How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024

Updated Sep. 7, 2024 5:33 p.m. ET

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The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0-1) play on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium versus TJ Finley and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-1).

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How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Western Kentucky's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Alabama	L 63-0
9/7/2024	vs. Eastern Kentucky	-
9/14/2024	at Middle Tennessee	-
9/21/2024	vs. Toledo	-
9/28/2024	at Boston College	-
10/10/2024	vs. UTEP	-
10/16/2024	at Sam Houston	-
10/30/2024	vs. Kennesaw State	-
11/9/2024	at New Mexico State	-
11/16/2024	vs. Louisiana Tech	-
11/23/2024	at Liberty	-
11/30/2024	vs. Jacksonville State	-

Western Kentucky 2024 Stats & Insights

Western Kentucky ranks fourth-worst in total offense (145 yards per game) and fifth-worst in total defense (600 yards per game allowed) this season.
Western Kentucky ranks seventh-worst in passing offense (103 passing yards per game) and 25th-worst in passing defense (266 passing yards per game allowed) this season.
With 0 points per game (fourth-worst) and 63 points allowed per game on defense (second-worst), the Hilltoppers have been struggling on both sides of the ball this year.
It's been a tough stretch for the Hilltoppers in terms of running the ball, as they rank seventh-worst in rushing offense (42 rushing yards per game) and third-worst in rushing defense (334 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2024.
With a 16.7% third-down percentage (ninth-worst) and a 61.5% third-down rate allowed on defense (ninth-worst), Western Kentucky has been struggling on both sides of the ball this season in terms of third-down efficiency.
The Hilltoppers rank 89th in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 1 turnover (59th in the FBS) while committing two (82nd in the FBS).

Western Kentucky 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Elijah Young	RB	18 YDS / 0 TD / 18 YPG / 1.8 YPC 4 REC / 16 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16 REC YPG
Moussa Barry	WR	4 REC / 27 YDS / 0 TD / 27 YPG
River Helms	TE	2 REC / 20 YDS / 0 TD / 20 YPG
Easton Messer	WR	3 REC / 15 YDS / 0 TD / 15 YPG
Hosea Wheeler	DL	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Nazir Ward	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL
Devonte' Mathews	DB	2 TKL / 0 TFL
Chandler Matthews	LB	3 TKL / 0 TFL

Eastern Kentucky's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Mississippi State	L 56-7
9/7/2024	at Western Kentucky	-
9/14/2024	vs. West Georgia	-
9/21/2024	vs. Morehead State	-
9/28/2024	vs. Robert Morris	-
10/12/2024	at Southern Utah	-
10/19/2024	at Abilene Christian	-
10/26/2024	vs. Utah Tech	-
11/2/2024	at Tarleton State	-
11/9/2024	vs. Central Arkansas	-
11/16/2024	at Austin Peay	-
11/23/2024	vs. North Alabama	-

Eastern Kentucky 2024 Stats & Insights

In terms of total offense, Eastern Kentucky ranks 59th in the FCS (295 total yards per game) and 68th on defense (450 total yards allowed per contest).
Eastern Kentucky is compiling 169 passing yards per game on offense this season (53rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 247 passing yards per contest (64th-ranked) on defense.
With 7 points per game on offense, the Colonels rank 90th in the FCS. On defense, they rank 106th, giving up 56 points per contest.
With 126 rushing yards per game on offense, the Colonels rank 56th in the FCS. Defensively they rank 72nd, surrendering 203 rushing yards per game.
Eastern Kentucky has been top-25 on third down on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 10th-best in third-down conversion percentage (40%) and 22nd-best in third-down rate surrendered (45.5%).
With zero forced turnovers (35th in the FCS) and one turnover committed (16th in the FCS) this season, the Colonels rank 32nd in the FCS with a turnover margin of -1.

Eastern Kentucky 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Joshua Carter	RB	75 YDS / 0 TD / 75 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Brayden Latham	RB	71 YDS / 0 TD / 71 YPG / 5.1 YPC
Ron Vann	WR	1 REC / 9 YDS / 1 TD / 9 YPG
Matt Morrissey	QB	169 YDS (57.9%) / 1 TD / 1 INT
Sam Robertson	DB	10 TKL / 0 TFL
Braden Sullivan	LB	3 TKL / 0 TFL
Gabe Fletcher	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Maddox Marcellus	LB	5 TKL / 0 TFL