[1] The Hilltoppers received the OVC's automatic berth to the NCAA Division I-AA playoff, making it to the quarterfinals.

Prior to the start of the season, the OVC gave Western Kentucky an ultimatum, join the conference for all sports or leave.

[3] Western Kentucky was ranked first in pass efficiency, scoring defense, and turnover margin out of all NCAA Division I-AA teams.

[4] Sippio and Melvin Wisham were named to the AP All-American team and Harbaugh was OVC Coach of The Year.

The All-Conference team included DeWayne Gallishaw, Peter Martinez, Chris Price, Sippio, Wisham, Coates, Jefferson, and Mitchell.