How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 15, 2025

Updated Nov. 15, 2025 3:28 p.m. ET

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Maverick McIvor and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-2) play on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET versus the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-8) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers' game against the Blue Raiders will be available on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee: Head to Head

Western Kentucky has defeated Middle Tennessee three times in the past three matchups.
The Hilltoppers have covered three times in those games while eclipsing the point total on one occasion.
Western Kentucky has outscored Middle Tennessee 115 points to 48 in the past three games.

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	W 28-27
11/1/2025	vs. New Mexico State	W 35-16
11/15/2025	vs. Middle Tennessee	-
11/22/2025	at LSU	-
11/29/2025	at Jacksonville State	-

Western Kentucky 2025 Stats & Insights

Western Kentucky is compiling 409.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 49th in the FBS. On defense, the Hilltoppers rank 86th, giving up 383 yards per game.
Western Kentucky ranks 51st in pass defense this year (205.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 287.8 passing yards per game.
The Hilltoppers are putting up 30.1 points per game on offense (56th in the FBS), and they rank 56th on the other side of the ball with 22.8 points allowed per game.
With 177.7 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS, the Hilltoppers have been forced to lean on their 110th-ranked running game (121.9 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
Western Kentucky ranks 28th in third-down efficiency (46.2%) on offense and 47th in third-down conversion rate allowed (36.4%) on defense this year.
The Hilltoppers own the 97th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing 10 turnovers (88th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (84th in the FBS).

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	35 REC / 568 YDS / 5 TD / 63.1 YPG
KD Hutchinson	WR	43 REC / 490 YDS / 3 TD / 54.4 YPG
La'Vell Wright	RB	243 YDS / 6 TD / 27 YPG / 4.9 YPC 9 REC / 81 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.1 REC YPG
Jaylen Lewis	DB	25 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jaylen Wester	LB	43 TKL / 1 TFL
Harper Holloman	DL	20 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Miller Malone	LB	29 TKL / 3 TFL

Middle Tennessee's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Austin Peay	L 34-14
9/6/2025	at Wisconsin	L 42-10
9/13/2025	at Nevada	W 14-13
9/20/2025	vs. Marshall	L 42-28
9/27/2025	at Kennesaw State	L 24-16
10/8/2025	vs. Missouri State	L 22-20
10/22/2025	at Delaware	L 31-28
10/29/2025	vs. Jacksonville State	L 24-21
11/8/2025	vs. Florida International	L 56-30
11/15/2025	at Western Kentucky	-
11/22/2025	vs. Sam Houston	-
11/29/2025	at New Mexico State	-

Middle Tennessee 2025 Stats & Insights

Middle Tennessee has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 24th-worst with 331 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, giving up 377.6 total yards per contest (79th-ranked).
From an offensive standpoint, Middle Tennessee is compiling 251.3 passing yards per game (45th-ranked). It ranks 94th in the FBS defensively (234.6 passing yards given up per game).
This season has been rough for the Blue Raiders on both offense and defense, as they are posting just 20.1 points per contest (18th-worst) and surrendering 32 points per game (17th-worst).
The Blue Raiders' rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 79.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 64th with 143 rushing yards conceded per contest.
Middle Tennessee's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 34.6% third-down percentage, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 76th with a 39.7% third-down rate surrendered.
The Blue Raiders sport a -2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 88th in the FBS.

Middle Tennessee 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Nicholas Vattiato	QB	2,157 YDS (61.3%) / 16 TD / 7 INT 20 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 2.2 RUSH YPG
Jekail Middlebrook	RB	551 YDS / 4 TD / 61.2 YPG / 5.2 YPC 37 REC / 369 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 41 REC YPG
Nahzae Cox	WR	38 REC / 446 YDS / 5 TD / 49.6 YPG
Cam'ron Lacy	WR	33 REC / 423 YDS / 3 TD / 60.4 YPG
Damonte Smith	DL	17 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Reggie Johnson	LB	14 TKL / 4 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Anthony Bynum	DL	20 TKL / 1 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Muaaz Byard	LB	26 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT