Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Saturday, November 15th 2025 (3:30 PM EST)
Western Kentucky -13.5 (51.5) (-550) Open: -13.5
Western Kentucky 42 - Middle Tennessee: 26 (Conference USA)
Blue Raiders (3 - 9) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach Derek Mason (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 22 - 31 (21 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Derek Mason (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 22 - 31 (21 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#117)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 14.9 MPH
WKU coming off BYE
MTSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Western Kentucky -20 (SP+ WKU -17)
Projected Score: MTSU: 16 - WKU: 36 (52)
WKU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
MTSU Travel: 79 miles
WKU coming off BYE
MTSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Western Kentucky -20 (SP+ WKU -17)
Projected Score: MTSU: 16 - WKU: 36 (52)
WKU Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
MTSU Travel: 79 miles
Hilltoppers (9 - 4) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Middle Tennessee's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Middle Tennessee vs Austin Peay | -14.5 | 53.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Middle Tennessee at Wisconsin | +28.5 | 45.5 | L 10 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Middle Tennessee at Nevada | +9.0 | 50.0 | W 14 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Middle Tennessee vs Marshall | +2.5 | 46.5 | L 28 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Middle Tennessee at Kennesaw State | +7.0 | 54.5 | L 16 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/8 | Middle Tennessee vs Missouri State | +2.5 | 52.5 | L 20 - 22 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/22 | Middle Tennessee at Delaware | +9.5 | 55.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Wed 10/29 | Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State | +4.5 | 54.0 | L 21 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/8 | Middle Tennessee vs Florida International | -1.5 | 50.5 | L 30 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | Middle Tennessee at Western Kentucky | +13.5 | 51.5 | L 26 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston | -6.5 | 53.5 | W 31 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Middle Tennessee at New Mexico State | +3.5 | 52.0 | W 31 - 24 | O | Y | |
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| 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 | |
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Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | #78 (.16) | 43% (60) | 22.4 | 45% (56) | 2.92 (72) | 106 | 42% (63) | 265 | 3.2 (116) | #108 (.22) | 45% (108) | 30.9 | 41% (57) | 48% (131) | 4.03 (104) | 67.7 | 1 | 1.3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | #107 (.13) | 39% (105) | 38% (114) | 2.82 (104) | 91 | 40% (83) | 261 | 3 (128) | #129 (.32) | 49% (130) | 50% (124) | 49% (127) | 4.61 (126) | 61.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | ||
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Offense | 12 | 22.4 | 20.8 | 43% | 3.2 | 1 | 20 | 371 | 106 | 265 | 4.1 | 37% | 62% | 45% | 42% | 18% | .16 |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 37% | 2.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 39% | 36% | 16% | .11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Defense | 12 | 30.9 | 29.3 | 44.6% | 4.03 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 48% | 41% | 48% | 16% | .22 |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 35 | 43.2% | 4.21 | 1.4 | 20 | 374 | 123 | 252 | 4.2 | 42% | 57% | 45% | 42% | 15% | .17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | 12 | 28:45 | 19.6 | 37% | 27% | 7.3 | 67.7 | 1 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0 | 28.2 |
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 27:10 | 20 | 45% | 33% | 5.6 | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 28.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Offense | 12 | 37% (134) | 45% (56) | 26.2 | 106.1 | 4.1 | 11 (132) | .08 (85) | 2.92 (72) | 65% (110) | 9% (60) | 0.88 (104) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 46% (22) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .09 (61) | 2.79 (52) | 55% (3) | 9% (94) | 1.13 (130) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Defense | 12 | 50% (64) | 41% (57) | - | - | - | - | .04 (35) | 2.62 (19) | 66% (30) | 10% (68) | 0.83 (11) |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Offense | 12 | 62% (2) | 42% (63) | 24.8 | 41.6 | 264.9 | 6.4 | 10.7 | 23 (103) | 7 (34) | .21 (89) | 1.4 (116) | 32% (78) | 29% (82) | .3 (71) | 9% (134) | 1.9 (99) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (109) | 36% (18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (55) | .16 (33) | 1.5 (62) | 34% (32) | 27% (31) | .23 (43) | 7% (17) | 2 (69) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU Defense | 12 | 48% (62) | 48% (131) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (100) | .41 (125) | 1.6 (100) | 29% (107) | 32% (101) | .33 (90) | 6% (59) | 1.9 (37) |
| 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) |
Middle Tennessee's Power Ratings
Middle Tennessee's Power Rating: -14.46 #127
Middle Tennessee's Offense Rating: 4.63 #92
Middle Tennessee's Defense Rating: 19.09 #128
2025 Talent Rating: 462.00 #124
