Troy vs. Western Kentucky: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23
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Sep. 23, 2023 11:47 a.m. ET
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Veterans Memorial Stadium is the venue where Jabre Barber and the Troy Trojans (1-2) will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-1) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
You should head to ESPNU in order to see this matchup.
Learn more about the Troy Trojans and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
How to Watch Troy vs. Western Kentucky
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- When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama
- TV: Watch on ESPNU
Troy's 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
---|---|---|---|
9/2/2023 | vs. SFA | W 48-30 | - |
9/9/2023 | at Kansas State | L 42-13 | +14.5 |
9/16/2023 | vs. James Madison | L 16-14 | -2.5 |
9/23/2023 | vs. Western Kentucky | - | |
9/30/2023 | at Georgia State | - | - |
10/7/2023 | vs. Arkansas State | - | - |
10/14/2023 | at Army | - | - |
10/28/2023 | at Texas State | - | - |
11/2/2023 | vs. South Alabama | - | - |
11/11/2023 | at UL Monroe | - | - |
11/18/2023 | vs. Louisiana | - | - |
11/25/2023 | at Southern Miss | - | - |
Trojans 2023 Stats & Insights
- Troy is putting up 382 yards per game on offense (73rd in the FBS), and rank 46th defensively, yielding 309 yards allowed per game.
- Troy is totaling 248.7 passing yards per game on offense this season (57th in the FBS), and is surrendering 195.3 passing yards per game (42nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Trojans are putting up 25 points per game on offense, which ranks them 87th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 99th, allowing 29.3 points per contest.
- The Trojans are putting up 133.3 rushing yards per game on offense this year (93rd in the FBS), and they are giving up 113.7 rushing yards per game (49th) on defense.
- Troy is averaging a 35.6% third-down conversion rate on offense (102nd in the FBS), and ranks 69th on defense with a 38.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (113th in the FBS), the Trojans' -5 turnover margin is the 11th-worst in college football.
Troy 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Gunnar Watson | QB | 697 YDS (56%) / 7 TD / 3 INT |
Kimani Vidal | RB | 358 YDS / 0 TD / 119.3 YPG / 6.8 YPC 3 REC / 59 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.7 REC YPG |
Jabre Barber | WR | 11 REC / 156 YDS / 2 TD / 52 YPG |
Devonte Ross | WR | 12 REC / 120 YDS / 2 TD / 40 YPG |
Javon Solomon | LB | 10 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
Reddy Steward | CB | 9 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Jayden McDonald | LB | 16 TKL / 2 TFL |
Dell Pettus | S | 14 TKL / 1 TFL |
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 | L 63-10 | +30 |
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 ranks 69th in total yards per game (394), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 490 total yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of passing, Western Kentucky ranks 29th in the FBS (286 passing yards per game) and 97th on defense (245.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
- The Hilltoppers have been struggling on defense, ranking 14th-worst with 36.3 points allowed per game. They have been more productive on offense, regstering 34.3 points per contest (46th-ranked).
- The Hilltoppers have plenty of room to get better in the running game, as they rank 20th-worst in rushing yards per game (108) and fourth-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (244.3).
- Western Kentucky's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating a 33.3% third-down percentage, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 106th with a 46.5% third-down rate allowed.
- The Hilltoppers sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 15th-best at +4.
Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
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Austin Reed | QB | 796 YDS (64.2%) / 7 TD / 1 INT 55 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 18.3 RUSH YPG |
Easton Messer | WR | 12 REC / 141 YDS / 1 TD / 47 YPG |
Malachi Corley | WR | 12 REC / 143 YDS / 1 TD / 47.7 YPG |
Markese Stepp | RB | 88 YDS / 1 TD / 29.3 YPG / 4.2 YPC |
Kendrick Simpkins | DB | 9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
Jaques Evans | LB | 14 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
Talique Allen | DB | 18 TKL / 0 TFL |
Hosea Wheeler | DT | 7 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
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