The 2012 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team represented Western Kentucky University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

They were led by third-year head coach Willie Taggart and played their home games at Houchens Industries–L.

[2] After a three-year record of 16–20, head coach Willie Taggart resigned in December to become the head coach at South Florida.

Defensive coordinator Lance Guidry coached the Hilltoppers in Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.

Bobby Petrino was hired as the school's new head coach on December 10, 2012.