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.3 #127
Middle Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #111
Middle Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.3 #128
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Middle Tennessee's Power Rating: -14.46 #127
Middle Tennessee's Offense Rating: 4.63 #92
Middle Tennessee's Defense Rating: 19.09 #128
2025 Talent Rating: 462.00 #124
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.3 #127
Middle Tennessee's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #111
Middle Tennessee's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.3 #128
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee: -14.46 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee: -16.3 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Middle Tennessee: -14.46 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Middle Tennessee: -16.3 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #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: 4.47 #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
Middle Tennessee Scoring
Offense: 22.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.8
Defense: 30.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.3
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Offense: 22.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 20.8
Defense: 30.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.3
Middle Tennessee's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 36
Middle Tennessee 16
Total Points: 52
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 27
Middle Tennessee 24
Total Points: 51
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 31
Middle Tennessee 21
Total Points: 52
Western Kentucky 36
Middle Tennessee 16
Total Points: 52
Based on Last 4 Games
Western Kentucky 27
Middle Tennessee 24
Total Points: 51
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 31
Middle Tennessee 21
Total Points: 52
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11/15 | Western Kentucky | 42 | Middle Tennessee | 26 | Western Kentucky -13.5 | Western Kentucky | 51.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 09/14 | Middle Tennessee | 21 | Western Kentucky | 49 | Western Kentucky -10.5 | Western Kentucky | 53.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 09/28 | Western Kentucky | 31 | Middle Tennessee | 10 | Western Kentucky -6.5 | Western Kentucky | 61.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 10/15 | Middle Tennessee | 17 | Western Kentucky | 35 | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Western Kentucky | 67.5 | Under |
| 2021 | 11/06 | Western Kentucky | 48 | Middle Tennessee | 21 | Western Kentucky -17.5 | Western Kentucky | 66.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 10/03 | Middle Tennessee | 17 | Western Kentucky | 20 | Western Kentucky -7.0 | Middle Tennessee | 52.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/30 | Western Kentucky | 31 | Middle Tennessee | 26 | Western Kentucky -10.5 | Middle Tennessee | 46.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/02 | Middle Tennessee | 29 | Western Kentucky | 10 | Middle Tennessee -13.5 | Middle Tennessee | 53.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/17 | Western Kentucky | 41 | Middle Tennessee | 38 | Middle Tennessee -1 | Western Kentucky | 56.0 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/15 | Middle Tennessee | 43 | Western Kentucky | 44 | Middle Tennessee -2.5 | Western Kentucky | 75.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 10/10 | Western Kentucky | 58 | Middle Tennessee | 28 | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Western Kentucky | 69.5 | Over |
| 2014 | 09/13 | Middle Tennessee | 50 | Western Kentucky | 47 | Middle Tennessee -1 | Middle Tennessee | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/01 | Western Kentucky | 29 | Middle Tennessee | 34 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/06 | Middle Tennessee | 33 | Western Kentucky | 36 | ||||
| 2010 | 11/20 | Western Kentucky | 26 | Middle Tennessee | 27 | ||||
| 2009 | 10/24 | Middle Tennessee | 62 | Western Kentucky | 24 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/15 | Western Kentucky | 10 | Middle Tennessee | 21 | ||||
| 2007 | 09/20 | Middle Tennessee | 17 | Western Kentucky | 20 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 12 | 8 | 7 Overs |
| Middle Tennessee | 6 | 4 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 9 - 9 | 8 - 4 | 6 - 2 | 2 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 9 - 9 | 4 - 8 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 6 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MTSU | WKU |
| Power RatePwr | #127 | #57 |
| SP+SP+ | #127 | #70 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #115 | #55 |
| OffenseOff | #116 | #64 |
| DefenseDef | #85 | #54 |
| Spec TeamsST | #129 | #28 |
| TalentTal | #124 | #89 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #88 |
(10/8) Turning ugly, Mason playing for 50 yd GW FG in L
(9/24) Offense throws it 65%, but success #'s in 120s
(9/24) Hung w/ Marshall until 21 pt 4th Q, Def is awful
(9/24) Offense is improving, wonder how they progress
(8/30) 153 yds of Off vs Austin Peay? Bottom 5 Off
(7/5) QB Vattiato 3rd yr starting, 2nd under OC Reeder
(5/19) RB added Rickey Hunt (Ohio/Tulsa) after spring
(5/19) WR rebuild, 4 portal WR (all P4), 2 TE
(5/19) OC Reeder wants physical Off? Pass heavy LY
(5/19) Def front 7 has some nice pieces, DBs huge ?
