WKU Football: Gameday Information for Game 6 Against Charlotte
WKU football returns to the field after a much-needed bye week after the frustrating loss to Marshall. They now hit the road for a must-win…
WKU football returns to the field after a much-needed bye week after the frustrating loss to Marshall. They now hit the road for a must-win game against the Charlotte 49ers.
If you need to know any of the game information, look no further — we have you covered.
Location
Jerry Richardson Stadium. Charlotte, North Carolina
Time
2:30 p.m. CT
Weather Forecast
TV
ESPN+
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Radio
Gameday Information
Charlotte Football A to Z Guide
WKU Alumni Association Hilltopper Hangout at Charlotte
Betting Lines from Sportsline.com
Western Kentucky -7 1/2
Over/ Under: 43 1/2
Moneyline : WKU -280
Current Records
WKU: 1–4
Charlotte: 2–3
Last Week
WKU was on a bye. Prior to that, the Tops hosted Marshall in the Moonshine Throwdown. In a game that was marred by turnovers, the game was tied at 10 heading into the fourth quarter. After Marshall broke the tie with a field goal. Steven Duncan helped the Tops grab a 17–13 lead on an 11-yard touchdown pass to Mik’quan Deane. Marshall eventually took a late lead after driving down 98 yards with less than two minutes left in the game. The Tops answered with a long drive of their own, getting inside the 15-yard line and were looking to at take the lead or force overtime before Steven Duncan was stripped by a Marshall defender, who recovered the fumble for a 20–17 Herd win, moving the Tops to a disappointing 1–4 record to start the season.
Charlotte was also on a bye. Prior to that, the 49ers traveled to Birmingham to take on the UAB Blazers. Though low scoring, it was all Blazers through and through as they scored the games first 21 points before Charlotte cut the lead to 21–7 with just 5:51 left in the fourth quarter on the strength on a four-yard touchdown run by quarterback Chris Reynolds. The Blazers recovered the ensuing onside kick and drove 55 yards in the following two minutes and 20 seconds to sew up a 28–7 win moving Charlotte to 2–3 on the season.
Coaches
Mike Sanford — 2nd season, 7–11 overall
Brad Lambert-6th season, 19–44 overall
Series
Last Meeting
Last year during WKU’s homecoming game, the 49ers traveled to Bowling Green and got handed the worst beatdown of the Mike Sanford era. WKU’s offense briefly returned to the offensive output of years prior as they racked up 627 yards and 45 points as Mike White tossed five touchdowns in a 45–17 homecoming route, winning the first game of the series against Conference USA rivals.
Relevant Reading
Injury Report from Don Best
For WKU:
· QB Davis Shanley — Questionable: Shoulder
· QB Drew Eckles — Out: Upper Body
· RB Jakairi Moses — Out: Knee
· RB D’Andre Ferby — Doubtful: Shoulder Surgery
· OL Cole Spencer — Questionable : Knee
For Charlotte:
QB Evan Sheriffs — Probable: Abdominal
WR Victor Tucker — Probable: Shoulder
DL Tyler Fain — Questionable: Knee
DL Tommy Doctor — Out: Foot
Excitement Level — 4
After yet another loss, WKU’s season is once again on the brink of disaster. This game offers an opportunity to get things back on the right track. From a pure buzz standpoint, a must-win game against a C-USA bottom-feeder causes much more anxiety than excitement. With a convincing win, Sanford can once again claim his team is moving in the fight direct. A loss probably loses what little patience he has left with the fans. Let’s hope the former is true instead of the latter.
Go Tops! We’ll be providing live coverage of this can’t lose game. If you’ve traveled to Charlotte for the game, please send us your tailgating and in-game pictures via Twitter at @TheTowelRackWKU or on our Facebook page and we’ll share.