WKU linebacker, Koron Hayward (34), warms up before the Hilltoppers take on Louisiana Tech University at L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

A referee watches as L.A. Tech attempts a field goal at L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. L.A. Tech completed four field goals during the game.

WKU wide receiver, Kisean Johnson (0), runs the ball past L.A. Tech players, Demarcus Griffin (8) and Michael Richard (5), at L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Johnson had 40 receiving yards during the game.

WKU vs. EKU tailgating scene at South Lawn on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Madyson Chitty (2) gets ready to serve the ball against Louisiana Tech University in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 18. 2024. WKU beat L.A. Tech in a 3-0 sweep.

WKU Volleyball vs. Arkansas State at E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The Hilltoppers won the match 3-0.

Alivia Skidmore (17) goes for the ball in E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday, Oct. 18. 2024. Skidmore had nine kills during the game.

Freshman Carlee Hawkins (middle), performs the WKU Dance Team routine on South Lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. The WKU Dance Team performs a smaller show before cheering at each home football game.

WKU quarterback Austin Reed throws a pass to an open teammate before throwing the ball on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Reed had a total of 392 passing yards for the game.

WKU running back Markese Stepp pushes his way through two Liberty players on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Stepp had four rushing attempts and rushed a total of 29 yards during the game.

WKU defensive back Kendrick Simpkins (16) tackles a Sam Houston State football player on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Simpkins had a total of two tackles this game.