Are you ready for some football? WKU Athletics counts you down to opening day at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on September 1, 2012 with the 50-day “Countdown to Kickoff” series on WKUSports.com. Each day will be accompanied by a significant number in WKU football history.

29 Career Starts for Jack Doyle Entering 2012


Senior tight end Jack Doyle has been a staple in the Hilltopper offense since his first season in 2009 where he started in 10 of WKU’s 12 games. Entering his final year on the Hill, the Mackey Award Watch List member has 29 career starts, more than all but two Hilltoppers on the current Hilltopper roster. 

Doyle snagged 37 catches for over 300 yards and one touchdown in his rookie campaign, earning Phil Steele’s National All-Freshman team honors. He started the first seven games during the 2010 season before suffering a season-ending injury against Louisiana-Lafayette. 

Doyle was named a preseason watch list member of the John Mackey Award in 2011, an award given to the nation’s top tight end. Doyle led WKU in catches (52) and receiving yards (614) during his 12 starts as a junior. Entering 2012 Doyle is sixth all-time on WKU’s receptions list at 109. 

WHAT'S NEXT?

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The Hilltoppers open the 2012 season against Austin Peay, with kickoff slated for 6:00 PM on September 1 in Bowling Green. For season and single game ticket information, visit HERE.

COUNTDOWN ARCHIVE

50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41
40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31
30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2012 FAMILY FUN DAY
Come spend your afternoon with the WKU football team on Saturday, August 25 for the fourth annual WKU Football Family Fun Day event in Houchens-Smith Stadium from 4-6 p.m.

Click the picture below for more information!