C-USA · 3-4 · 2-1 CONF · ATS 4-3 · O/U 2-4
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
HC Tyson Helton (8th yr) · OC Bodie Reeder · DC Davis Merritt
STARTS IN 11 PERSONNEL (7 OF 7) · BASE D 4-2-5 · SHOTGUN 95%
Power rating−6.6104th
CFP odds0%—
PLAYOFFNEEDS TITLE→OUT
Proj. wins5.3of 12
Fan pulse—0 of 30 scored
C-USA · 3-4 · 2-1 CONF · ATS 4-3 · O/U 2-4
Western Kentucky
Hilltoppers · HC Tyson Helton (8th yr) · starts in 11 (7 of 7) · base D 4-2-5
Power rating−6.6104th
CFP odds0%—
Proj. wins5.3of 12
Fan pulse—0 of 30 scored
Western Kentucky
3-4 · 2-1 C-USA
POWER RATING−6.6104th in FBS
CFP ODDS0%no change
PROJ. WINS5.3of 12 games
Fan sentiment
NET · WEEKLY · 2026NET SENTIMENT −100 TO +100 · WEEKLY · 2026FANSHAVOC MODEL EXPECTATIONUNDER 30 SCORED POSTS · NO SCOREPOSTS / WEEK
FANSMODELUNDER 30 SCORED
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @NEV | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 2 · @UGA | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 3 · @IU | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 4 · MERC | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 5 · @NMSU | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 6 · MOST | no score (too few posts) | −25 | 0 | — |
| WK 7 · @SHSU | no score (too few posts) | −10 | 0 | — |
| WK 8 | no score (too few posts) | −11 | 0 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @NEV | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 2 · @UGA | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 3 · @IU | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 4 · MERC | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 5 · @NMSU | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 6 · MOST | no score (too few posts) | −25 | 0 | — |
| WK 7 · @SHSU | no score (too few posts) | −10 | 0 | — |
| WK 8 | no score (too few posts) | −11 | 0 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · @NEV | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 2 · @UGA | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 3 · @IU | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 4 · MERC | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 5 · @NMSU | no score (too few posts) | — | 0 | — |
| WK 6 · MOST | no score (too few posts) | −25 | 0 | — |
| WK 7 · @SHSU | no score (too few posts) | −10 | 0 | — |
| WK 8 | no score (too few posts) | −11 | 0 so far | — |
NET SENTIMENT = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 0 SINCE WK 1
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED POSTS · MODEL = POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:06 AM ET
NET = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 0 SINCE WK 1
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED POSTS · MODEL = POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:06 AM ET
A WEEK SCORES AT 30 SCORED · n 0 SINCE WK 1 · UPDATED 7:06 AM ET
Fan pulse
WK 8 · SO FAR—0 of 30 scored
Model expects−11
0 SCORED30 · WEEKLY SCORE
Not enough posts for a fan pulse yet.
A weekly score needs 30 scored posts; Western Kentucky fans have 0 since Monday.
A weekly score needs 30 scored posts; Western Kentucky fans have 0 since Monday.
Where this week’s posts come from | Posts | ||
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Who covers Western Kentucky
13 SOURCES · GRADED13 SOURCES · GRADED AGAINST OFFICIAL REPORTSReporter | Reporter | Links | Tier | Hit rate | First | Lead | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WA officialWKU AthleticsWKU Athletics · Team official · wkusports.com/ | WA WKU AthleticsWKU Athletics · Team officialWKU Athletics ·wkusports.com/ | wkusports.com/PDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
WF officialWKU FootballWKU Athletics · Team official · wkusports.com/sports/football | WF WKU FootballWKU Athletics · Team officialWKU Athletics ·wkusports.com/sports/football | wkusports.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
WF officialWKU football news (athletics site)wkusports.com · Team official · wkusports.com/sports/football | WF WKU football news (athletics site)wkusports.com · Team officialwkusports.com ·wkusports.com/sports/football | wkusports.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | Thu |
BG Bowling Green Daily News WKU coveragereported Bowling Green Daily News · Beat writerbgdailynews.com/tag/western-kentucky-hilltoppers/feed/· last 1d source of truth · reference for grading | BG Bowling Green Daily News WKU coverageBowling Green Daily News · Beat writerBowling Green Daily News ·bgdailynews.com/tag/western-kentucky-hilltoppers/feed/ | bgdailynews.com/tag/western-kentucky-hilltoppers/feed/RSS · Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | 1d |
