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Thursday, October 5th’s game between Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is a crucial Conference USA showdown. The Hilltoppers are now 3-2 overall and 1-0 in Conference USA, while the Bulldogs enter sporting a record of 3-3 overall as well as 2-0 in the league. The last time these two schools played was in 2018, when Western Kentucky prevailed 30-15.
The Bulldogs represent just one of the only teams in the country to have played 6 matches already this year. With victories over UTEP and Florida International, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 2-0 overall and in league action. Those constitute two of the conference’s poorest clubs. Both of the victories had final scores below 40. Louisiana Tech has a very balanced offense. The passing game still hasn’t fully engaged. Even though it tops Conference USA, has strong pass protection, and boasts a reliable QB in Austin Reed, it hasn’t yet reached the stratospheric level that it should. Their 224 passing yards per game place them in 79th place, while their 152 rushing yards per game place them in 70th place. Smoke Harris is the greatest menace on the attacking side. The receiver has 368 yards and 3 touchdowns on 37 catches for him.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tennessee State 31-10 to get back on schedule. After giving up 90 points during consecutive losses, that victory was necessary. The Hilltoppers average over 31 points scored but only 29.2 points surrendered. In the nation, the defense is ranked 98th. The passing play is just slightly below the Top 25. Austin Reed, the quarterback, has produced respectable stats with just under 1,400 yards as well as 11 touchdowns. Malachi Corley, who has caught 29 receptions for 331 yards and 2 touchdowns this season, ranks as one of the best receivers in the conference. Next week, Western Kentucky will have a break before traveling to Jacksonville State.
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Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Game Information
- Date: 10/05/2023
- Time: 08:00 PM ET
- Location: Joe Aillet Stadium.
- How to Watch Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech: ESPN
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
