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Western Kentucky tops Mercyhurst 52-7 behind Tisdale Jr.'s four touchdowns

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Western Kentucky tops Mercyhurst 52-7 behind Tisdale Jr.'s four touchdowns

Summary

Rodney Tisdale Jr. led Western Kentucky to a 52-7 victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday, throwing for 309 yards and four touchdowns. The Hilltoppers dominated the game, scoring on five of six first-half drives. Nigel Johnson's 72-yard catch-and-run opened the scoring, while Zach Glenn contributed with two touchdowns. Mercyhurst struggled offensively, with quarterback Alex Gevaudan throwing for 172 yards and one touchdown. Western Kentucky improves to 1-3 for the season, while Mercyhurst drops to 1-4.

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By the Numbers

•Western Kentucky scored on five first-half drives.
•Rodney Tisdale Jr. had 309 passing yards and four touchdowns.
•Nigel Johnson recorded a 72-yard touchdown catch.
•Mercyhurst's Alex Gevaudan threw for 172 yards and one touchdown.
•Western Kentucky's next game is at New Mexico State on Oct. 1.

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2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Tisdale Jr. racks up 309 passing yards, 4 TDs in Western Kentucky's 52-7 win against Mercyhurst

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Rodney Tisdale Jr. threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns, 12 different Hilltoppers had catches, and Western Kentucky defeated Mercyhurst 52-7 on Saturday. The Hilltoppers (1-3) were the final team in the Bowl Subdivision to play a home game, and it was the latest home opener for the program since Oct. 1, 1983. Nigel Johnson opened the scoring with a 72-yard catch-and-run on his only target of the game, and Western Kentucky was in control the rest of the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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