975 (11-2, 6-1 OVC - T-First) NCAA II National Runner-Up Grantland Rice Bowl Champion C: Rick Green, Bob Hobby (Alt) S 6 at Dayton S 13 at Louisville S 20 Illinois State S 27 at Austin Peay* O 4 East Tennessee* O 18 Tennessee Tech* O 25 at Eastern Kentucky*

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11,300 34,700 15,300 6,800 14,400 9,000 24,200

N 1 Morehead State* (HC) W, 14-10 N 8 at Middle Tennessee* W, 24-10 N 22 Murray State* W, 19-0 N 29 at Northern Iowa^ W, 14-12 D 6 (1) New Hampshire^ W, 14-3 D 13 (2) Northern Michigan^ L, 14-16 * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ NCAA Division II Playoffs (1) Semifinals, Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, La. (2) Finals, Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif. 1976 (4-5-1, 3-4 OVC - T-Fourth) C: David Carter, Keith Tandy (Alt) S 11 Troy T, 10-10 S 18 at Chattanooga W, 10-7 S 25 Austin Peay* W, 12-7 O 2 at East Tennessee* L, 16-28 O 16 at Tennessee Tech* L, 12-22 O 23 Eastern Kentucky* W, 10-6 O 30 at Morehead State* L, 0-21 N 6 Middle Tennessee* (HC) W, 38-7 N 13 Akron L, 16-29 N 20 at Murray State* L, 6-16 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1977 (1-8-1, 1-5-1 OVC - Eigth) C: Chip Carpenter, Biff Madon S 10 Chattanooga L, 3-27 S 17 at Akron L, 3-24 S 24 at Austin Peay* L, 3-21 O 1 East Tennessee* W, 33-13 O 8 at Northern Michigan L, 0-39 O 15 Tennessee Tech* L, 20-31 O 22 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 10-35 O 29 Morehead State* (HC) T, 20-20 N 5 at Middle Tennessee* L, 19-21 N 19 Murray State* L, 13-21 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1978 (8-2, 6-0 OVC - First) C: Reginald Hayden, Fred Kixmiller S 9 Chattanooga L, 15-42 S 16 at Illinois State W, 28-6 S 23 Austin Peay* W, 17-13 S 30 at East Tennessee W, 27-21 O 7 Akron L, 21-26 O 14 at Tennessee Tech* W, 26-20 O 21 Eastern Kentucky* W, 17-16 O 28 at Morehead State* W, 35-7 N 4 Middle Tennessee* (HC) W, 54-0 N 18 at Murray State* W, 14-6 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1979 (5-5, 3-3 OVC - Fourth) C: Chuck DeLacey, Eddie Preston, Carl Estelle (Alt) S 8 at Chattanooga L, 28-41 S 15 Lamar L, 27-58 S 22 at Austin Peay* W, 24-20 O 6 Northern Michigan W, 28-21 O 13 Tennessee Tech* W, 49-7 O 20 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 6-8

20,100 11,300 15,300 2,500 6,000 15,558

16,750 8,000 13,300 5,739 15,500 18,000 1,000 20,000 11,200 10,300

16,500 31,792 8,600 10,500 5,346 13,500 25,000 19,750 2,800 11,700

13,500 12,000 15,200 5,732 15,600 16,000 19,100 9,000 19,500 9,500

10,250 14,600 9,000 14,000 13,200 25,300

ALL-TIME RESULTS L, 0-3 W, 17-12 W, 24-17 L, 20-30

1985 (4-7) S 7 Tennessee State W, 22-17 S 14 at Appalachian State L, 14-31 S 21 at Louisville L, 14-23 S 28 at Missouri State L, 7-47 O 5 Akron L, 32-34 O 12 at Central Florida W, 47-17 O 26 at Eastern Kentucky L, 21-51 N 2 Morehead State (HC) W, 26-13 N 9 at Middle Tennessee L, 9-14 N 16 Eastern Illinois L, 13-14 N 23 Murray State W, 27-25 1986 (4-6-1) S 6 Gardner-Webb W, 35-13 S 13 West Alabama L, 21-23 S 20 at Louisville L, 6-45 S 27 at Murray State T, 10-10 O 4 Eastern Kentucky W, 24-10 O 18 at Tennessee State L, 3-25 O 25 at Austin Peay W, 34-20 N 1 Georgia Southern (HC) L, 32-49 N 8 Boston University W, 28-7 N 15 at Eastern Illinois L, 18-35 N 22 Chattanooga L, 17-21 1987 (7-4) S 5 Gardner-Webb L, 24-28 S 19 Murray State% W, 21-17 S 26 Middle Tennessee W, 28-16 O 3 at Eastern Kentucky L, 10-20 O 10 at Chattanooga W, 20-17 O 17 West Alabama (HC) W, 21-14 O 24 at Austin Peay W, 27-0 O 31 at Georgia Southern L, 20-23 N 14 Eastern Illinois W, 30-15 N 21 at North Carolina A&T W, 45-27 N 28 at Eastern Kentucky^ L, 17-40 % First Night Game At L.T. Smith Stadium ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs

14,000 23,984 8,500 5,500 24,468 6,500 13,000 3,500 16,500 10,864 7,500 17,600 13,707 36,914 7,515 9,000 9,163 19,400 10,500 8,000 4,500 6,000 11,000 7,500 34,144 8,875 9,300 27,856 3,117 13,000 1,500 6,020 4,000 5,500 19,250 16,500 20,200 8,377 14,000 5,833 13,066 8,000 2,500 4,050

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31,279 8,845 7,500 10,500 6,134 9,000 8,700 14,500 5,500 5,000 6,900

L, 16-17 L, 7-42 L, 34-35 L, 0-28 L, 17-45 L, 10-25 W, 17-10 W, 33-31 L, 24-45 L, 19-50 L, 16-17

UNIVERSIT Y

24,475 16,682 8,500 9,000 12,500 13,859 18,000 8,000 8,500 4,500

1984 (2-9) S 8 Appalachian State S 15 at Akron S 22 Central Florida S 29 at SE Louisiana O 6 at Louisville O 13 Missouri State O 20 Eastern Kentucky O 27 at Morehead State N 3 Middle Tennessee (HC) N 10 at Eastern Illinois N 17 at Murray State

HISTORY

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6,100 13,000 10,000 8,000 4,029 11,500 20,800 17,000 6,002 3,500 8,500

1984-88 (Five Seasons) 26-30-1 (.465)

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1981 (6-5, 4-4 OVC - T-Fourth) C: Greg Gallas, Troy Snardon, Lamont Meacham S 5 at Evansville W, 35-7 S 12 Delaware L, 14-38 S 19 Kentucky State W, 54-14 S 26 at Austin Peay* W, 28-0 O 10 at Youngstown State* W, 35-14 O 17 Tennessee Tech* L, 3-14 O 24 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 11-19 O 31 Morehead State* (HC) W, 19-15 N 7 at Akron* W, 19-14 N 14 at Middle Tennessee* L, 17-31 N 21 Murray State* L, 6-38 * Ohio Valley Conference Game 1982 (5-5) C: Tom Fox, John Newby (Alt), David Suggs (Alt) S 4 at Louisville L, 10-20 S 11 at Delaware L, 0-31 S 18 Akron^ W, 10-3 S 25 Austin Peay W, 33-15 O 9 Youngstown State (HC) W, 28-14 O 16 at Tennessee Tech W, 28-14 O 23 Eastern Kentucky L, 21-35 O 30 at Morehead State L, 13-17 N 6 Middle Tennessee L, 16-31 N 20 at Murray State W, 27-20 ^ - 100th career win for Jimmy Feix 1983 (2-8-1) C: Paul Gray, Walter York S 10 at Louisville L, 22-41 S 17 at Akron L, 13-14 S 24 at Austin Peay L, 3-13 O 1 Southeastern Louisiana L, 7-27 O 8 at Youngstown State L, 13-24 O 15 Tennessee Tech W, 17-0 O 22 at Eastern Kentucky T, 10-10 O 29 Morehead State (HC) W, 38-7 N 5 at Middle Tennessee L, 7-26 N 12 Eastern Illinois L,14-34 N 19 Murray State L, 3-7

13,000 5,393 23,506 15,500 12,500 11,600 19,700 6,000 20,100 15,800

Dave Roberts

HILLTOPPERS

1980 (9-1, 6-1 OVC - First) C: Bryan Gray, Ricky Gwinn, Pete Walters S 6 Evansville W, 40-18 S 13 at Kentucky State W, 30-8 S 20 at Akron* W, 8-2 S 27 Austin Peay* W, 20-14 O 11 Youngstown State W, 42-17 O 18 at Tennessee Tech* W, 28-17 O 25 Eastern Kentucky* W, 13-10 N 1 at Morehead State* W, 17-7 N 8 Middle Tennessee* (HC) W, 30-15 N 22 at Murray State* L, 0-49 * Ohio Valley Conference Game

19,800 8,000 12,500 15,500

GENERAL

O 27 Morehead State* (HC) N 3 at Middle Tennessee* N 10 at Northern Iowa N 17 Murray State* * Ohio Valley Conference Game

ALL-TIME RESULTS 1988 (9-4) S 10 at Morehead State S 17 at Middle Tennessee S 24 Eastern Kentucky O 1 Austin Peay O 8 Illinois State O 15 at Missouri State O 22 at Tennessee Tech O 29 Chattanooga (HC) N 5 at Eastern Illinois N 12 at Louisville N 19 North Carolina A&T N 26 at Western Illinois^ D 3 at Eastern Kentucky^ ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs

W, 34-0 L, 10-13 W, 16-14 W, 28-3 W, 31-16 W, 21-14 W, 20-17 W, 31-29 L, 0-6 L, 17-35 W, 44-0 W, 35-32 L, 24-41

6,500 10,500 18,000 7,500 10,200 8,059 9,242 18,200 10,021 31,636 2,500 6,000 8,100

Jack Harbaugh 1989-2002 (14 Seasons) 91-68-0 (.572) 1989 (6-5) C: Russell Foster, Xavier Jordan, Mark Marsh S 2 at Illinois State W, 17-12 S 9 at Murray State (-/20) L, 14-17 S 16 Middle Tennessee (-/12) W, 31-16 S 23 at Eastern Kentucky (-/2) L, 3-24 S 30 Austin Peay W, 49-0 O 7 at Chattanooga (18/-) L, 7-19 O 14 Missouri State (-/4) W, 42-33 O 21 Tennessee Tech (HC) W, 61-14 O 28 at Youngstown State (-/14) W, 41-38 N 4 at Louisville (13/-) L, 7-55 N 18 Eastern Illinois (-/17) L, 7-10

4,452 8,575 14,700 19,200 4,200 6,207 9,000 18,000 9,879 36,126 4,000

1990 (2-8) C: Scott Campbell, Eddie Godfrey, Raji Gordon S 8 at Morehead State W, 24-0 S 15 Illinois State W, 19-9 S 22 at Middle Tennessee (20/2) L, 7-20 S 29 Eastern Kentucky (-/3) L, 12-35 O 6 Youngstown State (HC) (-/4) L, 14-17 O 13 at Tennessee Tech L, 22-33 O 27 at Louisville L, 7-41 N 3 at Eastern Illinois L, 6-28 N 10 Indiana State L, 27-29 N 17 Chattanooga L, 21-22

5,200 14,500 14,000 18,000 14,500 11,183 35,122 9,008 3,800 3,900

1991 (3-8) C: Milton Biggins S 7 at Austin Peay S 14 Murray State S 21 Morehead State O 5 Middle Tennessee (-/12) O 12 at Eastern Kentucky (-/2) O 19 Troy (HC) O 26 Northern Iowa (-/3) N 2 at Chattanooga N 9 Eastern Illinois N 16 at Indiana State N 23 at Illinois State

5,807 12,222 8,180 8,068 18,800 10,980 3,228 7,102 4,124 2,701 7,104

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1992 (4-6) Captains: Richard Grice, Mark Lamberth S 5 Eastern Kentucky (-/5) L, 7-21 S 12 Indiana State W, 34-14 S 19 at Western Illinois L, 30-31 S 26 at SW Louisiana L, 14-17 O 10 at Northern Iowa (-/1) L, 6-34 O 24 Central Florida (HC) (-/16) W, 50-36 O 29 Southern Illinois W, 41-39 N 7 at Illinois State L, 7-23 N 14 at Eastern Illinois L, 7-28 N 21 at Murray State W, 47-15 1993 (8-3) C: Ben Mooney, Eddie Thompson S 2 at Eastern Kentucky (-/10) W, 15-10 S 11 at Kansas State L, 13-38 S 18 at Austin Peay W, 28-27 S 25 UAB W, 40-13 O 2 Jacksonville State (HC) (25/-) W, 12-7 O 16 at Southern Illinois (21/-) W, 51-24 O 23 at Indiana State (18/-) L, 14-41 O 30 Western Illinois W, 41-9 N 6 at Troy (24/4) L, 24-31 N 13 Eastern Illinois (25/-) W, 28-14 N 20 Murray State (20/-) W, 44-14 1994 (5-6) C: Sheldon Benoit, Lito Mason S 1 Eastern Kentucky (-/12) W, 24-21 S 8 at Murray State (19/-) W, 39-13 S 17 Austin Peay (11/-) W, 21-3 S 24 at Central Florida (11/13) L, 45-59 O 1 at UAB (14/-) W, 31-22 O 8 Portland State (10/-) L, 14-49 O 15 at Jacksonville State (19/-) W, 22-20 O 22 Southern Illinois (HC) (22/-) L, 7-10 O 29 Troy (22/4) L, 16-38 N 5 Indiana State L, 16-28 N 12 at Eastern Illinois L, 20-28 1995 (2-8) C: Stephon Benford, Daryl Houston, Dan McGrath A 31 Murray State L, 14-35 S 9 at Eastern Kentucky (-/11) L, 14-38 S 16 at Austin Peay L, 34-38 S 23 UAB W, 32-18 S 30 at Troy (-/6) L, 39-56 O 7 Jacksonville State (-/25) W, 17-15 O 14 Eastern Illinois (HC) (-/25) L, 9-35 O 21 at Indiana State L, 6-27 N 4 at Southern Illinois L, 28-30 N 18 at Liberty L, 36-49

14,101 8,760 6,230 20,049 11,255 10,589 6,434 7,907 2,003 1,403

17,200 29,356 6,089 7,000 8,800 7,200 10,191 4,511 5,100 3,527 4,552

12,300 8,161 10,100 24,326 20,237 8,800 12,077 11,900 6,400 6,000 1,003

13,200 18,600 4,117 8,000 11,600 5,500 12,000 6,142 2,400 1,968

1996 (7-4) C: K.C. Armstrong, Antwan Floyd, Bryson Warner A 29 Kentucky Wesleyan W, 66-0 9,600 S 7 at Murray State (-/9) W, 44-41 (2OT) 14,123 S 14 Eastern Kentucky (24/11) W, 14-7 17,600 S 21 at Austin Peay (15/-) W, 34-2 5,011 S 28 at Marshall (12/7) L, 3-37 20,755 Ranked Matchups Added from 1989-Pres. | (WKU Rank/Opp. Rank)

ALL-TIME RESULTS O 28 Eastern Illinois (9/17)* N 4 at South Florida (5/-) N 11 Indiana State (8/-) N 18 Southern Illinois (7/-) N 25 Florida A&M (6/13)^ D 2 Appalachian State (6/14)^ * Ohio Valley Conference Game ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs

