Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 (7:30 PM EDT)
Louisiana Tech -5.5 (49.5) (-238) Open: -3.0
Western Kentucky 28 - Louisiana Tech: 27 (Conference USA)
Hilltoppers (9 - 4) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (25 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (25 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
LT coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -4.5 (SP+ WKU -1)
Projected Score: WKU: 27 - LT: 23 (50)
LT Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
WKU Travel: 467 miles
Our Line: Western Kentucky -4.5 (SP+ WKU -1)
Projected Score: WKU: 27 - LT: 23 (50)
LT Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
WKU Travel: 467 miles
Bulldogs (8 - 5) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (11 - 25)
Avg Score : 27 - 21 (37 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.8 - 5.2 (#57)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (11 - 25)
Avg Score : 27 - 21 (37 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.8 - 5.2 (#57)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
| Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston | -9.5 | 60.5 | W 41 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 8/30 | Western Kentucky vs North Alabama | -27.5 | 60.5 | W 55 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Kentucky at Toledo | +8.5 | 57.5 | L 21 - 45 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | -8.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Missouri State | -3.5 | 59.5 | W 27 - 22 | U | Y | |
| Fri 10/3 | Western Kentucky at Delaware | +2.5 | 62.5 | W 27 - 24 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Western Kentucky vs Florida International | -9.5 | 55.5 | L 6 - 25 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/21 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | +5.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -7.5 | 53.5 | W 35 - 16 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -13.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Western Kentucky at LSU | +24.5 | 52.0 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -1.5 | 56.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss | +3.0 | 59.0 | W 27 - 16 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 4
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
| Louisiana Tech's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Louisiana Tech vs SE Louisiana | -14.5 | 50.5 | W 24 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Louisiana Tech at LSU | +36.5 | 49.5 | L 7 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State | -10.0 | 42.5 | W 49 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Louisiana Tech vs Southern Miss | -3.0 | 51.5 | W 30 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Louisiana Tech at UTEP | -3.5 | 48.5 | W 30 - 11 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/9 | Louisiana Tech at Kennesaw State | -4.5 | 46.5 | L 7 - 35 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/21 | Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky | -5.5 | 49.5 | L 27 - 28 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/31 | Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston | -16.5 | 48.0 | W 55 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/8 | Louisiana Tech at Delaware | -5.5 | 57.5 | L 24 - 25 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Louisiana Tech at Washington State | +10.0 | 43.5 | L 3 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Louisiana Tech vs Liberty | +1.5 | 45.5 | W 34 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Louisiana Tech at Missouri State | +2.5 | 45.0 | W 42 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Tue 12/30 | Louisiana Tech vs Coastal Carolina | -10.0 | 51.0 | W 23 - 14 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Louisiana Tech's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | #74 (.17) | 43% (58) | 29.5 | 45% (52) | 2.97 (62) | 123 | 42% (64) | 252 | 4.21 (30) | #42 (.11) | 37% (19) | 22.8 | 39% (26) | 36% (18) | 2.72 (11) | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 |
| LT | #85 (.15) | 41% (93) | 27.3 | 43% (80) | 2.98 (60) | 181 | 39% (103) | 155 | 3.33 (107) | #27 (.07) | 39% (30) | 20.8 | 40% (40) | 38% (38) | 3.05 (22) | 68.7 | 1 | 1.7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 24.5 | 43.2% | 4.21 | 1.4 | 20 | 374 | 123 | 252 | 4.2 | 42% | 57% | 45% | 42% | 15% | .17 |
| LT Defense | 13 | 20.8 | 17.3 | 38.6% | 3.05 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 45% | 53% | 40% | 38% | 19% | .07 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 28 | 37% | 2.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 39% | 36% | 16% | .11 |
