Who's Playing

North Texas @ Western Kentucky

Current Records: North Texas 4-4; Western Kentucky 5-3

What to Know

The North Texas Mean Green are on the road again Saturday and play against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at 3:30 p.m. ET Oct. 29 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. WKU should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Mean Green will be looking to regain their footing.

North Texas was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last week as they fell 31-27 to the UTSA Roadrunners. RB Oscar Adaway III had a pretty forgettable game, rushing for 20 yards on ten carries.

Meanwhile, the UAB Blazers typically have all the answers at home, but last Friday WKU proved too difficult a challenge. WKU had just enough and edged out UAB 20-17. The Hilltoppers' success was spearheaded by the efforts of RB L.T. Sanders, who picked up 120 yards on the ground on 16 carries, and QB Austin Reed, who accumulated 128 passing yards in addition to punching in two rushing touchdowns.

WKU's defense was a presence as well, as it collected one interception and three fumbles. DB Kahlef Hailassie picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.

The Mean Green have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the ten-point spread they are up against. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a four-game streak of ATS wins.

North Texas is now 4-4 while the Hilltoppers sit at 5-3. Two offensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: North Texas ranks 10th in the nation when it comes to passing touchdowns, with 20 on the season. But WKU is even better: they come into the contest boasting the seventh most passing touchdowns in the nation at 22. We'll see if that edge gives WKU a route to victory.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium -- Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TV: STADIUM
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $29.00

Odds

The Hilltoppers are a big 10-point favorite against the Mean Green, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hilltoppers as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Western Kentucky have won both of the games they've played against North Texas in the last eight years.

  • Nov 12, 2016 - Western Kentucky 45 vs. North Texas 7
  • Oct 15, 2015 - Western Kentucky 55 vs. North Texas 28