Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders host Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a Conference USA game Saturday, November 7 at 3:30 p.m. EST.
The Blue Raiders are 4–4 overall. The Hilltoppers are 3–5. Middle Tennessee lost 44–28 to Kennesaw State on October 28. Western Kentucky lost 35–21 to Delaware on October 27.
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Middle Tennessee ranks 22nd nationally in turnover margin at +5. Western Kentucky ranks 105th at −4.
Western Kentucky allows opponents to convert 33.7% of third downs — ranked 34th in the FBS. Middle Tennessee converts 31.6% of its own third downs — ranked 128th.
Western Kentucky’s defense allows scoring on 95.8% of opponent red zone trips — ranked 130th in the FBS. Middle Tennessee’s red zone defense ranks 121st, allowing scores on 92.6% of opponent red zone trips.
Middle Tennessee averages 344.6 yards per game — ranked 107th in the FBS. Quarterback Roman Gagliano has thrown for 1,587 yards, 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Western Kentucky averages 369 yards per game — ranked 81st. Quarterback Brock Glenn has 887 passing yards and 451 rushing yards.
The game streams on ESPN+. Middle Tennessee is favored by 1.5 points. The Blue Raiders are 5–3 against the spread this season; the Hilltoppers are 4–4 ATS. Middle Tennessee plays at Liberty on November 14; Western Kentucky hosts Jacksonville State that same day.
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