Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Saturday, November 16th 2024 (12:00 PM EST)
Western Kentucky -11.5 (52.5) (-440) Open: -14.5
Louisiana Tech 12 - Western Kentucky: 7 (Conference USA)
Bulldogs (5 - 8) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (6 - 18)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (16 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 5)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (6 - 18)
Avg Score : 21 - 21 (16 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 5)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
LT is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12 (SP+ WKU -9)
Projected Score: LT: 18 - WKU: 30 (49)
WKU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
LT Travel: 467 miles
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12 (SP+ WKU -9)
Projected Score: LT: 18 - WKU: 30 (49)
WKU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
LT Travel: 467 miles
Hilltoppers (8 - 6) (7 - 7 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (26 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 6 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (26 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 6 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 7)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
| Louisiana Tech's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Louisiana Tech vs Nicholls | -17.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/14 | Louisiana Tech at NC State | +20.5 | 47.5 | L 20 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Louisiana Tech vs Tulsa | -3.0 | 56.5 | L 20 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Florida International | -2.0 | 49.0 | L 10 - 17 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee | -5.0 | 48.0 | W 48 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Tue 10/15 | Louisiana Tech at New Mexico State | -12.5 | 49.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | N | |
| Tue 10/22 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | -6.5 | 49.0 | W 14 - 10 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/29 | Louisiana Tech at Sam Houston | +10.5 | 45.5 | L 3 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State | +10.0 | 55.5 | L 37 - 44 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky | +11.5 | 52.5 | W 12 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Louisiana Tech at Arkansas | +23.5 | 48.5 | L 14 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State | -13.5 | 41.5 | W 33 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Army | +15.0 | 44.5 | L 6 - 27 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 3
Predictions for Louisiana Tech's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 3
| Western Kentucky's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Western Kentucky at Alabama | +31.0 | 60.0 | L 0 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Western Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky | -18.5 | 59.5 | W 31 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Western Kentucky at Middle Tennessee | -10.5 | 53.5 | W 49 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Western Kentucky vs Toledo | +2.0 | 60.5 | W 26 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Western Kentucky at Boston College | +7.5 | 48.0 | L 20 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Western Kentucky vs UTEP | -19.0 | 55.5 | W 44 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Wed 10/16 | Western Kentucky at Sam Houston | +1.5 | 55.0 | W 31 - 14 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/30 | Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State | -24.0 | 49.0 | W 31 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Western Kentucky at New Mexico State | -18.0 | 53.5 | W 41 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | -11.5 | 52.5 | L 7 - 12 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Western Kentucky at Liberty | +1.0 | 56.5 | L 21 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | +0.5 | 62.5 | W 19 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/6 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | +4.5 | 58.5 | L 12 - 52 | O | N | |
| Wed 12/18 | Western Kentucky vs James Madison | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 17 - 27 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | #130 (.02) | 37% (119) | 20.9 | 37% (122) | 2.62 (125) | 109 | 38% (111) | 211 | 3.09 (124) | #26 (.1) | 37% (13) | 21 | 39% (36) | 35% (11) | 3.72 (61) | 46.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 24.9 | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 24.6 | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | #130 (.02) | 37% (119) | 37% (122) | 2.62 (125) | 109 | 38% (111) | 211 | 3.09 (124) | #26 (.1) | 37% (13) | 39% (36) | 35% (11) | 3.72 (61) | 46.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | ||
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Offense | 13 | 20.9 | 15.8 | 37.5% | 3.09 | 1.5 | 17 | 319 | 109 | 211 | 3.1 | 49% | 51% | 37% | 38% | 17% | .02 |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 24.6 | 13.5 | 44.7% | 3.66 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 63% | 36% | 48% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Defense | 13 | 21 | 22.8 | 37.2% | 3.72 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 39% | 35% | 15% | .1 |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 24.9 | 26.3 | 41.8% | 3.83 | 1.7 | 19 | 374 | 110 | 265 | 3.5 | 45% | 55% | 38% | 45% | 16% | .19 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 13 | 29:34 | 17.2 | 40% | 35% | 4.9 | 46.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 0 | 33.2 |
| Western Kentucky | 14 | 27:52 | 19.3 | 41% | 59% | 4.1 | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 29.7 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Offense | 13 | 49% (78) | 37% (122) | 35.2 | 108.5 | 3.1 | 14 (98) | -.09 (134) | 2.62 (125) | 66% (114) | 12% (116) | 0.69 (134) |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 63% (134) | 48% (113) | - | - | - | - | .19 (103) | 3.36 (116) | 77% (93) | 9% (88) | 0.9 (35) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Defense | 13 | 56% (121) | 39% (36) | - | - | - | - | .09 (54) | 2.9 (50) | 70% (48) | 11% (52) | 1.01 (82) |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 45% (105) | 38% (117) | 31.1 | 109.7 | 3.5 | 14 (98) | .01 (121) | 2.78 (108) | 69% (100) | 11% (87) | 0.95 (75) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Offense | 13 | 51% (56) | 38% (111) | 18.8 | 29.8 | 210.9 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 18 (68) | 7 (26) | .13 (115) | 1.7 (35) | 33% (103) | 26% (117) | .15 (127) | 5% (22) | 2.1 (27) |
