Western Kentucky scored a 59-38 victory over Appalachian State in the 2021 Boca Raton Bowl on Saturday at FAU Stadium in Florida.
A shootout was expected between the Hilltoppers and Mountaineers, who combined to average 77.6 points per game during the regular season, and offenses delivered in a game that featured 1,246 total yards and 13 touchdowns.
WKU quarterback Bailey Zappe stole the spotlight with 422 passing yards and six touchdowns en route to setting the new NCAA FBS single-season records in both categories. He finishes the 2021 season with 5,967 yards and 62 scores through the air.