[WATCH/STREAMS!] Western Kentucky vs UTEP Live Free Online Broadcast 4 November 2023
The college football betting action goes on with Week 10 matchups including the Conference USA showdown from Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, so we bring you the best Western Kentucky vs. UTEP pick and odds. UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch college football on TV, stream online
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The Hilltoppers take on the Miners for the first time since 2018 when Western Kentucky routed UTEP 40-16 as a 6.5-point home fave. Western Kentucky is an 8.5-point road favorite this time around, and the total is listed at 55.0 points.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-4; 4-4 ATS; 2-2 Conf.) have dropped two straight contests, losing to two of the best teams in the Conference USA. After a 20-17 defeat at Jacksonville State in Week 8, the Hilltoppers lost to Liberty 42-29 in Week 9.
Western Kentucky failed to cover a 4-point spread against the Flames, who barely outgained the Hilltoppers 492-484 in total yards. Liberty rolled over Western Kentucky, posting a whopping 323 rushing yards. The Hilltoppers racked up 119 yards on 22 carries, while senior signal-caller Austin Reed went 30-of-44 for 365 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception.
Western Kentucky leans on its passing game, and Austin Reed has already thrown 2,280 yards, 20 touchdowns, and five interceptions while completing 60.4 percent of his passing attempts. Junior wideout Malachi Corley, who posted six catches for 62 yards and two touchdowns against Liberty, leads the way for the Hilltoppers’ receiving corps with 49 receptions, 647 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns.
The Hilltoppers are scoring 29.9 points per game (58th in the nation) on 395.4 total yards (64th) while surrendering 29.5 points per contest (99th) on 467.1 total yards (130th). They are yielding 5.0 yards per carry (tied-120th), but the Hilltoppers are also forcing 2.3 turnovers per game (tied-3rd).
Who's Playing
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ UTEP Miners
Current Records: Western Kentucky 4-4, UTEP 3-6
How To Watch
When: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Sun Bowl -- El Paso, Texas
TV: ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the UTEP Miners are set to square off in a Conference USA battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on November 4th at Sun Bowl. Despite being away, Western Kentucky is looking at a nine-point advantage in the spread.
Western Kentucky might've scored the first points last Tuesday, but it was Liberty who claimed the real prize. Western Kentucky fell 42-29 to Liberty. It was the first time this season that Western Kentucky let down their fans at home.
Austin Reed put forth a good effort for the losing side as he threw for 365 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Elijah Young, who gained 119 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, it was close, but last Wednesday UTEP sidestepped Sam Houston for a 37-34 victory. The win was just what UTEP needed coming off of a 28-7 loss in their prior match.
UTEP's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Deion Hankins, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Kelly Akharaiyi was another key contributor, picking up 126 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Special teams played a big role in the game for UTEP, adding 13 points to the final score. All those points came courtesy of Buzz Flabiano: he added nine points with three field goals, and another four kicking extra points.