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Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 28
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Sep. 28, 2023 5:34 p.m. ET
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On Thursday at 7:30 PM ET, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-3) will visit Austin Reed and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2).
The game featuring the Hilltoppers and Blue Raiders will be available on CBS Sports Network.
Learn more about the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee
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- When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
- TV: Watch on CBS Sports Network
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 | L 27-24 | +4 |
| 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
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks sixth-worst in the FBS (497.8 yards allowed per game), Western Kentucky has had more success on offense, ranking 85th in the FBS offensively putting up 367.5 yards per game.
- Western Kentucky has the 30th-ranked passing offense this year (281.5 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 22nd-worst with 271.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Hilltoppers sport the 54th-ranked scoring offense this season (31.8 points per game), and they've been less effective on defense, ranking 18th-worst with 34 points allowed per game.
- It's been a difficult stretch for the Hilltoppers in terms of running the ball, as they rank 11th-worst in rushing offense (86 rushing yards per game) and eighth-worst in rushing defense (226.3 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- With a 32.7% third-down conversion rate (17th-worst) and a 47.5% third-down rate allowed on defense (16th-worst), Western Kentucky has been getting outplayed on both sides of the ball this season in terms of third-down efficiency.
- With 11 forced turnovers (second in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (69th in the FBS), the Hilltoppers' +5 turnover margin is the seventh-best in college football.
Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Reed | QB | 1,064 YDS (62.9%) / 9 TD / 1 INT 47 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 11.8 RUSH YPG |
| Easton Messer | WR | 18 REC / 237 YDS / 2 TD / 59.3 YPG |
| Malachi Corley | WR | 21 REC / 255 YDS / 2 TD / 63.8 YPG |
| Markese Stepp | RB | 88 YDS / 1 TD / 22 YPG / 4.2 YPC |
| Kendrick Simpkins | DB | 15 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK |
| Jaques Evans | LB | 19 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Upton Stout | DB | 18 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Niko Cooper | LB | 17 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
Middle Tennessee's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at Alabama | L 56-7 | +39.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Missouri | L 23-19 | +21 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Murray State | W 35-14 | -33 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Colorado State | L 31-23 | -4 |
| 9/28/2023 | at Western Kentucky | - | |
| 10/4/2023 | vs. Jacksonville State | - | - |
| 10/10/2023 | vs. Louisiana Tech | - | - |
| 10/17/2023 | at Liberty | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | at New Mexico State | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Florida International | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. UTEP | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Sam Houston | - | - |
Blue Raiders 2023 Stats & Insights
- With 358.5 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Middle Tennessee ranks 91st in the FBS in 2023. On defense, it ranks 85th, allowing 381.5 total yards per contest.
- From an offensive angle, Middle Tennessee is putting up 229.3 passing yards per contest (81st-ranked). It ranks 91st in the FBS defensively (242.3 passing yards given up per game).
- The Blue Raiders have not been getting things done on offense, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 21 points per game. They have been more productive defensively, surrendering 31 points per contest (106th-ranked).
- With 129.3 rushing yards per game on offense, the Blue Raiders rank 94th in the FBS. Defensively they rank 79th, allowing 139.3 rushing yards per game.
- Middle Tennessee ranks 59th in third-down conversion percentage (42.9%) on offense, but it has been less productive defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with a 54.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- After forcing four turnovers (97th in the FBS) and turning the ball over five times (50th in the FBS) this season, the Blue Raiders sport the 82nd-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Middle Tennessee 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Vattiato | QB | 911 YDS (70.6%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 138 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 34.5 RUSH YPG |
| Jaiden Credle | RB | 188 YDS / 1 TD / 47 YPG / 6.5 YPC 6 REC / 56 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14 REC YPG |
| Elijah Metcalf | WR | 22 REC / 192 YDS / 1 TD / 48 YPG |
| Jekail Middlebrook | RB | 85 YDS / 2 TD / 21.3 YPG / 4.7 YPC |
| Sam Brumfield | LB | 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Drew Francis | LB | 3 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Jakobe Thomas | S | 7 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Quindarius Dunnigan | DE | 5 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
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