Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Depth Chart

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75
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66
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Matchup
Conference USA0-2 (2026)#81 Recruiting84% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 16
    79
    Rodney Tisdale Jr.RS SO
    Starter
  2. 11
    65
    Brock GlennRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 3
    80
    Ajay AllenRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 22
    61
    Le'Kamren MeadowsFR
WR-X
  1. 8
    79
    Moussa BarryRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    64
    Quincy BurroughsRS SR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 80
    67
    Jonathan Stafford Jr.FR
    Starter
  2. 83
    66
    Qua'Vez HumphreysRS SR/TR
SLOT
  1. 4
    77
    Cameron FlowersRS SO
    Starter
  2. 17
    67
    Zion TaylorRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 20
    71
    CC EzirimSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 19
    57
    Lofton HowardRS JR
  3. 44
    50
    Griffin ReimerRS SO/TR
LT
  1. 67
    83
    Tai RayRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    61
    Brody RiffeRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 73
    75
    Nonso OmeziRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    69
    Isiah StoudemireRS FR
C
  1. 50
    64
    Alec JohnsonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    64
    Tyreek MajorRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 70
    80
    Rhett LarsonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    61
    Max ThurstonRS SO/TR
RT
  1. 74
    67
    Karsten UpchurchRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 59
    67
    Alex LopezRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers plays Indiana away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTyson Heltonsince 2019
Offensive CoordinatorBodie Reeder
Defensive CoordinatorDavis Merritt

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Indiana · Sat, Sep 19 · 04:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Rodney Tisdale Jr. — starting quarterback for Western KentuckyHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Western Kentucky
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #113 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 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%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    13 adds in two-deep · avg 68 OVR · top add: T. Ray (LT, 83, from Pittsburgh)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Western KentuckyTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Western Kentucky?

    Western Kentucky Hilltoppers starting lineup

    Rodney Tisdale Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for Western Kentucky as of September 16, 2026. Brock Glenn is listed second.

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

    The full Western Kentucky Hilltoppers two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Rodney Tisdale Jr. · QBAjay Allen · RBMoussa Barry · WR-XCC Ezirim · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Western Kentucky's starting quarterback?
    Rodney Tisdale Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for Western Kentucky as of September 16, 2026. Brock Glenn 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?
    Moussa Barry is the projected starter at wide receiver for Western Kentucky, with Quincy Burroughs 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 September 16, 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 Indiana away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

    Full Western Kentucky roster

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

    Offense

    WR: Moussa Barry, Quincy Burroughs

    WR: Jonathan Stafford Jr., Qua'Vez Humphreys

    WR: Cameron Flowers, Zion Taylor

    LT: Tai Ray, Brody Riffe

    LG: Nonso Omezi, Isiah Stoudemire

    C: Alec Johnson, Tyreek Major

    RG: Rhett Larson, Max Thurston

    RT: Karsten Upchurch, Alex Lopez

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

    QB: Rodney Tisdale Jr., Brock Glenn

    RB: Ajay Allen, Le'Kamren Meadows

    Defense

    DE: LaTrevion Thompson, Venson Sneed

    NT: Kiawan Murphy, Sekou Peters

    DT: Zeiqui Lawton, Jakeem Fletcher

    DE: Nathan Gonzales, Elin Jones

    WLB: Zach Smith, Geajorm Akpaloo

    MLB: Jordan Donald, Westen Ard

    CB: Xavion Griffin, Braxton Myers

    SS: Jaylen Lewis, D'Cambren Verrett

    FS: Dave Herard, Jaylen Pollard, Jacob Cosby-Mosley

    CB: Tony Newsome Jr., Lataj Wright

    NB: Christian White, Justin Brown

    RES: K.D. Hutchinson

    Special Teams

    PT: Jackson Smith, Karl Campbell

    PK: Michael Smith, Michael Buck

    KO: Karl Campbell, Michael Smith

    LS: Nolan Imhoff, Carson Perusse

    H: Jackson Smith

    PR: Jonathan Stafford Jr., Cameron Flowers

    KR: Tony Newsome Jr., Sincere Baines, Jaden McGill