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Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) passes downfield against Louisiana-Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Independence Bowl, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tune's TD throw completes Houston's rally past La-Lafayette

By Roy Lang Iii Dec. 23, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton holds the trophy after the team's victory over South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Record-setting Reed lifts Western Kentucky past S. Alabama

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2022 01:03 AM EST

South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley looks at wide receiver Caullin Lacy (4) near the corner of the end zone during an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
South Alabama seeks 1st bowl win vs. WKU in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2022 12:25 PM EST

South Alabama tight end DJ Thomas-Jones catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
W. Kentucky, South Alabama to meet in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:35 PM EST

Reed's 4TDs send W. Kentucky past Florida Atlantic in OT

Nov. 26, 2022 05:09 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Austin Reed threw three touchdowns and ran for another and Western Kentucky denied Florida Atlantic bowl eligibility beating the Owls 32-31...

Western Kentucky tight end Joshua Simon (6) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn shuts down Western Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 41-17

Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

Reed, Western Kentucky beat Rice 45-10. now bowl eligible

Nov. 12, 2022 07:07 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Austin Reed threw three touchdown passes — two to Jaylen Hall, who added a 46-yard punt return for a score — and ran a 1-yard TD to help...

Reed throws 6 TDs, Western Kentucky routs Charlotte 59-7

Nov. 05, 2022 03:38 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Austin Reed threw touchdown passes to five different receivers in the first half and quickly added a sixth after halftime to lead Western...

Aune throws 3 TD passes, North Texas tops Western Kentucky

Oct. 29, 2022 09:25 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Austin Aune threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns to get North Texas off to a quick start and the Mean Green finished strong to defeat...

Reed, stout defense lead Western Kentucky past UAB 20-17

Oct. 22, 2022 12:25 AM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Austin Reed ran for two touchdowns and the Western Kentucky defense didn't allow a point in the second half as the Hilltoppers came from...

Doege, Billingsley lift Troy past Western Kentucky 34-27

Oct. 01, 2022 10:56 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jarret Doege threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, DK Billingsley ran for 122 yards with a touchdown and Troy defeated Western...

Reed leads Western Kentucky to 73-0 romp over FIU

Sep. 24, 2022 07:50 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Austin Reed passed for 381 yards and five touchdowns and Western Kentucky rolled to a 73-0 victory over Florida International on Saturday. ...

Indiana place kicker Charles Campbell (93) is congratulated by Western Kentucky place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) after Campbell kicked the game winning field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 33-30 in overtime. Narveson had a field goal attempt blocked during the overtime period. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers rally late to fend off Hilltoppers 33-30 in OT

By Michael Marot Sep. 17, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

Indiana quarterback Connor Bazelak looks to pass as Idaho's Nate DeGraw (94) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana hoping to ground Hilltoppers' high-octane offense

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Western Kentucky wide receiver Michael Mathison (4) makes a catch over Hawaii defensive back Malik Hausman (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Reed propels Western Kentucky to 49-17 rout of Hawaii

Sep. 04, 2022 03:51 AM EDT

Reed throws four TD passes, Western Kentucky rolls in opener

Aug. 27, 2022 04:01 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Austin Reed threw four touchdown passes in his Western Kentucky debut and the Hilltoppers defeated Austin Peay 38-27 in a season-opener on...

FILE -Mississippi linebacker Luke Knox (16) celebrates a fumble recovery against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining Florida International, has died, the university said. Knox died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, school officials said. The cause was not revealed, though the university said early Thursday that police “do not suspect foul play."(Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
UTSA, UAB look for another C-USA title in final season

By John Raby Aug. 23, 2022 01:14 PM EDT