The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) have home advantage in a CUSA showdown versus the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) at Joe Aillet Stadium on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Below is an article containing all the details you need, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, October 5, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Ruston, Louisiana
- Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium
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Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Stats and Insights
- Louisiana Tech has just eight more points than its opponents this season (1.3 per game). Western Kentucky has scored only 12 more points than its opponents (2.4 per game).
- Louisiana Tech’s average points scored this season (27.0) and Western Kentucky’s average points allowed (29.2) are within 2.2 points.
- When they meet or exceed what the Hilltoppers give up this season (29.2 points per game), the Bulldogs are 1-1.
- Western Kentucky scores 31.6 points per game, 5.9 more than Louisiana Tech gives up (25.7).
- When they exceed what the Bulldogs give up this season (25.7 points per game), the Hilltoppers are 3-0.
Top Performers
Louisiana Tech
- With 37 receptions for 368 yards and three touchdowns, Smoke Harris has been an important part of the Bulldogs’ passing attack in 2023.
- Tyre Shelton has compiled 318 rushing yards (8.6 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in six games for the Bulldogs.
- In six games, Cyrus Allen has turned 32 targets into 18 receptions, 331 yards and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs.
- Hank Bachmeier has piled up 756 passing yards, five touchdowns, two interceptions and a 66.0% completion percentage in six games in 2023.
- Myles Heard has played six games, recording 2.0 TFL and 57 tackles for the Bulldogs.
- With 37 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and two sacks in six games, Brevin Randle has been a significant part of the Bulldogs’ defense in 2023.
- Cecil Singleton has helped lead the Bulldogs’ defense with one interception to go along with 37 tackles and one pass defended in six games.
- A significant piece of the Bulldogs’ defensive unit, Jeslord Boateng has 37 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in six games.
Western Kentucky
- In five games, Austin Reed has passed for 1,361 yards (272.2 per game), with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 61.6%.
- Reed also has run for 70 yards and three TDs.
- In five games, Easton Messer has 22 catches for 280 yards (56.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Malachi Corley has 29 catches for 336 yards (67.2 per game) and two touchdowns in five games.
- In five games, Markese Stepp has run for 104 yards (20.8 per game) and one TD.
- On defense, Kendrick Simpkins has helped lead the way with 20 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and four sacks in five games.
- Jaques Evans has been wreaking havoc on defense, compiling 28 tackles and one sack for the Hilltoppers.
- In five games for the Hilltoppers, Upton Stout has amassed 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception.
- On defense, Hosea Wheeler has chipped in with 19 tackles, one sack, and one interception in five games.