JN Jeff Nationsreported Bowling Green Daily News · Beat writerbgdailynews.com/author/jeffnations/feed/· last 20h source of truth · reference for grading | JN Jeff NationsBowling Green Daily News · Beat writerBowling Green Daily News ·bgdailynews.com/author/jeffnations/feed/ | bgdailynews.com/author/jeffnations/feed/RSS · Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | 20h |
JP Jim Pickensreported Messenger-Inquirer · Beat writersports.yahoo.com/articles/wku-fb-gamer-035900043.html· last — source of truth · reference for grading | JP Jim PickensMessenger-Inquirer · Beat writerMessenger-Inquirer ·sports.yahoo.com/articles/wku-fb-gamer-035900043.html | sports.yahoo.com/articles/wku-fb-gamer-035900043.htmlSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
JM Jonah Moorereported College Heights Herald · Beat writerwkuherald.com/category/sports/sports-football/feed/· last 9d source of truth · reference for grading | JM Jonah MooreCollege Heights Herald · Beat writerCollege Heights Herald ·wkuherald.com/category/sports/sports-football/feed/ | wkuherald.com/category/sports/sports-football/feed/RSS · Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | 9d |
MW Matthieu Welchreported WBKO · Beat writerwww.wbko.com/2026/03/09/wku-football-sets-stage-2026-with-strategic-staff-promotions-hires/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | MW Matthieu WelchWBKO · Beat writerWBKO ·www.wbko.com/2026/03/09/wku-football-sets-stage-2026-with-strategic-staff-promotions-hires/ | www.wbko.com/2026/03/09/wku-football-sets-stage-2026-with-strategic-staff-promotions-hires/Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
MG Michael Givner Jr.reported WKU Herald · Beat writerwkuherald.com/92017/sports/sports-football/wku-football-2026-schedule-and-staff-updates/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | MG Michael Givner Jr.WKU Herald · Beat writerWKU Herald ·wkuherald.com/92017/sports/sports-football/wku-football-2026-schedule-and-staff-updates/ | wkuherald.com/92017/sports/sports-football/wku-football-2026-schedule-and-staff-updates/Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
WC WNKY college sportsreported WNKY 40 News (Bowling Green) · Beat writerwww.wnky.com/category/college-sports/feed/· last 2d source of truth · reference for grading | WC WNKY college sportsWNKY 40 News (Bowling Green) · Beat writerWNKY 40 News (Bowling Green) ·www.wnky.com/category/college-sports/feed/ | www.wnky.com/category/college-sports/feed/RSS · Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | 2d |
I InsideHilltopperSportsrumor InsideHilltopperSports (Rivals) · Insiderwku.forums.rivals.com/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | I InsideHilltopperSportsInsideHilltopperSports (Rivals) · InsiderInsideHilltopperSports (Rivals) ·wku.forums.rivals.com/ | wku.forums.rivals.com/Site | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
TT The Towel Rackrumor The Towel Rack (Substack) · Newsletterthetowelrackwku.substack.com/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | TT The Towel RackThe Towel Rack (Substack) · NewsletterThe Towel Rack (Substack) ·thetowelrackwku.substack.com/ | thetowelrackwku.substack.com/Newsletter site | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
WI WKU Insiderrumor WKU Insider (247Sports) · Insider247sports.com/college/western-kentucky/· last — source of truth · reference for grading | WI WKU InsiderWKU Insider (247Sports) · InsiderWKU Insider (247Sports) ·247sports.com/college/western-kentucky/ | 247sports.com/college/western-kentucky/Site | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
HIT RATE = CLAIMS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT OR BOX-SCORE PARTICIPATIONHIT = LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT
FIRST = SHARE OF CONFIRMED CLAIMS THEY BROKE · LEAD = MEDIAN HOURS AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTFIRST = SHARE THEY BROKE · LEAD = HOURS AHEAD
NEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR · REPORTED AT ≥ 75% OVER 8 GRADED CLAIMSNEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR
Latest from the beat
LAST 72 H · 0 CLAIMSNo claims in this window.
How a tip becomes a status
- 1A free source posts a tipForum, Reddit, Bluesky or RSS. “The starting QB missed practice.”
- 2One targeted X checkfrom:[Western Kentucky writers] · last 72 h
- 3A cited status, graded laterShown next to the official one. Scored against the next report.
- official
- Conference report or team statement. The status of record.
- reported
- Writer with a proven record. Shown beside official, cited.
- rumor
- New, fan or unproven. Feed only until confirmed.
Fan sources
2 SOURCES · TIPS + PULSE2 SOURCES · TIPS AND FAN PULSESource | Source | Size | Posts / wk | Mood | Tier | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W WKUSportsofficial YouTube · WKU Athletics——mood— | W WKUSportsYouTube · WKU Athletics | — | — | — | official | TIPS |
r/ r/WKUrumor Subreddit · Reddit——mood— | r/ r/WKUSubreddit · Reddit | — | — | — | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |