Young runs for 139 yards, 2 TDs to help W. Kentucky beat UTEP 21-13
— Elijah Young ran for 139 yards and two second-half touchdowns to help Western Kentucky beat UTEP 21-13 Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
21
UTEP Miners
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| UTEP | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
Sun Bowl · 11,111 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:57 21-13
Buzz Flabiano 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:34 21-10
Elijah Young 1 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 14:15 14-10
Kelly Akharaiyi 62 Yd pass from Cade McConnell (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
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Touchdown 0:14 14-3
Malachi Corley 3 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 10:49 7-3
Elijah Young 64 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Field Goal 6:29 0-3
Buzz Flabiano 22 Yd Field Goal
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WKU
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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UTEP 0:57
10 plays, 53 yards, 3:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:57 21-13
Buzz Flabiano 31 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 4:33
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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UTEP 6:57
5 plays, 0 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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WKU 9:34
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 21-10
Elijah Young 1 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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UTEP 14:15
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:15 14-10
Kelly Akharaiyi 62 Yd pass from Cade McConnell (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
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WKU 0:14
16 plays, 54 yards, 8:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:14 14-3
Malachi Corley 3 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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UTEP 9:00
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:49 · Interception
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WKU 10:49
2 plays, 66 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:49 7-3
Elijah Young 64 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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UTEP 11:33
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:27 · Downs
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WKU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:33 · End of Half
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UTEP 0:33
10 plays, 73 yards, 4:25 · Downs
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WKU 4:58
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:31 · Interception
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UTEP 6:29
12 plays, 59 yards, 8:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:29 0-3
Buzz Flabiano 22 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 14:47
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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UTEP 1:28
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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WKU 5:09
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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UTEP 7:59
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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WKU 10:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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UTEP 11:03
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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WKU 13:12
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:48 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
WKU
UTEP
11
1st Downs
19
4-11
3rd down efficiency
3-13
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-4
280
Total Yards
368
102
Passing
214
11/20
Comp/Att
14/24
5.1
Yards per pass
8.9
178
Rushing
154
32
Rushing Attempts
40
5.6
Yards per rush
3.9
4-33
Penalties
6-35
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
26:50
Possession
33:10
Highlights
NCAAF News
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News
Arizona grabs onside kick, hits late FG to pull out TCU win
Arizona recovers an onside kick to setup a 37-yard field goal with under a minute to go as the Wildcats stunned TCU 29-28.
ESPN
Salgado-Medina makes field goal after recovered onside pooch kick, No. 24 Arizona stuns TCU 29-28
— Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds left after No. 24 Arizona recovered an onside pooch kick and the Wildcats pulled out an improbable 29-28 victory over TCU early Saturday.
Video
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
ESPN
No. 22 New Mexico wins in first game in AP poll in school history, beating Nevada 31-3
— New Mexico coach Jason Eck admitted the No. 22 Lobos' 31-3 victory over Nevada and coach Jeff Choate felt extra sweet.