LSU's Miles lauds WKU, votes for Hilltoppers

LSU coach Les Miles did more than talk up Western Kentucky ahead of Saturday's game in Baton Rouge. Miles said he also awarded the Hilltoppers a vote in this week's Coaches Poll, where WKU is approaching the Top 25 at 6-1 this season.

"This is a very good football team. All you have to do is watch film," said Miles.

Miles ran down the list of the Hilltoppers' weapons, starting with quarterback Brandon Doughty, who he called "every bit of an SEC quarterback."

"Although there's more," the coach added at his regular weekly press conference, highlighting Louisville native Ace Wales' 193 rushing yards in a win last Thursday over North Texas.

In all, LSU has won 51 straight non-conference games during the regular season. The Tigers have never lost such a contest at home under Miles, who started at the school in 2005.

LSU moved to 6-0 over the weekend with a 35-28 win over Florida, previously undefeated. A capacity crowd of 102,321 showed up.

"You'll find that they'll be another quality football team across the way from the Tigers," Miles said of WKU. "What I'd insist and like to (do is) invite that crowd from Saturday back."