Who's Playing
W. Kentucky (home) vs. FAU (away)
Current Records: W. Kentucky 5-3; FAU 5-3
What to Know
A Conference USA battle is on tap between Western Kentucky and FAU at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. FAU will be strutting in after a win while Western Kentucky will be stumbling in from a defeat.
The Hilltoppers were close but no cigar last week as they fell 26-23 to Marshall. A silver lining for Western Kentucky was the play of DB Gaej Walker, who rushed for 102 yards and two TDs on 12 carries.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for FAU. They steamrolled Old Dominion 41-3. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 24-3.
FAU's defense was a presence, and it made life painful for QB Messiah deWeaver and embarrassed Old Dominion's offensive line for a total of six sacks for a loss of 46 yards. Leading the way was DE Leighton McCarthy and his two sacks.
This next matchup is expected to be close, with Western Kentucky going off at just a 1.5-point favorite. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a five-game streak of ATS wins.
When the two teams last met in November of last year, the Hilltoppers lost to the Owls by a decisive 34-15 margin. Maybe the Hilltoppers will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Houchens-Smith Stadium -- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $7.97
Odds
The Hilltoppers are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Owls.
Bettors have moved against the Hilltoppers slightly, as the game opened with the Hilltoppers as a 3-point favorite.
Over/Under: 51
Series History
W. Kentucky and FAU both have two wins in their last four games.
- Nov 10, 2018 - FAU 34 vs. W. Kentucky 15
- Oct 28, 2017 - FAU 42 vs. W. Kentucky 28
- Oct 29, 2016 - W. Kentucky 52 vs. FAU 3
- Nov 07, 2015 - W. Kentucky 35 vs. FAU 19