HCU Huskies face tough game against Western Kentucky

Photo by Darla S Tamulitis, La Vida Loco Photography, Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved

By Chris Price
Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved

HOUSTON, TEXAS (September 9, 2023) The HCU Huskies are hitting the road this Saturday under the leadership of head coach Braxton Harris, and they're gearing up for a challenging matchup against FBS and Conference USA rival, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers The game is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.

The Huskies are entering this contest with high spirits following a dominant season opener that saw them trounce Arkansas Baptist 66-0. This victory not only marked the third-highest point total in the program's history. The team showcased their prowess by accumulating an impressive 473 yards of total offense while holding the Buffaloes to just 132 yards.

Redshirt freshman Champ Dozier (#1, shown above) emerged as a star, rushing for 97 yards and three touchdowns, earning him the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week accolade. Jesse Valenzuela also made a big impact, averaging 20.7 yards per carry with 62 yards on three carries. Quarterbacks Colby Suits and Justin Fomby were in sync, completing 16 of 20 passes for 232 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.

Defensively, junior linebacker Josh Ferguson was a force to be reckoned with, tallying 3.5 tackles for loss, including an eight-yard sack. All-American linebacker Rodney Dansby led the team with 10 tackles, and Jalyx Hunt had a memorable moment with his first career "airfat" (an interception returned for a touchdown).

On the other side, Western Kentucky is coming off a solid 41-24 victory over South Florida, with senior quarterback Austin Reed leading the charge.