Eastern Kentucky at Western Kentucky Game Matchup
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Saturday, September 7th 2024 (7:00 PM EDT)
Western Kentucky -18.5 (59.5) (-1400)  Open: -20.5 | 59.5
Western Kentucky 31 - Eastern Kentucky: 0

 
Colonels (0 - 2) (0 - 2 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 4 - 44 (4 - 44 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
EKY 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: -2    (SP+ --2)
PPG only: EKY: 14 - WKU: 34 (48)
WKU Win prob: 91% | Cover: 44%
EKY Travel: 130 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Hilltoppers (8 - 6) (7 - 7 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (26 - 14 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Eastern Kentucky's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Eastern Kentucky at Mississippi State+26.561.5L 7 - 56
Sat 9/7 Eastern Kentucky at Western Kentucky+18.559.5L 0 - 31
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Western Kentucky's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Western Kentucky at Alabama+31.060.0L 0 - 63
Sat 9/7 Western Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky-18.559.5W 31 - 0
Sat 9/14 Western Kentucky at Middle Tennessee-10.553.5W 49 - 21
Sat 9/21 Western Kentucky vs Toledo+2.060.5W 26 - 21
Sat 9/28 Western Kentucky at Boston College+7.548.0L 20 - 21
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/10 Western Kentucky vs UTEP-19.055.5W 44 - 17
Wed 10/16 Western Kentucky at Sam Houston+1.555.0W 31 - 14
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/30 Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State-24.049.0W 31 - 14
Sat 11/9 Western Kentucky at New Mexico State-18.053.5W 41 - 28
Sat 11/16 Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech-11.552.5L 7 - 12
Sat 11/23 Western Kentucky at Liberty+1.056.5L 21 - 38
Sat 11/30 Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State+0.562.5W 19 - 17
Fri 12/6 Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State+4.558.5L 12 - 52
Wed 12/18 Western Kentucky vs James Madison+7.550.5L 17 - 27
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

EKY's OC vs WKU's DC Tyson Summers     WKU's OC Will Friend vs EKY's DC

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
EKY0%3.50%000%000%43.50%0%0000
WKU#47 (.22)40% (92)24.938% (119)3.07 (78)10741% (70)2954.95 (6)#81 (.2)44% (98)24.648% (121)41% (53)4 (87)36.81.81.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
EKY0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WKU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
EKY Offense23.53.50%00000000%0%0%0%0%
WKU Defense1324.613.544%41.8 - - - - - 52%47%48%41%14%.2
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
EKY Defense243.543.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
WKU Offense1324.926.340%4.951.8204021072953.938%61%38%41%16%.22

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Eastern Kentucky20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Western Kentucky1329:3220.243%62%4.536.81.81.84.42128.2
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
EKY Offense20%0%000000%0%0
WKU Defense1352% (94)48% (121) - - - - .19 (98)3.47 (125)73% (65)9% (109)0.96 (45)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
EKY Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
WKU Offense1338% (128)38% (119)27.5106.63.912 (116).06 (117)3.07 (78)76% (45)8% (23)0.93 (99)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
EKY Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
WKU Defense1347% (37)41% (53) - - - - - - 15 (15).27 (64)1.6 (69)31% (80)32% (99).37 (97)6% (81)1.9 (26)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
EKY Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
WKU Offense1361% (6)41% (70)26.441.5295.27.111.238 (3)14 (107).35 (42)1.7 (29)33% (90)31% (69).39 (46)9% (128)2.4 (4)

Eastern Kentucky's Power Ratings
Eastern Kentucky's Power Rating: #NR
Eastern Kentucky's Offense Rating: #NR
Eastern Kentucky's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Eastern Kentucky's 2024 Expected Record: -
Eastern Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Eastern Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Eastern Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.

Eastern Kentucky's SP+ Ratings
Eastern Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Eastern Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Eastern Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.

Average Talent
Average Atlantic Sun Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Eastern Kentucky:    Western Kentucky: 2

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Eastern Kentucky:    Western Kentucky: -2.2




Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 2 #NR
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: #NR
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Western Kentucky's 2024 Expected Record: -

Western Kentucky's SP+ Ratings
Western Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Eastern Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 3.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 3.5
Defense: 43.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 43.5

Eastern Kentucky's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 34
Eastern Kentucky 14

Projected Total Points: 48
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.3
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.5

Western Kentucky's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/07Western Kentucky31Eastern Kentucky0Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -18.5Western Kentucky59.5Under
201709/02Western Kentucky31Eastern Kentucky17Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky -39Eastern Kentucky0
200809/06Eastern Kentucky13Western Kentucky37Western Kentucky
200709/15Western Kentucky26Eastern Kentucky6Western Kentucky
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Western Kentucky410 Overs
Eastern Kentucky011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 11 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 31 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#NR) Eastern Kentucky Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Offense SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Defense SP+ Rating: #Team not found for the given year.
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Eastern Kentucky     Ratings Matchup     Western Kentucky
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #
#116
SP+ #Team not found for the given year.
#78
SP+ Off #Team not found for the given year.
#101
SP+ Def #Team not found for the given year.
#62

Rematch from Week 2
Western Kentucky -18.5 (59.5)
Western Kentucky won vs Eastern Kentucky this year (31-0)

Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Eastern Kentucky last year (31-0)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 70°

Team Information
Injuries: EKY | WKU
Depth Chart: EKY | WKU
Rosters: EKY | WKU
(#NR) Western Kentucky Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 2 #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -


Western Kentucky Notes
(12/18) Zero Rgame/OL bad in bowl. QB Vetkamp great
(12/2) Veltkamp good in Jax St upset, great 3rd down D
(11/25) 2 str L's as R Def mauled by Lib. Likely out race
(11/18) Shocking L to La Tech, Off esp Rgame awful
(11/18) Def all. 209 yds, 4.3 ypc to La Tech? 2-11 on 3rd
(11/1) Beating CUSA teams by 3 TD's, 20 ppg margin Oct
(10/16) Even w/ SHSU until backup QB. Vetlkamp great W
(10/10) Def #'s skewed by Bama game. Not great but Avg




  
Eastern Kentucky's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Western Kentucky's OC Will Friend
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Caden Veltkamp25838966%310825108.0
TJ Finley487564%490126.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Elijah Young20188334.430
George Hart III4420424.630
Caden Veltkamp11315071.325
LT Sanders2110314.931
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Kisean Johnson75925712.351
Easton Messer55793414.464
Dalvin Smith30397413.265
K.D. Hutchinson26392315.174

Eastern Kentucky's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Western Kentucky's DC Tyson Summers
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Devonte' Mathews992000
Keyshawn Swanson632002
Hosea Wheeler624220
Chandler Matthews593031
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Darius Thomas547430
Sebastian Benjamin566450
Kylan Guidry457301
Kent Robinson334204
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Anthony Johnson Jr.485016
Kent Robinson334204
Keyshawn Swanson632002