Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Central Michigan Chippewas
POPEYES BAHAMAS BOWL
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 48 | |
WKU | 21 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 49 |
Game Leaders
493
C. RushQB
28/45, 7 TD, 1 INT
493
486
B. DoughtyQB
31/42, 5 TD
486
68
M. WalkerRB
9 CAR
68
95
A. WalesRB
14 CAR, 1 TD
95
137
T. DavisWR
6 REC, 4 TD
137
155
W. McNealWR
5 REC, 1 TD
155
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2
D. OverstreetDL
2
10
J. CherocciLB
4 SOLO
10
8
N. HoltLB
3 SOLO
8
Team Stats
607
Total Yards
647
1
Turnovers
2
28
1st Downs
29
8-77
Penalties
9-105
6/12
3rd Down
8/12
1/2
4th Down
1/1
32:42
Possession
27:09
Game Information
Nassau, Bahamas
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 | 8-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 607 | 647 |
| Passing | 493 | 486 |
| Comp/Att | 28/45 | 31/42 |
| Yards per pass | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 114 | 161 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 8-77 | 9-105 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 32:42 | 27:09 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
FBS
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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