(3/26) OL meh LY, 4/5 back. T's poor, 3 portal adds
(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
| Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MTSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #116 | #54 |
| SuccessSuc | #60 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #86 | #116 |
| PPAPPA | #78 | #42 |
| PowerPwr | #92 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #111 | #80 |
| Pts POPPO | #116 | #11 |
| HavocHav | #115 | #58 |
| Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MTSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #82 | #72 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #56 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #104 | #130 |
| PPAExp | #85 | #61 | Run BlockR Blk | #132 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #72 | #52 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #116 | #31 |
| TackleTak | - | #118 |
| Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MTSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #45 | #34 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #63 | #18 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #116 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #89 | #33 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #124 | #70 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #60 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #134 | #17 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | MTSU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #64 | #85 |
| SuccessSuc | #58 | #108 |
| ExplosiveExp | #70 | #83 |
| PPAPPA | #74 | #108 |
| PowerPwr | #77 | #128 |
| SP+SP+ | #60 | #128 |
| Pts POPPO | #30 | #104 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #67 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | MTSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #34 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #52 | #57 |
| Run ExplRExp | #84 | #11 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #35 | Run BlockR Blk | #91 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #19 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #99 | #14 |
| TackleTak | - | #29 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | MTSU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #47 | #113 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #131 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #100 |
| PPAExp | #72 | #125 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #34 | #80 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #68 |
| DB HavocDB | #89 | #59 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
MTSU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
MTSU 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 75° - Wind: 15 mph
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 75° - Wind: 15 mph
Western Kentucky -13.5 (51.5)
Western Kentucky won vs Middle Tennessee this year (42-26)
Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Middle Tennessee last year (49-21)
Western Kentucky beat Middle Tennessee in 2023 (31-10)
Western Kentucky beat Middle Tennessee in 2022 (35-17)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Vattiato | 219 | 357 | 61% | 2157 | 16 | 7 | 6.0 |
| Roman Gagliano | 78 | 135 | 58% | 1011 | 7 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekail Middlebrook | 140 | 752 | 4 | 5.4 | 72 |
| DJ Taylor | 26 | 199 | 2 | 7.7 | 64 |
| Roman Gagliano | 38 | 160 | 2 | 4.2 | 64 |
| Rickey Hunt | 34 | 111 | 1 | 3.3 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam'Ron Lacy | 38 | 529 | 3 | 13.9 | 68 |
| Myles Butler | 52 | 518 | 2 | 10.0 | 52 |
| Nahzae Cox | 40 | 473 | 5 | 11.8 | 43 |
| Jekail Middlebrook | 40 | 412 | 3 | 10.3 | 48 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Hughes | 89 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Anthony Bynum | 63 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Shakai Woods | 48 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Korey Smith | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Buckner | 35 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Reggie Johnson | 35 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Damonte Smith | 33 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Zeion Simpson-Smith | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Arre McDonald | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Abdul Muhammad | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jackson Lowe | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 |
