NCAAF Code Red (3-0 Week Zero)
(NCAAF) WKU vs. Hawaii, 09/04/2022 12:00 AM, Score: 49 - 17
Point Spread: -16.00 | -110.00 WKU (Away)
Result: Win
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers travel to the Island to take on the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors. Western Kentucky took care of business in Week Zero, taking down Austin Peay. Hawai’i will look to bounce back after getting demolished by Vanderbilt. The Hilltoppers have won 4 of their last 5 road games. In the first game, quarterback Austin Reed threw for 280 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Daewood Davis and Malachi Corley combined to catch passes for 185 yards and 4 touchdowns. Davion Ervin-Poindexter rushed for 49 yards on 15 carries. Western Kentucky gave up 27 points and 327 yards to Astin Peay. The Rainbow Warriors have won 4 of their last 7 home games. Brayden Schager threw for just 161 yards, against Vanderbilt, with 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Jonah Panoke and Jalen Walthall combined to catch passes for 162 yards. Dedrick Parson had 82 yards rushing and 1 touchdown. Defensively, they allowed 63 points and 601 yards to Vandy. The Hilltoppers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Rainbow Warriors are 15-32-2 ATS in their last 49 home games and 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Western Kentucky got the rust out in Week Zero and their offense should be a lot more productive against a Hawaii defense that looked atrocious against a Vandy team that you don't look at as an offensive juggernaut. Hawaii lost a lot of players from last year's team and they may not be that bad but until they prove otherwise they are what they look to be.

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