The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-1) host the Toledo Rockets (3-0) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
This matchup will be available on ESPN+.
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When is Toledo vs. Western Kentucky and when does it start?
This game between the Rockets and Hilltoppers will happen on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Toledo vs. Western Kentucky
The Rockets and Hilltoppers will hit the field at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 21, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Toledo Stats & Insights
In their most recent game, the Rockets knocked off the Mississippi State Bulldogs 41-17.
Toledo is totaling 386.0 yards per game offensively this season (79th in the FBS), and are surrendering 351.0 yards per game (76th) on the other side of the ball.
The Rockets are totaling 246.3 passing yards per game offensively this year (55th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 246.3 passing yards per game (101st) on defense.
Toledo is averaging 139.7 rushing yards per game offensively this season (92nd in the FBS), and is allowing 104.7 rushing yards per game (36th) on defense.
The Rockets sport the 42nd-ranked defense this season (16.7 points allowed per game), and they’ve been better on offense, ranking 18th-best with 42.7 points per game.
Western Kentucky Stats & Insights
The Hilltoppers are coming off of a victory over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders by the score of 49-21.
Western Kentucky’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 460.0 total yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst. On offense, it ranks 59th with 414.3 total yards per contest.
While the Hilltoppers’ pass defense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 24th-worst by giving up 266.0 passing yards per game, their offense ranks 16th-best with 311.7 passing yards per contest.
Western Kentucky has been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking 23rd-worst in rushing yards (102.7 per game) and 21st-worst in rushing yards surrendered (194.0 per game).
The Hilltoppers rank 85th in the FBS with 26.7 points per contest on offense, and they rank 96th with 28.0 points surrendered per contest on defense.
Toledo Key Players to Watch
Tucker Gleason has thrown for 662 yards (220.7 ypg) to lead Toledo, completing 61.3% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes this season. He’s also run for 90 yards (30.0 ypg) on 18 carries.
The team’s top rusher, Willie Shaw III, has carried the ball 31 times for 137 yards (45.7 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
Junior Vandeross III’s 225 receiving yards (75.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 14 receptions with three touchdowns.
Jerjuan Newton has hauled in 11 passes for 200 yards (66.7 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
Anthony Torres’ seven grabs have netted him 80 yards (26.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
Western Kentucky Key Players to Watch
TJ Finley has thrown for 490 yards (163.3 ypg) to lead Western Kentucky, completing 64% of his passes and collecting one touchdown pass and two interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Elijah Young, has carried the ball 33 times for 97 yards (32.3 per game), with two touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 104 receiving yards (34.7 per game) on 12 catches.
This season LT Sanders has taken 14 carries for 82 yards (27.3 per game) and one touchdown.
Kisean Johnson’s 263 receiving yards (87.7 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 16 receptions and two touchdowns.
Easton Messer has caught 12 passes for 135 yards (45.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
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