Two-deep

Western Kentucky

at Sam Houston · Wed Oct 14 · 08:00 PM ET · ESPN2

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Starters

  1. QBBrock Glenn
  2. RBAjay Allen
  3. WRQuincy Burroughs
  4. TECC Ezirim
Conference USA2-4 (2026)#81 Recruiting84% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Oct 9, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    63
    Brock GlennRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    76
    Rodney Tisdale Jr.RS SO
  3. 10
    53
    Caleb McMickleRS JR/TR
RB
  1. 3
    77
    Ajay AllenRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 22
    59
    Le'Kamren MeadowsFR
  3. 25
    54
    Jaden McGillRS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 12
    68
    Quincy BurroughsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    68
    Moussa BarryRS SR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 80
    65
    Jonathan Stafford Jr.FR
    Starter
  2. 17
    64
    Zion TaylorRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 7
    70
    Qua'Vez HumphreysRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    68
    Cameron FlowersRS SO
TE
  1. 14
    69
    CC EzirimSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 19
    54
    Lofton HowardRS JR
  3. 87
    53
    Coleson ArendsRS JR/TR
LT
  1. 59
    71
    Alex LopezRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    59
    Brody RiffeRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 73
    73
    Nonso OmeziRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    73
    Roq MontgomeryRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 52
    61
    Isiah StoudemireRS FR
C
  1. 50
    61
    Alec JohnsonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    61
    Tyreek MajorRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 70
    78
    Rhett LarsonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    59
    Max ThurstonRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 67
    80
    Tai RayRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    72
    Rhett LarsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers plays Sam Houston away on Wed, Oct 14. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTyson Heltonsince 2019
Offensive CoordinatorBodie Reeder
Defensive CoordinatorDavis Merritt

What's Next

Who's starting at QB?Brock Glenn — starting quarterback for Western KentuckyHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Western Kentucky

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 9

Points/G
19.8
Yards/G
347.0
Pass Yds/G
232.0
Rush Yds/G
115.0
TO Margin
-2
3rd Down %
38.27%
Total TD
13
Sacks
4
TFL
13
INT
2
Team Analysis
WHY #111 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.0 pts

Lost to Nevada Wolf Pack, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

2025 SP+: -13.1

85%

Roster talent: 37th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #81 national

6%

Returning production: 84%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

11 adds in two-deep · avg 70 OVR · top add: T. Ray (RT, 80, from Pittsburgh)

Coach Western KentuckyTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.
DAILY PICKSMake your picks.Today's games. No account needed.

Updated Oct 9, 2026 · Data from public sources

Western Kentucky Starting Quarterback

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers starting lineup

Brock Glenn is the projected starting quarterback for Western Kentucky as of October 9, 2026. Rodney Tisdale Jr. is listed second.

Western Kentucky also projects Ajay Allen at running back, Quincy Burroughs at wide receiver and CC Ezirim at tight end.

The full Western Kentucky Hilltoppers two-deep was last updated October 9, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Brock Glenn · QBAjay Allen · RBQuincy Burroughs · WR-XCC Ezirim · TE

Common questions

Who is Western Kentucky's starting quarterback?
Brock Glenn is the projected starting quarterback for Western Kentucky as of October 9, 2026. Rodney Tisdale Jr. is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Western Kentucky?
Ajay Allen is the projected starter at running back for Western Kentucky, with Le'Kamren Meadows listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Western Kentucky?
Quincy Burroughs is the projected starter at wide receiver for Western Kentucky, with Moussa Barry listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Western Kentucky?
CC Ezirim is the projected starter at tight end for Western Kentucky, with Lofton Howard listed second.
When was the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers depth chart last updated?
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 9, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Western Kentucky's record last season?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers finished 9-4 (6-2 in Conference USA play).
When does Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play next?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers plays Sam Houston away on Wed, Oct 14. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

Full Western Kentucky roster

Every player on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Quincy Burroughs, Moussa Barry

WR: Jonathan Stafford Jr., Zion Taylor

WR: Qua'Vez Humphreys, Cameron Flowers

LT: Alex Lopez, Brody Riffe

LG: Nonso Omezi, Roq Montgomery, Isiah Stoudemire

C: Alec Johnson, Tyreek Major

RG: Rhett Larson, Max Thurston

RT: Tai Ray, Rhett Larson

TE: CC Ezirim, Lofton Howard, Coleson Arends, Griffin Reimer

QB: Brock Glenn, Rodney Tisdale Jr., Caleb McMickle

RB: Ajay Allen, Le'Kamren Meadows, Jaden McGill, Kalib Hicks

Defense

DE: LaTrevion Thompson, Zsacari Minnis, Josaiah Knight

NT: Mackavelli Malotumau, Zeiqui Lawton, Zayden Walters, Sekou Peters

DT: Rylen Su'a-Filo, Jakeem Fletcher, Javin Griffin

DE: Elin Jones, Venson Sneed

WLB: Westen Ard, Zach Smith

MLB: Jaylen Wester, Jordan Donald, Geajorm Akpaloo

CB: Braxton Myers, Xavion Griffin, Lataj Wright

SS: Jaylen Lewis, Jacob Cosby-Mosley

FS: Dave Herard, Jaylen Pollard

CB: Tony Newsome Jr., Alan Gbee

NB: Justin Brown, Christian White

RES: K.D. Hutchinson, Karsten Upchurch, Nathan Gonzales, Kiawan Murphy

Special Teams

PT: Jackson Smith, Karl Campbell

PK: Karl Campbell, Michael Smith

KO: Karl Campbell, Michael Smith

LS: Nolan Imhoff, Carson Perusse

H: Jackson Smith

PR: Jonathan Stafford Jr., Cameron Flowers

KR: Le'Kamren Meadows, Cameron Flowers