GAME AND SERIES NOTES
-WKU’s team captains for the game were Joel Iyiegbuniwe, Ryan Nuss, Derik Overstreet and Mike White.
-There was an attendance of 16,199 in Riccardo Silva Stadium for the 7:04 p.m. ET kick off.
-WKU fell to 6-5 all-time against FIU, including 3-4 in Miami. The Panthers broke a 4-game series win streak for the Hilltoppers.
TEAM NOTES
-With a 6-6 overall record, WKU is bowl-eligible for the 7th consecutive season. It is the longest such streak in Conference USA.
-WKU had won 6 consecutive Friday night games dating back to 2002, including 2 this season and 5 in the past 3 years.
-WKU lost its regular-season finale for the 1st time since 2010; a 28-14 loss at Troy on Nov. 27.
-WKU lost 3 fumbles for the 1st time this season and committed more than 2 turnovers for only the 2nd time this season.
-WKU had 8 players with at least 1 reception for the 11th time in 12 games this season. The game that the Hilltoppers failed to reach that mark was against Marshall, when they had 7.
PLAYER NOTES
MIKE WHITE
-Completed 30 of 49 passes for 355 yards with 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
-Has thrown for 300+ yards in 7 consecutive games and 16 times in 26 games overall as a Hilltopper.
-Has not thrown an interception in 7 games this season and 14 times in 26 games overall as a Hilltopper.
-With 8,189 yards passing in a WKU uniform, moved into 3rd place all-time. He passed Justin Haddix, who had 7,929 from 2003-06.
CAM ECHOLS-LUPER
-Had a team-high 8 receptions for a season-high 101 yards receiving. Also made a season-long, 38-yard catch in the 2nd quarter.
BRANDON RAY
-Made his 53rd career/consecutive start on the offensive line, tying a WKU program record with long snapper Nolan Dowling (2013-16).
DEVON KEY
-Tied for the team lead with 8 tackles (7 solo), including the team’s lone tackle for loss.
-WKU’s team captains for the game were Joel Iyiegbuniwe, Ryan Nuss, Derik Overstreet and Mike White.
-There was an attendance of 16,199 in Riccardo Silva Stadium for the 7:04 p.m. ET kick off.
-WKU fell to 6-5 all-time against FIU, including 3-4 in Miami. The Panthers broke a 4-game series win streak for the Hilltoppers.
TEAM NOTES
-With a 6-6 overall record, WKU is bowl-eligible for the 7th consecutive season. It is the longest such streak in Conference USA.
-WKU had won 6 consecutive Friday night games dating back to 2002, including 2 this season and 5 in the past 3 years.
-WKU lost its regular-season finale for the 1st time since 2010; a 28-14 loss at Troy on Nov. 27.
-WKU lost 3 fumbles for the 1st time this season and committed more than 2 turnovers for only the 2nd time this season.
-WKU had 8 players with at least 1 reception for the 11th time in 12 games this season. The game that the Hilltoppers failed to reach that mark was against Marshall, when they had 7.
PLAYER NOTES
MIKE WHITE
-Completed 30 of 49 passes for 355 yards with 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
-Has thrown for 300+ yards in 7 consecutive games and 16 times in 26 games overall as a Hilltopper.
-Has not thrown an interception in 7 games this season and 14 times in 26 games overall as a Hilltopper.
-With 8,189 yards passing in a WKU uniform, moved into 3rd place all-time. He passed Justin Haddix, who had 7,929 from 2003-06.
CAM ECHOLS-LUPER
-Had a team-high 8 receptions for a season-high 101 yards receiving. Also made a season-long, 38-yard catch in the 2nd quarter.
BRANDON RAY
-Made his 53rd career/consecutive start on the offensive line, tying a WKU program record with long snapper Nolan Dowling (2013-16).
DEVON KEY
-Tied for the team lead with 8 tackles (7 solo), including the team’s lone tackle for loss.
