It ended up being the type of nail-biter that the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry deserves. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers were able to hold off a late rally by the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders for a 20-17 victory and their first win of the season.
With just over three minutes left in the third quarter, WKU kicker Brayden Narveson drilled a 53-yard attempt through the to give the Tops their first lead of the half at 13-10. The two teams traded punts until six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter when Tyrell Pigrome hit Joshua Simon for an 11-yard touchdown.