First Responder Bowl
Western Michigan (7-5, Mid-American Conference) vs. Western Kentucky (8-4, Conference USA), Dec. 30, 12:30 p.m. ET.
LOCATION: Dallas
TOP PLAYERS
Western Michigan: RB LeVante Bellamy, 1,412 yards rushing, 23 rushing touchdowns.
Western Kentucky: RB Gaej Walker, 1,115 yards rushing, eight touchdowns rushing.
NOTABLE
Western Michigan: Center Luke Juriga has accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Western Kentucky: Quarterback Ty Storey transferred from Arkansas to Western Kentucky, then led his new team past the Razorbacks this season.
LAST TIME
Western Michigan beat Western Kentucky 38-0 on Nov. 1, 1947.
BOWL HISTORY
Western Michigan: The Broncos are seeking their second bowl victory.
Western Kentucky: Have made five bowl appearances in the past nine years.
