The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-2) will face a familiar opponent as they visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-2) on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium, in a CUSA clash. Below is an article containing all the info you need, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Jacksonville, Alabama
- Stadium: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: Western Kentucky (-283)
- Spread: Hilltoppers (-7)
- Total: 61
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Stats and Insights
- Western Kentucky has scored just 19 more points than its opponents this year (3.2 per game). Jacksonville State has outscored opponents by 60 points (8.6 per game).
- Western Kentucky, on average, is scoring 12.8 more points per game this season (32.2) than Jacksonville State is allowing (19.4).
- The Hilltoppers are 4-1 overall when scoring over 19.4 points this season.
- Jacksonville State puts up just one fewer point per game (28) than Western Kentucky gives up (29).
- The Gamecocks are 3-0 overall when scoring over 29 points this year.
Top Performers
Western Kentucky
- To go along with his 1,658 passing yards and 60.8% completion percentage this year, Austin Reed has connected on 14 touchdowns against three interceptions.
- Reed has been generating offense on the ground, as he’s run for 74 yards (3.1 YPC) and three rushing touchdowns in six games.
- On 59 targets, Malachi Corley has 37 grabs (6.2 per game) for 543 yards and five TDs in six games.
- Easton Messer has been a key piece of the Hilltoppers’ aerial attack in 2023, tallying 24 catches for 299 yards and three touchdowns.
- Markese Stepp has generated 180 rushing yards (30 per game) with two rushing touchdowns in six games.
- As part of the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit, Kendrick Simpkins has recorded 23 tackles, five TFL, and five sacks in six games.
- The Hilltoppers’ defensive unit has been aided by Jaques Evans, who has played six games and amassed one sack to go with 30 tackles.
- Talique Allen has played six games, posting 32 tackles for the Hilltoppers.
- Hosea Wheeler, as part of the Hilltoppers’ defense, has delivered one sack to go with 22 tackles and one interception in six games.
Jacksonville State
- Logan Smothers has passed for 638 yards (91.1 per game), completing 56.9% of his throws, with five touchdowns and two interceptions in seven games.
- On the ground, Smothers has scored six touchdowns and accumulated 253 yards.
- Malik Jackson has rushed for 578 yards (82.6 per game) and four touchdowns in seven games.
- In the passing game, Jackson has scored zero touchdowns, with 13 receptions for 73 yards.
- Zion Webb has thrown for 421 yards (60.1 per game), completing 47% of his passes, with two touchdowns and two interceptions in seven games.
- On the ground, Webb has scored one touchdown and picked up 189 yards.
- Perry Carter Jr. has 18 catches for 325 yards (46.4 per game) and two touchdowns in seven games.
- In seven games for the Gamecocks, Chris Hardie has compiled 3.5 sacks to go with five TFL, 28 tackles, and one interception.
- In seven games for the Gamecocks, Fred Perry has posted 37 tackles and two TFL.
- Kolbi Fuqua has been wreaking havoc on defense, compiling 2.5 sacks to go with two TFL, 27 tackles, and one interception for the Gamecocks.
- On defense, Quae Drake has supplied 38 tackles, one TFL, and one interception in seven games.