| LT Offense | 13 | 27.3 | 36.5 | 40.8% | 3.33 | 1 | 18 | 337 | 181 | 155 | 4.8 | 58% | 40% | 43% | 39% | 14% | .15 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 27:10 | 20 | 45% | 33% | 5.6 | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 28.2 |
| Louisiana Tech | 13 | 27:35 | 18.2 | 43% | 50% | 6.8 | 68.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 7 | 28.3 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 42% (125) | 45% (52) | 29.2 | 122.7 | 4.2 | 20 (78) | .09 (81) | 2.97 (62) | 81% (12) | 9% (49) | 0.92 (84) |
| LT Defense | 13 | 45% (15) | 40% (40) | - | - | - | - | .05 (41) | 2.72 (33) | 68% (47) | 9% (78) | 1.12 (128) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 46% (22) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .09 (61) | 2.79 (52) | 55% (3) | 9% (94) | 1.13 (130) |
| LT Offense | 13 | 58% (15) | 43% (80) | 37.5 | 181.2 | 4.8 | 28 (88) | .16 (47) | 2.98 (60) | 75% (49) | 8% (42) | 1.05 (35) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 57% (12) | 42% (64) | 23.3 | 35 | 251.6 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 21 (42) | 11 (60) | .24 (72) | 1.5 (89) | 33% (100) | 34% (24) | .36 (45) | 6% (89) | 1.9 (104) |
| LT Defense | 13 | 53% (121) | 38% (38) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 (4) | .14 (25) | 1.6 (79) | 35% (19) | 32% (94) | .25 (56) | 10% (1) | 1.9 (46) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (109) | 36% (18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (55) | .16 (33) | 1.5 (62) | 34% (32) | 27% (31) | .23 (43) | 7% (17) | 2 (69) |
| LT Offense | 13 | 40% (124) | 39% (103) | 14.4 | 22.6 | 155.4 | 6.9 | 10.8 | 7 (121) | 9 (34) | .19 (99) | 1.5 (70) | 30% (40) | 26% (112) | .23 (97) | 6% (54) | 2.3 (9) |
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 3.54 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 3.54 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 3.54 Louisiana Tech: -2.64
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 0.4 Louisiana Tech: -0.8
Western Kentucky: 3.54 Louisiana Tech: -2.64
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: 0.4 Louisiana Tech: -0.8
Louisiana Tech's Power Ratings
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -2.64 #107
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 0.92 #122
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 10.40 #81
2025 Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 7.8 - 5.2
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -0.8 #76
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.4 #77
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.1 #70
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -2.64 #107
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: 0.92 #122
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 10.40 #81
2025 Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 7.8 - 5.2
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -0.8 #76
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.4 #77
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.1 #70
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.5
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 27
Louisiana Tech 23
Total Points: 50
Based on Last 4 Games
Louisiana Tech 28
Western Kentucky 22
Total Points: 50
Based on Entire Season
Louisiana Tech 29
Western Kentucky 23
Total Points: 52
Western Kentucky 27
Louisiana Tech 23
Total Points: 50
Based on Last 4 Games
Louisiana Tech 28
Western Kentucky 22
Total Points: 50
Based on Entire Season
Louisiana Tech 29
Western Kentucky 23
Total Points: 52
Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 27.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.5
Defense: 20.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.3
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Offense: 27.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.5
Defense: 20.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.3
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 4 | 4 | 5 Overs |
| Western Kentucky | 5 | 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 | WKU | LT |
| Power RatePwr | #57 | #107 |
| SP+SP+ | #70 | #76 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #55 | #85 |
| OffenseOff | #64 | #97 |
| DefenseDef | #54 | #50 |
| Spec TeamsST | #28 | #49 |
| TalentTal | #89 | #122 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #88 | #79 |
(10/21) QB1 McIvor shoulder inj, R. Tisdale (Fr) vs La Tech
(10/15) FIU performance off a bye? Completely unprepared
(10/15) McIover last 4 games, 2 TD, 4 INT, 231 YPG.
(10/14) Shameful performance vs FIU, OG'd by 200+, Off awful
(10/4) Lucky W @ Del, OG'd by 100 yds, 2 TOs for TDs.
(10/4) QB McIvor is fun in an extremely pass heavy Off
(8/23) Likely 7-8 portal starters on both Off & Def
(8/2) Over Bet Watch, McIvor off great, Def rough
(7/25) Def portal adds include 11 DL, 3 LB, 8 DBs.
