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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

2025 record: 9-4-0 across 13 games.

Conference USAHouchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
All-Time Wins
170
All-Time Losses
158
Win %
52%
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Conference

Conference USA

Division

Not listed

Home field

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Location

Bowling Green, KY

Capacity

22,113

Venue type

Outdoor

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2025: 9-4-0

13 games tracked with a 69% win rate.

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Current Season

Performance pulse

Wins
9
Losses
4
Ties
0
Games
13
Win %
69%

Program timeline

Conference eras and home field

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  1. 12023-Conference USA
  2. 22014-2022Conference USA
  3. 32009-2013Sun Belt Conference
  4. 42008NCAA Division I FBS independent schools
  5. 52007NCAA Division I FCS independent schools
  6. 62001-2006Missouri Valley Football Conference
  7. 71999-2000Ohio Valley Conference
  8. 81982-1998NCAA Division I FCS independent schools
  9. 91948-1981Ohio Valley Conference
  10. 101946-1947River States Conference
  11. 111942-1945NCAA independent schools prior to 1937
  12. 121927-1941Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  13. 131913-1926NCAA independent schools prior to 1937

Coaching History

Sideline eras

7 coaches indexed
Tyson Helton2019-202548-32-0
Bobby Petrino20182-8-0
Mike Sanford Jr.2017-20189-16-0
Jeff Brohm2014-201630-10-0
Bobby Petrino20138-4-0
Willie Taggart2010-201216-20-0
David Elson2007-20099-27-0

National Championships

Title profile

No national championships recorded.

Heisman Trophy Winners

Award lineage

No Heisman Trophy winners from this school.

Quick Answers

Western Kentucky quick answers

Record

9-4

Conference
Conference USA
Coaching leader
Tyson Helton (48 wins)
Home venue
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Western Kentucky coaching history show?

Western Kentucky coaching history on this page spans 7 tracked head coaches, led by Tyson Helton with 48 wins from 2019-2025.

How many national championships does Western Kentucky have?

Western Kentucky does not have a recorded national championship season on this page.