Studying Western Kentucky QB Bailey Zappe against Michigan State

Mark Schofield dives into six throws from Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe against Michigan State.

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe is putting up video-game numbers for the Hilltoppers this season.

Through nine games Zappe has completed 69.9% of his passes for 3,688 yards, 37 touchdowns and six interceptions. But when you look at some of his single-game numbers, the production is eye-popping. Zappe threw for seven touchdowns in a season-opening win over Tennessee-Martin. He threw for five touchdowns in a win over Old Dominion in Week 6.

Against Michigan State in Week 4? Zappe completed 46 of 64 passes for 488 yards and three touchdowns.

In this video breakdown we’ll look at six throws from that game and highlight an aggressive passer who throws without hesitation, and who does a good job diagnosing pre-snap, and changing expectations post-snap if the defense tries to fool him: