Joe Aillet Stadium is the venue where the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) will battle the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
The Hilltoppers took the loss 63-10 last time out when they met the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Bulldogs picked up a 51-21 win last time out against the Northwestern State Demons.
Last time out for the Hilltoppers, Austin Reed finished with 30 completions on 52 attempts (57.7%) for 297 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, plus six rushing attempts for 23 yards plus one rushing touchdown. L.T. Sanders carried the ball seven times for 83 yards. Malachi Corley caught eight passes for 81 yards.
For the Bulldogs in their last game, Jack Turner finished with nine completions on 20 attempts (45.0%) for 152 yards, throwing one touchdown. Tyre Shelton carried the ball 16 times for 104 yards and one touchdown. Cyrus Allen hauled in one pass for 85 yards.
Want to bet on Western Kentucky or Louisiana Tech? Visit DraftKings Sportsbook to place your wager today!
Western Kentucky Players to Watch
- Reed has passed for 1,361 yards while completing 61.6% of his throws (130-of-211), with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions (272.2 yards per game). He’s also rushed 23 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 14 yards per game.
- Sanders has run for a team-leading 113 yards on 17 carries (28.3 yards per game).
- Markese Stepp has rushed for 104 yards on 27 carries (26 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- Corley has 29 catches and paces his team with 336 receiving yards (84 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Easton Messer has chipped in with 22 catches for 280 yards and three touchdowns this year. He averages 56 receiving yards per game.
- Moussa Barry has caught seven passes for 129 yards and one touchdown, averaging 25.8 yards per game this year.
Louisiana Tech Players to Watch
- This year, Hank Bachmeier has recorded 756 passing yards (189 yards per game) while going 70-for-106 (66% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Shelton has racked up a team-best 318 rushing yards (106 per game) and three touchdowns.
- So far this year Keith Willis Jr. has rushed for 240 yards on 33 carries (60 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- This season Smoke Harris has 37 catches and leads the team with 368 yards (61.3 per game) while hauling in three touchdowns.
- Allen has tacked on 18 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kyle Maxwell has collected 113 yards on five receptions, averaging 37.7 yards per game.
Western Kentucky Recent Stat Leaders
- With in games, Trent Zappe has been an important part of the Hilltoppers’ defense in their last three games.
- As part of the Toppers’ defensive unit, Koron Hayward has collected in their last three games.
- With three tackles, one TFL, and one sack, Terrion Thompson has been a key contributor to the Hilltoppers’ defense in their last three games.
- Kendrick Simpkins has been a significant piece of the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit in their last three games, with 11 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
Louisiana Tech Recent Stat Leaders
- As a key defensive contributor in the Bulldogs’ last three contests, Kobe Byrd has compiled 11 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in games.
- The Bulldogs’ Deshon Hall has amassed one sack to go with two TFL and 10 tackles for the Bulldogs in their last three outings.
- In the Bulldogs’ last three outings, Decoldest Crawford has posted two TFL and 10 tackles.
- With two TFL and 10 tackles in games, Tru Edwards has been wreaking havoc for the Bulldogs in their last three contests.
Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | -6 | -112 | -108 | 58.5 | -110 | -110 |
Discover even more ways to bet on college football at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Team Stat Comparison
| Western Kentucky | Louisiana Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.6 (52) | 27 (45) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.2 (93) | 25.7 (100) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (67) | 6 (49) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (1) | 6 (73) |
Not all offers available in all states, please visit DraftKings for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
