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PHOTOS: WKU defeats MTSU 42-26

Summer Crawford and Libby Simpson
November 16, 2025
Middle Tennessee wide receiver Amorion Walker (8) gets tackled by Western Kentucky defense during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
MTSU players pile on WKU’s offensive line during a play at WKU’s home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15. 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Jaylen Lewis (7) celebrates a play during the home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver K.D. Hutchinson (2) gets tackled by Middle Tennessee safety Christopher Noble (39) during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers runningback Jaylen Webster (21) misses a tackle on MTSU runningback DJ Taylor (29) during the home football game against MTSU in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers fans cheer during the home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano (16) gets tackled by Western Kentucky linebacker Koron Hayward (34) during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver Matthew Henry (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
A C130 Hercules flies over Houchens-Smith Stadium during the national anthem before WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Summer Crawford)
WKU’s defensive line tackles MTSU tight end Hunter Tipton (82) during the home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers linebacker Eli Jones (33) grabs onto MTSU wide receiver Gamarion Carter (17) during the home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (16) prepares to throw a pass during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers linebacker Koron Hayward (34) and quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (16) partake in a pregame ritual in the end zone before WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
MTSU players pile on WKU’s offensive line during a play at WKU’s home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15. 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers linebacker Jaylen Wester (21) attempts to tackle Middle Tennessee running back DJ Taylor (29) during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver Matthew Henry (0) runs from Middle Tennessee linebacker Korey Smith (58) during WKU’s game against MTSU on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Summer Crawford)
MTSU defensive end Anthony Bynum is rushed by WKU’s offensive line during the home game against MTSU at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
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About the Contributors
Summer Crawford
Summer Crawford, Sports Visuals Editor
Summer Crawford is a sophomore Photojournalism major originally from Floyd Knobs, Indiana. This is her second semester working for the Herald photo staff.
Libby Simpson
Libby Simpson, News Reporter
Libby Simpson is a news reporter and photographer for the Herald. She is a junior double majoring in journalism and photography. Originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, this is her third year on the Hill and second year working on the Herald staff.