W, 34-12 L, 24-30 W, 28-3 W, 22-0 W, 27-0 L, 14-17

11,300 31,104 5,800 5,200 3,200 5,100

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2000 (11-2, 7-0 OVC - First Place) C: Brad Davis, Alan Ogletree, James Richie, Melvin Wisham S 9 Tennessee-Martin* W, 71-0 7,800 S 16 at Elon (-/24) W, 23-0 5,081 S 23 at SE Missouri (24/-)* W, 38-14 10,222 S 30 at Murray State (24/-)* W, 48-38 8,266 O 7 Eastern Kentucky (18/19)* W, 6-3 10,500 O 14 Tennessee Tech (12/-)* (HC) W, 17-14 12,200 O 21 at Tennessee State (10/-)* W, 52-14 6,932

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2001 (8-4, 5-2 Gateway - T-Second) C: Jason Johnson, Joseph Jefferson, Peter Martinez, Jason Michael, Mel Mitchell A 30 at Western Illinois (3/13)* L, 13-17 11,832 S 8 Kentucky State (10/-) W, 48-0 11,000 S 22 Missouri State (8/-)* W, 23-7 9,500 S 29 at Wisconsin (7/-) L, 6-24 75,662 O 6 Elon (11/-) W, 24-7 7,700 O 13 at Indiana State (11/-)* W, 22-9 3,545 O 20 McNeese State (10/11) (HC) W, 21-0 14,000 O 27 at Youngstown St. (10/5)* W, 24-14 16,591 N 3 at Illinois State (7/-)* W, 58-14 6,493 N 10 Northern Iowa (6/13)* L, 23-24 10,300 N 17 Southern Illinois (11/-)* W, 36-6 5,800 D1 at Furman (10/3)^ L, 20-24 6,143 * Gateway Football Conference Game ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 2002 (12-3, 6-1 Gateway - T-First) NCAA I-AA National Champions C: Sherrod Coates, Peter Martinez, Jason Michael, Chris Price A 31 at Kansas State (18/-) L, 3-48 45,844 S 7 Kentucky State (22/-) W, 49-0 9,500 S 14 Western Illinois (21/-)* L, 0-14 6,000 S 21 Youngstown State (-/11)* W, 13-7 10,100 S 28 at McNeese State (-/2) L, 13-38 16,840 O 5 at Northern Iowa (25/6)* W, 31-12 14,684 O 12 Florida International W, 56-7 6,000 O 19 at Missouri State (25/-)* W, 31-7 13,002 O 26 Indiana State (23/-)* (HC) W, 24-7 11,200 N 2 Illinois State (21/25)* W, 9-0 5,600 N 16 at Southern Illinois (13/-)* W, 48-16 3,203 N 30 Murray State (15/23)^ W, 59-20 3,300 D 7 at Western Illinois (15/2)^ W, 31-28 6,600 D 14 at Georgia Southern (15/3)^ W, 31-28 6,573 D 20 vs. McNeese State (15/1)& W, 34-14 12,360 * Gateway Football Conference Game ^ NCAA Division 1-AA Playoffs & National Championship, Chattanooga, Tenn.

GENERAL

O 5 at UAB (16/-) L, 0-24 14,107 O 12 at Jacksonville State (20/-) L, 20-34 4,334 O 19 Liberty L, 14-23 7,100 O 26 Indiana State (HC) (-/21) W, 27-20 8,200 N 2 Southern Illinois W, 51-37 5,800 N 9 at Morehead State W, 31-26 1,500 1997 (10-2) C: K.C. Armstrong, Ron Kelly, Latravis Powell A 28 at Tennessee-Martin (10/-) W, 42-0 7,796 S 6 Murray State (11/12) W, 52-50 (3OT) 15,400 S 13 at Eastern Kentucky (9/-) W, 37-21 18,600 S 20 Austin Peay (6/-) W, 53-7 7,000 S 27 South Florida (3/-) W, 31-3 11,200 O 4 at UAB (3/-) L, 16-20 17,385 O 18 New Haven (7/-) W, 24-21 9,300 O 25 at Southern Illinois (7/-) W, 52-31 3,000 N 1 Morehead State (5/-) (HC) W, 38-24 9,700 N 8 at Indiana State (5/-) W, 21-14 2,265 N 29 Eastern Kentucky (5/15)^ W, 42-14 9,000 D 3 at E. Washington (5/4)^ L, 21-38 6,829 ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 1998 (7-4) C: Trae Hackett, Andy Hape, Bryan Heyward, Willie Taggart S 3 Tennessee-Martin (8/-) W, 49-7 9,000 S 12 at Murray State (7/16) L, 31-36 12,198 S 19 Eastern Kentucky (15/16) L, 16-27 14,200 S 26 Austin Peay (24/-) W, 56-14 7,600 O 3 New Haven (22/-) W, 24-21 4,600 O 17 at South Florida (19/12) W, 31-24 30,083 O 24 Elon (12/-) (HC) W, 41-38 (OT) 9,000 O 31 at Louisville (11/-) L, 34-63 32,649 N 7 Southern Illinois (18/-) W, 48-28 4,400 N 14 Indiana State (15/-) W, 42-14 4,100 N 21 at Louisiana-Lafayette (12/-) L, 24-38 5,224 1999 (6-5, 4-3 OVC - T-Third) C: Patrick Goodman, James Richie, Rod Smart, Ben Wittman S 2 at Tennessee-Martin* W, 34-10 5,632 S 11 Cumberland (Tenn.) W, 55-7 7,350 S 18 South Florida (-/21) L, 6-21 7,500 S 25 Southeast Missouri* W, 21-10 7,700 O 2 Murray State* W, 21-15 9,400 O 9 at Eastern Kentucky* L, 10-31 9,080 O 16 at Tennessee Tech* L, 10-23 4,024 O 23 Tennessee State (-/2)* (HC) L, 21-28 13,100 O 30 at Eastern Illinois* W, 38-15 1,082 N 13 at Indiana State W, 40-34 (OT) 3,412 N 20 at Southern Illinois L, 14-52 2,400 *OVC Game

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David Elson 2003-09 (Seven Seasons) 39-44 (.469) 2003 (9-4, 5-2 Gateway - T-Third) C: Jeremy Chandler, Shannon Hayes, Antonio Veals, Joe Washington A 28 Union (Ky.) (5/-) W, 51-3 S 6 West Virginia Tech (5/-) W, 67-3 S 20 Eastern Kentucky (3/22) W, 36-3 S 27 at Auburn (-/3) L, 3-48 O 4 at Western Illinois (5/2)* L, 28-33 O 11 Missouri State (9/-)* W, 9-6 O 18 at Illinois State (9/-)* W, 27-24 O 25 at Indiana State (8/-)* W, 59-14 N 1 Southern Illinois (7/3)* (HC) L, 24-28 N 8 Northern Iowa (9/6)* W, 24-3 N 15 at Youngstown State (7/-)* W, 37-13 N 29 Jacksonville State (8/17)^ W, 45-7 D 6 at Wofford (8/2)^ L, 17-34 * Gateway Football Conference Game ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs

9,325 10,325 18,317 85,046 18,263 8,383 8,945 3,708 13,430 7,518 12,858 3,573 7,500

2004 (9-3, 6-1 Gateway - Second) C: Buster Ashley, Brian Claybourn, Charles Thompson S 4 at Kansas State (-/13) L, 13-27 46,740 S 11 Concord (W.Va.) (11/-) W, 58-0 10,390 S 18 at Eastern Kentucky (10/-) W, 21-8 22,700 O 2 Youngstown State (6/-)* W, 44-19 11,619 O 9 at Northern Iowa (6/21)* W, 17-10 12,184 O 16 at Southern Illinois (4/1)* L, 10-38 10,143 O 23 Indiana State (10/-)* (HC) W, 31-9 7,390 O 30 Illinois State (7/-)* W, 24-21 7,126 N 6 at Missouri State (5/-)* W, 28-24 8,942 N 13 Western Illinois (5/-)* W, 45-3 7,318 N 20 at FIU (3/-) W, 35-14 3,108 N 27 at Sam Houston St. (3/9)^ L, 24-54 9,554 * Gateway Football Conference Game ^ NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs 2005 (6-5, 4-3 Gateway - Fourth) C: Bill Hewig, Maurice Perkins, Antonio Thomas, Daniel Williams S 1 West Virginia Tech (7/-) W, 63-3 8,878 S 10 Eastern Kentucky (7/-) W, 23-21 18,944 S 24 at Auburn (1/-) L, 14-37 80,632 O 1 at Indiana State (3/-)* W, 38-28 2,906 O 8 at Illinois State (3/-)* W, 37-34 (OT) 10,416 O 15 Missouri State (3/-)* (HC) W, 37-28 13,105 O 22 at Western Illinois (1/-)* W, 42-7 13,558 O 27 Southern Illinois (1/8)* L, 20-31 10,701 N 5 Northern Iowa (6/14)* L, 20-23 (2OT) 12,364 N 12 at Youngstown St. (12/19)* L, 10-42 12,706 N 19 at Florida International L, 35-38 13,388 * Gateway Football Conference Game

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2006 (6-5, 4-3 Gateway - T-Fourth) C: Justin Haddix, Lerron Moore, Sam Sexton, Tariq Smith S 2 at Georgia (-/15) L, 12-48 92,746 S 9 at Eastern Kentucky (-/23) L, 21-26 19,800 S 16 Chattanooga W, 28-21 9,322 S 30 Western Illinois (-/21)* W, 38-35 11,710 O 7 Illinois State (-/6)* L, 27-28 7,661 O 14 at Missouri State* W, 17-14 9,405 O 21 at Southern Illinois (-/13)* W, 27-24 11,024 O 28 Indiana State* (HC) W, 41-3 12,424 N 4 at Northern Iowa (-/14)* L, 20-31 8,746 N 11 Youngstown State (-/6)* L, 3-19 7,312 N 18 Austin Peay W, 24-14 5,877 * Gateway Football Conference Game 2007 (7-5) C: Curtis Hamilton, Chris James, Andre Lewis, Clay Stephens, Zach Thuney S 1 at Florida (-/5) L, 3-49 90,086 S 8 West Virginia Tech W, 87-0 16,165 S 15 Eastern Kentucky W, 26-6 18,898 S 20 at Middle Tennessee W, 20-17 22,086 S 29 at Bowling Green L, 21-41 20,622 O 13 at Ball State L, 12-35 15,824 O 20 at Indiana State W, 56-7 5,027 O 27 North Carolina Central W, 50-14 15,122 N 3 at Chattanooga W, 28-21 5,668 N 10 Troy (HC) L, 17-21 16,972 N 17 Morehead State W, 52-12 15,282 N 24 at North Texas L, 26-27 5,027 2008 (2-10) C: Greg Ryan, Dan Cline, Marcus Minor, Stephen Willis A 30 at Indiana L, 13-31 30,067 S 6 at Eastern Kentucky W, 37-13 18,500 S 13 at Alabama (-/11) L, 7-41 92,138 S 20 Murray State W, 50-9 22,297 S 27 at Kentucky L, 3-41 70,731 O 4 at Virginia Tech (-/20) L, 13-27 66,233 O 11 Ball State (-/25) L, 7-24 16,319 O 18 Florida Atlantic L, 20-24 14,171 N 1 North Texas (HC) L, 40-51 18,879 N 8 at Troy L, 7-17 19,066 N 15 Middle Tennessee L, 10-21 11,817 D 6 at Florida International L, 3-27 9,405 2009 (0-12, 0-8 Sun Belt - Ninth) C: Jake Gaebler, Marell Booker, Cody Hughes, Taurean Smith S 5 at Tennessee L, 7-63 98,761 S 12 South Florida L, 13-35 20,588 S 19 Central Arkansas L, 7-28 17,295 S 26 at Navy L, 22-38 29,009 O 10 Florida International* L, 20-37 13,574 O 17 Louisiana-Lafayette* L, 22-30 11,919 O 24 at Middle Tennessee* L, 24-62 17,787 O 31 at North Texas* L, 49-68 11,214 N 7 Troy* (HC) L, 20-40 16,747 N 14 at Louisiana-Monroe* L, 18-21 16,299 N 28 at Florida Atlantic* L, 23-29 14,671 D 3 Arkansas State* L, 20-24 4,513 * Sun Belt Conference Game Ranked Matchups Added from 1989-Pres. | (WKU Rank/Opp. Rank)

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2014 (8-5, 4-4 C-USA - Third) Popeyes Bahamas Bowl Champions C: Brandon Doughty, Willie McNeal, Cameron Clemmons, Terran Williams, Cam Thomas, Gavin Rocker A 29 Bowling Green W, 59-31 17,217 S 6 at Illinois L, 34-42 38,561 S 13 at Middle Tennessee* L, 47-50 (3OT) 24,911 S 27 at Navy W, 36-27 30,537 O 4 UAB* L, 39-42 14,923 O 18 at Florida Atlantic* L, 38-45 10,915 O 25 Old Dominion* W, 66-51 17,886 N 1 at LA Tech* L, 10-59 20,011 N 8 UTEP* (HC) W, 35-27 18,472 N 15 Army W, 52-24 16,819 N 22 UTSA* W, 45-7 12,518 N 28 at Marshall (-/19)* W, 67-66 (OT) 23,576 D 24 vs. Central Michigan^ W, 49-48 13,667 * Conference USA Game ^ Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Nassau, Bahamas

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2012 (7-6, 4-4 Sun Belt - Fifth) C: Jamarcus Allen, Jack Doyle, Hendrix Brakefield S 1 Austin Peay W, 49-10 16,327 S 8 at Alabama (-/1) L, 0-35 101,821 S 15 at Kentucky W, 32-31 (OT) 53,980 S 22 Southern Miss W, 42-17 23,252 S 29 at Arkansas State* W, 26-13 25,160 O 11 at Troy* W, 31-26 16,426 O 20 ULM*(HC) L, 42-43 (OT) 22,323 O 27 at Florida International* W, 14-6 12,842 N 1 Middle Tennessee* L, 29-34 17,327 N 10 Florida Atlantic* L, 28-37 14,185 N 17 at Louisiana-Lafayette* L, 27-31 20,314 N 24 North Texas* W, 25-24 11,074 D 26 vs. Central Michigan^ L, 21-24 23,310 * Sun Belt Conference Game ^ Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Detroit, Mich. Note: Lance Guidry served as interim HC for bowl game.

2013 (8-4, 4-3 Sun Belt - Third) C: Brandon Doughty, Luis Polanco, Andrew Jackson, Cam Thomas, Jonathan Dowling A 31 vs. Kentucky^ W, 35-26 47,623 S 7 at Tennessee L, 20-52 86,783 S 14 at South Alabama* L, 24-31 17,721 S 21 Morgan State W, 58-17 20,973 S 28 Navy W, 19-7 19,813 O 3 at ULM* W, 31-10 16,317 O 15 Louisiana-Lafayette* L, 20-37 16,359 O 26 Troy* (HC) L, 26-32 20,110 N 2 at Georgia State* W, 44-28 15,212 N 9 at Army W, 21-17 36,276 N 23 at Texas State* W, 38-7 17,051 N 30 Arkansas State* W, 34-31 14,417 * Sun Belt Conference Game ^ L.P. Field, Nashville, Tenn.

