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Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 00:30 IST
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Famous Toastery Bowl: Western Kentucky (7-5) vs. Old Dominion (6-6), Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Famous Toastery Bowl: Western Kentucky (7-5) vs. Old Dominion (6-6), Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Line: Old Dominion by 4 1/2, in accordance with FanDuel Sportsbook.
Series file: Western Kentucky leads 6-1.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
Old Dominion cast its means right into a bowl by successful its final two video games over Georgia Southern and Georgia State on the ultimate play of every sport and appears to shut the season with a win towards its former Conference USA foe. Western Kentucky goals to enhance on its bowl file. In the earlier 11 seasons, the Hilltoppers went to 9 bowl video games and completed 6-3.
KEY MATCHUP
Western Kentucky unknown QB state of affairs vs. Old Dominion protection: Austin Reed threw for 3,340 yards and 31 touchdowns for Western Kentucky, however his standing for the sport stays unclear as he could choose out of the sport. If he doesn’t play, then Turner Helton will get the beginning. Helton doesn’t have a lot expertise, going 8 of 8 for 82 yards passing this season.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Old Dominion: QB Grant Wilson was restricted to 2,026 yards yards passing and 16 touchdowns whereas underneath stress many of the season. ODU allowed 50 sacks.
Western Kentucky: WR Malachi Corley led Conference USA with 11 landing receptions. He had 958 yards on 75 receptions, a median of 87.1 yards receiving per sport. He plans to play within the sport.
FACTS & FIGURES
This sport was initially the Bahamas Bowl, however was moved this season to Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a result of renovations within the Bahamas weren’t full. … Western Kentucky is twenty first within the nation in turnover margin. Its protection has 14 interceptions and recovered 11 fumbles. In all, 11 completely different gamers have interceptions this yr. … Old Dominion has performed in two completely different bowls. The Monarchs beat Eastern Michigan 24-20 in 2016 and misplaced 30-17 to Tulsa in 2021. … Old Dominion can be with out All-American linebacker Jason Henderson due to an damage.
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