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Western Kentucky Football Team History


Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky University
 Bowling Green, KY
Founded: 1906
Stadium: L.T. Smith Stadium
Capacity: 22,113
Colors: Red & White
Coach: David Elson
Conference: Missouri Valley-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1908  <-- 2004 <- 2005 -> 2006 --> 2024
2005 Season Highlights
 David Elson enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Western Kentucky.
 
2005 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Thu., Sep. 1  vs. West Virginia Tech  63   3   W       
 Sat., Sep. 10  vs. Eastern Kentucky  23   21   W       
 Sat., Sep. 24  @ Auburn  14   37   L       
 Sat., Oct. 1  @ Indiana State  38   28   W       
 Sat., Oct. 8  @ Illinois State  37   34   W (OT)      
 Sat., Oct. 15  vs. Missouri State  37   28   W       
 Sat., Oct. 22  @ Western Illinois  42   7   W       
 Thu., Oct. 27  vs. Southern Illinois  20   31   L       
 Sat., Nov. 5  vs. Northern Iowa  20   23   L (2OT)      
 Sat., Nov. 12  @ Youngstown State  10   42   L       
 Sat., Nov. 19  @ Florida International  35   38   L       
 
2005 Season Totals
  Record6-5
  Points Scored339
  Scoring Average30.8
  Points Allowed292
  Defense Average26.5
  Opponents Record14-9
  Conference Record4-4
  Home Record3-2
  Away Record3-3
2005 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
2005 Missouri Valley- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Western Kentucky 6-5339292 4-4239231  David Elson

2005 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

2005 All Missouri Valley Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

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