How to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 21, 2025

Updated Oct. 21, 2025 7:32 p.m. ET

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On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-2) will take on Blake Baker and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-2). The game is on CBS Sports Network, if you're searching for how to watch.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

How to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky

When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky: Head to Head

Western Kentucky has an even 1-1 record against Louisiana Tech in the past two matchups.
Each team has covered in one game in the past two matchups with those games outscoring the total on one occasion.
Western Kentucky has scored 42 points in the last two matchups while only giving up 40 to Louisiana Tech.

Louisiana Tech's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Southeastern Louisiana	W 24-0
9/6/2025	at LSU	L 23-7
9/13/2025	vs. New Mexico State	W 49-14
9/20/2025	vs. Southern Miss	W 30-20
9/27/2025	at UTEP	W 30-11
10/9/2025	at Kennesaw State	L 35-7
10/21/2025	vs. Western Kentucky	-
10/31/2025	vs. Sam Houston	-
11/8/2025	at Delaware	-
11/15/2025	at Washington State	-
11/22/2025	vs. Liberty	-
11/29/2025	at Missouri State	-

Louisiana Tech 2025 Stats & Insights

Louisiana Tech has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 13th-worst with 311 yards per contest. The defensive side of the ball is ranked 57th in the FBS (355.2 yards allowed per game).
Louisiana Tech ranks 15th-worst in passing offense (161.8 passing yards per game), but thas played a little better on defense, ranking 110th with 248.7 passing yards allowed per contest.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs have been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best by surrendering only 17.2 points per game. They rank 89th on offense (24.5 points per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best by giving up only 106.5 per game. They rank 75th on offense (149.2 rushing yards per game).
In addition to a 45.1% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, Louisiana Tech has posted the 96th-ranked third-down percentage (37.1%) on offense.
The Bulldogs have forced 13 total turnovers (12th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (38th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 14th-best in college football.

Louisiana Tech 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Blake Baker	QB	626 YDS (61.7%) / 3 TD / 1 INT 174 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 34.8 RUSH YPG
Omiri Wiggins	RB	233 YDS / 3 TD / 38.8 YPG / 3.9 YPC 6 REC / 36 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 9 REC YPG
Clay Thevenin	RB	261 YDS / 3 TD / 43.5 YPG / 4.3 YPC 7 REC / 52 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 17.3 REC YPG
Eli Finley	TE	17 REC / 253 YDS / 0 TD / 42.2 YPG
Mekhi Mason	LB	21 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Kolbe Fields	LB	15 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT
Sifa Leota	LB	22 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Michael Richard	DB	13 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/23/2025	vs. Sam Houston	W 41-24
8/30/2025	vs. North Alabama	W 55-6
9/6/2025	at Toledo	L 45-21
9/20/2025	vs. Nevada	W 31-16
9/27/2025	at Missouri State	W 27-22
10/3/2025	at Delaware	W 27-24
10/14/2025	vs. Florida International	L 25-6
10/21/2025	at Louisiana Tech	-
11/1/2025	vs. New Mexico State	-
11/15/2025	vs. Middle Tennessee	-
11/22/2025	at LSU	-
11/29/2025	at Jacksonville State	-

Western Kentucky 2025 Stats & Insights

With 416.9 total yards per game on offense, Western Kentucky ranks 47th in the FBS in 2025. On defense, it ranks 104th, giving up 403.1 total yards per game.
Western Kentucky's pass defense ranks 45th in the FBS with 199.7 passing yards allowed per game, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by racking up 294.6 passing yards per contest.
The Hilltoppers are generating 29.7 points per contest on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 23.1 points per game (58th-ranked) on defense.
The Hilltoppers have been struggling in run defense, ranking ninth-worst with 203.4 rushing yards allowed per game. They have been better on offense, compiling 122.3 rushing yards per contest (110th-ranked).
With a 46.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, Western Kentucky ranks 26th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 38th, giving up a 35% third-down rate.
After forcing eight turnovers (68th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 10 times (95th in the FBS) this season, the Hilltoppers sport the 91st-ranked turnover margin of -2.

Western Kentucky 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Maverick McIvor	QB	1,863 YDS (67.3%) / 12 TD / 5 INT 28 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 4 RUSH YPG
Matthew Henry	WR	23 REC / 435 YDS / 3 TD / 62.1 YPG
KD Hutchinson	WR	30 REC / 330 YDS / 3 TD / 47.1 YPG
La'Vell Wright	RB	207 YDS / 5 TD / 29.6 YPG / 5.2 YPC 7 REC / 63 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.5 REC YPG
Jaylen Lewis	DB	19 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jaylen Wester	LB	28 TKL / 1 TFL
Harper Holloman	DL	17 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Anthony Brackenridge	LB	22 TKL / 2 TFL