The Kings lead the Pacific Division with a 16-9 record. ▪ Here’s a possibly surprising stat: Former UK guard Malik Monk is averaging 5.2 assists per game for the Sacramento Kings. Owen McCown, the son of Josh McCown, completed 22 of 31 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions for UTSA. The son of Chad Pennington, Cole was 15-of-33 passing for 258 yards in Marshall’s 35-17 loss to UTSA. ▪ Speaking of bowls, former Sayre star Cole Pennington was outdueled by another son of a former NFL quarterback in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday. When WKU fell behind 28-0, coach Tyson Helton inserted Veltkamp, who ended up throwing for five touchdowns in a 38-35 overtime victory over the Monarchs on Monday. ▪ Here’s a crazy bowl story: Despite entering the transfer portal, Western Kentucky quarterback Caden Veltkamp traveled and dressed with the Hilltoppers for their Famous Toastery Bowl game against Ole Dominion.
