WKU football is good for 30 points a game

Mark Mathis, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Updated ·1 min read

Sep. 29—Western Kentucky University has put together a strong opening string for its football season, opening 3-1 and scoring points at a quick rate.

WKU has scored 30 points or more in 18-straight contests dating back to the 2021 season opener. WKU's highest scoring game during that stretch is last week's 73-0 victory over FIU. The Hiltoppers' active streak of 18 games is the most in the entire country, and 11 more than the next-closest team. UCLA has scored 30 or more in seven-consecutive games, Georgia has scored 30 or more in six-straight contests, and Coastal Carolina has an active streak of five games.

WKU is 3-1 after the blowout of FIU, and it is building up a Saturday date in Bowling Green with Troy. The football program is working to get as many people in Houchens-Smith Stadium as possible for the 6 p.m. CT kickoff. The matchup will also be broadcast live on ESPN+.