Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Joe Aillet Stadium - Ruston, LA (Conference USA)
Hilltoppers (2 - 1) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 39 - 25 (21 - 45 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 4 (#41)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 39 - 25 (21 - 45 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 4 (#41)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
LT coming off BYE
Our Line: Western Kentucky -1 (SP+ WKU -3.5)
Projected Score: WKU: 27 - LT: 26 (53)
WKU Win prob: 48% | Cover: 46%
WKU Travel: 467 miles
Our Line: Western Kentucky -1 (SP+ WKU -3.5)
Projected Score: WKU: 27 - LT: 26 (53)
WKU Win prob: 48% | Cover: 46%
WKU Travel: 467 miles
Bulldogs (2 - 1) (3 - 0 - 0)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (11 - 25)
Avg Score : 27 - 12 (37 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 4.5 (#49)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
Coach Sonny Cumbie (11 - 25)
Avg Score : 27 - 12 (37 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 4.5 (#49)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
| 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 | -10.5 | 54.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Missouri State | -12 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Western Kentucky at Delaware | -2 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Western Kentucky vs Florida International | -6.5 | |||||
| Tue 10/21 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | -1 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -13 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -20.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Western Kentucky at LSU | +29.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -7 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| 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 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Louisiana Tech at UTEP | +2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/9 | Louisiana Tech at Kennesaw State | -9 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/21 | Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky | +1 | |||||
| Tue 10/28 | Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston | -14 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Louisiana Tech at Delaware | +1.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Louisiana Tech at Washington State | +2 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Louisiana Tech vs Liberty | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Louisiana Tech at Missouri State | -8.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 6, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 6, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Louisiana Tech's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 6, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important 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 | #80 (.16) | 42% (83) | 39 | 37% (112) | 2.71 (96) | 110 | 45% (59) | 358 | 5 (32) | #91 (.18) | 35% (37) | 25 | 39% (67) | 32% (30) | 3.08 (53) | 64 | 1.3 | 1 |
| LT | #129 (-.01) | 38% (109) | 26.7 | 45% (66) | 2.18 (127) | 181 | 30% (128) | 149 | 3.43 (99) | #24 (-.01) | 39% (67) | 12.3 | 36% (48) | 43% (93) | 1.45 (6) | 93.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| 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 | 3 | 39 | 21 | 42.1% | 5 | 1.3 | 23 | 468 | 110 | 358 | 3.5 | 34% | 66% | 37% | 45% | 12% | .16 |
| LT Defense | 3 | 12.3 | 7 | 39.1% | 1.45 | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 49% | 36% | 43% | 25% | -.01 |
| 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 | 3 | 25 | 45 | 35.2% | 3.08 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 49% | 39% | 32% | 17% | .18 |
| LT Offense | 3 | 26.7 | 36.5 | 37.6% | 3.43 | 0.3 | 18 | 330 | 181 | 149 | 4.4 | 51% | 49% | 45% | 30% | 19% | -.01 |
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 | 3 | 29:54 | 23.3 | 49% | 20% | 6 | 64 | 1.3 | 1 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0 | 29.5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3 | 30:15 | 18 | 40% | 50% | 9.3 | 93.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 8.3 | 3 | 0 | 29.1 |
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 | 3 | 34% (136) | 37% (112) | 31.7 | 109.7 | 3.5 | 4 (79) | -.16 (131) | 2.71 (96) | 60% (103) | 7% (44) | 0.8 (107) |
| LT Defense | 3 | 50% (65) | 36% (48) | - | - | - | - | -.07 (30) | 2.71 (62) | 63% (43) | 15% (16) | 1.1 (97) |
| 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 | 3 | 51% (77) | 39% (67) | - | - | - | - | .19 (108) | 3.03 (94) | 71% (72) | 10% (76) | 1.27 (121) |
| LT Offense | 3 | 51% (70) | 45% (66) | 41.3 | 181.3 | 4.4 | 4 (79) | -.03 (113) | 2.18 (127) | 100% (1) | 12% (117) | 0.75 (120) |
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 | 3 | 66% (1) | 45% (59) | 29 | 43 | 358 | 8.3 | 12.3 | 11 (5) | 1 (23) | .32 (63) | 1.7 (28) | 34% (105) | 37% (35) | .1 (117) | 5% (63) | 1.7 (108) |
| LT Defense | 3 | 49% (63) | 43% (93) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (6) | .13 (48) | 1.2 (18) | 35% (52) | 33% (93) | .31 (82) | 10% (11) | 2 (71) |
| 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 | 3 | 49% (58) | 32% (30) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .19 (61) | 1.6 (77) | 37% (28) | 15% (12) | -.01 (20) | 7% (44) | 1.8 (51) |
| LT Offense | 3 | 49% (66) | 30% (128) | 13.3 | 21.7 | 149 | 6.9 | 11.2 | 4 (72) | 1 (23) | .02 (127) | 1.2 (125) | 34% (107) | 16% (131) | - (123) | 7% (104) | 2 (72) |
