WKU beats Middle Tennessee for 600th win in program history
— Austin Reed threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Western Kentucky past Middle Tennessee 35-17 on Saturday for the program's 600th victory.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
35
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
| MTSU | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 14,806 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 5:09 35-17
Izaiah Gathings 11 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:44 35-10
Darius Thomas 42 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:04 28-10
Joshua Simon 1 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:15 21-10
Austin Reed 1 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:41 14-10
Zeke Rankin 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:39 14-7
Kye Robichaux 14 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 7-7
Malachi Corley 3 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:10 0-7
Chase Cunningham 14 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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MTSU
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:43 · End of Game
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WKU 0:43
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:24 · Downs
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MTSU 5:09
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:09 35-17
Izaiah Gathings 11 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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WKU 7:22
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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MTSU 8:02
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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MTSU 9:44
1 play, -5 yards, 0:08 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 35-10
Darius Thomas 42 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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WKU 9:52
12 plays, 39 yards, 4:56 · Downs
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MTSU 14:48
7 plays, 32 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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WKU 2:04
5 plays, 53 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:04 28-10
Joshua Simon 1 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MTSU 4:04
8 plays, 45 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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WKU 6:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MTSU 8:36
10 plays, 53 yards, 3:39 · Downs
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WKU 12:15
7 plays, 73 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:15 21-10
Austin Reed 1 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MTSU
1 play, 9 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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WKU 0:10
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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MTSU 0:41
10 plays, 57 yards, 1:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:41 14-10
Zeke Rankin 34 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 2:39
10 plays, 84 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:39 14-7
Kye Robichaux 14 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MTSU 5:50
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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WKU 7:08
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:11 · Interception
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MTSU 9:19
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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WKU 11:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MTSU 13:21
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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WKU 14:56
6 plays, 62 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 7-7
Malachi Corley 3 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MTSU 1:21
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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WKU 3:05
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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MTSU 4:15
3 plays, 17 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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WKU 5:46
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:40 · Downs
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MTSU 9:26
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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WKU 11:16
6 plays, 10 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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MTSU 13:10
1 play, 14 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:10 0-7
Chase Cunningham 14 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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WKU 13:19
1 play, -3 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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MTSU 13:25
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:35 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
WKU
MTSU
22
1st Downs
19
6-17
3rd down efficiency
3-17
2-5
4th down efficiency
1-3
443
Total Yards
291
278
Passing
228
32/49
Comp/Att
32/51
5.7
Yards per pass
4.5
165
Rushing
63
36
Rushing Attempts
26
4.6
Yards per rush
2.4
7-78
Penalties
9-75
4
Turnovers
2
3
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
32:37
Possession
27:23
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