What you should know about IU football vs. Western Kentucky
The Indiana Hoosiers try to maintain their undefeated start when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Bloomington.
The Hoosiers have beaten Illinois and Idaho. IU struggled mightily in the first half against Idaho, trailing 10-0 at halftime in a driving rain before reeling off 23 points in the third quarter behind two Connor Bazelak touchdown passes. Shaun Shivers added a 46-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and finished with 155 yards.
Western Kentucky has posted victories over Austin Peay and Hawaii. The Hilltoppers are already +6 in turnover margin, turning their takeaways into 49 points.
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When does Indiana football play Western Kentucky?
The game will be at noon ET Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
How can I watch Indiana vs. Western Kentucky?
The game will be on the Big Ten Network.
How can I listen to the Indiana football game?
The game can be heard on the IU Radio Network (93.1 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, 105.1 FM in Bloomington), with Don Fischer has play-by-play and Rhett Lewis with analysis. It will also be on SiriusXM Channel 206 and the TuneIn app.
Is IU football favored this week?
The Hoosiers are 6.5-point favorites, according to Draft Kings. The over/under is 61.5 points.
What is the Indiana football weather?
Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s are forecast for Bloomington.
Indiana football vs. Western Kentucky series
The Hoosiers have won all four meetings between the teams, including 33-31 in 2021. IU scored touchdowns on its first two drives but scuffled through the second and third quarters before holding off the Hilltoppers. Michael Penix passed for 373 yards and Stephen Carr rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
Indiana football players to watch
Connor Bazelak has completed 44-of-81 passes for 527 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. … Shaun Shivers has rushed for 183 yards and 2 TDs. ... Cam Camper (15 catches, 199 yards) and D.J. Matthews (10-160, 2 TDs) are Bazelak's favorite targets. … Cam Jones has 19 tackles. ... Dasan McCullough has 11 tackles, including 2 sacks.
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Western Kentucky players to watch
Austin Reed has completed 64.1% of his passes for 547 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. ... Daewood Davis has 11 catches for 202 yards and 1 TD. ... Malachi Corley has 9 catches for 73 yards and 3 TDs. ... Davion Ervin-Poindexter has 90 rushing yards and 1 TD. ... JaQues Evans has 18 tackles, including 3.5 for sacks.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana football vs. Western Kentucky betting odds, TV, radio
