The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers watched the action from their couches last weekend, but are set to take to the field. They are on the road again on Saturday and play against the Indiana Hoosiers at noon ET Sept. 17 at Memorial Stadium. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Hilltoppers made easy work of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors two weeks ago and carried off a 49-17 victory. WKU was heavily favored coming into this game, and the results showcase why. QB Austin Reed and WR Malachi Corley were among the main playmakers for WKU as the former passed for four TDs and 280 yards on 34 attempts and the latter snatched three receiving TDs.
Meanwhile, IU netted a 35-22 win over the Idaho Vandals last week. IU's RB Shaun Shivers looked sharp as he rushed for one TD and 155 yards on 20 carries.
It was close but no cigar for WKU as they fell 33-31 to the Hoosiers when the two teams previously met in September of last year. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.