NASHVILLE – Western Kentucky still has some work to do if it wants to go bowling for a fourth straight season.
The Hilltoppers sit at 5-4 overall through nine games, having lost back-to-back contests against Florida Atlantic and Vanderbilt. Games now remain against Conference USA foes Marshall, Middle Tennessee and Florida International.
The Toppers will have to win at least one of those matchups to get to 6-6 and trigger bowl eligibility. WKU hasn’t finished with less than seven wins in a season since 2011.
“We’ve still got to have motivation to continue our season,” wide receiver Lucky Jackson said Saturday, following the Hilltoppers’ 31-17 loss at Vandy.