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2010 (2-10, 2-6 Sun Belt - Ninth) C: Jared Clendenin, Jack Doyle, Casey Tinius S 4 at Nebraska (-/8) L, 10-49 85,555 S 11 at Kentucky L, 28-63 66,584 S 18 Indiana L, 21-38 20,772 S 25 at South Florida L, 12-24 40,276 O 9 at Florida International* L, 21-28 14,335 O 16 ULM* L, 30-35 15,142 O 23 at Louisiana-Lafayette* W, 54-21 15,641 O 30 North Texas* (HC) L, 6-33 14,373 N 6 Florida Atlantic* L, 16-17 10,275 N 13 at Arkansas State* W, 36-35 (OT) 11,826 N 20 Middle Tennessee* L, 26-27 12,322 N 27 at Troy* L, 14-28 16,004 * Sun Belt Conference Game 2011 (7-5, 7-1 Sun Belt - Second) C: Jared Clendenin, Jack Doyle, Hendrix Brakefield S 1 vs. Kentucky^ L, 3-14 24,599 S 10 Navy L, 14-40 19,409 S 17 Indiana State L, 16-44 15,793 O 1 Arkansas State* L, 22-26 10,813 O 6 at Middle Tennessee* W, 36-33 (2OT) 23,307 O 15 at Florida Atlantic* W, 20-0 29,103 O 22 Louisiana-Lafayette* (HC) W, 42-23 15,122 O 29 at ULM* W, 31-28 (OT) 13,428 N 6 Florida International* W, 10-9 15,293 N 12 at LSU (-/19) L, 9-42 92,917 N 19 at North Texas* W, 31-21 17,011 N 26 Troy* W, 41-18 15,432 * Sun Belt Conference Game ^ L.P. Field, Nashville, Tenn.

2013 (One Season) 8-4 (.667)

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2010-12 (Three Seasons) 16-20 (.444)

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ALL-TIME RESULTS 2015 (12-2, 8-0 C-USA - First) Conference USA Champions; Miami Beach Bowl Champions; Final AP Rank: 24 C: Brandon Doughty, Forrest Lamp, Tyler Higbee, Nick Holt, Gavin Rocker, Wonderful Terry S 3 at Vanderbilt W, 14-12 30,307 S 10 LA Tech* W, 41-38 17,515 S 19 at Indiana L, 35-38 44,823 S 26 Miami (Ohio) W, 56-14 20,320 O 3 at Rice* W, 49-10 20,124 O 10 Middle Tennessee* W, 58-28 16,993 O 15 at North Texas* W, 55-28 10,155 O 24 at LSU (-/5) L, 20-48 101,561 O 31 at Old Dominion* W, 55-30 20,118 N 7 Florida Atlantic* (HC) W, 35-19 18,421 N 21 at FIU* W, 63-7 14,380 N 27 Marshall* W, 49-28 17,687 D 5 Southern Miss# W, 45-28 16,823 D 21 vs. South Florida (25/-)^ W, 45-35 21,712 * Conference USA Game # Conference USA Championship Game ^ Miami Beach Bowl, Miami, Fla. 2016 (11-3, 7-1 C-USA - First) Conference USA Champions; Boca Raton Bowl Champions C: Forrest Lamp, Taywan Taylor, Anthony Wales, Marcus Ward, T.J. McCollum, Drew Davis S 1 Rice* W, 46-14 19,286 S 10 at Alabama (-/1) L, 10-38 101,821 S 17 at Miami (Ohio) W, 31-24 19,822 S 24 Vanderbilt L, 30-31 (OT) 23,674 O 1 Houston Baptist W, 50-3 17,331 O 6 at LA Tech* L, 52-55 17,978 O 15 at Middle Tennessee* W, 44-43 (2OT) 22,411 O 22 Old Dominion* (HC) W, 59-24 18,676 O 29 at Florida Atlantic* W, 52-3 9,338 N 5 FIU* W, 49-21 15,516 N 12 North Texas* W, 45-7 16,239 N 26 at Marshall* W, 60-6 17,397 D 3 LA Tech# W, 58-44 13,213 D 20 vs. Memphis^ W, 51-31 24,726 * Conference USA Game # Conference USA Championship Game ^ Boca Raton Bowl, Boca Raton, Fla. Note: Nick Holt served as interim HC for bowl game.

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Mike Sanford 2017-2018 (Two Seasons) 9-16 (.360) 2017 (6-7, 4-4 C-USA - Third) C: Mike White, Derik Overstreet, Joel Iyiegbuniwe S 2 Eastern Kentucky W, 31-17 18,614 S 9 at Illinois L, 7-20 41,923 S 16 Louisiana Tech* L, 22-23 16,223 S 23 Ball State W, 33-21 17,590 O 7 at UTEP* W, 15-14 20,418 O 14 Charlotte* (HC) W, 45-14 16,754 O 20 at Old Dominion* W, 35-31 20,188 O 28 Florida Atlantic* L, 28-42 12,441 N 4 at Vanderbilt L, 17-31 26,350 N 11 at Marshall* L, 23-30 19,516 N 17 Middle Tennessee* W, 41-38 (3OT) 12,612 N 24 at FIU* L, 17-41 16,199 D 16 vs. Georgia State^ L, 17-27 19,585 * Conference USA Game ^ Cure Bowl, Orlando, Fla. 2018 (3-9, 2-6 C-USA - Seventh) C: DeAndre Farris, Ben Holt A 31 at Wisconsin (-/4) S 8 Maine S 15 at Louisville S 22 at Ball State S 29 Marshall* O 13 at Charlotte* O 20 Old Dominion* O 27 FIU* N 2 at Middle Tennessee* N 10 at FAU* N 17 UTEP* N 24 at Louisiana Tech* * Conference USA Game

L, 3-34 L, 28-31 L, 17-20 W, 28-20 L, 17-20 L, 14-40 L, 34-37 L, 17-38 L, 10-29 L, 15-34 W, 40-16 W, 30-15

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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY WKU is engaged in internationally acclaimed, studentcentered applied research academic programs. The WKU experience occurs on several unique campus environments and through an overarching spirit which attracts an intellectually exciting and diverse family of the nation’s best students. WKU provides students of all backgrounds with rigorous academic programs in education, the liberal arts and sciences, the health sciences, and business, with emphasis at the baccalaureate and masters levels, complemented by relevant associate and doctoral level programs. The University places a premium on student learning; it is committed to ensuring value in a holistic learning experience through high standards for student achievement and conduct, a strong faculty, technological innovation, personalized attention, broad access, and public accountability for actions and outcomes. Each year, WKU students earn prestigious academic scholarships and national recognitions. Some of these recognitions include the Harry S. Truman Scholar, Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, Charles B. Rangel Scholars, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Critical Language Scholarship, David M. Boren Scholarship, and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Out-of-the-classroom and study abroad experiences enhance learning, promote diversity, and contribute to the success of students. A place where all students can succeed, WKU is the home of the Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Science for exceptional Kentucky high school juniors and seniors. The Academy was named the number one high school in the U.S. in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by Newsweek and The Daily Beast. WKU is proud to have Kentucky’s first independent Honors College. WKU honors students enjoy an intimate scholarly environment on a vibrant campus and are encouraged to become involved in community service, applied research and study abroad.

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WKU MISSION STATEMENT Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society. The University provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its students, faculty, and other constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for those within its reach.

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY NOTEWORTHY

Located 60 miles north of Nashville and 110 miles south of Louisville off Interstate 65, Bowling Green is the third-most populous city in the state of Kentucky after Louisville and Lexington. As of 2013, the population for Bowling Green sits at 61,488 with 118.370 in the surrounding Warren County area.

We’re humbled and honored to have been:

Significant companies in Bowling Green include the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, Fruit of the Loom/ Russell Athletics, Houchens Industries, Holley Performance Products, and Camping World.

• Named a Top 10 All-American City in World’s Best Cities by National Geographic in 2014

BRIEF HISTORY

• Named one of 8 Underrated U.S. Destinations to Visit by Business Insider • Named a Dozen Distinctive Destination in 2006 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation • Selected as an All-America City Finalist in 2010 by the National Civic League • Chosen as a Top Ten Great Public Space (Downtown Fountain Square) in 2010 by the American Planning Association • Tabbed as one of the Fifty Best Adventure Towns in the country by National Geographic Adventure magazine 2007 ‘50 Best Places to Live and Play’ issue • Named by SportsEvents Magazine as a “Destination to Watch” in 2011 and recipient of a 2012 Readers’ Choice Award based on our high standard of professionalism and quality service in hosting events • Ranked 3rd in the Nation among metropolitan areas with populations less than 200,000 for its number of industry expansions and locations in 2010 by Site Selection Magazine • Forbes magazine ranked Bowling Green 5th on its list of Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers in 2011

HISTORY

In laying out the town, the Moore’s designed two acres for the construction of public buildings. Those same two acres today make up Fountain Square Park in the heart of downtown. This is symbolic of the city of Bowling Green whose central location allowed it quickly to become a major agricultural community and river port, and later, an important commercial and educational center. Today Bowling Green is a regional entertainment hub for more than 250,000 people in 11 surrounding counties.

• Named one of the 25 Coolest Places to Visit with Kids by USA Today

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At the first county commissioners meeting in early 1798, the pioneers decided that the new town would be “called and known by the name of Bolin Green.” This name was after the Bowling Green Square in New York City, where patriots had pulled down a statue of King George III and used the lead to make bullets during the American Revolution.

• Named a “Top 10 Best College Town” by Livability.com in 2015

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Warren County consists of 546 square miles and was named for General Joseph Warren, a hero of the famous American Revolution Battle of Bunker Hill. The area was first settled in 1785 when Andrew McFadin built McFadin’s Station on Barren River. Shortly afterward, another explorer, Robert Moore, paused for a few days at the station before deciding to build in the area. Brothers George and Robert Moore may not have realized how forward looking they were when they selected a site on the Barren River in south central Kentucky for a new settlement in 1796.

• Named one of the 15 Most Underrated American Cities Worth a Visit by Reader’s Digest in 2018

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HERE’S THE GIST

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DR. TIMOTHY C. CABONI UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT 3RD YEAR AT WKU | LSU ‘92 Timothy C. Caboni, a 1994 Western Kentucky University graduate, became WKU’s 10th president on July 1, 2017. Caboni is leading a comprehensive strategic planning process to serve as a roadmap for WKU’s next decade of growth. Of particular importance is renewing WKU’s mission of advancing the City of Bowling Green, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the world by inspiring innovation, elevating communities and transforming lives.

As associate dean at Vanderbilt, Caboni oversaw the Peabody College’s 21 professional graduate degree programs and graduate and professional financial aid for the college, and he led outreach, partnership and program development efforts for the college as well as communications and admissions. His leadership contributed to the school’s rising to No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate schools of education for three consecutive years.

In June 2019, Caboni was elected to the Conference USA Board of Director’s Executive Committee at the league’s summer meetings. The presidents of each of the league’s member schools serve on the league’s Board of Directors, and members of the Executive Committee help set league policy for C-USA.

President Caboni is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and received a bachelor’s degree in speech communication and rhetoric from Louisiana State University. He earned a master’s degree in corporate and organizational communication from WKU. His higher education professional experience includes alumni relations, fundraising, prospect research, teaching, academic administration, communications, marketing and government relations. He has published nearly 30 articles and one book. His current research is focused on use of databased decision-making in higher education fundraising.

President Caboni, who holds a PhD in higher education leadership and policy from Vanderbilt University, served as the vice chancellor for Public Affairs at the University of Kansas for six years. Prior to that he was associate dean of the Peabody College of Education & Human Development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. At KU, Caboni led public affairs for KU’s four campuses and the KU Medical Center. He served as the principal spokesman and coordinated the communication activities of the University with those of the KU Alumni Association, KU Endowment and Kansas Athletics, Inc. Caboni oversaw the communications, marketing and advocacy efforts of the University and coordinated KU’s legislative agenda at all government levels, championing issues that include research funding, higher education policy and health care. He also was responsible for the operations of Kansas Public Radio and was associate professor of educational leadership and policy in the School of Education. Caboni was an active member of the Lawrence, Kansas, community, serving on the board of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and the Joint Economic Development Commission of Lawrence and Douglas County as well as the boards of the Lawrence Art Center and the Lied Center for the Performing Arts.

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President Caboni is married to Kacy Schmidt Caboni, who was director of development and team leader for the School of Business with the Kansas University Endowment. She was instrumental in the construction of Capitol Federal Hall, the new home of the KU business school, funded entirely through private philanthropy. In addition to serving as WKU’s First Lady, Kacy Caboni is director of principal gifts and special initiatives in the WKU Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL HILLTOPPERS

TODD STEWART DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

12TH YEAR AT WKU - 8TH YEAR AS AD | MIAMI (OHIO) ‘88

The 2015 football program had perhaps the best season in school history. WKU tied the school record for single-season wins (12), defeated South Florida in the Miami Beach Bowl for the program’s second consecutive bowl victory, and finished the season ranked No. 24 nationally by the Associated Press. In the Hilltoppers inaugural season in Conference USA in 2014-15, 104 student-athletes graduated and WKU became the first school in the league’s 20-year history to win eight @WKUFootball

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This includes consecutive Conference USA championships for football in 2015 and 2016, a period in which the program posted back-to-back seasons of more than 10 wins for the first time in the program’s 100-year history. In 2016, WKU posted an 11-3 record which included the school’s third consecutive bowl win, a 51-31 victory over Memphis in the Boca Raton Bowl. WKU was one of only nine programs in the nation with a bowl win during the three year period of 2014-16. WKU also had 20 former players in NFL camps in the spring of 2017. Volleyball, women’s basketball and men’s outdoor track also captured Conference USA titles during the 2016-17 season.

These accomplishments are even more notable when coupled with WKU’s outstanding academic achievements. In the spring 2017 semester, that growth was more than evident as the cumulative semester GPA for all student-athletes was a 3.10, 65 percent had a semester GPA greater than 3.0, and the cumulative GPA of all WKU student-athletes was a 3.06. All of these marks represented the highest totals in the history of WKU Athletics.

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The depth of WKU’s success makes the Hilltoppers one of the nation’s most successful all-around athletics programs, as the 37 conference championships during his tenure have been won by 12 different sport programs. Additionally, WKU led Conference USA in total championships each of the program’s first three years in the league, and WKU’s 25 league titles since 2014-15 are more than any other league member.

During the 2017-18 season, WKU Volleyball finished its season with a 31-4 overall record, captured Conference USA regular season and tournament titles for the fourth consecutive season, and reached the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in the last eight seasons punctuated with a 3-0 sweep of Notre Dame to advance to the Round of 32. Women’s basketball advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last five seasons and posted 24 wins, marking only the second time in program history the Lady Toppers have posted five consecutive seasons of 24+ wins. The Lady Toppers current seven consecutive seasons with 20-plus wins ties for the longest streak in program history.

HISTORY

In the NCAA’s most recent Academic Progress Report, every Hilltopper and Lady Topper program exceeded the NCAA’s mandated 930 APR minimum with 11 programs (out of 14) surpassing the threshold by 40 points or more. Each Hilltopper program has also benefited from recent facility enhancements, including the 2018-19 addition of high definition video boards to Diddle Arena and Houchens-Smith Stadium totaling $2.5 million.

The 2018-19 men’s basketball team defeated Wisconsin, Arkansas and West Virginia, giving the program seven wins over programs from the Power 5 conferences over the last two years. WKU’s per game attendance average of 5,809 was the highest for the program since Diddle Arena was renovated in 2003. The 2017-18 men’s basketball team reached the NIT Final Four for the first time since 1952 and posted a 27-11 record, the 9th highest win total in the program’s history. WKU also posted wins over members of the ACC (Boston College), Big 10 (Purdue), Big 12 (Oklahoma State) and Pac 12 (Southern Cal) in the same season for the first time in program history.

2018 REVIEW

Operating with a fast break mentality from the day he was hired, Todd Stewart’s tenure as WKU’s Director of Athletics has been marked by consistent success for the Hilltoppers on the field of play, in the classroom, and in the community. In his seven years at the helm, 686 student-athletes have obtained their degrees, WKU has captured 37 total conference championships, and the athletic department staff, coaches and players annually devote over 3,000 hours of community service. Stewart, who has made 13 head coaching hires during his tenure, also played an instrumental role in elevating WKU’s athletic programs to Conference USA on July 1, 2014 and transitioning all WKU athletic teams to Nike for all apparel on July 1, 2017.

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION conference championships and a bowl game in the same season. A total of 56 WKU athletes received the 2015 C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal for having a grade point average of 3.75 or higher, the most of any school in the league. WKU also had a league-high 55 athletes earn Player of the Week honors. In its final year in the Sun Belt Conference in 2013-14, WKU won the league’s all-sports championship for the sixth overall time but first since 2008. WKU’s volleyball, soccer, and women’s indoor and outdoor track teams captured Sun Belt Conference regular season championships while the men’s swimming and diving team won the Conference USA Invitational. WKU’s men’s outdoor track program finished tied for 18th in the nation, the highest national team finish for any WKU program since men’s basketball reached the Sweet 16 in 2008. Stewart’s first full-year as Director of Athletics in 2012-13 coincided with WKU’s first-ever FBS bowl bid, an at-large appearance in the 2012 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. Men’s basketball became the first team in NCAA history to win their conference tournament two consecutive years by winning four games in four days each time. Softball and volleyball both posted the first NCAA tournament wins in program history, two by softball and one by volleyball at the tail end of a 33-4 season. A member of WKU’s senior athletic staff since 2008 and 31-year veteran of collegiate and professional sports, Stewart was named WKU’s Director of Athletics on May 9, 2012, after serving in the role on an interim basis since March 22. Stewart joined WKU in June of 2008 after a 40-month stint as Associate Commissioner for Communications for the Sun Belt Conference, where he and his staff were responsible for internal and external communications for all Sun Belt Conference publicity.

Prior to joining the SBC, Stewart worked in the National Football League for 15 years. He was hired by the Cleveland Browns as Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations in 1999, helping to create the franchise’s communications/media relations department as it reentered the league as an expansion team. Stewart assisted the NFL’s public relations staff at Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans and was the AFC public relations representative at the 2000 Pro Bowl in Hawaii while with the Browns. He also served on the NFL’s Media Policies Committee. Prior to joining the Browns, Stewart was the Assistant Director of Public Relations for the Indianapolis Colts from 1991-99, where he helped direct activities between the organization, community and media. While with Indianapolis, he worked on the NFL’s public relations staff at Super Bowl XXVII in Los Angeles and at three consecutive AFC Championship Games (1997-99). The Colts’ public relations staff was presented the 1996 Pete Rozelle Award, an annual honor bestowed to the NFL’s top PR staff as voted by the Pro Football Writers of America. Stewart, 53, received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Miami (Ohio) in 1988, where he twice received the Miami University Parents’ Council Student Achievement Award for outstanding service to the university. He worked as a graduate assistant in the sports information department at the University of Tennessee from 1988-90. Stewart currently serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Southern Kentucky and is also a member of the Bowling Green Rotary. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Stewart and his wife, Rebecca, have one son, Blake.

SENIOR ATHLETIC STAFF

Craig Biggs Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Administration

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Jim Clark Associate Athletic Director, Development

Mike Gaddie John McCammon Associate Athletic Director, Sports Associate Athletic Director, Medicine/Athletic Training Compliance and Student Affairs

Matt Morrison Zach Greenwell Gina Knutson Associate Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, Marketing and Ticket Sales Communications/Media Relations Senior Women’s Administrator

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS CAROL AND DENNY WEDGE STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS CENTER

JaShard Justice Assistant Athletic Director

Tanner Siewert Assistant Director

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The mission of the Student Athlete Success Center is to help student-athletes have the most positive educational and personal experience possible at WKU. The SASC advisement staff has over 50 years of combined experience and strives to be the resource hub for WKU student-athletes to obtain success academically and in life after sports.

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The Carol and Denny Wedge Student Athlete Success Center opened in January of 2009. SASC is a 10,000 square foot academic complex located in Houchens Smith Stadium and houses the academic advising staff, a computer laboratory and a large study area designated solely for use by studentathletes. The Student Athlete Success Center is also equipped with conference rooms, and several private study rooms for WKU student-athletes to meet with athletic tutors on a one-to-one basis or work on class projects.

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GOALS OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM • To ensure compliance with WKU and NCAA academic requirements

• To offer educational workshops focusing on career and personal development • To assist student-athletes in determining career goals and interests • To exceed general student population semester and cumulative grade point average • To exceed general student population graduation rate

CONFERENCE LEADERS IN ACADEMICS Academic achievement is a high priority on The Hill, and in WKU’s five seasons as members of C-USA, a total of 242 WKU student-athletes earned the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal, including 51 from C-USA-sponsored sports in 2018-19, for having a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or better.

WKU has also seen 2,738 student-athletes honored by the conference office since 2004-05. Academic success is not confined to just one sport, but a major emphasis across all of them. WKU is one of seven C-USA member schools to have 11 programs post 970 or higher scores in the 2017-18 APR report, highlighted by three programs (volleyball, women’s golf, women’s tennis) who posted perfect 1,000 APR scores.

HILLTOPPERS WITH HEART Hilltoppers with Heart is WKU’s community service initiative, designed to give WKU student‐athletes, coaches and staff the unique opportunity to make an impact in the community by volunteering their time and talent with numerous organizations. WKU Athletics has a commitment to growing sports in the Bowling Green community and the ability to demonstrate leadership in social responsibility. In 2018-19, the Hilltoppers combined to contribute over 3,000 hours of community service to Bowling Green and its surrounding areas.

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A total of 798 WKU student-athletes over that span, over half of its total number, earned Commissioner’s Honor Roll recognition from Conference USA for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.

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• To achieve a minimum Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 930 for all sports

Dianna Marshall Academic Advisor

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• To provide academic support services, which will assist student-athletes in achieving academic success with tutorial assistance and proper course selection

Dixie Mahurin Emmalee Richeson Academic Coordinator Academic Coordinator

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THE SPIRIT OF WESTERN

Big Red, Western Kentucky University’s athletic mascot, was born in the fall of 1979 and celebrates its birthday on December 1st. Big Red can be best described as the Spirit of Western! The huge, furry, lovable creature was originally designed and built by WKU student Ralph Carey, (’80 WKU graduate), of Cincinnati, and made its debut during the Hilltoppers’ 1979-80 basketball season. Big Red has become a big hit with fans of all ages throughout the state and the nation. Big Red’s signature moves are the belly slide and belly shake. Big Red is an eight-time participant in the Capital One Mascot Challenge and, in 2012, Big Red was named the first member of the Capital One Mascot Hall of Fame. Prior to the 2013 season, Sports Illustrated rated Big Red as the number nine mascot in college football. Of course, on The Hill, we all think Big Red is No. 1. The ultimate fan and supporter of all WKU’s intercollegiate sports, Big Red won the “Key to Spirit” award, the highest honor presented to team mascots at the time, at the Universal Cheerleading Association competition in 1980, 1981 and again in 1983. In the spring of 1990, Big Red reached the “Final Four” of the UCA’s second annual national championship event in San Antonio, Texas, taking third-place honors. Then, in the spring of 1996, Big Red reached the “Final Four” of ESPN SportZone’s “Battle of the Mascots” in public balloting on the Internet. Big Red was the centerpiece of ESPN’s promotion of the 25,000th Sports Center, airing in August 2002. In 2005, Big Red placed second at the Universal Cheerleader Association’s Summer Camp in Knoxville, Tenn. Also, in 2005 Big Red was voted the favorite mascot (of participating schools) at the NCAA Mascot Mania celebration in Indianapolis, Ind.

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CONFERENCE USA OVERVIEW

CONFERENCE USA CELEBRATES 25 SEASONS

The 2019-20 academic year holds special meaning for Conference USA as the league embarks on a celebration of its 25th season. A reflection on a quarter-century of excellence in athletics, academics, community impact, and a commanding presence at the forefront of innovative initiatives all culminate in the conference’s 25th anniversary on July 1, 2020. A league rich in history and tradition, C-USA has prided itself on upholding unwavering standards of success and integrity throughout the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics. In conjunction with the year-long commemoration, C-USA announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class, highlighting 25 distinguished student-athletes, coaches and administrators who decorated the league’s history and drove it to unprecedented heights. The names and faces of these C-USA legends, along with their storied careers, will be spotlighted throughout the 2019-20 academic year at conference championships and events. And to bring to life the grandeur of this quarter-century milestone, the league also unveiled a special edition of the C-USA logo and its signature stark with a silver metallic finish to represent its 25th anniversary and the magnitude of its illustrious history. C-USA hopes you will join in the celebration of those who laid the foundation, built the legacy and watched it expand, whether that be in competition, in the classroom, in the community or behind the scenes. To the C-USA family – to its members, student-athletes, fans and supporters, welcome to the 25th season.

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BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GREAT COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Conference USA continues to compete and promote the success of its student-athletes. The league has adapted to the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics in its 25-year history, but the commitment to excellence, integrity, leadership and its student athletes in competition, academics and community is unwavering. Conference USA enjoys a far-reaching fan base with its 14 members: Charlotte, FIU, Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Middle Tennessee, North Texas, Old Dominion, Rice, Southern Miss, UAB, UTEP, UTSA and WKU. Debuting in 1995, Conference USA teams have combined for 106 bowl appearances in football, 108 NCAA Tournament appearances in basketball, including three Final Fours, 73 NCAA baseball appearances including six College World Series berths, 92 NCAA soccer tournament appearances including four trips to the College Cup, and 40 individual national champions in track and field and cross country. Success is not limited to athletic achievement as more than 237 Conference USA student-athletes have garnered Academic All-America honors, and more than 794 have achieved academic all-district laurels and thousands of student-athletes have earned a college degree. Conference USA sponsors competition in 19 sports – nine for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field) and 10 for women (basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball). The league promotes the scholar-athlete ideal, honoring

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C-USA annually awards postgraduate scholarships, along with the Sport Academic Awards, Scholar-Athletes of the Year and the Institutional Academic Excellence Award. Additionally, Conference USA presents a Spirit of Service Award three times each year, recognizing student-athletes who excel on the field, in the classroom and give back to the community through significant service efforts and participation.

SUCCESS ON THE PLAYING FIELD

Football • 106 teams have earned bowl bids • Eligible for the College Football Playoff • Conference USA has six bowl affiliations for the 2019 season, as well as an additional secondary agreement. The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla (Tampa Bay), Cheribundi Boca Raton, New Mexico, R+L Carriers New Orleans, ServPro First Responder and either the SoFi Hawaii or DXL Frisco bowl are the primary tie- ins, along with the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.

C-USA enjoys significant exposure through various multimedia partners. Partnerships include CBS Sports Network, Stadium, ESPN and Facebook. The multi-tiered selection process that is rooted in partnering with all entities has substantially increased the number of national, regional and digital appearances for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and several other conference Olympic sports. C-USA membership includes 10 institutions in the Top 75 television markets, seven in the Top 40 media markets and five in the Top 25 according to SNL Kagan. C-USA home markets include more than 13 million TV households with a total population of more than 30 million people.

C-USA IN THE COMMUNITY

Conference USA values the performances of its studentathletes on and off the playing field. The league also places an emphasis on cultivating relationships in C-USA member communities through volunteer service and has implemented several initiatives designed to maintain strong ties within our communities, as well as with fans and alumni across the country. Individually, student-athletes are recognized each season through the Spirit of Service award.

GOVERNANCE

Conference USA has significant representation in the NCAA governance structure. The presidents of the member institutions serve as the league’s Board of Directors.

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Baseball • 73 NCAA appearances • Six College World Series appearances (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2001) • 14 Super Regional appearances • Has produced at least four NCAA teams in 10 of the past 15 seasons

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Women’s Basketball • 54 NCAA Tournament appearances • 68 WNIT appearances • One Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament team • Three WNIT semifinalists • Two WBI Champions

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HISTORY

Men’s Basketball • 137 postseason teams (56 NCAA, 50 NIT, 15 CBI, 14 CIT, 2 LV16) • One National Championship title game appearance • Three Final Four teams • Seven Elite Eight NCAA Tournament teams • One NIT Champion and five NIT semifinalists • Two CBI Champions • One CIT Championship • Inaugural Las Vegas 16 Champion

C-USA institutions are among the nation’s best in academic performance of student-athletes, bolstered by the fact that student-athletes at league schools have a higher graduation rate than the general student population. Among C-USA’s 5,000 student-athletes, there are champions off the playing field as well. In 23 years, more than 37,000 student-athletes have been named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll or received the Commissioner’s Academic Medal, indicative of outstanding achievement in the classroom. Honor Roll is awarded to student-athletes in Conference sponsored sports that have achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above, while Academic Medal recipients have achieved a 3.75 cumulative GPA or above.

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Conference USA performers have achieved great success in competition, placing the league among the top conferences in the nation.

SUCCESS OFF THE FIELD

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The conference’s footprint is concentrated with 14 members in 10 states and a combined area population of more than 30 million. With a commitment to community involvement, the conference developed several initiatives to maintain strong ties in C-USA cities, as well as with fans and alumni across the country. C-USA schools also place a priority on giving back to their communities through volunteer service with local and national organizations. Individually, student-athletes are recognized each season through the Spirit of Service award.

In addition to the numerous NCAA Tournament berths, C-USA has sent three softball teams to the Women’s College World Series and three volleyball teams to the NCAA Sweet 16. The league has also had 40 national champions in NCAA track and field competition, one national champion in diving, and numerous NCAA individual and team competitors in cross country, golf, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Overall, Conference USA teams and individuals have made more than 2,000 NCAA appearances.

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outstanding academic achievement with numerous conference-sponsored awards, including the Commissioner’s Honor Roll and the Commissioner’s Academic Medal as well as sport-specific All-Academic teams.

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CONFERENCE USA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME C-USA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Saturday, December 7 Time: 12:30 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network WEST EAST LA Tech Charlotte North Texas FIU Rice Florida Atlantic Southern Miss Marshall UAB Middle Tennessee UTEP Old Dominion UTSA WKU

2019 C-USA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME The event is slated for Saturday, December 7, and will be televised by CBS Sports Network at 1:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. CST. The title game will feature champions from the East and West divisions of the league. UAB won its first C-USA Championship last year with a 27-25 victory at Middle Tennessee, avenging a loss to the Blue Raiders in the final week of the regular season with the closest margin in title game annals. WKU became just the second team in league history to win back-to-back Conference USA Football Championship Games in 2016, defeating Louisiana Tech, 58-44, in what was the highest scoring conference championship game in FBS history at the time. In 2015, WKU became the first league school to go undefeated in C-USA play and then win the Championship Game, defeating Southern Miss, 45-28. Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

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Champion (C-USA Record) UAB (7-1) Florida Atlantic (8-0) WKU (7-1) WKU (8-0) Marshall (7-1) Rice (7-1) Tulsa (7-1) Southern Miss (7-1) UCF (7-1) East Carolina (6-2) East Carolina (6-2) UCF (7-1) Houston (7-1) Tulsa (6-2) Louisville (8-0) Southern Miss (8-0) TCU (6-2) and Cincinnati (6-2) Louisville (6-1) Louisville (6-1) Southern Miss (6-0) Tulane (6-0) Southern Miss (6-0) Houston (4-1) and Southern Miss (4-1)

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C-USA TIEBREAKER Home field for the C-USA Championship Game will be awarded to the team that posts the highest regular season winning percentage against conference opposition. The first tiebreaker is the winner of a head-to-head match-up. Additional tie-breakers are in place if the teams did not meet. MEDIA CREDENTIALS Members of the media that wish to cover the C-USA Championship Game will be required to request credentials through the league’s online credential application system available at ConferenceUSA.com/ Media Center. Details about the C-USA Championship Game will be available throughout the season on ConferenceUSA. com. For additional information, please contact C-USA Media Relations at 214/774-1300. C-USA STADIUMS Charlotte Jerry Richardson Stadium (15,314) FIU Riccardo Silva Stadium (20,000) Florida Atlantic FAU Stadium (29,495) LA Tech Joe Aillet Stadium (28,562) Marshall Joan C. Edwards Stadium (38,019) Middle Tennessee Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium (30,788) North Texas Apogee Stadium (30,850) Old Dominion Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium (22,480) Rice Rice Stadium (47,000) Southern Miss M.M. Roberts Stadium (36,000) UAB Legion Field (72,000) UTEP Sun Bowl (51,500) UTSA Alamodome (36,582) WKU Houchens Industries/L.T. Smith Stadium (22,113)

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2019 Bowl Agreements

Conference USA has agreements with two bowls in the state of Florida: the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl (Tampa Bay, Fla.) and the Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl, along with an agreement with the Bahamas Bowl near the coast of the Sunshine State. C-USA maintains longtime relationships with the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl and the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl in the central region as well as the New Mexico Bowl in the southwest and the Hawai’i Bowl in the far West.

New Mexico Bowl Date: Dec. 21 (Albuquerque, N.M.) Opponent: Mountain West selection Time: 1 pm CT

Conference USA has secondary agreements with two bowls also located right within the league’s footprint, giving teams the opportunities to participate in the Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas and the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.

Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl Date: Dec. 23 (Tampa Bay, Florida) Opponent: American selection Time: 1:30 pm CT

Conference USA has secured guaranteed commitments for six bowl spots for the 2019 season, as well as maintaining three secondary agreements. The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla (Tampa Bay), New Mexico, R+L Carriers New Orleans, SERVPRO First Responder (Dallas), SoFi Hawai’i and Makers Wanted Bahamas bowls are this year’s primary agreements. The Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas, the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., (should the ACC or SEC not be able to provide a bowl-eligible team) and the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowls serve as secondary bowls.

Per conference regulations, all teams with seven or more wins shall be placed into conference bowls prior to any other bowl eligible teams without a winning record (i.e. 6-6 record).

*Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Date: Dec. 21 (Boca Raton, Fla.) Opponent: American or MAC selection Time: 2:30 pm CT *Frisco Bowl (secondary) Date: Dec. 20 (Frisco, Texas) Opponent: American or At-Large selection Time: 6:30 pm CT *Walk-On’s Independence Bowl (secondary) Date: Dec. 26 (Shreveport, La.) Opponent: ACC or SEC selection Time: 3:00 pm CT *secondary selection

C-USA AND THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

During the 2014-15 season, college football entered a new era when postseason playoffs began. The format is simple: top four teams, two semifinals played in bowl games, and a national championship game played in a different city each year. Each semifinal will be played during the New Year’s holiday with the national championship game in prime time on a Monday night at least a week later.

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OPPONENTS

The Rotation For the 2019-20 season, the Goodyear Cotton Bowl (Dec. 28), Capital One Orange Bowl (Dec. 30), Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual (Jan. 1) and Allstate Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1) will host its regular bowl games, while the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl (Dec. 28) and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Dec. 28) will host semifinals. The College Football Championship will be held on Monday, Jan. 13 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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As a member of the College Football Playoff, Conference USA will be a part of one of the CFP bowls if it produces the highest rated champion from among the American Athletic, C-USA, Mid-American, Mountain West and Sun Belt Conferences. The Good Year Cotton Bowl will be the host bowl this season for the highest ranked team from those five conferences.

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Date: Dec. 30 (Dallas, Texas) Opponent: Big 12 selection Time: 11:30 am CT

HISTORY

There is no set selection order among C-USA’s bowl partners.

SoFi Hawai’i Bowl Date: Dec. 24 (Honolulu, Hawai’i) Opponent: Mountain West selection Time: 7:00 pm CT

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C-USA BOWL 2019 SYNOPSIS

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Date: Dec. 21 (New Orleans, Louisiana) Opponent: Sun Belt selection Time: 8 pm CT

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In these bowls, Conference USA will have the opportunity to face opponents from the American Athletic, Big Ten, MidAmerican, Mountain West and Sun Belt Conferences.

Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Date: Dec. 20 (Nassau, Bahamas) Opponent: MAC selection Time: 1 pm CT

GENERAL

Conference USA will have nine bowl affiliations through the 2019 season, securing a minimum of six berths annually and offering fans a number of great destinations across America and beyond.

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Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Location: Nassau, Bahamas Date: December 20, 2019 Time: 2:00 p.m. EST Stadium: Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium (15,000) Network: ESPN Opponent: Mid-American Phone: 678-908-4853 Executive Director: Richard Gianinni Media Relations Director: Chris Pika Phone: 678-908-4853 Website: www.bahamasbowl.com Facebook: Bahamas Bowl Twitter: @TheBahamasBowl Past Results 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

FIU 35, Toledo 32 Ohio 41, UAB 6 Old Dominion 24, Eastern Michigan 20 Western Michigan 45, MTSU 31 WKU 49, Central Michigan 48

Bowl Notes: The sixth annual Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl will kick off the 2019-20 bowl season on Friday, Dec. 20, 2018 at Nassau’s Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium…. Conference USA is once again scheduled to be a part of the game, facing an opponent from the Mid-American Conference….FIU, Old Dominion, Middle Tennessee, UAB and WKU have represented Conference USA in the first five Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowls, with FIU, ODU and WKU winning their games….The Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl is the longest running international bowl game in FBS history and the only postseason FBS bowl game outside of the United States.

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New Mexico Bowl Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Date: December 21, 2019 Time: 12 p.m. MST Stadium: Dreamstyle Stadium (39,224) Network: ESPN Opponent: Mountain West Selection Phone: 505-925-5999 Executive Director: Jeff Siembieda Media Relations Director: RaeAnn McKernan Mailing Address: 801 University SE Ste. 104 Albuquerque, NM 87106 Website: www.gildannewmexicobowl.com Facebook: NewMexicoBowl Twitter: @GildanNewMexicoBowl Past Results 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Utah State 52, North Texas 13 Marshall 31, Colorado State 28 New Mexico 23, UTSA 20 Arizona 45, New Mexico 37 Utah State 21, UTEP 6 Colorado State 48, Washington State 45 Arizona 49, Nevada 48 Temple 37, Wyoming 15 BYU 52, UTEP 24 Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28 (2OT) Colorado State 40, Fresno State 35 New Mexico 23, Nevada 0 San Jose State 20, New Mexico 12

Bowl Notes: Conference USA will enter its sixth year as a primary partner with the New Mexico Bowl and again will face a representative from the Mountain West Conference each season at Dreamstyle Stadium on the campus of the University of New Mexico….C-USA has participated in the New Mexico Bowl five times, with UTEP playing in the game in 2014 and 2010, UTSA making its first bowl appearance in the 2016 matchup, Marshall winning the 2017 contest and North Texas playing in last season’s game…The bowl has been played on the opening day of the bowl season nearly each time during its 14-year existence and this year will be on the first Saturday of bowl season.

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R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

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Bowl Notes: Conference USA is scheduled be a part of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl for the 14th time in the bowl’s 18 years, facing an opponent from the Sun Belt Conference…. This year’s game will mark the 10th straight year it has been played on a Saturday, with an 8 pm CT kickoff scheduled…. Current Conference USA members Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, North Texas, Rice and Southern Miss have each participated in previous New Orleans Bowls, with the Golden Eagles four victories tied for the most among all schools to play in the game….The New Orleans Bowl is played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, site of seven Super Bowl games and this year’s CFP National Championship Game.

Past Results (C-USA Schools Only) 2018 Marshall 38, South Florida 20 2017 Temple 28, FIU 3 2016 Mississippi State 17, Miami (Ohio) 16 2015 Marshall 16, UConn 10 2014 NC State 34, UCF 27 2013 East Carolina 37, Ohio 20 2012 UCF 45, Ball State 20 2011 Marshall 20, FIU 10 2010 Louisville 31, Southern Miss 28 2009 Rutgers 45, UCF 24 2008 South Florida 41, Memphis 14 Bowl Notes: Conference USA is scheduled to participate in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl again this December, facing an opponent from the American Athletic Conference….This year’s 12th annual game is scheduled for Monday, December 20 at 2:30 pm EST and will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and site of multiple Super Bowls…Conference USA has participated in nine of the first 11 Gasparilla Bowls (known initially as the St. Petersburg Bowl)…..Current C-USA members FIU, Marshall (3-0 in the game) and Southern Miss have participated in the game previously.

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Past Results 2018 Appalachain State 45, Middle Tennessee 13 2017 Troy 50, North Texas 30 2016 Southern Miss 28, Louisiana-Lafayette 21 2015 Louisiana Tech 47, Arkansas State 28 2014 Louisiana-Lafayette 16, Nevada 3 2013 Louisiana-Lafayette 24, Tulane 21 2012 Louisiana-Lafayette 43, East Carolina 34 2011 Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 2010 Troy 48, Ohio 21 2009 Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss 32 2008 Southern Miss 30, Troy 27 (OT) 2007 Florida Atlantic 44, Memphis 27 2006 Troy 41, Rice 17 2005 Southern Miss 31, Arkansas State 19 (Lafayette, La.) 2004 Southern Miss 31, North Texas 10 2003 Memphis 27, North Texas 17 2002 North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19 2001 Colorado State 45, North Texas 20

Location: St. Petersburg, Fla. Date: December 23, 2019 Time: 2:30 p.m. EST Stadium: Raymond James Stadium (65,890) Network: ESPN Opponent: ACC or American Selection Executive Director: Brent Dulaney Media Relations Director: Jack Heilig Website: www.StPetersburgBowl.com Facebook: St. Pete Bowl Twitter: @stpetebowl

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Location: New Orleans, La. Date: December 21, 2019 Time: 8 p.m. CST Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Superdome (74,295) Network: ESPN Opponent: Sun Belt Conference Opponent Executive Director: Billy Ferrante V.P., Communications: Sam Joffray Phone: 504-525-5678 Mailing Address: 2020 St. Charles Avenue, 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70130 Website: www.neworleansbowl.org Facebook: neworleansbowl Twitter: @NewOrleansBowl

Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl

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So’Fi Hawai’i Bowl Location: Nassau, Bahamas Date: December 24, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. EST Stadium: Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium (50,000) Network: ESPN Opponent: Mountain West Conference or BYU Executive Director: Daryl Garvin Director of Operations: Tamarah Tabor Event Manager: Matt Buhler Media Relations Director: Derek Inouchi Phone: 808-523-3688 Website: www.thehawaiibowl.com Facebook: HawaiiBowl Twitter: @HawaiiBowl Past Results 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Louisiana Tech 31, Hawaii 14 Fresno State 33, Houston 27 Hawaii 52, Middle Tennessee 35 San Diego State 42, Cincinnati 7 Rice 30, Fresno State 6 Oregon State 38, Boise State 28 SMU 43, Fresno State 10 Southern Miss 24, Nevada 17 Tulsa 62, Hawai’i 35 SMU 45, Nevada 10 Notre Dame 49, Hawai’i 21 East Carolina 41, Boise State 38 Hawai’i 41, Arizona State 24 Nevada 49, UCF 48 (OT) Hawai’i 59, UAB 40 Hawai’i 54, Houston 48 (3OT) Tulane 36, Hawai’i 28

Bowl Notes: The Hawai’i Bowl enters its 18th year and Conference USA is scheduled to be a participant for the 13th time….The game has been played on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in all but one year….C-USA teams have won seven of their last eight appearances in the game and are 8-4 all-time….Eleven different league schools have played in the game, with Louisiana Tech being the most recent. In its first 16 years, the Hawai’i Bowl has gained a reputation for offensive shootouts, with the winning team topping the 40-point mark in 11 games, while the losing team has scored 35 or more points six times.

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Servpro First Responder Bowl Location: Dallas, Texas Date: December 30, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. CT Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium Network: ESPN Opponent: Big 12 Selection Phone: 817-810-0695 Executive Director: Brant Ringler Media Operations Coordinator: Art Garcia Website: www.FirstResponderBowl.com Facebook: First Responder Bowl Twitter: @FRBowl Past Results 2017 2016 2015 2014 2014 2013 2012 2011

Utah 30, West Virginia 14 Army 38, North Texas 31 Washington 44, Southern Miss 31 Louisiana Tech 35, Illinois 18 North Texas 36, UNLV 14 Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14 Houston 30, Penn State 14 Texas Tech 45, Northwestern 38

Bowl Notes: Conference USA is slated to play an opponent from the Big 12 Conference in the 10th annual SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on December 30 …The bowl is the only one that honors first responders and it also benefits organizations working to eradicate homelessness in Dallas…North Texas appeared in the 2016 game vs. Army and won the 2013 bowl over UNLV. Southern Miss became the first C-USA school to play a Pac-12 team in a bowl game in 2015, falling to Washington, 44-31…The 2014 game saw C-USA West Division Champion Louisiana Tech defeat Illinois, 35-18.

