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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None
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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 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
FBS
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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