Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Head CoachTyson Helton
8th season 57–38 at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Head CoachReport Card
The official grade on Coach Helton's tenure at Western Kentucky
Tyson Helton · 8th season
Win percentage 60.0%
Winning
Record 57–38
Conference 40–15
Big Games
vs Ranked 0–5
vs Rivals 8–0
One-Score 18–17
Postseason
Bowl / Playoff 5–2
Program
NFL Draft Picks 4
Tyson Helton · 8th season at Western Kentucky
Win percentage 60.0%
Winning
Record 57–38
Conference Record 40–15
Big Games
vs Ranked 0–5
vs Rivals 8–0
One-Score Games 18–17
Postseason
Bowl / Playoff 5–2
Program
NFL Draft Picks 4
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