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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


Select Year:    
1908  <-- 2005 <- 2006 -> 2007 --> 2024
2006 Season Highlights
 David Elson enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Western Kentucky.
 
2006 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 2  @ Georgia  12   48   L       
 Sat., Sep. 9  @ Eastern Kentucky  21   26   L       
 Sat., Sep. 16  vs. Chattanooga  28   21   W       
 Sat., Sep. 30  vs. Western Illinois  38   35   W       
 Sat., Oct. 7  vs. Illinois State  27   28   L       
 Sat., Oct. 14  @ Missouri State  17   14   W       
 Sat., Oct. 21  @ Southern Illinois  27   24   W       
 Sat., Oct. 28  vs. Indiana State  41   3   W       
 Sat., Nov. 4  @ Northern Iowa  20   31   L       
 Sat., Nov. 11  vs. Youngstown State  3   19   L       
 Sat., Nov. 18  vs. Austin Peay  24   14   W       
 
2006 Season Totals
  Record6-5
  Points Scored258
  Scoring Average23.5
  Points Allowed263
  Defense Average23.9
  Opponents Record9-4
  Conference Record4-3
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record2-3
2006 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
2006 Missouri Valley- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Western Kentucky 6-5258263 4-3173154  David Elson

2006 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

2006 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

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.