Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA Football News

Tennessee offensive lineman Vladimir Richard cheers on his teammates as Western Kentucky cornerback Mark Santoro walks to line up on Saturday, Sept.

It's homecoming weekend at Western Kentucky University, so football coach David Elson won't lack motivational speakers.

Shawn Southward ran for 140 yards and four touchdowns in Troy's 40-20 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday night.

For Troy offensive line coach John Schlarman, Saturday's game at Western Kentucky is more than just another Sun Belt Conference game.

Western Kentucky University sophomore defensive back Mark Santoro has been named to the Academic All-District IV Second Team, presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America and ESPN The Magazine.

Troy's quest for at least a share of a fourth consecutive Sun Belt Conference title continues to move full-steam ahead.

The Western Kentucky University football team and North Texas combined for 117 points on Saturday, but the Mean Green scored 26 unanswered points over the final 15:50 to come back and pick up a 68-49 win at Fouts Field.

Originally published October 31, 2009 at 5:59 p.m., updated October 31, 2009 at 8:49 p.m. DENTON, Texas a ' Someone had to win Saturday's game between the Sun Belt Conference's last two winless teams.

All of a sudden, Eastern Kentucky University's football season has gotten worrisome.

Seniors Marell Booker and Taurean Smith, junior Seth Tamme and sophomore Jared Clendenin have been named team captains for Saturday's Western Kentucky University football game at North Texas.

FACTS & STATS: Site: Fouts Field -- Denton, Texas. Television: SunBelt Network. Home Record: WKU 0-4, North Texas 0-3. Away Record: WKU 0-3, North Texas 1-3. Neutral Record: WKU 0-0, North Texas 0-0. Conference Record: WKU 0-3, North Texas 0-4. Series Record: North Texas leads, 2-0. GAME NOTES: Two teams trying to corral their first league win will ...

Line: North Texas by 11. Series Record: North Texas leads 2-0. Last meeting: 2008, North Texas 51-40.> North Texas has lost six in a row, the latest a 50-26 setback to Troy last weekend.

Shullsburg sophomore Nate Carrier rushed for 206 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Miners to a 49-8 rout of Cambria-Friesland in a Division 7 Level 1 playoff contest on Tuesday.

Eastern Michigan quarterback Kyle McMahon looks to pass over Central Michigan defenders during an NCAA college football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

Breakout games aren't only limited to MTSU's offense, which exploded in a 62-24 win Saturday over visiting Western Kentucky on homecoming.

Call it a return to the scene of the victory. Western Kentucky University's football team will travel to Middle Tennessee on Saturday.

MTSU's recent offensive struggles mostly stem from a sluggish ground game. But through all Western Kentucky's offensive troubles, running the ball has stood as a single strength.

Bobby Rainey rushed for a career-high 115 yards, but a fourth-quarter comeback attempt fell short as the Western Kentucky University football team dropped a 30-22 decision to Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday night at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

The Raiders play Western at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Floyd Field. Middle comes into the game with a 3-3 record after two tough losses to Sun Belt Conference rival and SEC foe Mississipi State.

It hasn't been the ideal senior season for Jake Gaebler. The Western Kentucky University wide receiver has missed two games with a right hamstring injury.