Old Dominion, Western Kentucky to meet in Famous Toastery Bowl
Western Kentucky wide receiver Dalvin Smith (17) leaps over Sam Houston defensive back Caleb Weaver (3) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Bowling Green, Ky. Credit: AP/Grace Ramey
Old Dominion (6-6, Sun Belt) vs. Western Kentucky (7-5, Conference USA), Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Charlotte, N.C.
TOP PLAYERS
Old Dominion: LB Jason Henderson, national leader for second consecutive season with 170 tackles.
Western Kentucky: QB Austin Reed, 3,340 yards passing, 31 touchdowns, 11 interceptions.
NOTABLE
Old Dominion: The Monarchs won their final two games, at Georgia Southern and at home against Georgia State, on the final play of the game.
Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley (11) dives as he is tackled by Sam Houston graduate linebacker Trevor Williams (1) during an NCAA college football game in Bowling Green, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Credit: AP/Grace Ramey
Western Kentucky: WR Malachi Corley caught 75 passes for 958 yards and 11 touchdowns and broke the Hilltoppers' career receptions record with 255.
LAST TIME
Western Kentucky 43, Old Dominion 20, in Norfolk, Va., 2021.
BOWL HISTORY
Western Kentucky wide receiver Craig Burt Jr. (19) catches a touchdown pass past Sam Houston defensive back David Fisher (5) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Bowling Green, Ky. Credit: AP/Grace Ramey
Old Dominion: The Monarchs will be playing in their third bowl game since moving up to FBS and second in three years under coach Ricky Rahne. They are 1-1.
Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers will be competing in a bowl games for the fifth consecutive season and 10th time overall. They are 6-3 and have won two straight.
