Watch: Western Kentucky recovers onside kick by accident

As the first half between Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee was coming to a close, Western Kentucky accidentally recovered an onside kick.

As the first half between Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee was coming to a close, Western Kentucky accidentally recovered an onside kick.

Up 49–14 on the Blue Raiders, Hilltoppers redshirt freshman kicker Ryan Nuss was just trying to unleash a squib kick, preventing a big return. Instead, his kick deflected off a member of the Middle Tennssee return team and popped up into the air. Western Kentucky then rushed in to claim the live ball and take possession back.

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The Hilltoppers managed to convert the onside kick into three points, extending their lead to 52–14 at the half.

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