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Hilltoppers, Vanderbilt set for final game of exciting series

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Jakairi Moses (29) carries the ball as Florida Atlantic Owls linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) attempts to tackle him during Western Kentucky's 42-28 loss to Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Austin Anthony/photo@bgdailynews.com)

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Mike Sanford wants his Western Kentucky players to be highly motivated Saturday when they take the field against Vanderbilt.

“I think that the chip on your shoulder’s got to be really big when you’re a Conference USA school and you have a chance to play an SEC school,” the Hilltoppers’ coach said Thursday.