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TOPPER EXTRA: Underclassmen emerge as playmakers for defense

For some time now, WKU has been known for its dominating play on the offensive side of the ball. However, so far into the 2017 season, the Hilltopper defense is receiving more recognition than it's accustomed to, and it wouldn't be where it is without the help of a handful of underclassmen.

Although WKU has already suffered two losses this year – including last week’s 23-22 heartbreaker against Louisiana Tech – redshirt freshman defensive back Devon Key said the defense and the entire team would bounce back.

“We had a good week of practice. We just didn’t finish late in the game,” Key said.