Five things to know about the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Auburn will have to shut down a high-flying Western Kentucky offense in Jordan-Hare Saturday.

[autotag]Cadillac Williams[/autotag] wasted no time turning the focus to Western Kentucky after Auburn beat Texas A&M last Saturday.

The Hilltoppers are 7-5 overall and 5-2 in Conference USA play but have a potent offense. They are led by transfer quarterback Austin Reed who has kept the offense humming in his first year with them.

Auburn (4-6, 2-5 SEC) is a one-score favorite over the Hilltoppers and has to win the game to keep their bowl hopes alive. Auburn’s defensive depth will be put to the test by an offense that loves to throw the ball and play quickly.

Here are five things to know about Western Kentucky before Saturday’s game in Jordan-Hare, which is set to start at 3 p.m. CT and will be on the SEC Network.