Troy vs. Western Kentucky: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 11:47 a.m. ET

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Veterans Memorial Stadium is the venue where Jabre Barber and the Troy Trojans (1-2) will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-1) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

You should head to ESPNU in order to see this matchup.

Learn more about the Troy Trojans and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

How to Watch Troy vs. Western Kentucky

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama
TV: Watch on ESPNU

Troy's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. SFA	W 48-30	-
9/9/2023	at Kansas State	L 42-13	+14.5
9/16/2023	vs. James Madison	L 16-14	-2.5
9/23/2023	vs. Western Kentucky	-
9/30/2023	at Georgia State	-	-
10/7/2023	vs. Arkansas State	-	-
10/14/2023	at Army	-	-
10/28/2023	at Texas State	-	-
11/2/2023	vs. South Alabama	-	-
11/11/2023	at UL Monroe	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. Louisiana	-	-
11/25/2023	at Southern Miss	-	-

Trojans 2023 Stats & Insights

Troy is putting up 382 yards per game on offense (73rd in the FBS), and rank 46th defensively, yielding 309 yards allowed per game.
Troy is totaling 248.7 passing yards per game on offense this season (57th in the FBS), and is surrendering 195.3 passing yards per game (42nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
The Trojans are putting up 25 points per game on offense, which ranks them 87th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 99th, allowing 29.3 points per contest.
The Trojans are putting up 133.3 rushing yards per game on offense this year (93rd in the FBS), and they are giving up 113.7 rushing yards per game (49th) on defense.
Troy is averaging a 35.6% third-down conversion rate on offense (102nd in the FBS), and ranks 69th on defense with a 38.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
With two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (113th in the FBS), the Trojans' -5 turnover margin is the 11th-worst in college football.

Troy 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Gunnar Watson	QB	697 YDS (56%) / 7 TD / 3 INT
Kimani Vidal	RB	358 YDS / 0 TD / 119.3 YPG / 6.8 YPC 3 REC / 59 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.7 REC YPG
Jabre Barber	WR	11 REC / 156 YDS / 2 TD / 52 YPG
Devonte Ross	WR	12 REC / 120 YDS / 2 TD / 40 YPG
Javon Solomon	LB	10 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Reddy Steward	CB	9 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jayden McDonald	LB	16 TKL / 2 TFL
Dell Pettus	S	14 TKL / 1 TFL

Western Kentucky's 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. South Florida	W 41-24	-13
9/9/2023	vs. Houston Christian	W 52-22	-13
9/16/2023	at Ohio State	L 63-10	+30
9/23/2023	at Troy	-
9/28/2023	vs. Middle Tennessee	-	-
10/5/2023	at Louisiana Tech	-	-
10/17/2023	at Jacksonville State	-	-
10/24/2023	vs. Liberty	-	-
11/4/2023	at UTEP	-	-
11/11/2023	vs. New Mexico State	-	-
11/18/2023	vs. Sam Houston	-	-
11/25/2023	at Florida International	-	-

Hilltoppers 2023 Stats & Insights

Western Kentucky ranks 69th in total yards per game (394), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 490 total yards conceded per contest.
In terms of passing, Western Kentucky ranks 29th in the FBS (286 passing yards per game) and 97th on defense (245.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
The Hilltoppers have been struggling on defense, ranking 14th-worst with 36.3 points allowed per game. They have been more productive on offense, regstering 34.3 points per contest (46th-ranked).
The Hilltoppers have plenty of room to get better in the running game, as they rank 20th-worst in rushing yards per game (108) and fourth-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (244.3).
Western Kentucky's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating a 33.3% third-down percentage, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 106th with a 46.5% third-down rate allowed.
The Hilltoppers sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 15th-best at +4.

Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Austin Reed	QB	796 YDS (64.2%) / 7 TD / 1 INT 55 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 18.3 RUSH YPG
Easton Messer	WR	12 REC / 141 YDS / 1 TD / 47 YPG
Malachi Corley	WR	12 REC / 143 YDS / 1 TD / 47.7 YPG
Markese Stepp	RB	88 YDS / 1 TD / 29.3 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Kendrick Simpkins	DB	9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Jaques Evans	LB	14 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Talique Allen	DB	18 TKL / 0 TFL
Hosea Wheeler	DT	7 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT