It is also, historically, the first game of bowl season, but changed spots this year with the venue change. Western Kentucky is playing in this game for the third time. They have won the previous ...

Western Kentucky (6-2, 4-0 Conference USA) became bowl eligible for the sixth time ... since 2015 when the Hilltoppers finished 6-0 in games at Houchens-Smith Stadium, including a win in the ...

This week, however, the Owls couldn't find the same magic against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ... WKU have now reached bowl eligibility for six consecutive seasons. Their conference record ...

Their overall record is 615 wins, 426 losses, and 30 ties, with an 11-5 record in bowl games. They have made 10 playoff appearances and have a history of success. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ...