Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers defensive backs Nazir Ward (6) and Al-Ma’hi Ali (2) tackle Florida International University wide receiver Tyson Carter (13) during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)Florida International University defensive back Shamir Sterlin (22) jumps over Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers running back Marvis Parrish (21) during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)FIU wide receiver C’Quan Jnopierre (3) chirps at WKU cornerback Jalen Emery during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Maverick McIvor (7) throws a pass during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)FIU long snapper Justin Wood (47) begins to snap the ball during an extra point attempt during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)WKU linebacker Koron Hayward (34) and FIU tight end Jackson Verdugo (88) wrestle at each other while playing during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University fans cheer on the Hilltoppers shirtless during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers runningback George Hart III (9) prepares for the next play during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers runningback La’Vell Wright (11) gets tackled during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)FIU quarterback Keyone Jenkins (1) throws a pass as WKU linebacker Jaylen Wester (21) rushes to the backfield during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers runningback George Hart III (9) gets tackled by Florida International University defense during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)FIU wide receiver Maguire Anderson (84) is brought down by WKU cornerback Demarko Williams (1) and edge Elin Jones (50) during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers linebacker Anthony Brackenridge (3) tackles Florida International University running back Kejon Owens (5) during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)FIU running back Kejon Owens hops in the air after rushing for a first down during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)WKU linebacker Miller Malone (8) falls after allowing a first down to FIU running back Kejon Owens (5) during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers defensive backs Nazir Ward (6) and Al-Ma’hi Ali (2) tackle Florida International University wide receiver Tyson Carter (13) during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver Cameron Flowers (4) gets tackled by Florida International University defensive back Wesley Etienne (12) during the home football game against Florida International University in Houchen-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Summer Crawford)WKU linebacker Anthony Brackenridge (3) stands straight up behind his defensive line during WKU’s game against FIU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Jonah Savage)