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Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

Location: Frisco Texas Date: December 20, 2019 Time: 6:30 p.m. CT Stadium: Toyota Stadium (20,500) Network: ESPN Opponent: American Selection Executive Director: Sean Johnson Media Relations Director: Ray Mallouk Website: www.friscobowl.com Facebook: FriscoBowlGame Twitter: @FriscoBowlGame

Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Date: December 21, 2019 Time: 3:30 p.m. EST Stadium: FAU Stadium (29,419) Network: ESPN Opponent: American Athletic Conference Selection Phone: 561-362-3660 Executive Director: Doug Mosley Media Relations Director: De’Lia Napier Website: www.espnevents.com/boca-raton-bowl/ Facebook: marmotbocabowl Twitter: @BocaBowl Past Results 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

UAB 37, Northern Illinois 13 FAU 50, Akron 3 WKU 51, Memphis 31 Toledo 32, Temple 17 Marshall 52, Northern Illinois 23

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Bowl Notes: C-USA will make maintain a secondary relationship with the six-year old Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl for this season….All five of the previous Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl games have taken place on the Tuesday evening immediately prior to Christmas, meaning this year’s Saturday afternoon kickoff is a new day and time for the game….This year’s game will also be televised by ABC for the first time… The Conference USA Champion has played in and won four of the first five Boca Raton Bowls….Last year, UAB completed the best season in program history with a 37-13 victory over MAC Champion Northern Illinois….In 2017, Florida Atlantic finished off a record-setting 11-3 season with a 50-3 win over Akron on its home field…Back-to-back C-USA Champion WKU won the 2016 game over Memphis, 51-31, and 2014 C-USA Champ Marshall won the inaugural Boca Raton Bowl in 2014, defeating Northern Illinois, 52-23….The game is played at eight-year old FAU Stadium, the home of C-USA member Florida Atlantic.

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Past Results 2017 Louisiana Tech 51, SMU 10 Bowl Notes: Conference USA maintains a secondary partnership with the Frisco Bowl, played in suburban Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. A C-USA school could be chosen to face an American Athletic Conference opponent on the opening day of the 2019-20 bowl season…Louisiana Tech represented C-USA in the inaugural Frisco Bowl game in 2017, defeating former league member SMU, 51-10.

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Frisco Bowl

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2018-19 BOWL SCHEDULE

Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Location: Shreveport, La. Date: December 26, 2019 Time: 3:00 p.m. CST Stadium: Independence Stadium (49,565) Network: ESPN Opponent: ACC or SEC Selection Executive Director: Missy Setters Media Relations Director: Erik Evenson Website: www.independencebowl.org Facebook: independencebowl Twitter: @IndyBowl Past Results (C-USA Schools Only) 2017 Florida State 42, Southern Miss 13 2008 Louisiana Tech 17, Northern Illinois 10 1990 Louisiana Tech 34, Maryland 34 1988 Southern Miss 38, UTEP 18 1980 Southern Miss 16, McNeese State 14 1978 East Carolina 35, Louisiana Tech 13 1977 Louisiana Tech 24, Louisville 14 Bowl Notes: Conference USA maintains a secondary partnership with the Independence Bowl, played at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. C-USA will provide a surplus team to the bowl in the event the SEC or ACC are unable to provide a team ….The game was established in 1976 and is the nation’s 11th-oldest game….Current C-USA members Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss and UTEP have previously played in the Independence Bowl.

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DATE BOWL LOCATION Dec. 20 Bahamas Bowl Nassau, Bahamas C-USA vs. MAC Dec. 20 Frisco Bowl Frisco, Texas American vs. At-Large Dec. 21 Gildan New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque, N.M. C-USA vs. MWC Dec. 21 AutoNation Cure Bowl Orlando, Fla. American vs. Sun Belt Dec. 21 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Boca Raton, Fla. C-USA/American/MAC Dec. 21 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Montgomery, Ala. MAC vs. Sun Belt Dec. 21 Mitsubushi Motors Las Vegas Bowl Las Vegas, Nev. MWC vs. Pac-12 Dec. 21 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans, La. C-USA vs. Sun Belt Dec. 23 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl Tampa, Fla. American vs. ACC/C-USA Dec. 24 Hawai’i Bowl Honolulu, Hawai’i MWC/BYU vs. C-USA/American Dec. 26 Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. SEC vs. ACC Dec. 26 Quick Lane Bowl Detroit, Mich. Big Ten vs. ACC Dec. 27 Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. ACC vs. American Dec. 27 New Era Pinstripe Bowl New York, N.Y. Big Ten vs. ACC/Notre Dame Dec. 27 Academy Sports Texas Bowl Houston, Texas Big 12 vs. SEC Dec. 27 SDCCU Holiday Bowl San Diego, Calif. Pac-12 vs. Big Ten Dec. 27 CHEEZ-It Bowl Phoenix, Ariz. Pac 12 vs. Big 12 Dec. 28 Camping World Bowl Orlando, Florida Big 12 vs. ACC/Notre Dame Dec. 28 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Arlington, Texas At-Large vs. At-Large (New Year’s Six) Dec. 28 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Atlanta, Ga. Playoff Semifinal Dec. 28 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz. Playoff Semifinal Dec. 30 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Dallas, Texas Big 12 vs. C-USA Dec. 30 Redbox Bowl Santa Clara, Calif. Pac-12 vs. Big Ten Dec. 30 Franklin Amer. Morg. Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn. SEC vs. ACC/ND/Big Ten Dec. 30 Capital One Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. At-Large vs. At-Large (New Year’s Six) Dec. 31 Belk Bowl Charlotte, N.C. ACC/Notre Dame vs. SEC Dec. 31 Hyundai Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas Pac-12 vs. ACC/Notre Dame Dec. 31 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn. SEC vs. Big 12 Dec. 31 Arizona Bowl Tucson, Ariz. MWC vs. Sun Belt Dec. 31 Valero Alamo Bowl San Antonio, Texas Big 12 vs. Pac-12 Jan. 1 Citrus Bowl Orlando, Fla. ACC/Notre Dame vs. SEC Jan. 1 Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. Big Ten vs. SEC Jan. 1 Rose Bowl Game Pasadena, Calif. Big Ten vs. Pac-12 Jan. 1 Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans, La. Big 12 vs. SEC (New Year’s Six) Jan. 2 Birmingham Bowl Birmingham, Ala. SEC vs. American Jan. 2 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Big Ten/ACC/ND vs. SEC Jan. 3 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise, Idaho MAC vs. MWC Jan. 4 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Mountain West vs. Big Ten Jan. 6 Mobile Alabama Bowl Mobile, Ala. MAC vs. Sun Belt Jan. 13 National Championship Game New Orleans, La.

TIME NETWORK 2:00 p.m. ESPN 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

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2018 CONFERENCE USA STATISTICS

2018 STANDINGS

*Middle Tenn. Marshall FIU Charlotte Florida Atlantic Old Dominion WKU

W-L 8-6 9-4 9-4 5-7 5-7 4-8 3-9

West Division

C-USA

All Games

*UAB North Texas Louisiana Tech Southern Miss UTSA UTEP Rice

W-L 7-1 5-3 5-3 5-3 2-6 1-7 1-7

W-L 11-3 9-4 8-5 6-5 3-9 1-11 2-11

Pct. H .875 4-0 .750 3-1 .750 2-2 .500 3-1 .375 2-2 .250 1-3 .250 1-3

Pct. .875 .625 .625 .625 .250 .125 .125

A 3-1 3-1 4-0 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3

H 4-0 3-1 2-2 4-0 1-3 0-4 1-3

A 3-1 2-2 3-1 1-3 1-3 1-3 0-4

Div. 5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 3-3 1-5 0-6

Div. 6-0 4-2 4-2 4-2 2-4 1-5 0-6

Pts 256 222 252 183 241 199 177

Pts 227 242 182 200 101 158 125

Opp 147 142 194 201 207 293 229

Opp 88 199 159 166 226 260 254

Pct. H .571 5-1 .692 4-2 .692 4-3 .417 4-2 .417 4-2 .333 3-3 .250 1-4

Pct. .786 .692 .615 .545 .250 .083 .154

H 6-0 5-1 3-2 5-1 2-4 0-6 2-4

A 3-5 5-2 5-1 1-5 1-5 1-5 2-5

Pts 392 367 450 260 373 370 253

Opp 374 284 328 319 381 431 334

A 5-3 4-3 5-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 0-7

Pts 418 450 321 288 170 212 246

Opp 238 314 299 218 374 393 458

* - Division champions. UAB won the 2018 Conference USA Championship.

2018 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS AVG 5.2 5.4 4.5 5.6 6.5

PASS EFFICIENCY MORGAN, J-FIU STOCKSTILL, B.-MT JOHNSTON, T-UAB FINE, Mason-UNT ABRAHAM, J-USM

G 12 14 13 13 9

CMP ATT INT 213 326 7 326 464 10 80 140 9 303 469 5 223 305 10

YDS TD 2727 26 3544 29 1323 11 3793 27 2347 15

TOTAL OFFENSE FINE, Mason-UNT LARUSSA, B-ODU STOCKSTILL, B.-MT GREEN, Isaiah-MAR SMITH, Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mar-LT

G 13 11 14 10 13

RUSH PASS 20 3793 -68 3015 164 3544 116 2459 159 3160

REC. YDS/GAME FULGHAM, T-ODU HARDY, Adrian-LT DUHART, J.-ODU BUSSEY, Rico-UNT WATKINS, Q-USM

G 12 13 12 12 11

REC 63 75 74 68 72

EFF 157.6 150.7 149.6 149.4 147.4

PLAYS TOTAL YDS/G 538 3813 293.3 444 2947 267.9 591 3708 264.9 375 2575 257.5 551 3319 255.3 TD 9 6 9 12 9

AVG/C YDS/G 17.2 90.2 15.3 88.1 14.1 87.1 15.0 84.8 12.3 80.8

Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G 866 160 0 545 1571 130.9 1243 282 0 0 1525 127.1 564 525 0 491 1580 121.5 977 205 0 330 1512 116.3 1348 36 0 0 1384 115.3

PASSES DEFENDED HALL, Kemon-UNT BROOKS, Nate-UNT JACKSON, Chris-MAR ROBERTSON, Amik-LT DARDEN, T.-WKU

G 11 13 13 13 12

BRUP 14 10 15 12 11

INT 5 6 1 4 3

TOTAL 19 16 16 16 14

TACKLES GARNER, L.-ODU HOTCHKINS, A.J.-UTEP LEWIS, Sage-FIU HOLT, Ben-WKU TAUAEFA, Josiah-UTSA EJIYA, E.J.-UNT BLANKENSHIP, R.-MT HANCOCK, Chase-MAR LEVINE, C.J.-UTSA DELUCA, Ben-CHA

G 9 12 13 12 12 13 12 12 12 12

UA 50 53 60 58 62 60 69 42 67 57

A 50 73 72 58 51 61 38 63 27 35

TOTAL TPG 100 11.1 126 10.5 132 10.2 116 9.7 113 9.4 121 9.3 107 8.9 105 8.8 94 7.8 92 7.7

SACKS FERGUSON, J.-LT XIMINES, Oshane-ODU GARCIA-WILLIAMS-UAB EJIYA, E.J.-UNT TYLER, Ty-MAR

G UA 13 15 12 11 14 9 13 8 13 9

A 4 2 1 2 0

TOTAL 17.5 12.0 9.5 9.0 9.0

TACKLES FOR LOSS FERGUSON, J.-LT EJIYA, E.J.-UNT XIMINES, Oshane-ODU GARNER, Brandon-UNT HIGHSMITH, Alex-CHA

G 13 13 12 13 12

Avg. 1.96 1.92 1.54 1.38 1.46

TOTAL 25.5 25.0 18.5 18.0 17.5

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AVG/G 1.73 1.23 1.23 1.23 1.17

OPPONENTS

ALL-PURPOSE G WHYTE, Kerrith-FAU 12 LEMAY, Benny-CHA 12 WALTER, A-RICE 13 TORREY, D-UNT 13 SINGLETARY, D-FAU 12

YDS 1083 1145 1045 1017 889

TD YDS/G 22 112.3 11 103.6 16 87.6 15 75.2 8 72.2

UNIVERSIT Y

ATT YDS 261 1348 232 1243 272 1227 175 977 134 866

HISTORY

RUSHING G SINGLETARY, D-FAU 12 LEMAY, Benny-CHA 12 BROWN, S.-UAB 14 TORREY, D.-UNT 13 WHYTE, Kerrith-FAU 12

2018 REVIEW

All Games

W-L 7-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 3-5 2-6 2-6

HILLTOPPERS

C-USA

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2018 TEAM STATISTICS RUSHING OFFENSE Florida Atlantic UAB FIU Marshall Charlotte North Texas Rice WKU Middle Tennessee Old Dominion Louisiana Tech UTEP Southern Miss UTSA

12 14 13 13 12 13 13 12 14 12 13 12 11 12

ATT YDS AVG TD YDS/G 566 623 483 475 526 462 490 439 499 425 438 427 399 354

2902 5.1 2818 4.5 2276 4.7 2152 4.5 1919 3.6 1999 4.3 1867 3.8 1642 3.7 1863 3.7 1569 3.7 1685 3.8 1484 3.5 1239 3.1 1047 3.0

35 32 27 22 18 25 15 15 15 24 22 17 11 7

241.8 201.3 175.1 165.5 159.9 153.8 143.6 136.8 133.1 130.8 129.6 123.7 112.6 87.2

PASS OFFENSE G CMP ATT INT PCT YDS AVG TD YDS/G North Texas Old Dominion Middle Tennessee Southern Miss Louisiana Tech FIU Florida Atlantic Marshall WKU UAB UTEP Charlotte Rice UTSA

13 321 504 12 293 480 14 336 487 11 269 389 13 271 477 13 251 383 12 226 364 13 240 433 12 254 431 14 191 340 12 161 324 12 182 304 13 197 368 12 204 404

TOTAL OFFENSE G

9 12 11 13 11 8 15 13 10 16 19 8 16 10

63.7 3988 61.0 3564 69.0 3650 69.2 2805 56.8 3246 65.5 3194 62.1 2844 55.4 2965 58.9 2722 56.2 2862 49.7 2208 59.9 2146 53.5 2272 50.5 1918

7.9 7.4 7.5 7.2 6.8 8.3 7.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 6.8 7.1 6.2 4.7

28 21 29 19 16 27 14 20 15 18 10 10 13 9

306.8 297.0 260.7 255.0 249.7 245.7 237.0 228.1 226.8 204.4 184.0 178.8 174.8 159.8

P PYS YDS AVG. TD YDS/G

Florida Atlantic 12 2902 2844 930 5746 6.2 North Texas 13 1999 3988 966 5987 6.2 Old Dominion 12 1569 3564 905 5133 5.7 FIU 13 2276 3194 866 5470 6.3 UAB 14 2818 2862 963 5680 5.9 Middle Tennessee 14 1863 3650 986 5513 5.6 Marshall 13 2152 2965 908 5117 5.6 Louisiana Tech 13 1685 3246 915 4931 5.4 Southern Miss 11 1239 2805 788 4044 5.1 WKU 12 1642 2722 870 4364 5.0 Charlotte 12 1919 2146 830 4065 4.9 Rice 13 1867 2272 858 4139 4.8 UTEP 12 1484 2208 751 3692 4.9 UTSA 12 1047 1918 758 2965 3.9

49 478.8 53 460.5 45 427.8 54 420.8 50 405.7 44 393.8 42 393.6 38 379.3 30 367.6 30 363.7 28 338.8 28 318.4 27 307.7 16 247.1

RUSHING DEFENSE G RUSHES YARDS AVG TD YDS/G

Southern Miss Marshall Charlotte UAB North Texas Louisiana Tech UTSA Middle Tennessee Rice WKU Florida Atlantic FIU UTEP Old Dominion

11 337 13 460 12 368 14 480 13 447 13 491 12 465 14 539 13 450 12 456 12 484 13 508 12 475 12 499

PASS EFF. DEF.

