The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) visit the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Stadium: Ohio Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: Ohio State (-10000)
- Spread: Buckeyes (-27)
- Total: 64
Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky Stats and Insights
- Ohio State has put up a total of 48 more points than its opponents this year (24 per game), while Western Kentucky has outscored opponents by 47 points (23.5 per game).
- Ohio State has averaged six more points scored this season (29) than Western Kentucky has allowed (23).
- This year Western Kentucky puts up 41.5 more points per game (46.5) than Ohio State surrenders (5).
- In games where the Hilltoppers score more than 5 points this season, they have put together a record of 2-0.
Top Performers
Ohio State
- In addition to his 497 passing yards and 64.2% completion percentage this year, Kyle McCord has tallied three touchdowns against one interception.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. has been a big contributor for the Buckeyes, piling up 178 receiving yards and two touchdowns on nine receptions.
- TreVeyon Henderson has scampered for 103 yards (51.5 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns for the Buckeyes in 2023.
- In two games for the Buckeyes, Miyan Williams has accumulated 50 rushing yards (3.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns.
- The receiving skills of Williams have led to two catches (on two targets) for 39 yards and zero touchdowns.
- Tommy Eichenberg has helped carry the Buckeyes’ defense with 10 tackles and one sack in two games.
- With 10 tackles in two games, Steele Chambers has been a big part of the Buckeyes’ defense in 2023.
- The Buckeyes’ defensive unit has been aided by the contributions of Michael Hall Jr., who has suited up for two games and recorded three tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- The Buckeyes’ defensive unit has been helped by Davison Igbinosun, who has played two games, recording eight tackles.
Western Kentucky
- Austin Reed has six touchdown passes and zero interceptions in two games, completing 67.5% of his throws for 589 yards (294.5 per game).
- On the ground, Reed has scored two touchdowns and picked up 41 yards.
- Easton Messer has 11 receptions for 134 yards (67 per game) and one touchdown in two games.
- Dalvin Smith has nine catches for 107 yards (53.5 per game) and one touchdown in two games.
- In two games, Blue Smith has eight receptions for 88 yards (44 per game) and one touchdown.
- As a key defensive contributor, the Hilltoppers’ Kendrick Simpkins has registered nine tackles, three TFL, and three sacks in two games.
- Jaques Evans has compiled 11 tackles and one sack in two games for the Hilltoppers.
- In two games for the Hilltoppers, Aaron Key has delivered nine tackles and one interception.
- Desmyn Baker has recorded one interception to go with eight tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended In two games for the Hilltoppers.
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