Sam Houston Bearkats at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Saturday, November 18th 2023 (3:30 PM EST)
Western Kentucky -12.5 (52.0) (-360) Open: -12.5 | 52.0
Western Kentucky 28 - Sam Houston: 23 (Conference USA)
Bearkats (3 - 9) (6 - 6 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (85 - 29)
Avg Score : 20 - 26 (17 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 (#106)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (85 - 29)
Avg Score : 20 - 26 (17 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 (#106)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
SHSU 2nd straight Road Game
WKU 2nd straight Home Game
WKU is playing their 5th straight game
SHSU is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: Western Kentucky -13 (SP+ WKU -12)
Projected Score: SHSU: 21 - WKU: 34 (55)
WKU Win prob: 81% | Cover: 53%
SHSU Travel: 677 miles
WKU 2nd straight Home Game
WKU is playing their 5th straight game
SHSU is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: Western Kentucky -13 (SP+ WKU -12)
Projected Score: SHSU: 21 - WKU: 34 (55)
WKU Win prob: 81% | Cover: 53%
SHSU Travel: 677 miles
Hilltoppers (8 - 5) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (34 - 22)
Avg Score : 31 - 29 (35 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.6 - 5.4 (#49)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (34 - 22)
Avg Score : 31 - 29 (35 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.6 - 5.4 (#49)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Sam Houston's 2023 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/2 | Sam Houston at BYU | +19.0 | 46.5 | L 0 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/9 | Sam Houston vs Air Force | +13.5 | 36.5 | L 3 - 13 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/23 | Sam Houston at Houston | +11.5 | 37.0 | L 7 - 38 | O | N | |
| Thu 9/28 | Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State | +6.5 | 36.5 | L 28 - 35 | O | N | |
| Thu 10/5 | Sam Houston at Liberty | +21.0 | 46.5 | L 16 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Wed 10/11 | Sam Houston at New Mexico State | +4.5 | 43.0 | L 13 - 27 | U | N | |
| Wed 10/18 | Sam Houston vs Florida International | -6.0 | 42.0 | L 27 - 33 | O | N | |
| Wed 10/25 | Sam Houston vs UTEP | -4.0 | 38.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/4 | Sam Houston vs Kennesaw State | -16.5 | 41.5 | W 24 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/11 | Sam Houston at Louisiana Tech | +8.5 | 49.5 | W 42 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/18 | Sam Houston at Western Kentucky | +12.5 | 52.0 | L 23 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/25 | Sam Houston vs Middle Tennessee | +3.5 | 49.5 | W 23 - 20 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Sam Houston's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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| Western Kentucky's 2023 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/2 | Western Kentucky vs South Florida | -13.5 | 71.5 | W 41 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/9 | Western Kentucky vs Houston Christian | -41.5 | 64.5 | W 52 - 22 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/16 | Western Kentucky at Ohio State | +29.5 | 65.0 | L 10 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/23 | Western Kentucky at Troy | +3.5 | 57.0 | L 24 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Thu 9/28 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -6.5 | 61.0 | W 31 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Thu 10/5 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | -6.0 | 59.0 | W 35 - 28 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/17 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -7.5 | 60.5 | L 17 - 20 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/24 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty | +4.0 | 61.5 | L 29 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/4 | Western Kentucky at UTEP | -9.5 | 54.5 | W 21 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/11 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -4.5 | 55.5 | L 29 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/18 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston | -12.5 | 52.0 | W 28 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/25 | Western Kentucky at Florida International | -11.5 | 54.0 | W 41 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Mon 12/18 | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion | +4.0 | 49.0 | W 38 - 35 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2023)