ATT CMP INT PCT YDS TD EFF

Southern Miss UAB Louisiana Tech North Texas Marshall FIU WKU Middle Tennessee Florida Atlantic Old Dominion UTEP Charlotte Rice UTSA

TOTAL DEFENSE

Southern Miss UAB Charlotte Marshall Louisiana Tech North Texas Middle Tennessee FIU UTEP WKU Florida Atlantic UTSA Rice Old Dominion

179 215 220 248 256 225 228 248 241 248 203 219 247 229

335 395 389 468 454 373 406 432 379 407 322 332 392 350

1130 3.4 1339 2.9 1268 3.4 1653 3.4 1558 3.5 1946 4.0 1923 4.1 2311 4.3 2158 4.8 2074 4.5 2225 4.6 2505 4.9 2349 4.9 2597 5.2

10 102.7 14 103.0 17 105.7 13 118.1 20 119.8 23 149.7 20 160.2 17 165.1 31 166.0 19 172.8 27 185.4 20 192.7 22 195.8 31 216.4

14 53.4 1952 9 54.4 2536 13 56.6 2491 18 53.0 3312 12 56.4 3048 17 60.3 2523 12 56.2 2985 16 57.4 2985 11 63.6 2841 9 60.9 3060 5 63.0 2387 9 66.0 2780 8 63.0 3641 9 65.4 3303

13 106.8 14 115.5 16 117.2 18 117.4 17 119.9 19 124.8 17 125.8 27 128.7 22 139.9 25 139.9 21 143.7 20 150.8 28 160.5 25 163.1

P PYS YDS AVG. TD YDS/G

1130 1952 672 1653 2536 875 1268 2780 700 1339 3048 914 1946 2491 880 1558 3312 915 2311 2985 971 2505 2523 881 2349 2387 797 2074 2985 862 2225 2841 863 1923 3303 815 2158 3641 842 2597 3060 906

3082 4189 4048 4387 4437 4870 5296 5028 4736 5059 5066 5226 5799 5657

4.6 4.8 5.8 4.8 5.0 5.3 5.5 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 6.4 6.9 6.2

23 27 37 31 39 38 44 39 43 36 49 45 59 56

280.2 299.2 337.3 337.5 341.3 374.6 378.3 386.8 394.7 421.6 422.2 435.5 446.1 471.4

SCORING OFFENSE TD XPT 2XP DXP FG SAF PTS AVG

SCORING DEFENSE TD FG XPT 2XP DXP SAF PTS Avg/G

3RD-DN CONVERSIONS G Made Att

PENALTIES

North Texas FIU Florida Atlantic Old Dominion UAB Marshall Middle Tennessee Southern Miss Louisiana Tech Charlotte WKU Rice UTEP UTSA

FIU UAB Charlotte Marshall Louisiana Tech WKU Middle Tennessee North Texas Old Dominion Southern Miss UTEP Florida Atlantic UTSA Rice

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57 19 58 14 50 10 47 14 53 15 46 15 49 184 34 18 39 15 30 17 32 10 28 15 27 7 18 14

51 54 39 40 51 44 0 30 38 27 27 23 21 18

13 82 14 85 12 76 13 76 13 75 12 72 14 75 13 66 12 64 11 55 12 58 12 56 12 56 13 56

0 3 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 3 4 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 450 34.6 0 450 34.6 0 373 31.1 1 370 30.8 2 418 29.9 1 367 28.2 0 392 28.0 0 288 26.2 2 321 24.7 0 260 21.7 1 253 21.1 2 246 18.9 0 212 17.7 1 170 14.2

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175 46.9 190 44.7 180 42.2 189 40.2 188 39.9 185 38.9 200 37.5 177 37.3 174 36.8 153 35.9 164 35.4 169 33.1 172 32.6 195 28.7

2019 WKU Football Media Guide

UAB Southern Miss Marshall Louisiana Tech North Texas FIU Charlotte Middle Tennessee WKU UTSA Florida Atlantic UTEP Old Dominion Rice

Rice UTSA UTEP FIU Louisiana Tech Southern Miss Charlotte Old Dominion North Texas Middle Tennessee WKU Marshall Florida Atlantic UAB

28 15 25 27 10 24 33 18 30 39 9 36 38 15 35 42 11 39 42 9 38 47 15 41 37 23 33 47 15 47 52 7 46 49 17 40 59 8 51 62 12 56

0 1 1 0 2 2 1 3 3 0 1 3 1 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 238 0 218 0 284 1 299 1 314 0 328 0 319 0 374 2 334 0 374 0 381 1 393 0 431 0 468

G No Yds Avg./G

13 12 12 13 13 11 12 12 13 14 12 13 12 14

58 513 39.5 65 499 41.6 64 518 43.2 65 584 44.9 60 586 45.1 60 501 45.5 64 565 47.1 61 586 48.8 57 644 49.5 75 707 50.5 79 683 56.9 85 787 60.5 79 770 64.2 95 1023 73.1

17.0 19.8 21.8 23.0 24.2 25.2 26.6 26.7 27.8 31.2 31.8 32.8 35.9 36.0

2019 OPPONENT PROFILES

CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS 8-29 | BOWLING GREEN, KY.

FIU PANTHERS 9-7 | MIAMI, FLA.

LOUISVILLE CARDINALS 9-14 | NASHVILLE, TENN.

Quick Facts Location: Conway, Ark. Colors: Purple and Gray Stadium: Estes Stadium Conference: Southland Head Coach: Nathan Brown Career Record/at UCA: 6-5/6-5 All-Time Series: UCA leads, 1-0 In Bowling Green: UCA leads, 1-0 Last Meeting: L, 7-28 on 9/19/09 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 7-6 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 5-4/t-4th 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR

Quick Facts Location: Miami, Fla. Colors: Blue and Gold Stadium: FIU Stadium Conference: Conference USA (East) Head Coach: Butch Davis Career Record/at FIU: 80-52/17-9 All-Time Series: Tied, 6-6 In Miami: FIU leads, 4-3 Last Meeting: L, 17-38 on 10/27/18 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 9-4 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 6-2/2nd, East 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: Makers Wanted Bahamas (W, 35-32 vs. Toledo)/NR Lettermen Ret./Lost: 52/21 Starters Ret./Lost: 17/9

Quick Facts Location: Louisville, Ky. Colors: Red and Black Stadium: Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium Conference: Atlantic Coast (Atlantic) Head Coach: Scott Satterfield Career Record/at LOU: 51-24/NA All-Time Series: Louisville leads, 20-12 In Nashville: First meeting Last Meeting: L, 17-20 on 9/15/18 (A) 2018 Overall Record: 2-10 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 0-8, 7th Atl. 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR

Media Info Media Contact: Steve East Phone: 501-450-5743 Email: seast@uca.edu Web Site: www.UCASports.com

Media Info Media Contact: Tyson Rodgers Phone: 305-348-3164 Email: tyson.rodgers@fiu.edu Web Site: www.FIUSports.com

Media Info Media Contact: Rocco Gasparro Phone: 502-852-0102 Email: rocco@gocards.com Web Site: www.GoCards.com

2019 Schedule Aug. 29 at WKU Sept. 7 at Austin Peay Sept. 14 Abilene Christian Sept. 21 at Hawaii Oct. 5 at Nicholls State Oct. 12 McNeese State Oct. 19 at Northwestern State Oct. 26 Sam Houston State Nov. 2 at Lamar Nov. 9 Southeastern Louisiana Nov. 16 Stephen F. Austin Nov. 22 at Incarnate Word

2019 Schedule Aug. 29 at Tulane Sept. 7 WKU Sept. 14 New Hampshire Sept. 20 at Louisiana Tech Oct. 5 UMass Oct. 12 Charlotte Oct. 19 UTEP Oct. 26 at Middle Tennessee Nov. 2 Old Dominion Nov. 9 at Florida Atlantic Nov. 23 vs. Miami^ Nov. 30 at Marshall

2019 Schedule Sept. 2 Notre Dame Sept. 7 Eastern Kentucky Sept. 14 at WKU^ Sept. 21 at Florida State Oct. 5 Boston College Oct. 12 at Wake Forest Oct. 19 Clemson Oct. 26 Virginia Nov. 9 at Miami Nov. 16 at NC State Nov. 23 Syracuse Nov. 30 at Kentucky

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Quick Facts Location: Norfolk, Va. Colors: Slate Blue, Silver and Light Blue Stadium: S.B. Ballard Stadium Conference: Conference USA (East) Head Coach: Bobby Wilder Career Record/at ODU: 72-37/72-37 All-Time Series: WKU leads, 4-1 In Norfolk: WKU leads, 2-0 Last Meeting: L, 34-37 on 10/20/18 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 4-8 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 2-6/t-6th, East 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR

Quick Facts Location: West Point, N.Y. Colors: Black, Gold and Gray Stadium: Michie Stadium Conference: FBS Independent Head Coach: Jeff Monken Career Record/at Army: 71-44/35-28 All-Time Series: WKU leads, 2-0 In Bowling Green: WKU leads, 1-0 Last Meeting: W, 52-24 on 11/15/14 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 11-2 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: NA 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces (W, 70-14 vs. Houston/#19 AP and #20 Coaches

Media Info Media Contact: Ted Feeley Phone: 205-704-4147 Email: tfeeley@uab.edu Web Site: www.UABSports.com

Media Info Media Contact: Eric Bohannon Phone: 757-683-3374 Email: ebohanno@odu.edu Web Site: www.ODUSports.com

Media Info Media Contact: Kat Castner Phone: 845-938-7197 Email: kaitlyn.castner@westpoint.edu Web Site: www.GoArmyWestPoint.com

2019 Schedule Aug. 29 Alabama State Sept. 7 at Akron Sept. 21 South Alabama Sept. 28 at WKU Oct. 5 Rice Oct. 12 at UTSA Oct. 19 Old Dominion Nov. 2 at Tennessee Nov. 9 at Southern Miss Nov. 16 UTEP Nov. 23 Louisiana Tech Nov. 30 at North Texas

2019 Schedule Aug. 31 Norfolk State Sept. 7 at Virginia Tech Sept. 21 at Virginia Sept. 28 East Carolina Oct. 5 WKU Oct. 12 at Marshall Oct. 19 at UAB Oct. 26 Florida Atlantic Nov. 2 at FIU Nov. 9 UTSA Nov. 23 at Middle Tennessee Nov. 30 Charlotte

2019 Schedule Aug. 30 Rice Sept. 7 at Michigan Sept. 14 at UTSA Sept. 21 Morgan State Oct. 5 Tulane Oct. 12 at WKU Oct. 19 at Georgia State Oct. 26 San Jose State Nov. 2 at Air Force Nov. 9 UMass Nov. 16 VMI Nov. 30 at Hawaii Dec. 14 vs. Navy^

HISTORY

Quick Facts Location: Birmingham, Ala. Colors: Forest Green and Old Gold Stadium: Legion Field Conference: Conference USA (West) Head Coach: Bill Clark Career Record/at UAB: 36-18/25-14 All-Time Series: Tied, 3-3 In Bowling Green: WKU leads, 2-1 Last Meeting: L, 39-42 on 10/4/14 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 11-3 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 7-1/1st, West 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: Conference USA Championship (W, 27-25 at Middle Tennessee) and Cheribundi Boca Raton (W, 37-13 vs. Northern Illinois)/RV Lettermen Ret./Lost: 45/33 Starters Ret./Lost: 12/15

2018 REVIEW

ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS 10-12 | BOWLING GREEN, KY.

HILLTOPPERS

OLD DOMINION MONARCHS 10-5 | NORFOLK, VA.

GENERAL

UAB BLAZERS 9-28 | BOWLING GREEN, KY.

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CHARLOTTE 49ERS 10-19 | BOWLING GREEN, KY.

MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD 10-26 | HUNTINGTON, W.VA.

FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS 11-2 | BOWLING GREEN, KY.

Quick Facts Location: Charlotte, N.C. Colors: Green and White Stadium: Jerry Richardson Stadium Conference: Conference USA (East) Head Coach: Will Healy Career Record/at Charlotte: 13-21/NA All-Time Series: Tied, 1-1 In Bowling Green: WKU leads, 1-0 Last Meeting: W, 45-14 on 10/14/17 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 5-7 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 4-4/4th, East 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR Lettermen Ret./Lost: 40/20 Starters Ret./Lost: 12/10

Quick Facts Location: Huntington, W.Va. Colors: Kelly Green and White Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium Conference: Conference USA (East) Head Coach: Doc Holliday Career Record/at Marshall: 70-46/70-46 All-Time Series: Marshall leads, 6-4 In Huntington: Marshall leads, 4-2 Last Meeting: L, 17-20 on 9/29/18 (H) 2018 Overall Record: 9-4 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 6-2, t-2nd East 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla (W, 38-20 vs. USF)/NR

Quick Facts Location: Boca Raton, Fla Colors: Blue and Red Stadium: FAU Stadium Conference: Conference USA (East) Head Coach: Lane Kiffin Career Record/at FAU: 46-24/11-3 All-Time Series: FAU leads, 7-3 In Bowling Green: FAU leads, 4-1 Last Meeting: L, 15-34 on 11/10/18 (A) 2018 Overall Record: 5-7 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 3-5/5th, East 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR

Media Info Media Contact: Tom Whitestone Phone: 704-687-1022 Email: tewhites@uncc.edu Web Site: www.Charlotte49ers.com

Media Info Media Contact: Jason Corriher Phone: 304-696-4660 Email: corriher@marshall.edu Web Site: www.HerdZone.com

Media Info Media Contact: Katrina McCormack Phone: 561-297-3163 Email: kmccormi@fau.edu Web Site: www.FAUSports.com

2019 Schedule Aug. 29 Gardner-Webb Sept. 7 at Appalachian State Sept. 14 UMass Sept. 21 at Clemson Sept. 28 Florida Atlantic Oct. 12 at FIU Oct. 19 at WKU Oct. 26 North Texas Nov. 2 Middle Tennessee Nov. 9 at UTEP Nov. 23 Marshall Nov. 30 at Old Dominion

2019 Schedule Aug. 31 VMI Sept. 6 at Boise State Sept. 14 Ohio Sept. 28 Cincinnati Oct. 5 at Middle Tennessee Oct. 12 Old Dominion Oct. 18 at Florida Atlantic Oct. 26 WKU Nov. 2 at Rice Nov. 15 Louisiana Tech Nov. 23 at Charlotte Nov. 30 FIU

2019 Schedule Aug. 31 at Ohio State Sept. 7 UCF Sept. 14 at Ball State Sept. 21 Wagner Sept. 28 at Charlotte Oct. 12 Middle Tennessee Oct. 18 Marshall Oct. 26 at Old Dominion Nov. 2 at WKU Nov. 9 FIU Nov. 23 at UTSA Nov. 30 Southern Miss

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Quick Facts Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Colors: Black and Gold Stadium: M.M. Roberts Stadium Conference: Conference USA (West) Head Coach: Jay Hopson Career Record/at USM: 53-33/21-16 All-Time Series: WKU leads, 2-0 In Hattiesburg: First meeting Last Meeting: W, 45-28 on 12/5/15 in the Conference USA Championship (H) 2018 Overall Record: 6-5 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 5-3/t-2, West 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR Lettermen Ret./Lost: 48/17 Starters Ret./Lost: 18/9

