Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver K.D. Hutchinson (2) leaps over the Aggie defense during WKU’s game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. (Jacob Sebastian)John Hawkins plays with his dogs on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 during WKU’s homecoming tailgate on South Lawn. (Sam Huffman)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver K.D. Hutchinson (2) runs with ball trying to hit a touch down during WKU vs NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025. (Gabriel Milby)WKU alumni John McKay spectates WKU’s homecoming game against New Mexico State University on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. (Sam Huffman)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers defensive lineman Elin Jones (50) gets tackled by New Mexico States Offense Lineman Armando Nieves (76) and Offense Lineman Mateo Rodriguez (70) while Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers defensive end Harper Holloman (44) jumps behind them during WKU vs NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025. (Gabriel Milby)National Pan Hellenic Council homecoming representative Rayna Taylor cries after being crowned Homecoming Queen during WKU’s game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. (Jacob Sebastian)Two children race each other across the Burme at Houchens Industries-L.T. Sith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 during WKU’s homecoming game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)Big red celebrates with Amarion Sains after he hit a field goal and now gets free Slim Chickens for the rest of the year during WKU game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025. (Gabriel Milby)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (16) fights off the Aggies defense during WKU’s game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. (Jacob Sebastian)WKU students Logan Hamilton, Trey Ward, Aiden Klinglesmith, and Roman Missaggia, wave their shirts in the air at the top of Houchens industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 during WKU’s homecoming game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)WKU mascot Big Red greets Hilltoppers fans on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 during WKU’s homecoming game against New Mexico State University. (Sam Huffman)Western Kentucky University Homecoming Queen Rayna Taylor poses for a photo with university president Timothy Caboni after being crowned during WKU’s game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Taylor represented the National Pan Hellenic Council. (Jacob Sebastian)Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver Moussa Barry (3) celebrates his 21 yard pass touchdown with offensive lineman Caleb Nitta (60) during WKU’s game against NMSU on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Barry finished the match with 39 receiving yards overall. (Jacob Sebastian)WKU holds their homecoming game against New Mexico State University on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Sam Huffman)