Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 3:30 PM ESTWeek 10 · at Middle Tennessee · Conference game
WKU 54%46% MTSU
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model 51
Model line
WKU -1.5
WKU 54% to win
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Model view
Power-rating model, before kickoff
Model Favorite
Western Kentucky 54%
Projected WKU 26 – MTSU 25 · Model Favorite won 73.7% in backtest
Model line
WKU -1.5
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Model 51
How the model gets there (points from MTSU’s side; the model line rounds to the half point)
SpreadMTSU rating edge−4.1+Home field+2.5+Travel+0.1=Model marginWKU by 1.5
TotalScoring ratings52.3+Wind 8 mph−1.2=Model total51.1
Signals
The data signal, and no trends and market moves behind it
No clear signal on the spread
No clear signal on the total
None of these signals has beaten the market in our backtest, so this describes why the matchup is interesting — it isn’t a pick.
No notable trends or market moves for this game.
Last 10 games
Before kickoff, this and last season
| Straight up | Spread | Over / under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 40% | 6-4 60% | 4-6 40% | |
| 6-4 60% | 6-3 67% | 4-5 44% |
Recent meetings
Last 3 since 2023
WKU 3–0 MTSU
WKU leads · 3 games since 2023 · WKU has won the last 3 meetings
| Date | Result | Line | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 2025 | Middle Tennessee 26 @ Western Kentucky 42 | WKU -13.5 | WKU W |
| Sep 14 2024 | Western Kentucky 49 @ Middle Tennessee 21 | WKU -10.5 | WKU W |
| Sep 28 2023 | Middle Tennessee 10 @ Western Kentucky 31 | WKU -6.5 | WKU W |
Matchup stats
Season to date before kickoff · ranks among 138 FBS teams
Power rating this season
pts vs an average team · #rank · tap a dot
WKU−7.3 →−12.0▼ 4.7#114
MTSU−15.1 →−15.6▼ 0.5#126
Predashed line = average team · hover or tap a dotW9
Longer bar = better
#123
Offense
MTSU better ▶#85
#92
Defense
◀ WKU better#113
−0.4 #100
Turnovers
MTSU better ▶+0.7 #25
72 plays #11
Pace
◀ WKU faster58 plays #132
Unit by unitEach offense against the other's defense
| WKU off | MTSU def | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 21.3 #114 | 27.6 #103 | Even |
| Yards / play | 4.88 #129 | 6.43 #127 | Even |
| PPA / play | +0.01 #117 | +0.15 #102 | Even |
| Success rate | 36% #130 | 46% #120 | Even |
| MTSU off | WKU def | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 23.3 #105 | 30.6 #116 | Even |
| Yards / play | 5.83 #73 | 6.03 #111 | MTSU |
| PPA / play | +0.15 #67 | +0.12 #86 | Even |
| Success rate | 41% #93 | 40% #53 | WKU |
Points by quarter and half
Per game this season before kickoff · ranks among 138 FBS teams
WKU scoring against the MTSU defense
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | Q3 | Q4 | 2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.9 #104 | 7.7 #92 | 11.6 #102 | 3.9 #116 | 5.9 #96 | 9.7 #115 | |
4.4 #59 | 7.7 #73 | 12.1 #73 | 7.6 #112 | 7.9 #108 | 15.4 #123 |
MTSU scoring against the WKU defense
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | Q3 | Q4 | 2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.7 #81 | 5.1 #120 | 10.9 #107 | 6.7 #53 | 5.7 #101 | 12.4 #86 | |
6.3 #102 | 9.9 #115 | 16.1 #112 | 9.4 #134 | 5.0 #43 | 14.4 #116 |
Game conditions
Before kickoff
Home field
home-field points in the model
Weather
72° · 8 mph
Wind trims 1.2 pts off the total
Rest
WKU11d
MTSU10d
WKU +1 day
Tempo
Average 130 plays
slowavg 133fast
News & sentiment
ESPN and Google News headlines
Recent ESPN and Google News headlines for both teams, injury and suspension mentions, and a keyword-based read on the tone of coverage.
Schedules, links & other games
Previous and next games, standings, ESPN, and the rest of the week