| WKU Defense | 14 | 36% (1) | 40% (60) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .29 (99) | 1.8 (128) | 28% (116) | 29% (47) | .23 (37) | 3% (132) | 2.1 (92) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Defense | 13 | 43% (9) | 35% (11) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (117) | .15 (26) | 1.6 (72) | 35% (20) | 29% (46) | .28 (56) | 5% (112) | 1.9 (30) |
| WKU Offense | 14 | 55% (26) | 45% (33) | 22.1 | 33.5 | 264.6 | 7.9 | 12 | 28 (15) | 12 (85) | .36 (28) | 1.6 (59) | 33% (91) | 30% (91) | .29 (89) | 6% (56) | 1.9 (100) |
Louisiana Tech's Power Ratings
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -18.16 #119
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 7.48 #133
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 7.55 #49
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 8.0
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.6 #110
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9 #128
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -18.16 #119
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 7.48 #133
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 7.55 #49
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 8.0
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -11.6 #110
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.9 #128
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.3 #64
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Power Ratings Matchup
Louisiana Tech: -18.16 Western Kentucky: -2.645
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Louisiana Tech: -11.6 Western Kentucky: -2.2
Louisiana Tech: -18.16 Western Kentucky: -2.645
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Louisiana Tech: -11.6 Western Kentucky: -2.2
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -2.645 #92
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 19.32 #71
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 11.86 #86
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Western Kentucky's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 6.0
Western Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -2.645 #92
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 19.32 #71
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 11.86 #86
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Western Kentucky's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 6.0
Western Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.8
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.8
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 0 - 0
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.8
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.8
Louisiana Tech's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 30
Louisiana Tech 18
Total Points: 49
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 30
Louisiana Tech 18
Total Points: 48
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 24
Louisiana Tech 19
Total Points: 43
Western Kentucky 30
Louisiana Tech 18
Total Points: 49
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 30
Louisiana Tech 18
Total Points: 48
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 24
Louisiana Tech 19
Total Points: 43
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.5
Western Kentucky's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.5
Western Kentucky's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/21 | Louisiana Tech | 27 | Western Kentucky | 28 | Louisiana Tech -5.5 | Western Kentucky | 49.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 11/16 | Western Kentucky | 7 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | Western Kentucky -11.5 | Louisiana Tech | 52.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/05 | Louisiana Tech | 28 | Western Kentucky | 35 | Western Kentucky -6 | Western Kentucky | 59.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/24 | Louisiana Tech | 15 | Western Kentucky | 30 | Louisiana Tech -10.5 | Western Kentucky | 49.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 09/16 | Western Kentucky | 22 | Louisiana Tech | 23 | Western Kentucky -4.5 | Louisiana Tech | 62.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/06 | Louisiana Tech | 55 | Western Kentucky | 52 | Louisiana Tech -1 | Louisiana Tech | 69.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 12/03 | Western Kentucky | 58 | Louisiana Tech | 44 | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Western Kentucky | 78.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 09/10 | Western Kentucky | 41 | Louisiana Tech | 38 | Western Kentucky -3 | Push | 62.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/01 | Louisiana Tech | 59 | Western Kentucky | 10 | Louisiana Tech -3 | Louisiana Tech | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 5 | 4 | 5 Overs |
| Louisiana Tech | 4 | 4 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 4 - 5 | 3 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 5 - 4 | 5 - 3 | 1 - 0 | 4 - 3 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | LT | WKU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #119 | #92 |
| SP+SP+ | #110 | #78 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #113 | #64 |
| OffenseOff | #113 | #60 |
| DefenseDef | #94 | #81 |
| Spec TeamsST | #93 | #79 |
| TalentTal | #1 | #1 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #82 | #82 |
(10/23) Lucky W (UTEP), Rgame abysmal, QB Bullock OK
(10/16) Horrible loss @ NMSU. Rgame awful, QB bad TW
(10/10) Cumbie taking over playcalling duties (10/10)
(10/10) QB Bullock/Run game better-Cumbie playcalling
(10/4) Bottom 10 Off both Pass/Run. Def shockingly good
(10/4) Avg nearly 3 TO's per game, & can't move the ball
(9/25) Even w/ Tulsa, but 3 TOs cost them in OT loss
(9/15) Played w/ NC St. Off succ #130, near worst
(9/1) Dog fight W over Nicholls? Rgame awful, QBs meh
(8/17) Cumbie-reporter incident LY says all about him
(8/3) This is a roster that gets coaches fired
