In 2015, White transferred to Western Kentucky University after South Florida head coach Willie Taggart switched from a pro-style attack to a spread offense. He missed the entire 2015 season due to NCAA transfer rules. White was named the starting quarterback to open the 2016 season, taking over after Brandon Doughty had left for the recent draft. He started all 14 games, completing 280 of 416 passes for 4,363 yards with 37 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He compiled impressive stats even though he sat out in the second halves of different games.