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WKU inks quarterback Bailey Zappe for 2021

WKU has gained an additional signal-caller for the upcoming season one day removed from the 39-21 LendingTree Bowl loss to Georgia State.

The Hilltoppers announced Sunday the signing of senior quarterback Bailey Zappe from Houston Baptist University. Zappe joins WKU’s new offensive coordinator Zach Kittley and wide receivers Jerreth and Josh Sterns.

Playing in four games this season Zappe made headlines with the amount of offensive production he had. The Victoria, Texas native completed 141-of-215 passes for 1,833 yards, with 15 touchdowns and one interception. He averaged 458.3 yards per game in 2020.