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -5.06 #91
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.41 #91
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 12.47 #93
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 4.0
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.5 #77
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.1 #84
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #81
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -5.06 #91
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.41 #91
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 12.47 #93
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.0 - 4.0
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.5 #77
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.1 #84
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #81
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -5.06 Louisiana Tech: -4.785
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -2.5 Louisiana Tech: -6.1
Western Kentucky: -5.06 Louisiana Tech: -4.785
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -2.5 Louisiana Tech: -6.1
Louisiana Tech's Power Ratings
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -4.785 #103
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: -0.42 #134
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 8.05 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 4.5
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.1 #90
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.2 #114
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #64
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Louisiana Tech's Power Rating: -4.785 #103
Louisiana Tech's Offense Rating: -0.42 #134
Louisiana Tech's Defense Rating: 8.05 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 4.5
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.1 #90
Louisiana Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.2 #114
Louisiana Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #64
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 39 PPG
Offense on Road: 21
Defense: 25 PPG
Defense on Road: 45
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 39 PPG
Offense on Road: 21
Defense: 25 PPG
Defense on Road: 45
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 27
Louisiana Tech 26
Total Points: 53
Western Kentucky 27
Louisiana Tech 26
Total Points: 53
Louisiana Tech Scoring
Offense: 26.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.5
Defense: 12.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 7
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 26.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.5
Defense: 12.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 7
Louisiana Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/16 | Western Kentucky | 7 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | Louisiana Tech | Western Kentucky -11.5 | Louisiana Tech | 52.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/05 | Louisiana Tech | 28 | Western Kentucky | 35 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky -6 | Western Kentucky | 59.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/24 | Louisiana Tech | 15 | Western Kentucky | 30 | Western Kentucky | Louisiana Tech -10.5 | Western Kentucky | 49.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 09/16 | Western Kentucky | 22 | Louisiana Tech | 23 | Louisiana Tech | Western Kentucky -4.5 | Louisiana Tech | 62.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/06 | Louisiana Tech | 55 | Western Kentucky | 52 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -1 | Louisiana Tech | 69.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 12/03 | Western Kentucky | 58 | Louisiana Tech | 44 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Western Kentucky | 78.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 09/10 | Western Kentucky | 41 | Louisiana Tech | 38 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky -3 | Push | 62.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/01 | Louisiana Tech | 59 | Western Kentucky | 10 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech -3 | Louisiana Tech | 0 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 4 | 4 | 4 Overs |
| Western Kentucky | 4 | 3 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 4 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 3 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 4 - 4 | 4 - 3 | 1 - 0 | 3 - 3 |
(#91) Western Kentucky Info
Power Rating: -5.06 #91
Offense Rating: 7.41 #91
Defense Rating: 12.47 #93
Overall SP+ Rating: -2.5 #77
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.1 #84
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #81
Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 8.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 66%, Run: 34%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 5 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Avg Pass Success 45%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 35%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.08 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 32%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Western Kentucky has lost 5 straight
Western Kentucky has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Kentucky Notes
(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
(7/11) Portal hits big, 2 starters back. 46 portals signed
(7/11) QB McIvor (3k yds/30 TD) combo w/ OC McIvor
(5/2) WR Henry (FCS W Ill) 1,179 yds, 6 TD LY
(3/22) Def avg CUSA, but must rebuild most
(3/22) Almost 60% new roster, new OC/DC.
(3/22) New OC Bowie (Alb. Chr.) brought QB McIvor
Western Kentucky Highlights
Western Kentucky offense is explosive (#19)
Western Kentucky offense is good on 3rd downs
Western Kentucky has a good pass defense (#30)
Western Kentucky Deficiencies
Western Kentucky Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Western Kentucky Can Not Run the Ball (#117)
Western Kentucky Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#114)
Western Kentucky run game is really bad (#112)
Western Kentucky gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#105)
Power Rating: -5.06 #91
Offense Rating: 7.41 #91
Defense Rating: 12.47 #93
Overall SP+ Rating: -2.5 #77
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.1 #84
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.2 #81
Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 8.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 66%, Run: 34%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 5 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Avg Pass Success 45%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 35%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.08 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 32%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Western Kentucky has lost 5 straight
Western Kentucky has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Kentucky Notes
(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
(7/11) Portal hits big, 2 starters back. 46 portals signed
(7/11) QB McIvor (3k yds/30 TD) combo w/ OC McIvor
(5/2) WR Henry (FCS W Ill) 1,179 yds, 6 TD LY
(3/22) Def avg CUSA, but must rebuild most
(3/22) Almost 60% new roster, new OC/DC.
(3/22) New OC Bowie (Alb. Chr.) brought QB McIvor
Western Kentucky Highlights
Western Kentucky offense is explosive (#19)
Western Kentucky offense is good on 3rd downs
Western Kentucky has a good pass defense (#30)
Western Kentucky Deficiencies
Western Kentucky Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Western Kentucky Can Not Run the Ball (#117)
Western Kentucky Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#114)
Western Kentucky run game is really bad (#112)
Western Kentucky gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#105)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | LT | WKU |
| OverallOver | #41 | #47 |
| OffenseOff | #46 | #60 |
| DefenseDef | #48 | #67 |
| Special TeamsST | #28 | #4 |
| PassingPass | #91 | #44 |
| RushingRush | #5 | #64 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #25 | #109 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #98 | #73 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #85 | #23 |
| TacklingTkl | #38 | #94 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #44 | #91 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #82 | #22 |
| Coverage DefCov | #32 | #57 |
(#103) Louisiana Tech Info
Power Rating: -4.785 #103
Offense Rating: -0.42 #134
Defense Rating: 8.05 #71
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.1 #90
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.2 #114
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #64
Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Expected Record: 7.5 - 4.5
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.43 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Awful Pass Success 30%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 39%
Great in Scoring Position 1.45 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Louisiana Tech has lost 3 straight
Louisiana Tech has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Louisiana Tech Notes
(5/20) OC Franklin - a legend of tempo, simplicity
(5/2) TE Eli Finley a good target, best on team
(3/24) QB Bullock back, JAG. Baker depth
(3/24) RB Wiggins has exp. No portals? Yikes
(3/24) WR rebuild, some exp. 2 portal adds
(3/24) OL awful LY, 3/5 back. 2 FCS portals
(3/24) Def played well LY, loses a ton. 3 portals?
(3/24) HC Cumbie is killing this program.
