OK, this is a realistic win for us.
WKU is not a good team.
On offense the Hilltoppers are better passing than rushing. On paper better passing than Marshall, but without a Tyre Brady.
Like Marshall, their running attack is more or less anemic; as it is averaging only 3.2 yards per carry and a total of 631 yards through six games. Oh wait...
The WKU passing game has been inconsistent, but can be good, and they have used 3 Quarterbacks this season, seemingly settling on Freshman Davis Shanley (67%), although 6' 4" 230 lb Sophomore Steven Duncan presents the most problems for us as he is a good 65% passer and a prolific runner.
WKU defense is top 100 in both the pass(63) and rush(79). Marshall was #10 vs the rush but 114 vs the pass. We should have done a little better in the air IMHO.
WKU:
Lost a close game to FCS Maine
Lost a close game to very poor Louisville (won in the stats)
Lost close game to Marshall (ODU rushed better on Marshall than WKU did)
Got blown out by Charlotte.
This is a game we certainly can win, realistically maybe the only other one besides VMI and Rice.
If our defense plays the less than mediocre WKU rushing attack like it did Marshall (also less than mediocre until us), and the Hiltoppers play QB Steven Duncan, we are in big big trouble and....WKU can pass too.
On the other hand, if we run like w did on Marshall, and if we can get some semblance of protection for BL, the offense could roll.
No score prediction this time, as I am not optimistic that our defense could stop Oscar Smith right now.
EDIT: ODU is 65th in the Nation in total offense, sandwiched between Texas and Florida.