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Status of Western Kentucky QB Austin Reed still uncertain for Famous Toastery Bowl vs Old Dominion

Sun, Dec 17, 2023
NCAAF News (AP)

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, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Western Kentucky leads 6-1.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

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Old Dominion forged its way into a bowl by winning its last two games over Georgia Southern and Georgia State on the final play of each game and looks to close the season with a win against its former Conference USA foe. Western Kentucky aims to improve on its bowl record. In the previous 11 seasons, the Hilltoppers went to nine bowl games and finished 6-3.

KEY MATCHUP

Western Kentucky unknown QB situation vs. Old Dominion defense: Austin Reed threw for 3,340 yards and 31 touchdowns for Western Kentucky, but his status for the game remains unclear as he may opt out of the game. If he doesn't play, then Turner Helton will get the start. Helton doesn't have much experience, going 8 of 8 for 82 yards passing this season.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Old Dominion: QB Grant Wilson was limited to 2,026 yards yards passing and 16 touchdowns while under pressure most of the season. ODU allowed 50 sacks.

Western Kentucky: WR Malachi Corley led Conference USA with 11 touchdown receptions. He had 958 yards on 75 receptions, an average of 87.1 yards receiving per game. He plans to play in the game.

FACTS & FIGURES

This game was originally the Bahamas Bowl, but was moved this season to Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, because renovations in the Bahamas were not complete. ... Western Kentucky is 21st in the nation in turnover margin. Its defense has 14 interceptions and recovered 11 fumbles. In all, 11 different players have interceptions this year. ... Old Dominion has played in two different bowls. The Monarchs beat Eastern Michigan 24-20 in 2016 and lost 30-17 to Tulsa in 2021. ... Old Dominion will be without All-American linebacker Jason Henderson because of an injury.

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