Louisiana Tech Highlights
Louisiana Tech is Undefeated vs Spread
Louisiana Tech is Undefeated at Home
Louisiana Tech is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Louisiana Tech Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Louisiana Tech defense is really good in red zone (#6)
Louisiana Tech Front 7 is disruptive (#16)
Louisiana Tech Secondary is very good (#11)
Louisiana Tech has a great TO Margin (#11)
Louisiana Tech defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
Louisiana Tech Deficiencies
Louisiana Tech Commits a Lot of Penalties (#131)
Louisiana Tech offense is really bad (#109)
Louisiana Tech offense is not Explosive (#133)
Louisiana Tech pass game is really bad (#128)
Power Rating: -4.785 #103
Offense Rating: -0.42 #134
Defense Rating: 8.05 #71
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.1 #90
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.2 #114
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #64
Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Expected Record: 7.5 - 4.5
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.43 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Awful Pass Success 30%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 39%
Great in Scoring Position 1.45 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Louisiana Tech has lost 3 straight
Louisiana Tech has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Louisiana Tech Notes
(5/20) OC Franklin - a legend of tempo, simplicity
(5/2) TE Eli Finley a good target, best on team
(3/24) QB Bullock back, JAG. Baker depth
(3/24) RB Wiggins has exp. No portals? Yikes
(3/24) WR rebuild, some exp. 2 portal adds
(3/24) OL awful LY, 3/5 back. 2 FCS portals
(3/24) Def played well LY, loses a ton. 3 portals?
(3/24) HC Cumbie is killing this program.
Louisiana Tech Highlights
Louisiana Tech is Undefeated vs Spread
Louisiana Tech is Undefeated at Home
Louisiana Tech is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Louisiana Tech Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Louisiana Tech defense is really good in red zone (#6)
Louisiana Tech Front 7 is disruptive (#16)
Louisiana Tech Secondary is very good (#11)
Louisiana Tech has a great TO Margin (#11)
Louisiana Tech defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)
Louisiana Tech Deficiencies
Louisiana Tech Commits a Lot of Penalties (#131)
Louisiana Tech offense is really bad (#109)
Louisiana Tech offense is not Explosive (#133)
Louisiana Tech pass game is really bad (#128)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick McIvor (Tr) | 80 | 120 | 67% | 941 | 10 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 6 | 8 | 75% | 94 | 1 | 0 | 11.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvis Parrish | 23 | 93 | 0 | 4.0 | 22 |
| Jaden McGill (Tr) | 16 | 63 | 1 | 3.9 | 15 |
| George Hart III | 17 | 59 | 1 | 3.5 | 12 |
| La'Vell Wright (Tr) | 11 | 39 | 1 | 3.5 | 12 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Barry | 11 | 210 | 0 | 19.1 | 48 |
| Matthew Henry (Tr) | 11 | 198 | 3 | 18.0 | 55 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 12 | 184 | 3 | 15.3 | 78 |
| Marvis Parrish | 14 | 100 | 1 | 7.1 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Herard | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wester (Tr) | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dylan Flowers | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Holloman | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Dominic Oliver (Tr) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Gray (Tr) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaden Hardy (Tr) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Holloman | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Al-Ma'Hi Ali (Tr) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lataj Wright | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Kukuk | 28 | 40 | 70% | 224 | 2 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Blake Baker | 11 | 24 | 46% | 228 | 2 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Thevenin | 24 | 151 | 1 | 6.3 | 33 |
| Blake Baker | 21 | 116 | 1 | 5.5 | 38 |
| Trey Kukuk | 25 | 104 | 0 | 4.2 | 24 |
| Omiri Wiggins | 22 | 72 | 1 | 3.3 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Gandy (Tr) | 3 | 78 | 1 | 26.0 | 33 |
| Eli Finley | 8 | 77 | 0 | 9.6 | 23 |
| David Pierro | 3 | 64 | 0 | 21.3 | 56 |
| Marques Singleton Jr. | 9 | 58 | 0 | 6.4 | 13 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Fields | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Mason | 23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sifa Leota | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jacob Fields | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Mason | 23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Mayfield | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameron Carter | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Davis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhamal Shelby Jr. | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Fields | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sifa Leota | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |