The Hilltoppers traveled down to Boca Raton looking to spoil FAU’s new stadium opener. Not only did WKU win the game, but they did two things they haven’t done since 2007. The Hilltoppers not only beat FAU, they shut them out in front of the 29,103 FAU fans. This is WKU’s first shutout since defeating West Virginia Tech 87-0 on September 8, 2007. The win also gave WKU its first winning streak since the 2007 season.
Bobby Rainey was a workforce in the game carrying the ball 34 times for 131 yards and 2 TD.
Defense was in full force for the FAU game allowing only 121 total offensive yards. Peterson and Jackson led the team with 8 tackles. WKU forced 0 turnovers.
Offense and defense might have been the key to this game, but the WKU field goal kicking team must improve. The Hilltopper kickers combined for an 0 for 3 performance. Not only that, but for the season the WKU kickers are a disappointing 20% (2-10) on the season.
Although WKU beat ULL 54-21 last year, ULL is a much better team this year. After falling predictably to Oklahoma St. to open the season, ULL won their next 6 games. ULL has a very balanced rushing and passing offense spread the ball almost equally. QB Blaine Gautier will look to continue his successful season against the questionable WKU secondary. Although WKU has been strong at points throughout the season, there have been games where they have shown huge gaps in coverage. On the season he has completed nearly 65% of his passes and ranks second with 10 passing TD. WKU will also have a tough task of stopping the ULL running game. ULL spread the ball between 3 different running backs, who are all capable of efficiently moving the ball.
Other Notes:
Jack Doyle was named to the Mackey Award Midseason watch list. He is one of 25 others named to the midseason list, which is awarded to the best collegiate Tight End.
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