Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT local)
Venue: Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, Kentucky (Capacity: ~23,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Bowling Green, KY)
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Comfortable evening conditions; no major weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Nevada Wolf Pack (MWC):
QB Chubba Purdy (329 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs; 216 rushing yards, 1 TD) healthy.
RB Herschel Turner (153 rushing yards, 1 TD) available.
WR Jordan Brown (11 catches, 116 yards) active.
Defense led by LB Tre Hines (team-high tackles).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (C-USA):
QB Maverick McIvor (941 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT through 3 games) healthy.
RB Marvis Parrish (93 rushing yards; 14 catches, 100 yards, 1 TD) available.
WR Moussa Barry (210 yards, 1 TD), WR Matthew Henry (198 yards, 3 TDs), and WR KD Hutchinson (184 yards, 3 TDs) all active.
Defense intact, led by LB Jaylen Wester (11 tackles).
Key Player Matchups
QB Chubba Purdy (Nevada) vs. WKU Secondary
Purdy is dangerous as a runner but turnover-prone; WKU’s DBs will look to capitalize.
RB Herschel Turner (Nevada) vs. WKU Front Seven
Turner’s 7.5 YPC vs. Middle Tennessee shows his explosiveness; WKU must contain him.
QB Maverick McIvor (WKU) vs. Nevada Pass Defense
McIvor is averaging 313 YPG with 10 TDs; Nevada’s secondary has struggled against efficient passers.
WR Trio Barry/Henry/Hutchinson (WKU) vs. Nevada Corners
WKU’s spread attack creates mismatches; Nevada must avoid giving up explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
Nevada Wolf Pack (1–2, Mountain West)
8/30/25: W 24–17 vs. Idaho State
9/6/25: L 38–14 @ Arizona State
9/13/25: L 14–13 @ Middle Tennessee
Trend: Offense inconsistent, defense keeping games close; turnovers a major issue.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2–1, C-USA)
8/30/25: W 38–21 vs. Eastern Michigan
9/6/25: L 45–21 @ Toledo
9/13/25: W 42–17 vs. FCS opponent
Trend: Passing game explosive, defense bend-but-don’t-break; strong at home.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Nevada and Western Kentucky.
Betting Trends
Western Kentucky:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
1–0 ATS as a 10.5-point favorite.
All 3 games have gone over the total.
Nevada:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
1–0 ATS as a 10.5-point underdog.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Western Kentucky: Historically strong ATS when favored by double digits at home; prolific passing offenses often push games over the total.
Nevada: Struggles ATS vs. non-conference FBS opponents; covers occasionally as a large underdog but rarely wins outright.
MWC vs. C-USA: MWC teams cover ~55% of the time in these interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Nevada Wolf Pack 53.5
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers – 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