(12/2) Veltkamp good in Jax St upset, great 3rd down D
(11/25) 2 str L's as R Def mauled by Lib. Likely out race
(11/18) Shocking L to La Tech, Off esp Rgame awful
(11/18) Def all. 209 yds, 4.3 ypc to La Tech? 2-11 on 3rd
(11/1) Beating CUSA teams by 3 TD's, 20 ppg margin Oct
(10/16) Even w/ SHSU until backup QB. Vetlkamp great W
(10/10) Def #'s skewed by Bama game. Not great but Avg
(10/4) QB Veltkamp has WR options, Rgame v bad so far
(9/28) Outgained/played BC. 3 TOs killer. Veltkamp OK
(9/23) Big W over Tol. 3-12 on 3rd but forced 4 TOs
(8/3) TO luck big LY, regression? Off Great, D Awful
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| LT Off | WKU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #113 | #81 |
| SuccessSuc | #119 | #102 |
| ExplosiveExp | #113 | #36 |
| PPAPPA | #130 | #95 |
| PowerPwr | #133 | #86 |
| SP+SP+ | #128 | #62 |
| Pts POPPO | #124 | #54 |
| HavocHav | #83 | #122 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| LT Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #107 | #98 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #122 | #113 |
| Run ExplRExp | #134 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #134 | #103 | Run BlockR Blk | #129 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #125 | #116 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #119 | #128 |
| TackleTak | - | #6 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| LT Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #91 | #90 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #111 | #60 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #35 | #128 |
| PPAExp | #115 | #99 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #53 | #42 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #116 | #88 |
| DB HavocDB | #22 | #132 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | LT Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #60 | #94 |
| SuccessSuc | #83 | #13 |
| ExplosiveExp | #33 | #57 |
| PPAPPA | #66 | #26 |
| PowerPwr | #71 | #49 |
| SP+SP+ | #101 | #64 |
| Pts POPPO | #78 | #61 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #76 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | LT Def | |
| Run GameRun | #114 | #56 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #117 | #36 |
| Run ExplRExp | #75 | #82 |
| PPAExp | #121 | #54 | Run BlockR Blk | #82 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #108 | #50 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #103 | #41 |
| TackleTak | - | #96 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | LT Def |
| Pass GamePass | #26 | #97 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #33 | #11 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #59 | #72 |
| PPAExp | #28 | #26 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #5 | #118 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #87 | #52 |
| DB HavocDB | #56 | #112 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'24 Profile: Remains Top G5
LT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'24 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'24 Profile: Remains Top G5
LT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'24 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 62° - Wind: 8 mph
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 62° - Wind: 8 mph
Western Kentucky -11.5 (52.5)
Louisiana Tech won at Western Kentucky this year (12-7)
Previous Matchups
Louisiana Tech beat Western Kentucky last year (12-7)
Western Kentucky beat Louisiana Tech in 2023 (35-28)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bullock | 199 | 302 | 66% | 2107 | 14 | 3 | 7.0 |
| Jack Turner | 40 | 76 | 53% | 471 | 2 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omiri Wiggins | 111 | 527 | 4 | 4.7 | 35 |
| Amani Givens | 75 | 319 | 2 | 4.3 | 20 |
| Marquis Crosby | 57 | 224 | 1 | 3.9 | 31 |
| Jimmy Holiday (Tr) | 48 | 182 | 4 | 3.8 | 29 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Edwards | 85 | 989 | 6 | 11.6 | 86 |
| Jimmy Holiday (Tr) | 39 | 476 | 2 | 12.2 | 32 |
| Eli Finley | 25 | 314 | 2 | 12.6 | 53 |
| Jay Wilkerson | 13 | 262 | 2 | 20.2 | 55 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Zimos | 84 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Kolbe Fields | 71 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blake Thompson (Tr) | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacob Fields | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Blay | 45 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Sifa Leota (Tr) | 42 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Jessie Evans | 40 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| J'Dan Burnett | 21 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Woods | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Demarcus Griffin-Taylor | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Fields | 54 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Veltkamp | 258 | 389 | 66% | 3108 | 25 | 10 | 8.0 |
| TJ Finley (Tr) | 48 | 75 | 64% | 490 | 1 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Young | 201 | 883 | 3 | 4.4 | 30 |
| George Hart III (Tr) | 44 | 204 | 2 | 4.6 | 30 |
| Caden Veltkamp | 113 | 150 | 7 | 1.3 | 25 |
| LT Sanders | 21 | 103 | 1 | 4.9 | 31 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisean Johnson (Tr) | 75 | 925 | 7 | 12.3 | 51 |
| Easton Messer | 55 | 793 | 4 | 14.4 | 64 |
| Dalvin Smith | 30 | 397 | 4 | 13.2 | 65 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 26 | 392 | 3 | 15.1 | 74 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte' Mathews (Tr) | 99 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshawn Swanson (Tr) | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hosea Wheeler | 62 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chandler Matthews (Tr) | 59 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Thomas | 54 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Sebastian Benjamin | 56 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Kylan Guidry | 45 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Kent Robinson (Tr) | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Johnson Jr. | 48 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Kent Robinson (Tr) | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Keyshawn Swanson (Tr) | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |