Hilltopper Football Arrives in New Orleans - WNKY News 40 Television

Hilltopper football arrives in New Orleans - WNKY News 40 Television

NEW ORLEANS, La. – WKU football touched down in the Big Easy on Friday, leaving behind a chilly Bowling Green and arriving to a warm 65-degree welcome from Louisiana. After accepting their invitation to the 2025 New Orleans Bowl earlier this month, the Tops are getting ready to appear in their 12th bowl game in the past 14 seasons. Being able to close out the year with a bowl is very special to this program and to the large portion of players an…

Hilltoppers prepare to face Southern Miss in New Orleans Bowl

WKU Football travels to New Orleans to take on Southern Miss in the 2025 New Orleans Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Dec. 23.  The Hilltoppers return to action after a narrow 37-34 loss to Jacksonville State in their final regular-season game. Graduate running back La’vell Wright rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns, becoming only the second Hilltopper to rush for 100 yards this season.  Freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. will start for…

Names To Know: Southern Miss meets Western Kentucky in 25th New Orleans Bowl

The 7–5 Southern Miss Golden Eagles of the Sun Belt Conference collide with the Conference USA representative, the 8-4 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, in the 25th edition of the New Orleans Bowl. Names To Know: Southern Miss meets Western Kentucky in 25th New Orleans Bowl