Western Kentucky running back Quinton Baker (3) carries the ball during WKU's 52-3 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at FAU stadium. (Thom Baur / for the Daily News)

FIU (3-6 overall, 3-2 Conference USA) at Western Kentucky (6-3, 4-1)

4:30 p.m. Saturday

Houchens-Smith Stadium

Bowling Green

Television: beIN Sports

Radio: WPTQ-105.3 FM, WWKU-1450 AM

Position by position

QUARTERBACK: Western Kentucky quarterback Mike White has completed 68.9 percent of his passes this year for an average of 309.2 yards per game with 23 touchdowns against five interceptions. FIU QB Alex McGough is completing 58.4 percent of his throws for an average of 210.1 ypg with 13 TDs against 11 INTs. ADVANTAGE: WKU

RUNNING BACK: With running back Anthony “Ace” Wales suspended for the first half last week at Florida Atlantic, Glasgow native Marquez Trigg led the Hilltoppers in rushing with 98 yards. Alex Gardner (81.4 ypg, 4.9 yards per carry) is the Panthers’ leading rusher. WKU

RECEIVERS: WKU’s Taywan Taylor (119.7 yards per game, 16.3 yards per catch, nine TDs) and Nicholas Norris (96.4 ypg, 15.5 ypc, 10 TDs) are one of the nation’s most explosive wide receiver duos. Lucky Jackson started in the injured Nacarius Fant’s place last week and caught three passes for 83 yards, including his second career TD. WKU

OFFENSIVE LINE: Center Max Halpin was honored this week as a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, given annually to the most outstanding collegiate football player who began his career as a walk-on. The redshirt senior started his Topper career as a walk-on in 2012 and has become a mainstay of the WKU O-line. WKU

DEFENSIVE LINE: The Hilltoppers’ defensive line has played a key role this season in WKU limiting opponents to 3.13 yards per carry – the eighth best total in the nation. Defensive tackle Chris Johnson has a team-best four sacks and 10 tackles for loss. WKU

LINEBACKERS: Linebacker Keith Brown leads the Tops with 87 tackles, 47 of which have been solo. The unit has played well since T.J. McCollum came back from injury Oct. 15 against Middle Tennessee after missing two games. Anthony Wint leads FIU with 88 tackles. WKU

SECONDARY: WKU has been better lately eliminating short passes and held Florida Atlantic last week to 77 passing yards on 34 throws. The Panthers have intercepted three passes, a figure that ranks No. 117 nationally. WKU

SPECIAL TEAMS: Hilltopper punter Jake Collins was named this week as a candidate for the Ray Guy Award, given annually the nation’s top collegiate punter. Collins has allowed only seven punts to be returned this year for a total of 39 yards. WKU

Brad’s prediction

Western Kentucky is rolling right now. The Hilltoppers have scored at least 44 points in each of their last five games and the defense is playing with confidence, coming off a game where it held Florida Atlantic to three points.

FIU has played better since interim coach Ron Cooper took over but shouldn’t give WKU any problems Saturday.

Western Kentucky 47, FIU 16

Season record: 6-3 

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