Quick Facts Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Colors: Royal Blue and White Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium Conference: Conference USA (East) Head Coach: Rick Stockstill Career Record/at MTSU: 87-78/87-78 All-Time Series: MTSU leads, 35-32-1 In Bowling Green: WKU leads, 19-15 Last Meeting: L, 10-29 on 11/2/18 (A) 2017 Overall Record: 8-6 2017 Conf. Record/Finish: 7-1/1st, East 2017 Bowl/Final Rank: Conference USA Championship (L, 25-27 vs. UAB) and R+L Carriers New Orleans (L, 13-45 vs. Appalachian State)/NR Lettermen Ret./Lost: 49/21 Starters Ret./Lost: 10/13

Media Info Media Contact: Kyle Parkinson Phone: 479-575-2752 Email: kparkin@uark.edu Web Site: www.ArkansasRazorbacks.com

Media Info Media Contact: Jack Duggan Phone: 601-266-5947 Email: jack.duggan@usm.edu Web Site: www.SouthernMiss.com

Media Info Media Contact: Mark Owens Phone: 615-898-5057 Email: owens@goblueraiders.com Web Site: www.GoBlueRaiders.com

2019 Schedule Aug. 31 Portland State Sept. 7 at Ole Miss Sept. 14 Colorado State Sept. 21 San Jose State Sept. 28 vs. Texas A&M^ Oct. 12 at Kentucky Oct. 19 Auburn Oct. 26 at Alabama Nov. 2 Mississippi State Nov. 9 WKU Nov. 23 at LSU Nov. 29 Missouri

2019 Schedule Aug. 31 Alcorn State Sept. 7 at Mississippi State Sept. 14 at Troy Sept. 21 at Alabama Sept. 28 UTEP Oct. 12 North Texas Oct. 19 at Louisiana Tech Oct. 26 at Rice Nov. 9 UAB Nov. 16 at UTSA Nov. 23 WKU Nov. 30 at Florida Atlantic

2019 Schedule Aug. 31 at Michigan Sept. 7 Tennessee State Sept. 14 Duke Sept. 28 at Iowa Oct. 5 Marshall Oct. 12 at Florida Atlantic Oct. 19 at North Texas Oct. 26 FIU Nov. 2 at Charlotte Nov. 16 Rice Nov. 23 Old Dominion Nov. 30 at WKU

HISTORY

Quick Facts Location: Fayetteville, Ark. Colors: Cardinal and White Stadium: DWR Razorback Stadium Conference: Southeastern (West) Head Coach: Chad Morris Career Record/at ARK: 16-32/2-10 All-Time Series: First meeting In Fayetteville: First meeting Last Meeting: NA 2018 Overall Record: 2-10 2018 Conf. Record/Finish: 0-8/7th, West 2018 Bowl/Final Rank: None/NR

2018 REVIEW

MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS 11-30 | BOWLING GREEN, KY.

HILLTOPPERS

SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES 11-23 | HATTIESBURG, MISS.

GENERAL

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS 11-9 | FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.

UNIVERSIT Y OPPONENTS

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vs. Louisville

Central Arkansas

Cardinals lead, 20-12

Bears lead, 1-0

DATE

LOCATION

W/L SCORE

DATE LOCATION

W/L SCORE

9/30/1922

Louisville, Ky.

6-0

9/19/2009

9/29/1923

Bowling Green, Ky.

19-7

10/11/1924

Louisville, Ky.

7-12

10/10/1925

Bowling Green, Ky.

0-6

11/6/1926

Louisville, Ky.

10-26

11/5/1927

Bowling Green, Ky.

7-6

11/3/1928

Bowling Green, Ky.

20-0

10/19/1929

Louisville, Ky.

13-0

10/25/1930

Bowling Green, Ky.

7-6

10/31/1931

Bowling Green, Ky.

20-6

11/19/1932

Bowling Green, Ky.

58-0

10/21/1933

Louisville, Ky.

45-0

10/18/1946

Bowling Green, Ky.

20-19

10/24/1947

Louisville, Ky.

13-19

10/23/1948

Louisville, Ky.

6-20

9/24/1949

Bowling Green, Ky.

7-47

10/30/1954

Bowling Green, Ky.

25-7

10/29/1955

Louisville, Ky.

0-20

Bowling Green, Ky.

7-28

Record in Bowling Green: 0-1

at FIU

Series tied, 6-6

DATE LOCATION

W/L SCORE

9/15/1959

Louisville, Ky.

0-19

10/12/2002

Bowling Green, Ky.

56-7

10/21/1960

Louisville, Ky.

0-44

11/20/2004

Miami, Fla.

35-14

10/21/1961

Louisville, Ky.

0-20

11/19/2005

Miami, Fla.

35-38

9/13/1975

Louisville, Ky.

21-17

12/6/2008

Miami, Fla.

3-27

9/4/1982

Louisville, Ky.

10-20

10/10/2009

Bowling Green, Ky.

20-37

9/10/1983

Louisville, Ky.

22-41

10/9/2010

Miami, Fla.

21-28

10/6/1984

Louisville, Ky.

17-45

11/6/2011

Bowling Green, Ky.

10-9

9/21/1985

Louisville, Ky.

14-23

10/27/2012

Miami, Fla.

14-6

9/20/1986

Louisville, Ky.

6-45

11/21/2015

Miami, Fla.

63-7

11/12/1988

Louisville, Ky.

17-35

11/5/2016

Bowling Green, Ky.

49-21

11/4/1989

Louisville, Ky.

7-55

11/24/2017

Miami, Fla.

17-41

10/27/1990

Louisville, Ky.

7-41

10/27/2018

Bowling Green, Ky.

17-38

10/31/1998

Louisville, Ky.

34-63

9/15/2018

Louisville, Ky.

17-20

Record in Bowling Green: 3-2 Record in Miami: 3-4

Record in Louisville: 4-18 Record in Bowling Green: 8-2

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GENERAL

UAB

Army

Series tied, 3-3

Hilltoppers lead, 2-0 W/L SCORE

9/25/1993

Bowling Green, Ky.

40-13

10/1/1994

Birmingham, Ala.

31-22

9/23/1995

Bowling Green, Ky.

32-18

10/5/1996

Birmingham, Ala.

0-24

10/4/1997

Birmingham, Ala.

16-20

10/4/2014

Bowling Green, Ky.

39-42

DATE

LOCATION

W/L SCORE

11/9/2013

West Point, N.Y.

21-17

11/15/2014

Bowling Green, Ky.

52-24

HILLTOPPERS

DATE LOCATION

Record in Bowling Green: 1-0 Record in West Point: 1-0

2018 REVIEW

Record in Bowling Green: 2-1 Record in Birmingham: 1-2

Charlotte

Series tied, 1-1

Hilltoppers lead, 4-1

W/L SCORE

10/25/2014

Bowling Green, Ky.

66-51

10/31/2015

Norfolk, Va.

55-30

10/22/2016

Bowling Green, Ky.

59-24

10/20/2017

Norfolk, Va.

35-31

10/20/2018

Bowling Green, Ky.

34-37

LOCATION

W/L SCORE

10/14/2017

Bowling Green, Ky.

45-14

10/13/2018

Charlotte, N.C.

14-40

Record in Bowling Green: 1-0 Record in Charlotte: 0-1

UNIVERSIT Y

DATE LOCATION

DATE

HISTORY

at Old Dominion

Record in Bowling Green: 2-1 Record in Norfolk: 2-0

OPPONENTS

@WKUFootball

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at Marshall

Thundering Herd leads, 6-4

at Arkansas DATE

LOCATION

W/L SCORE

10/18/1941

Huntington, W.Va.

7-34

10/3/1942

Bowling Green, Ky.

19-13

10/7/1950

Bowling Green, Ky.

13-47

10/6/1951

Huntington, W.Va.

21-35

9/28/1996

Huntington, W.Va.

11/28/2014

Huntington, W.Va.

(OT) 67-66

11/27/2015

Bowling Green, Ky.

49-28

11/26/2016

Huntington, W.Va.

60-6

11/11/2017

Huntington, W.Va.

23-30

9/29/2018

Bowling Green, Ky.

17-20

Never met

3-37

Record in Bowling Green: 2-2 Record in Huntington: 2-4

at Southern Miss Hilltoppers lead, 2-0

DATE

LOCATION

W/L SCORE

9/22/2012

Bowling Green, Ky.

42-17

12/5/2015

Bowling Green, Ky.

45-28

(Conference USA Championship Game)

Record in Bowling Green: 2-0 Record in Hattiesburg: 0-0

Florida Atlantic Owls lead, 7-3

DATE

LOCATION

W/L SCORE

10/18/2008

Bowling Green, Ky.

20-24

11/28/2009

Boca Raton, Fla.

23-29

11/6/2010

Bowling Green, Ky.

16-17

10/15/2011

Boca Raton, Fla.

20-0

11/10/2012

Bowling Green, Ky.

28-37

10/18/2014

Boca Raton, Fla.

38-45

11/7/2015

Bowling Green, Ky.

35-19

10/29/2016

Boca Raton, Fla.

52-3

10/28/2017

Bowling Green, Ky.

28-42

11/10/2018

Boca Raton, Fla.

15-34

Record in Boca Raton: 2-3 Record in Bowling Green: 1-4

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Blue Raiders lead, 35-32-1

0-47

11/12/1915

Bowling Green, Ky.

0-47

11/11/1921

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

7-13

10/6/1922

Bowling Green, Ky.

31-6

10/18/1924

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

44-0

10/17/1925

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

7-7

10/20/1928

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

19-0

9/28/1929

Bowling Green, Ky.

19-0

10/18/1930

Bowling Green, Ky.

13-7

10/17/1931

Bowling Green, Ky.

12-0

10/15/1932

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

21-7

9/30/1933

Bowling Green, Ky.

32-0

10/26/1934

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

14-0

10/25/1935

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

0-7

10/17/1936

Bowling Green, Ky.

0-9

10/28/1939

Bowling Green, Ky.

26-2

10/26/1940

Bowling Green, Ky.

13-0

10/3/1941

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

15-7

9/20/1952

Bowling Green, Ky.

33-19

9/19/1953

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

0-13

10/2/1954

Bowling Green, Ky.

10/1/1955

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

9/29/1956

Bowling Green, Ky.

6-7

10/5/1957

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

7-26

10/4/1958

Bowling Green, Ky.

7-10

10/3/1959

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

2-37

10/1/1960

Bowling Green, Ky.

20-13

9/30/1961

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

6-14

9/29/1962

Bowling Green, Ky.

0-17

10/5/1963

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

16-6

10/3/1964

Bowling Green, Ky.

0-9

10/2/1965

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

0-21

10/1/1966

Bowling Green, Ky.

9-33

11/4/1967

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

14-16

11/9/1968

Bowling Green, Ky.

43-2

11/8/1969

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

28-14

11/7/1970

Bowling Green, Ky.

13-17

11/6/1971

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

13-27

11/4/1972

Bowling Green, Ky.

17-21

11/3/1973

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

42-8

11/9/1974

Bowling Green, Ky.

36-10

24-10 38-7

11/5/1977

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

19-21

11/4/1978

Bowling Green, Ky.

54-0

11/3/1979

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

17-12

11/8/1980

Bowling Green, Ky.

30-15

11/14/1981

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

17-31

11/6/1982

Bowling Green, Ky.

16-31

11/5/1983

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

7-26

11/3/1984

Bowling Green, Ky.

24-45

11/9/1985

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

9-14

9/26/1987

Bowling Green, Ky.

28-16

9/17/1988

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

10-13

9/16/1989

Bowling Green, Ky.

31-16

9/22/1990

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

7-20

10/5/1991

Bowling Green, Ky.

21-23

9/20/2007

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

20-17

11/15/2008

Bowling Green, Ky.

10-21

10/24/2009

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

24-62

11/20/2010

Bowling Green, Ky.

10/6/2011

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

11/1/2012

Bowling Green, Ky.

29-34

9/13/2014

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

(3OT) 47-50

10/10/2015

Bowling Green, Ky.

58-28

10/15/2016

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

(2OT) 44-43

11/17/2017

Bowling Green, Ky.

(3OT) 41-38

11/2/2018

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

26-27 (2OT) 36-33

10-29

Record in Bowling Green: 19-15 Record in Murfreesboro: 13-20-1

HISTORY

W/L SCORE

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

2018 REVIEW

LOCATION

10/10/1914

Bowling Green, Ky.

HILLTOPPERS

DATE

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

11/6/1976

GENERAL

at Middle Tennessee

11/8/1975

7-6 13-25

UNIVERSIT Y OPPONENTS

@WKUFootball

207

208

Abilene Christian

OFF

at UTSA

UMass

Ohio

Colorado State

at Troy

at Austin Peay

WKU

Eastern Kentucky

at Akron

at Virginia Tech

at Michigan

at Appalachian State

at Boise State (Sept. 6)

UCF

at Ole Miss

at Mississippi State

Tennessee State

WKU (Aug. 29)

at Tulane (Aug. 29)

Notre Dame (Sept. 2)

Alabama State (Aug. 29)

Norfolk State

Rice

GardnerWebb

VMI

at Ohio State

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Portland State

Alcorn State

at Michigan

Duke

at Ball State

vs. WKU

New Hampshire

Sept. 14

Sept. 7

Aug. 31

OFF

at Alabama

San Jose State

Wagner

OFF

at Clemson

Morgan State

at Virginia

South Alabama

at Iowa

UTEP

vs. Texas A&M

at Charlotte

Cincinnati

Florida Atlantic

OFF

East Carolina

at WKU

OFF

at LA Tech (Sept. 20)

at Florida State

OFF

Sept. 28

at Hawaii

Sept. 21

Marshall

OFF

at Middle Tennessee

OFF

Tulane

WKU

Rice

Boston College

UMass

at Nicholls State

Oct. 5

at Louisiana Tech at North Texas

at Florida Atlantic

Auburn

Marshall (Oct. 18)

at Florida Atlantic (Oct. 18)

FIU

at Rice

at Charlotte

OFF

Mississippi State

at WKU

at Old Dominion at Alabama

at Rice

Middle Tennessee

at Air Force

at FIU

at Tennessee

OFF

Old Dominion

at Lamar

Nov. 2

WKU

North Texas

San Jose State

at Georgia State at WKU

Florida Atlantic

OFF

Virginia

at Middle Tennessee

Sam Houston State

Oct. 26

at UAB

Old Dominion

Clemson

UTEP

at NWestern State

Oct. 19

North Texas

at Kentucky

Middle Tennessee

Old Dominion

at FIU

at WKU

at Marshall

at UTSA

at Wake Forest

Charlotte

McNeese State

Oct. 12

OFF

UAB

WKU

FIU

OFF

at UTEP

UMass

UTSA

at Southern Miss

at Miami

at Florida Atlantic

SE. Louisiana

Nov. 9

Rice

at UTSA

OFF

Louisiana Tech (Nov. 15)

OFF

VMI

OFF

UTEP

at NC State

OFF

Stephen F. Austin

Nov. 16

Old Dominion

WKU

at LSU

at UTSA

at Charlotte

Marshall

at Hawaii (Nov. 30)

at Middle Tennessee

Louisiana Tech

Syracuse

vs. Miami

Incarnate Word (Nov. 22)

Nov. 23

at WKU

at Florida Atlantic

Missouri (Nov. 29)

Southern Miss

at FIU

at Old Dominion

vs. Navy (Dec. 14)

Charlotte

at North Texas

at Kentucky

at Marshall

OFF

Nov. 30

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