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SI:AM | One Reason to Watch Each Week Zero Game

Can you believe college football is already starting?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Everything You Need to Know for Bowl Season

For each game, the Hilltopper Scale has been applied based on the premise that the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have never played a normal bowl game.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2024

Chiefs scouting report: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers CB Upton Stout

The Kansas City #Chiefs could target Western Kentucky #Hilltoppers defensive back Upton Stout in the 2025 NFL draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2024

Western Kentucky pulls off epic 28-point Famous Toastery Bowl comeback against Old Dominion

Western Kentucky's comeback was the fourth-largest in bowl history.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2023

Joliet Catholic beats rival Providence to clinch a spot in its 20th state title game

This Joliet Catholic team does many of the same things right as its predecessors. But it also has a dimension not often seen: a potent passing game directed by quarterback Andres Munoz.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2023

Glenbard West beats Naperville North to continue its late-season surge

Mason Ellens ran the opening kickoff back 92 yards for a touchdown to put the Hilltoppers ahead to stay and played effective defense on Purdue-bound receiver Luke Williams.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023

Western Kentucky Unveils Stylish Helmets with Different Logo for Each Position Group

The Hilltoppers are paying tribute to one of college football’s most celebrated mascots in style.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2023

Draft profile: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

2024 NFL draft profile of Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley including player comparisons

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023

Four takes from Week 7 in high school football

I’Marion Stewart’s excellence, Glenbard West’s resurgence, the DuPage Valley champs and Loyola’s uncompetitive showdown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023

College Football Player Appeared to Suffer Gruesome Leg Injury While Celebrating

Hilltoppers linebacker Bryson Washington fortunately avoided a brutal injury Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6, 2023