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Western Kentucky Football Team History


Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky University
 Bowling Green, KY
Founded: 1906
Stadium: L.T. Smith Stadium
Capacity: 22,113
Colors: Red & White
Coach: David Elson
Conference: Independent-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1908  <-- 2006 <- 2007 -> 2008 --> 2024
2007 Season Highlights
 David Elson enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Western Kentucky.
 
2007 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 1  @ Florida  3   49   L       
 Sat., Sep. 8  vs. West Virginia Tech  87   0   W       
 Sat., Sep. 15  vs. Eastern Kentucky  26   6   W       
 Thu., Sep. 20  @ Middle Tennessee State  20   17   W       
 Sat., Sep. 29  @ Bowling Green State  21   41   L       
 Sat., Oct. 13  @ Ball State  12   35   L       
 Sat., Oct. 20  @ Indiana State  56   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 27  vs. North Carolina Central  50   14   W       
 Sat., Nov. 3  @ Tennessee-Chattanooga  28   21   W       
 Sat., Nov. 10  vs. Troy  17   21   L       
 Sat., Nov. 17  vs. Morehead State  52   12   W       
 Sat., Nov. 24  @ North Texas  26   27   L       
 
2007 Season Totals
  Record7-5
  Points Scored398
  Scoring Average33.2
  Points Allowed250
  Defense Average20.8
  Opponents Record31-31
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record3-4
2007 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
2007 Independent- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Navy 8-5511473Lost  32-35  Paul Johnson
Western Kentucky 7-5398250   David Elson
Army 3-9203364   Stan Brock
Notre Dame 3-9197345   Charlie Weis

2007 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

2007 All Independent Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.