Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at UTSA Roadrunners
· Ryan Conference USA Championship
WKU record-setting QB Zappe named C-USA MVP by coaches
Zappe, a transfer from Houston Baptist, has thrown a conference-record 56 touchdowns in his only season with the Hilltoppers. He is also the national leader with 5,570 yards passing, and is within reach of the FBS single-season records of 5,833 yards and 56 TDs going into the Boca Raton Bowl against Appalachian State.
McCormick is the league's offensive player of the year for the second season in a row. He has 1,479 yards rushing with 15 TDs, both school records for C-USA champion UTSA.
Malone is also a two-time player of the year, having also been the league's top defender in 2019. Malone tied for the C-USA lead with 16 1/2 tackles for loss and ranked second with eight sacks. He has 88 tackles and four forced fumbles.
How To Watch
How can I watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. UTSA Roadrunners?
- TV Channel: Hilltoppers at Roadrunners 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:04 | Mitchell Tinsley 60 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 11:49 | Frank Harris 24 Yd Run (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 10:07 | Brayden Narveson 33 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 4:59 | Sincere McCormick 2 Yd Run (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:57 | Brayden Narveson 34 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:50 | Brenden Brady 6 Yd Run (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:10 | Sincere McCormick 65 Yd Run (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:13 | Zakhari Franklin 14 Yd pass from Frank Harris (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:16 | Sincere McCormick 17 Yd Run (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:17 | Mitchell Tinsley 12 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:01 | Jerreth Sterns 13 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:01 | Kye Robichaux 1 Yd Run (Bailey Zappe Pass to Jerreth Sterns for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:18 | De'Corian Clark 28 Yd pass from Frank Harris (Hunter Duplessis Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:58 | Jerreth Sterns 34 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Brayden Narveson Kick) |
Statistics
 WKU |
 UTSA |
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| 26 | 1st Downs | 28 |
| 5-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-15 |
| 3-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 568 | Total Yards | 556 |
| 577 | Passing | 252 |
| 36/60 | Comp/Att | 21/30 |
| 9.6 | Yards per pass | 8.4 |
| -9 | Rushing | 304 |
| 16 | Rushing Attempts | 54 |
| -0.6 | Yards per rush | 5.6 |
| 6-45 | Penalties | 8-85 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 23:16 | Possession | 36:44 |
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