Zappe throws 5 TD passes, WKU rolls past Old Dominion 43-20
— Bailey Zappe threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half as Western Kentucky jumped out early and beat Old Dominion 43-20 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
43
Old Dominion Monarchs
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 14 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 43 |
| ODU | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 20 |
S.B. Ballard Stadium · 16,418 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:51 43-20
Dakota Thomas 17 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Field Goal 5:41 36-20
Brayden Narveson 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:17 33-20
Blake Watson 7 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 33-13
Elijah Davis 24 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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Field Goal 3:43 33-6
Brayden Narveson 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:37 30-6
Nick Rice 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 30-3
Brayden Narveson 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:48 27-3
Jerreth Sterns 74 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson PAT failed)
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Field Goal 2:23 21-3
Nick Rice 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:23 21-0
Daewood Davis 15 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:24 14-0
Dakota Thomas 9 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:16 7-0
Malachi Corley 26 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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WKU
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:20 · End of Game
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ODU 3:20
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:31 · Interception
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WKU 3:51
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:51 43-20
Dakota Thomas 17 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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ODU 4:29
4 plays, -2 yards, 1:12 · Downs
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WKU 5:41
13 plays, 42 yards, 4:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:41 36-20
Brayden Narveson 41 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 10:17
8 plays, 78 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:17 33-20
Blake Watson 7 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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WKU 13:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ODU 14:55
8 plays, 79 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 33-13
Elijah Davis 24 Yd Run (Nick Rice Kick)
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WKU 3:43
4 plays, -9 yards, 1:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:43 33-6
Brayden Narveson 31 Yd Field Goal
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ODU 5:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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WKU 6:41
9 plays, 74 yards, 3:56 · Interception
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ODU 10:37
11 plays, 54 yards, 4:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:37 30-6
Nick Rice 38 Yd Field Goal
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WKU
8 plays, 45 yards, 1:16 · Field Goal
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ODU 1:16
4 plays, 34 yards, 0:32 · Fumble
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WKU 1:48
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 30-3
Brayden Narveson 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:48 27-3
Jerreth Sterns 74 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson PAT failed)
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ODU 2:23
10 plays, 48 yards, 3:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:23 21-3
Nick Rice 44 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 5:23
3 plays, 41 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:23 21-0
Daewood Davis 15 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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ODU 6:25
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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WKU 7:57
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:37 · Downs
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ODU 10:34
9 plays, 50 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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WKU 14:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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ODU 0:27
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:57 · Punt
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WKU 4:24
12 plays, 81 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:24 14-0
Dakota Thomas 9 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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ODU 7:54
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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WKU 9:16
8 plays, 68 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:16 7-0
Malachi Corley 26 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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ODU 12:58
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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WKU 14:04
5 plays, 50 yards, 0:56 · Missed FG
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
WKU
ODU
29
1st Downs
23
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-16
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-3
518
Total Yards
446
397
Passing
327
36/54
Comp/Att
26/41
7.4
Yards per pass
8.0
121
Rushing
119
27
Rushing Attempts
37
4.5
Yards per rush
3.2
4-31
Penalties
13-117
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
30:39
Possession
29:21
Highlights
00:30
Bailey Zappe with 75-yard TD pass to Jerreth Sterns vs. Old Dominion
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00:20
Malachi Corley scores 26-yard receiving touchdown vs. Old Dominion
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00:32
Dakota Thomas makes the grab for 9-yard receiving touchdown
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00:22
Daewood Davis hauls it in for 15-yard receiving touchdown
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