CUSA opponents match up when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2) play on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
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Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Stats and Insights
- Western Kentucky has been outscored by nine points this season (2.2 per game), and opponents of Middle Tennessee have outscored them by 32 points (10.7 per game).
- Western Kentucky has put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game this season (31.8) as Middle Tennessee has allowed (31.0).
- In games where the Hilltoppers score over 31.0 points they have put together a record of 2-0.
- Middle Tennessee racks up 20.3 points per game, 13.7 fewer than Western Kentucky surrenders (34.0).
Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Recent Meetings
- In their last two head-to-head contests, Western Kentucky has taken down Middle Tennessee two times.
- The Hilltoppers carry a 2-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion.
- Middle Tennessee has been outpaced by 45 points in its last two tilts versus Western Kentucky.
Top Performers
Western Kentucky
- Austin Reed has helped drive the Hilltoppers’ offense this year, piling up 1,064 passing yards with nine passing touchdowns, one interception and a 62.9% completion percentage.
- In addition to the numbers he’s generated through the air, Reed has also chipped in 47 rushing yards and two touchdowns in four games.
- In four games in 2023, Easton Messer has been targeted 21 times for 18 receptions, 237 yards and two touchdowns.
- In four games, Malachi Corley has turned 34 targets into 21 catches, 255 yards and two touchdowns for the Hilltoppers.
- Markese Stepp has amassed 88 yards on the ground (22.0 per game) with one rushing touchdown in four games.
- Kendrick Simpkins has helped carry the Hilltoppers’ defense with 15 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and four sacks in four games.
- Jaques Evans has suited up for four games, posting 19 tackles and one sack for the Hilltoppers.
- As part of the Hilltoppers’ defense, Upton Stout has recorded one interception to go along with 18 tackles and one pass defended in four games.
- The Hilltoppers’ defense has been helped by Niko Cooper, who has suited up for four games, compiling 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
Middle Tennessee
- Nicholas Vattiato has five touchdown passes and two interceptions in three games, completing 69.6% of his throws for 632 yards (210.7 per game).
- Vattiato also has rushed for 91 yards and zero TDs.
- Jaiden Credle has run for 142 yards (47.3 per game) and one touchdown in three games.
- In addition, Credle has six catches for 56 yards and one touchdown.
- Jekail Middlebrook has run for 75 yards (25.0 per game) and two touchdowns in three games.
- Jeremy Tate Jr. has nine catches for 129 yards (43.0 per game) and one touchdown in three games.
- In three games for the Blue Raiders, Sam Brumfield has compiled 2.0 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and seven tackles.
- Drew Francis has been providing a big boost on defense, compiling three tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks for the Blue Raiders.
- Jakobe Thomas has registered seven tackles in three games for the Blue Raiders.
- The Blue Raiders’ Quindarius Dunnigan has delivered five tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in three games.
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