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Western Kentucky football players threw toast in the air to celebrate their comeback win over Old Dominion in the Famous Toastery Bowl on Monday.
The Hilltoppers found themselves in a 28-0 hole early in the second quarter, but managed to march all the way back to force overtime and surprise the Monarchs 38-35.
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TJ Springer, number 6 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, throws toast in the air after the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs in overtime in the Famous Toastery Bowl at Jerry Richardson Stadium on December 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
“I knew I could do it; I knew it was in me,” said Western Kentucky redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Veltkamp. “But it’s a credit to the guys around me. I love these guys. I love this team and I would do anything for this team.”
Veltkamp had five touchdown passes in the win, including three in the fourth quarter. Western Kentucky outscored Old Dominion 21-0 in the fourth quarter after Old Dominion put up 21 points in the first quarter. He had 383 passing yards and one interception. He added 53 rushing yards.
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Western Kentucky wide receiver Dalvin Smith had nine catches for 77 yards. Fellow wide receiver Jimmy Holiday led the team with four catches for 93 yards.
Old Dominion quarterback Grant Wilson rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns. He had 123 passing yards and one touchdown pass.
Signs welcoming fans hang on the gates before the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on the Old Dominion Monarchs during the Famous Toastery Bowl at Jerry Richardson Stadium on December 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
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Western Kentucky players were seen throwing toast after the game. The bowl game was changed from the Bahamas Bowl to the Famous Toastery Bowl to reflect the game's move from the island nation to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Famous Toastery is a breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise based in Charlotte.
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers celebrate their 38-35 overtime win against the Old Dominion Monarchs during the Famous Toastery Bowl at Jerry Richardson Stadium on December 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
The Hilltoppers are now on a three-bowl game winning streak under Tyson Helton. The team has also won four of its last five bowl appearances.