A week off, a new quarterback and returning home offer the opportunity of a fresh start to Western Kentucky.
With all that on the table, pulling out a win against the defending Conference USA champion could change the direction of the lackluster start after the first quarter of the season.
WKU’s lone victory so far is in the category that matters most. The Hilltoppers (1-2) have losses to FCS Central Arkansas and Power 5 opponent Louisville, but they have one road victory against conference opponent FIU from Sept. 7. Now starts a stretch of league games with reigning C-USA champ UAB (3-0) visiting Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday for a 6 p.