| MATCHUP | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Indiana Hoosiers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-2 | 2-0 |
| Where | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN), Bloomington, IN | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Indiana Hoosiers Preview
Indiana has a 2-0 record this season and are coming off a 55-0 home win against Howard. They will face Northwestern and Rutgers next. Offensively, Indiana averages 53.5 points per game, ranking 8th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 8 points per game, which is 11th. Indiana averages 435 total yards per game (220 passing and 215 rushing), while allowing 212 total yards per game (82.5 rushing and 129.5 passing).
Josh Hoover leads Indiana with 376 passing yards with 70.4% completed passes and 8 touchdowns. Turbo Richard leads the team in rushing yards with 166, while Charlie Becker has a team-high 7 receptions for 145 receiving yards. Defensively, Isaiah Jones has a team-high 17 total tackles (10 of them solo), while Keishaun Calhoun leads the team with 2 sacks.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Preview
Western Kentucky has a 0-2 record this season and are coming off a 20-70 road loss against Georgia. They will face Mercyhurst and New Mexico State next. Offensively, Western Kentucky averages 17 points per game, ranking 124th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 59.5 points per game, which is 138th. Western Kentucky averages 296 total yards per game (159 passing and 137 rushing), while allowing 489.5 total yards per game (278.5 rushing and 211 passing).
Rodney Tisdale Jr. leads Western Kentucky with 234 passing yards with 55.6% completed passes and one interception. Ajay Allen leads the team in rushing yards with 121, while Cameron Flowers has a team-high 8 receptions for 74 receiving yards. Defensively, Jaylen Lewis has a team-high 13 total tackles (9 of them solo).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Indiana has won each of its last 23 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Western Kentucky has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams.
- Western Kentucky has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Indiana has covered the spread in six of its last eight September games at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington).
- Indiana has won the first half in each of its last 17 games at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington).
- Indiana has won the first quarter in each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win
- The team ranked 4th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Western Kentucky has covered the spread in each of its last three games against teams from Indiana.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Indiana’s last 10 September games at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington) have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Western Kentucky’s last four games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Hoosiers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Charlie Becker ranks T1st amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (5) this season.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Rodney Tisdale Jr. has the most pass attempts without a passing touchdown this season (54).
Matchup/League Facts
- Indiana ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Indiana ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Western Kentucky ranks 138th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (59.5).
- Western Kentucky ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (17.5).
Western Kentucky vs Indiana Prediction
In this Western Kentucky vs Indiana Prediction, Indiana is coming as -44.5 home favorites. Both teams have started the season on completely opposite trajectories, as Indiana has been undefeated and is currently ranked as #4 in the whole country. They are a top-11 team both offensively and defensively, having a dominating +45.5 point differential, while Western Kentucky has lost both games by an average of 42.5 points. Don’t overthink this one and take Indiana to dominate this game and cover the big -44.5 spread at home, where they will be playing their third straight game to start the season.