MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Chase Cunningham is among the humblest student-athletes one could possibly cover in college football. Always says the right thing on the press conference podium, always deferential to his teammates when describing his own success and willing to take the blame in his team's failures.
So, by his even-keeled standards, it was easy to tell that the redshirt senior was excited to finally be able to play Western Kentucky this season, a game he missed a year ago after tearing his ACL against Southern Miss the week prior.
"I've never gotten to play in this game, especially as a starter," Cunningham said, pausing while pushing forward.