Matthew Henry News, Rumors, Updates - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Declares for NFL Draft Henry announced that he will be entering the 2026 NFL Draft, Topper Talk Podcast reports.

Impact Henry showcased his big-play ability his last two years, one at Western Illinois and this past year at Western Kentucky. He combined to total 119 catches for 2,099 yards and 12 touchdowns. With no college eligibility left, Henry will test his abilities with the hopes of making it onto an NFL roster in 2026.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 126 receiving yards Henry reeled in 7 of 11 targets for 126 yards during Tuesday's 27-16 win versus Southern Miss.

Impact For only the third time in 2025, Henry logged triple-digit receiving yards. The wide receiver finished his senior season with a strong output featuring 55 receptions (on 91 targets) for 888 yards (16.1 averaged per reception) and six touchdowns in 13 games.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maverick McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss 27-16

Quarterback Maverick McIvor came off the bench to lead three second-half touchdown drives and Western Kentucky rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 27-16 to win the New Orleans Bow...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches 43 yards Henry caught three passes for 43 yards against JSU on Saturday.

Impact It wasn't surprising when Henry was held to three catches by LSU, but this was a bit disappointing. However, Henry is just shy of 50 catches for 800 yards on the season, and he should be able to do that before the campaign is over.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't crack LSU defense Henry caught three passes for 16 yards against LSU on Saturday.

Impact You can't quibble too hard with Henry struggling against the Tigers down in Death Valley. On the year Henry has 45 catches for 719 yards and six touchdowns, so don't fret about him against Jacksonville State to close the regular season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Henry caught seven passes for 135 yards and a touchdown against MTSU on Saturday.

Impact In the end, somewhat surprisingly, the Western Illinois transfer became the number-one receiver for the Hilltoppers. He has 42 catches for 706 yards and six touchdowns through 10 games. That being said, it may be hard to add much to that total next week, as WKU is going down to Baton Rouge to face the Tigers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tisdale Jr. throws for 371 yards, 3 TDs to lead Western Kentucky over Middle Tennessee 42-26

Rodney Tisdale Jr. throws for 371 yards and three touchdowns, leading Western Kentucky to a 42-26 win over Middle Tennessee

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Reeled in two TDs Henry caught seven passes for 81 yards an two scores against NMSU on Saturday.

Impact This is the first time Henry has found the end zone in six games. He's had over 50 yards in six out of nine outings, but in two of those other three outings he's scored a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tisdale's 4 TD passes lead WKU over New Mexico State 35-16

Rodney Tisdale Jr. throws four touchdown passes to lead Western Kentucky to a 35-16 victory over New Mexico State

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches 52 yards receiving Henry caught five passes for 52 yards against La Tech on Tuesday.

Impact That makes four games in a row with over 50 yards for Henry. He doesn't have a touchdown in any of the last five games, but he's been a fine secondary receiver.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 58 yards Henry had two catches for 58 yards against FIU on Tuesday.

Impact Things seemed quite promising for Henry when he was targeted 12 times and had seven catches for 148 yards and a touchdown against Sam Houston. Since then, though, he's had three games where he's been targeted only three times, and four games with two catches or fewer.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls just short of 100 yards Henry had four catches for 99 yards versus Delaware on Friday.

Impact Aside from a bad game against Nevada, Henry has produced this season. All told, through six games Henry has 21 catches for 377 yards and three touchdowns, though those touchdowns came over the first three games of the season.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 73 yards Henry had five carries for 73 yards against Missouri State on Saturday.

Impact On the season, Henry has 17 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns. However, he had seven catches for 148 yards and a score in the opener. In the two games prior to this he totaled three catches for 16 yards.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in the return game Henry only had one catch for seven yards, but did return a kick for a touchdown.

Impact In a roundabout way, Henry has kept his touchdown streak going. He's scored in every game of this season, though his touches are plummeting. He had five catches over the last three games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wright scores twice to help lead Western Kentucky to 31-16 win over Nevada

La’Vell Wright ran for two scores, Maverick McIvor threw for 216 yards and Western Kentucky took control in the fourth quarter and beat Nevada 31-16

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies another TD Henry caught two passes for nine yards and a touchdown versus Toledo on Saturday.

Impact On the one hand, Henry has a touchdown in all three WKU games this season. On the other hand, he has four catches over his last two outings, and nine yards is not impressive. Touchdowns or not, Henry's trajectory is going the wrong way.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies another TD Henry caught two passes for nine yards and a touchdown versus Toledo on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toledo hosts Western Kentucky in Week 2

The Toledo Rockets match up against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Catches another TD Henry grabbed two receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown Saturday versus North Alabama.

Impact Yes, this is a step down from Week 0 when Henry had seven catches for 148 yards and a score. However, he still found the end zone. Also, the Hilltoppers routed their FCS opponent, and they really spread the ball around.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maverick McIvor accounts for 4 touchdowns as Western Kentucky tops Sam Houston 41-24

Maverick McIvor threw for 401 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score as Western Kentucky opened the college football and Conference USA season with a 41-24 win over S...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops in FBS debut Henry caught seven passes for 148 yards and a score Saturday against Sam Houston.

Impact Henry was a big-play receiver at Western Illinois last season, notching 64 catches for 1,211 yards and six touchdowns. Not everybody can handle the move from FCS stardom to the FBS, but through one game, Henry certainly has.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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