Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton and offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis were optimistic about the team's depth at receiver as it made its way through fall camp.
But after back-to-back losses to start the season, the Hilltoppers entered their Conference USA opener at Middle Tennessee down three of their top targets from when the team opened camp Aug. 17.
The depth was on full display Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tenn., however.
Getting their first significant action as key members of the offense, receivers Xavier Lane and Dayton Wade stepped up at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium to help the Hilltoppers come away with a 20-17 victory over the Blue Raiders.