Courtesy of WKU Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – WKU Football dropped its season opener against No. 5 Alabama 63-0 on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The Hilltoppers (0-1) were hurt by two early turnovers that the Crimson Tide (1-0) turned into touchdowns, before Alabama added a quick strike to take a 21-0 lead into the second quarter. Alabama doubled its lead to 42-0 by halftime and added 14 points in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth to close out the 63-0 decision.
“Really good football team we played tonight in the University of Alabama. I tell you, they did everything you’re supposed to do. They’re a big, physical football team. They played well. They were very cohesive with what they did. They got after us pretty good, so hat’s off to them,” said WKU Football Head Coach Tyson Helton. “They’re 1-0. They’ve got a great staff, great team and I expect great things out of them this year. I think they’re going to really challenge a lot of people. As far as our football team, at times I thought we did some good things. I thought we moved the ball well, pretty good in the first half. Obviously the turnovers cost us with the interceptions. Defensively, we had way too many explosive plays, as we all know, in the first half. Defense settled down a little bit in the second half and started to find their groove a little bit. Offensively, we just couldn’t get going in the second half. Good football team we played, and, man, I’m looking forward to watching those guys play the rest of the year.”
Glasgow native Dalvin Smith caught 2 passes for 4 yards. The Hilltoppers finished the game with 145 total yards of offense, while the Tide rolled up 600.
The Hilltoppers will host Eastern Kentucky (0-1) for the home opener at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. It will be WKU’s white out game, and Hilltopper fans are encouraged to wear white to the game.
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