REACTION: Breaking down LSU football’s win over Arkansas
LSU football edged Arkansas in the Battle for the Golden Boot. Here’s our reaction to the Tigers’ win.
BATON ROUGE — LSU football is looking for Week 13 of the college football season to be another momentum booster.
After the Tigers (6-4, 2-4 SEC) escaped with a 23-22 victory over Arkansas last week, this week’s tilt vs. Western Kentucky is a chance to build off that win. With Garrett Nussmeier likely out for this game, quarterback Michal Van Buren Jr. will be the guy, and he’ll be looking for a fast start against the Hilltoppers.
Defense will be the story of the game though as it’s been the Tigers strong spot all this season. This week they’ll look to contain Western Kentucky’s quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. Since having the redshirt freshman at the helm of their offense, the Hilltoppers (8-2, 6-1 C-USA) are on a three-game winning streak they aren’t looking to snap once inside Death Valley.
The Tigers are hoping otherwise though as they look snag their seventh win of the season before resuming Southeastern Conference play on the road next week.
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What channel is LSU vs. Western Kentucky football on today?
TV Channel: SEC Network
Livestream: ESPN+, Fubo
LSU vs. Western Kentucky will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season. Tom Hart and Jordan Rodgers will call the game from the booth at Tiger Stadium, with Cole Cubelic reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app, ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential new subscribers.
LSU vs. Western Kentucky time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
- Start time: 6:45 p.m.
The LSU vs Western Kentucky game starts at 6:45 p.m. CT from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
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LSU vs Western Kentucky predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 20
- LSU 30, WESTERN KENTUCKY 14: LSU’s defense should keep the Hilltoppers and Tisdale in check throughout the game with pressure coming from all ends. Van Buren should find his flow quicker than in his first start and with the Tigers backfield establishing the running game early on. With both sides of the ball likely clicking, LSU should be able to snap Western Kentucky’s win streak.
- Spread: LSU by 22 1/5
- Over/under: 48 1/5
- Moneyline: LSU -2500 | Western Kentucky +1100
