This should be an exciting, high-scoring game. But Western Kentucky is the superior team with a stronger defense, better special teams and more weapons offensively than Louisiana Tech.

The Hilltoppers have proven dominant in Conference USA winning 13 league games in a row. Their average victory margin in conference since the start of last season is by four touchdowns.

Both teams are well coached. Louisiana Tech's Trent Taylor is the best playmaker, but Western Kentucky has more receiving depth. Western Kentucky also has a dangerous returner in Nacarius Fant and a strong-legged kicker in Skyler Simcox.

Western Kentucky is battled-tested, too, having played Alabama and Vanderbilt during the past four weeks.