WKU head football coach Tyson Helton

WKU head coach Tyson Helton (Photo: Eric Crawford)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Western Kentucky (8-5) will take the nation’s second-ranked offense to the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 18.

The Hilltoppers will face Appalachian State (10-3). The Mountaineers lost to No. 20 Louisiana 24-16 in the Sun Belt Championship game.

WKU quarterback Bailey Zappe, who leads the nation in passing yards, threw for a CUSA championship record 577 yards in the 49-41 loss to UTSA.

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