Pigrome's fourth-quarter pass to Simon sends WKU to 1st win
Tyrrell Pigrome threw for two touchdowns and Western Kentucky held on for a 20-17 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday for the Hilltoppers' first victory.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
20
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| MTSU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 6,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 42-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | L 21-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 16-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:07 20-17
CJ Windham 2 Yd pass from Asher O'Hara (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 6:04 20-10
Joshua Simon 11 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Field Goal 3:26 13-10
Brayden Narveson 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:21 10-10
Xavier Lane 6 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Field Goal 2:59 3-10
Crews Holt 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:51 3-7
Asher O'Hara 1 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Field Goal 14:09 3-0
Brayden Narveson 47 Yd Field Goal
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WKU
5 plays, 4 yards, 2:05 · End of Game
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MTSU 2:07
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 20-17
CJ Windham 2 Yd pass from Asher O'Hara (Crews Holt Kick)
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WKU 6:04
13 plays, 68 yards, 6:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 20-10
Joshua Simon 11 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MTSU 12:43
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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WKU 14:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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MTSU 0:25
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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WKU 3:26
14 plays, 64 yards, 4:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:26 13-10
Brayden Narveson 53 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 7:56
9 plays, 46 yards, 4:14 · Punt
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WKU 12:10
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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MTSU
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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WKU 0:21
13 plays, 75 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:21 10-10
Xavier Lane 6 Yd pass from Tyrrell Pigrome (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MTSU 2:59
8 plays, 42 yards, 2:03 · FIELD GOAL
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Field Goal 2:59 3-10
Crews Holt 44 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 5:02
5 plays, 44 yards, 2:49 · Fumble
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MTSU 7:51
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:51 3-7
Asher O'Hara 1 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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WKU 14:09
11 plays, 30 yards, 5:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:09 3-0
Brayden Narveson 47 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 4:11
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:41 · Missed FG
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WKU 7:52
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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MTSU 9:58
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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WKU 11:29
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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MTSU 13:14
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:46 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
WKU
MTSU
21
1st Downs
18
7-17
3rd down efficiency
7-16
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-2
326
Total Yards
319
188
Passing
217
21/36
Comp/Att
23/33
5.2
Yards per pass
6.6
138
Rushing
102
38
Rushing Attempts
33
3.6
Yards per rush
3.1
5-55
Penalties
6-47
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:35
Possession
28:25
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