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The Hilltoppers were only -104 yards vs. Alabama the #1 team in the nation as that was their only loss so far this season. They seemed to have found a balance attack offensively with Kawaun Jakes who is completing 70% of his throws and has 829 yards passing. Rushing they are able to do the same damage rushing for 369 alone a week ago against a usual good run defense in Southern Mississippi. Both Arkansas State and Western Kentucky are in the top 20 in pass defense, but Arkansas State is particularly vulnerable against the run ranked 97th allowing 5.3 ypc and have given up 220 per game on the ground. Meanwhile Western Kentucky is 22nd against the run only allowing 102.3 ypc, and 42nd 3.6 ypc. They were extremely impressive against Alabama allowing just 3.3 ypc to one of the best rushing teams in the nation.
Basically this game comes down to who can stay on the field and convert 3rd downs. Both offenses have contrasting styles where Western Kentucky has a methodical offense dominated by time of possession, Arkansas State likes to run a quick pace scheme and get their athletes in space and allow Ryan Aplin to throw the ball. Who will win that battle? Well Western Kentucky is 28th in sack % to Arkansas States 69th ranking. Also Western Kentucky has the advantage on both sides of the ball on third down. Offensively they are ranked 22nd converting 50% while ARkansas State is 110th allowing 52.27 % conversions this season. Defensively the Hilltoppers are only 81st but ARkansas State is 57th on third down. Expect Western Kentucky who wants revenge for their only league loss last year to get revenge on the road against Arkansas State.
