Reed to Corley for 3 long TDs, Western Kentucky holds off Louisiana Tech 35-28
— Malachi Corley hauled in three long touchdown from Austin Reed in a dominant first half and Western Kentucky held on to defeat Louisiana Tech 35-28 on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
35
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| LT | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 13,014 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs Mercyhurst Lakers | W 52-7 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:09 35-28
Tyre Shelton 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:13 35-21
Jack Turner 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 8:41 35-14
Kyle Maxwell 19 Yd pass from Jack Turner (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 0:20 35-7
Malachi Corley 29 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 9:47 28-7
Malachi Corley 48 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 2:23 21-7
Davion Ervin-Poindexter 1 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 5:17 14-7
Markese Stepp 56 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 12:03 7-7
Malachi Corley 70 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 12:35 0-7
Tyre Shelton 25 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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WKU
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:40 · End of Game
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LT 1:40
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:19 · Interception
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WKU 1:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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LT 3:09
6 plays, 47 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 35-28
Tyre Shelton 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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WKU 4:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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LT 6:22
12 plays, 44 yards, 4:14 · Downs
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WKU 10:36
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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LT 12:05
7 plays, 5 yards, 4:32 · Punt
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WKU 1:37
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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LT 3:13
4 plays, 54 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 35-21
Jack Turner 1 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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WKU 5:11
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:30 · Downs
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LT 8:41
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:41 35-14
Kyle Maxwell 19 Yd pass from Jack Turner (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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WKU 10:58
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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LT 12:58
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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LT
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:14 · Missed FG
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WKU 0:20
14 plays, 88 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 35-7
Malachi Corley 29 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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LT 5:46
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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WKU 7:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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LT 9:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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WKU 9:47
6 plays, 86 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 28-7
Malachi Corley 48 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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LT 12:21
8 plays, 14 yards, 5:02 · Punt
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WKU 2:23
3 plays, 16 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:23 21-7
Davion Ervin-Poindexter 1 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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LT 3:41
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:31 · Interception
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WKU 5:17
2 plays, 80 yards, 0:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 14-7
Markese Stepp 56 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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LT 5:40
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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WKU 6:32
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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LT 7:10
10 plays, 46 yards, 4:53 · Downs
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WKU 12:03
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 7-7
Malachi Corley 70 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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LT 12:35
5 plays, 42 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:35 0-7
Tyre Shelton 25 Yd Run (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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WKU 14:15
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:45 · Interception
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
WKU
LT
14
1st Downs
19
3-14
3rd down efficiency
4-17
1-2
4th down efficiency
4-6
426
Total Yards
397
297
Passing
259
19/34
Comp/Att
21/41
8.7
Yards per pass
6.3
129
Rushing
138
28
Rushing Attempts
38
4.6
Yards per rush
3.6
4-43
Penalties
7-55
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
26:03
Possession
33:57
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