ncaaf Game Recap
WKU Hilltoppers vs Old Dominion Monarchs Wrap - WKU Wins 43-20
Bailey Zappe sliced and diced the Monarchs defense for 397 yards as WKU handed Old Dominion a 43-20 defeat on Saturday at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
The Hilltoppers were a -13.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 66.5.
Bailey Zappe completed 37 of 54 pass attempts for 397 yards for the Hilltoppers in the win.
Blake Watson rushed for 104 yards for Old Dominion, while Elijah Davis added 53 yards. Hayden Wolff threw for 327 yards for the Monarchs, while receivers Ali Jennings III and Zack Kuntz had 172 and 114 yards respectively.
Old Dominion was outgained by WKU 518-446 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-23 by the Hilltoppers.
Old Dominion lost the time of possession battle 30:39-29:21, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
WKU heads into a 8 battle against FIU. Old Dominion, meanwhile, will have their next action against LA Tech.