Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2024 Season Results

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers — 2024 Season Review

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers completed the 2024 season with a 8-6 overall record , navigating a solid campaign as a member of the CUSA. The program averaged 24.9 points per game while allowing 24.6 points per contest across 14 games.

The highlight reel included a 31-0 victory at home against Eastern Kentucky Colonels, a 49-21 victory on the road against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, and a 44-17 victory at home against UTEP Miners. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The setbacks included a narrow 20-21 defeat to Boston College Eagles and a narrow 7-12 defeat to Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers went 6-3 in CUSA competition during 2024, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the CUSA presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in Bowling Green, KY.

The postseason brought Boca Raton Bowl: L 17-27, capping the 2024 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers went 5-1, while posting a 3-4 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 201 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 148 in the latter portion. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 24.6 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers posted a 8-6 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 14 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +0.3 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.