Western Kentucky at Florida Atlantic 11/26/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/21/2022 at 12:51 AM ET

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take a road trip down South to Boca Raton, FL this week to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls. Western Kentucky comes into this game 7-5 on the year following a 24 point loss on the road against Auburn. Offensively Western Kentucky moved the ball well as the Hilltoppers totaled 385 yards including 300 through the air to score 17 points but failed to score in three out of 4 quarters and turned the ball over twice leading to the loss. Defensively Western Kentucky struggled against Auburn as the Tigers totaled 374 yards to score 41 points after a 24 point second half.

Austin Reed completed 26 of 55 passes for 289 yards and two scores, while running the ball 6 times for 10 yards as well. Markees Stepp led all ball carriers for Western Kentucky 33 yards on 7 carries and Malachi Corley posted a team high 99 yards on 12 catches. Joshua Simon added 49 yards and two scores on two grabs as well.

The Florida Atlantic Owls will be at home this week one game below .500 following a 28 point loss against Middle Tennessee. Defensively Florida Atlantic had one of their worst games of the season as Middle Tennessee had more than 600 total yards including 448 through the air to score 49 total points in the game. Offensively Florida Atlantic moved the ball well with 356 total yards to score 21 points but two turnovers led to the loss.

N’Kosi Perry completed 19 of 36 passes for 325 yards and one score and ran the ball 14 times for one touchdown as well. Larry McCammon led all ball carriers with 35 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries, while Jahmal Edrine added a team high 109 yards and one touchdown on six receptions.

Western Kentucky is a better team in this matchup and will continue to roll this week in Florida. Look for Western Kentucky to overpower Florida Atlantic leading to the win. Take the Hilltoppers this week as they will get the win and cover in route to their eighth victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, Western Kentucky wins and covers 28-7.

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