Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Updated 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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