The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers earned a victory in the first game of the FBS season on Saturday. It wasn’t without it’s hiccups, but it was a start on the right foot for Tyson Helton’s team.
The Hilltoppers finished the day with 276 passing yards, their lowest total since 2020. West Florida transfer QB Austin Reed finished the day with 19 completions on 33 attempts for 276 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
Defensively, WKU forced three turnovers against an Austin Peay offense led by former Middle Tennessee quarterback Mike Diliello, former WKU running back Josh Samuel, and All-ASUN preseason selection Drae McCray.