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After UAB win, Tops again face tough offense with North Texas

For the second straight week, Western Kentucky’s defense will be up against one of the top rushing offenses in the nation.

The Hilltoppers countered UAB’s standout run game by forcing four turnovers in a 20-17 win Friday, but will be up against a strong North Texas offense Saturday in its 2:30 p.m. homecoming game at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

“First of all, defense wins championships. If you want to win, have a really good defense that creates turnovers. That’s why you win,” WKU head coach Tyson Helton said. “That’s a big box that we checked on several weeks this season.