Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Head CoachTyson Helton
8th season 57–38 at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Coach
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Head CoachReport Card
The official grade on Coach Helton's tenure at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Win % 60%
Record 57–38
Conference Record 40–15
vs Ranked 0–5
vs Rivals 8–0
Bowl / Playoff 5–2
Average Class Rank —
NFL Draft Picks 4
One-Score Game Record 18–17
Schedule
2026
Career Stats
| Season | School | G | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | | 13 | 9 | 4 | .692 |
| 2020 | | 12 | 5 | 7 | .417 |
| 2021 | | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 |
| 2022 | | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 |
| 2023 | | 13 | 8 | 5 | .615 |
| 2024 | | 14 | 8 | 6 | .571 |
| 2025 | | 13 | 9 | 4 | .692 |
| 2026 | | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| Career | 95 | 57 | 38 | .600 |
Timeline
Every coaching stop for Tyson Helton
- 2019–present Western Kentucky Head Coach
- 2018 Tennessee Offensive Coordinator
- 2016–2017 USC Position Coach
- 2014–2015 Western Kentucky Offensive Coordinator
- 2013 Cincinnati Special Teams Coordinator
- 2012 UAB Position Coach
- 2007–2011 UAB Position Coach
- 2004–2006 Memphis Special Teams Coordinator
- 2001–2003 Hawaii Special Teams Coordinator
- 2000 Hawaii Graduate Assistant