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)
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 : 27 - 21 (19 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (6 - 18)
Avg Score : 27 - 21 (19 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 8 (#83)
'24 Opponents: (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: 20 - WKU: 32 (51)
WKU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
LT Travel: 467 miles
Our Line: Western Kentucky -12 (SP+ WKU -9)
Projected Score: LT: 20 - WKU: 32 (51)
WKU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 45%
LT Travel: 467 miles
Hilltoppers (8 - 6) (7 - 7 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 6 (#42)
'24 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8 - 6 (#42)
'24 Opponents: (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 (2023)
Overall Stats 2023
Additional Stats 2023
| 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 | #91 (.15) | 42% (64) | 27.3 | 43% (66) | 2.74 (122) | 125 | 42% (63) | 261 | 3.91 (67) | #111 (.25) | 43% (78) | 20.8 | 48% (117) | 36% (15) | 4.63 (128) | 62.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| WKU | #47 (.22) | 40% (92) | 29.5 | 38% (119) | 3.07 (78) | 107 | 41% (70) | 295 | 4.95 (6) | #81 (.2) | 44% (98) | 22.8 | 48% (121) | 41% (53) | 4 (87) | 36.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| WKU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| 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 | 12 | 27.3 | 18.8 | 42.3% | 3.91 | 1.5 | 20 | 384 | 125 | 261 | 3.9 | 45% | 54% | 43% | 42% | 18% | .15 |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 44% | 4 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 48% | 41% | 14% | .2 |
| 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 | 12 | 20.8 | 25.3 | 42.8% | 4.63 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 58% | 41% | 48% | 36% | 15% | .25 |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 35 | 40% | 4.95 | 1.8 | 20 | 402 | 107 | 295 | 3.9 | 38% | 61% | 38% | 41% | 16% | .22 |
Additional Stats 2023
| 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 | 12 | 29:44 | 20.1 | 30% | 50% | 6.8 | 62.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 3 | 29.3 |
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 29:32 | 20.2 | 43% | 62% | 4.5 | 36.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 4.4 | 2 | 1 | 28.2 |
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 | 12 | 45% (102) | 43% (66) | 31.8 | 124.6 | 3.9 | 20 (61) | .11 (90) | 2.74 (122) | 74% (73) | 12% (107) | 0.97 (88) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (94) | 48% (121) | - | - | - | - | .19 (98) | 3.47 (125) | 73% (65) | 9% (109) | 0.96 (45) |
| 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 | 12 | 58% (132) | 48% (117) | - | - | - | - | .29 (129) | 3.29 (109) | 84% (121) | 10% (83) | 1.15 (119) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 38% (128) | 38% (119) | 27.5 | 106.6 | 3.9 | 12 (116) | .06 (117) | 3.07 (78) | 76% (45) | 8% (23) | 0.93 (99) |
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 | 12 | 54% (32) | 42% (63) | 22.4 | 35.2 | 260.9 | 7.4 | 11.6 | 16 (92) | 11 (68) | .23 (87) | 1.6 (78) | 32% (70) | 25% (113) | .22 (103) | 6% (76) | 2.3 (13) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 47% (37) | 41% (53) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (15) | .27 (64) | 1.6 (69) | 31% (80) | 32% (99) | .37 (97) | 6% (81) | 1.9 (26) |
| 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 | 12 | 41% (2) | 36% (15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (126) | .23 (43) | 1.9 (132) | 32% (71) | 31% (83) | .36 (94) | 6% (79) | 2.3 (125) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 61% (6) | 41% (70) | 26.4 | 41.5 | 295.2 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 38 (3) | 14 (107) | .35 (42) | 1.7 (29) | 33% (90) | 31% (69) | .39 (46) | 9% (128) | 2.4 (4) |
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: 255.00 #93
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 Sun Belt Talent Rating is 235.21
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
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: 255.00 #93
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 Sun Belt Talent Rating is 235.21
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
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: 203.00 #114
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 177.5
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
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: 203.00 #114
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 177.5
Average Power Five Talent: 432.03
Average FBS Talent: 332.4
Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 27.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.8
Defense: 20.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.3
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: 27.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.8
Defense: 20.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.3
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 32
Louisiana Tech 20
Projected Total Points: 51
Western Kentucky 32
Louisiana Tech 20
Projected Total Points: 51
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
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: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
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 | #93 | #114 |
| 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 | #64 | #98 |
| ExplosiveExp | #69 | #41 |
| PPAPPA | #91 | #81 |
| PowerPwr | #133 | #86 |
| SP+SP+ | #128 | #62 |
| Pts POPPO | #67 | #87 |
| HavocHav | #100 | #114 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| LT Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #107 | #98 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #66 | #121 |
| Run ExplRExp | #88 | #45 |
| PPAExp | #90 | #98 | Run BlockR Blk | #129 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #122 | #125 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #108 | #118 |
| TackleTak | - | #6 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| LT Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #91 | #90 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #63 | #53 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #78 | #69 |
| PPAExp | #87 | #64 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #53 | #42 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #107 | #109 |
| DB HavocDB | #76 | #81 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | LT Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #60 | #94 |
| SuccessSuc | #92 | #78 |
| ExplosiveExp | #8 | #118 |
| PPAPPA | #47 | #111 |
| PowerPwr | #71 | #49 |
| SP+SP+ | #101 | #64 |
| Pts POPPO | #6 | #128 |
| HavocHav | #74 | #86 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | LT Def | |
| Run GameRun | #114 | #56 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #119 | #117 |
| Run ExplRExp | #99 | #119 |
| PPAExp | #117 | #129 | Run BlockR Blk | #82 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #78 | #109 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #19 | #85 |
| TackleTak | - | #96 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | LT Def |
| Pass GamePass | #26 | #97 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #70 | #15 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #29 | #132 |
| PPAExp | #42 | #43 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #5 | #118 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #23 | #83 |
| DB HavocDB | #128 | #79 |
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
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Western Kentucky -11.5 (52.5)
Louisiana Tech won at Western Kentucky this year (12-7)
Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Louisiana Tech last year (28-27)
Louisiana Tech beat Western Kentucky in 2024 (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 |