How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024
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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 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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