WKU came into its 2019 season opener against Football Championship Subdivision opponent Central Arkansas looking for redemption after blowing a 21-point lead to FCS adversary Maine in the 2018 home opener.
Instead, WKU blew a 14-point lead and allowed the Bears to defeat the Hilltoppers 35-28.
Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Duncan led WKU (0-1) offensively, passing for 304 yards to go with one touchdown and a pair of interceptions. Redshirt junior running back Gaej Walker rushed for a career-high 153 yards and two touchdowns in his first game at a new position. Junior receiver Jacquez Sloan led the Hilltoppers in receiving yards with 74.