(7/25) WR complete rebuild. Took 7 portals + 2 TEs
(7/25) OL rebuild. 10 portal adds. Will take some time
(10/22) Criminal clock management costly vs WKU
(10/22) QB Baker torched WKU for 340 yds and 49 rushing
(10/22) Most penalized team in CUSA, Def good but leaking
(10/21) QB1 Blake Baker, JAG w/ some mobility
(10/10) Give Cumbie 2 weeks he gets routed by Kennesaw St
(10/9) Lead CFB w/ 13 TOs & 5 Def TD. Allow 14 ppg
(9/21) Shockingly good start, box score ugly vs SMiss
(9/21) Off 2-13 on 3rd down, 2.7 ypc vs S Miss and won?
(9/17) Played hard vs LSU, Def great in red zone early
(5/20) OC Franklin - a legend of tempo, simplicity
(5/2) TE Eli Finley a good target, best on team
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | LT Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #64 | #50 |
| SuccessSuc | #58 | #30 |
| ExplosiveExp | #70 | #119 |
| PPAPPA | #74 | #27 |
| PowerPwr | #77 | #81 |
| SP+SP+ | #60 | #70 |
| Pts POPPO | #30 | #22 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #12 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | LT Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #55 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #52 | #40 |
| Run ExplRExp | #84 | #128 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #41 | Run BlockR Blk | #91 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #33 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #99 | #12 |
| TackleTak | - | #79 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | LT Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #47 | #30 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #38 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #79 |
| PPAExp | #72 | #25 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #34 | #120 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #78 |
| DB HavocDB | #89 | #1 |
| Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | LT Off | WKU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #97 | #54 |
| SuccessSuc | #93 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #74 | #116 |
| PPAPPA | #85 | #42 |
| PowerPwr | #122 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #77 | #80 |
| Pts POPPO | #107 | #11 |
| HavocHav | #48 | #58 |
| Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40% | ||
|---|---|---|
| LT Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #28 | #72 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #80 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #35 | #130 |
| PPAExp | #47 | #61 | Run BlockR Blk | #110 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #60 | #52 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #46 | #31 |
| TackleTak | - | #118 |
| Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | LT Off | WKU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #117 | #34 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #103 | #18 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #70 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #99 | #33 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #62 | #70 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #42 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #54 | #17 |
Program Comparison
LT 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
LT 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Joe Aillet Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 73° - Wind: 6 mph
Playing in Joe Aillet Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 73° - Wind: 6 mph
Louisiana Tech -5.5 (49.5)
Western Kentucky won at Louisiana Tech this year (28-27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick McIvor (Tr) | 183 | 273 | 67% | 2062 | 12 | 6 | 7.6 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 139 | 212 | 66% | 1432 | 9 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvis Parrish | 106 | 576 | 1 | 5.4 | 66 |
| La'Vell Wright (Tr) | 85 | 471 | 10 | 5.5 | 39 |
| George Hart III | 70 | 300 | 5 | 4.3 | 36 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 52 | 108 | 2 | 2.1 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Henry (Tr) | 55 | 888 | 6 | 16.1 | 55 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 66 | 618 | 3 | 9.4 | 78 |
| Moussa Barry | 34 | 488 | 1 | 14.4 | 48 |
| Noah Meyers | 32 | 357 | 3 | 11.2 | 62 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wester (Tr) | 106 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Dave Herard | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Oliver (Tr) | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Koron Hayward | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Emery (Tr) | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Harper Holloman | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazir Ward | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Baker | 102 | 155 | 66% | 1252 | 5 | 3 | 8.1 |
| Trey Kukuk | 58 | 87 | 67% | 530 | 2 | 3 | 6.1 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Thevenin | 121 | 605 | 8 | 5.0 | 50 |
| Trey Kukuk | 79 | 488 | 5 | 6.2 | 58 |
| Omiri Wiggins | 97 | 468 | 4 | 4.8 | 37 |
| Andrew Burnette | 77 | 453 | 8 | 5.9 | 98 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Finley | 37 | 441 | 0 | 11.9 | 73 |
| Devin Gandy (Tr) | 21 | 366 | 2 | 17.4 | 42 |
| Marlion Jackson | 17 | 283 | 1 | 16.6 | 42 |
| Clay Thevenin | 29 | 251 | 0 | 8.7 | 30 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fields | 90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Mekhi Mason | 62 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Jadon Mayfield | 57 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Jakari Foster | 51 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadon Mayfield | 57 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Mekhi Mason | 62 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Donovan Rieman | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sifa Leota | 48 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhamal Shelby Jr. | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Sifa Leota | 48 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Cedric Woods | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |