Alabama will host the Hilltoppers in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Sept, 9, 2023, WKU athletic director Todd Stewart confirmed Wednesday to the Daily News. Fbschedules.com first reported the news.
The Crimson Tide will pay the Toppers $1.9 million to play the game. That matches the $1.9 million Auburn is set to pay WKU to host the Hilltoppers on Sept. 24, 2022.
News of the nearly $2 million from Alabama comes as WKU faces budget challenges across the university, including in the athletic department.
The 2023 matchup will mark the fourth time the Tops have traveled to Tuscaloosa since beginning the transition to FBS in 2007.