Caden Veltkamp Throws for 5 TDs, Western Kentucky Erases 28-Point Deficit to Beat ODU 38–35 in OT

Caden Veltkamp (10) of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers throws the ball against the Old Dominion Monarchs during the first half of the Famous Toastery Bowl at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 18, 2023. Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Western Kentucky redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Veltkamp decided to enter the transfer portal earlier this year after being told by the coaching staff he'd be converted to tight end if he came back next season.

The Hilltoppers may want to reconsider that plan.