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Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16
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Sep. 16, 2023 3:36 p.m. ET
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Kyle McCord and the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) are in action on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) at Ohio Stadium.
The game between the Buckeyes and Hilltoppers will be airing on FOX.
Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky
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- When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: Watch on FOX
Ohio State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at Indiana | W 23-3 | -30.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Youngstown State | W 35-7 | -45 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Western Kentucky | - | |
| 9/23/2023 | at Notre Dame | - | - |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Maryland | - | - |
| 10/14/2023 | at Purdue | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | vs. Penn State | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | at Wisconsin | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | at Rutgers | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Michigan State | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Minnesota | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Michigan | - | - |
Buckeyes 2023 Stats & Insights
- Ohio State sports the 51st-ranked offense this season (431 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking third-best with just 193.5 yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State owns the 30th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (298 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking third-best with only 108.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, the Buckeyes have been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best by allowing just 5 points per game. They rank 72nd on offense (29 points per game).
- The Buckeyes rank 87th in run offense (133 rushing yards per game) and 29th in run defense (85 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- While Ohio State's third-down defense ranks 71st with a 40% third-down percentage allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 15th-worst with a 29.2% third-down percentage.
- With one forced turnover (109th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (ninth in the FBS), the Buckeyes (0) own the 63rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Ohio State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCord | QB | 497 YDS (64.2%) / 3 TD / 1 INT |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | 9 REC / 178 YDS / 2 TD / 89 YPG |
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 103 YDS / 2 TD / 51.5 YPG / 6.1 YPC |
| Miyan Williams | RB | 50 YDS / 2 TD / 25 YPG / 3.8 YPC 2 REC / 39 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.5 REC YPG |
| Tommy Eichenberg | LB | 10 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Steele Chambers | LB | 10 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Michael Hall Jr. | DT | 3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Hero Kanu | DT | 3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
Western Kentucky's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. South Florida | W 41-24 | -13 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Houston Christian | W 52-22 | -13 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Ohio State | - | |
| 9/23/2023 | at Troy | - | - |
| 9/28/2023 | vs. Middle Tennessee | - | - |
| 10/5/2023 | at Louisiana Tech | - | - |
| 10/17/2023 | at Jacksonville State | - | - |
| 10/24/2023 | vs. Liberty | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | at UTEP | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. New Mexico State | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Sam Houston | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Florida International | - | - |
Hilltoppers 2023 Stats & Insights
- Western Kentucky's defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 454 total yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst. Offensively, it ranks 40th with 449 total yards per contest.
- Western Kentucky's pass defense ranks 48th in the FBS with 189.5 passing yards given up per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 12th-best by accumulating 327 passing yards per game.
- The Hilltoppers' offense has been thriving, racking up 46.5 points per game (14th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 65th by surrendering 23 points per game.
- The Hilltoppers have been struggling against the run, ranking fifth-worst with 264.5 rushing yards given up per game. They have been better on offense, posting 122 rushing yards per contest (98th-ranked).
- Western Kentucky ranks 68th in the FBS with a 42.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 96th with a 45.5% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- At +6, the Hilltoppers sport the best turnover margin in the FBS this season.
Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Reed | QB | 589 YDS (67.5%) / 6 TD / 0 INT 41 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 20.5 RUSH YPG |
| Easton Messer | WR | 11 REC / 134 YDS / 1 TD / 67 YPG |
| Dalvin Smith | WR | 9 REC / 107 YDS / 1 TD / 53.5 YPG |
| Blue Smith | WR | 8 REC / 88 YDS / 1 TD / 44 YPG |
| Kendrick Simpkins | DB | 9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Jaques Evans | LB | 11 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Aaron Key | LB | 9 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Desmyn Baker | LB | 8 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
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