Overall Stats 2023
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | #115 (.1) | 37% (118) | 20 | 34% (130) | 2.61 (131) | 89 | 40% (84) | 222 | 3.47 (97) | #69 (.18) | 41% (58) | 26.2 | 41% (55) | 42% (75) | 3.77 (64) | 42.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| WKU | #47 (.22) | 40% (92) | 30.5 | 38% (119) | 3.07 (78) | 107 | 41% (70) | 295 | 4.95 (6) | #81 (.2) | 44% (98) | 28.7 | 48% (121) | 41% (53) | 4 (87) | 36.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | #115 (.1) | 39% (107) | 41% (100) | 3.18 (44) | 180 | 38% (105) | 168 | 2.97 (129) | #31 (.11) | 42% (70) | 47% (105) | 37% (27) | 3.84 (75) | 37.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | ||
| WKU | #66 (.19) | 42% (83) | 38% (117) | 2.78 (108) | 110 | 45% (33) | 265 | 3.83 (78) | #95 (.21) | 45% (102) | 48% (113) | 40% (60) | 3.66 (54) | 41.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Offense | 12 | 20 | 16.8 | 36.9% | 3.47 | 1.3 | 18 | 311 | 89 | 222 | 2.9 | 43% | 55% | 34% | 40% | 15% | .1 |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 28.7 | 26.5 | 44% | 4 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 48% | 41% | 14% | .2 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Defense | 12 | 26.2 | 25.8 | 41.3% | 3.77 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 47% | 41% | 42% | 14% | .18 |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 30.5 | 35 | 40% | 4.95 | 1.8 | 20 | 402 | 107 | 295 | 3.9 | 38% | 61% | 38% | 41% | 16% | .22 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 12 | 29:41 | 18.3 | 36% | 59% | 5.1 | 42.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 2 | 28 |
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 29:32 | 20.2 | 43% | 62% | 4.5 | 36.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 4.4 | 2 | 1 | 28.2 |
Run Game Stats (2023)
Pass Game Stats (2023)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Offense | 12 | 43% (110) | 34% (130) | 30.7 | 89.1 | 2.9 | 13 (108) | -.02 (129) | 2.61 (131) | 83% (7) | 9% (56) | 0.81 (130) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (94) | 48% (121) | - | - | - | - | .19 (98) | 3.47 (125) | 73% (65) | 9% (109) | 0.96 (45) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Defense | 12 | 53% (104) | 41% (55) | - | - | - | - | .16 (80) | 3.2 (92) | 79% (104) | 8% (119) | 1.02 (82) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 38% (128) | 38% (119) | 27.5 | 106.6 | 3.9 | 12 (116) | .06 (117) | 3.07 (78) | 76% (45) | 8% (23) | 0.93 (99) |
Pass Game Stats (2023)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Offense | 12 | 55% (25) | 40% (84) | 23.5 | 37.3 | 222.3 | 6 | 9.5 | 15 (96) | 12 (85) | .24 (81) | 1.4 (127) | 34% (105) | 24% (124) | .17 (112) | 6% (55) | 1.9 (119) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 47% (37) | 41% (53) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (15) | .27 (64) | 1.6 (69) | 31% (80) | 32% (99) | .37 (97) | 6% (81) | 1.9 (26) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Defense | 12 | 47% (32) | 42% (75) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (26) | .23 (49) | 1.5 (24) | 31% (79) | 27% (25) | .26 (41) | 6% (87) | 2.1 (88) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 61% (6) | 41% (70) | 26.4 | 41.5 | 295.2 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 38 (3) | 14 (107) | .35 (42) | 1.7 (29) | 33% (90) | 31% (69) | .39 (46) | 9% (128) | 2.4 (4) |
Sam Houston's Power Ratings
Sam Houston's Power Rating: -9.92 #118
Sam Houston's Offense Rating: 11.59 #113
Sam Houston's Defense Rating: 8.82 #57
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Sam Houston's 2023 Expected Record: 4.60 - 7.40
Sam Houston's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.5 #112
Sam Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.2 #120
Sam Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #82
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Sam Houston's Power Rating: -9.92 #118
Sam Houston's Offense Rating: 11.59 #113
Sam Houston's Defense Rating: 8.82 #57
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Sam Houston's 2023 Expected Record: 4.60 - 7.40
Sam Houston's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.5 #112
Sam Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.2 #120
Sam Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.6 #82
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Power Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -9.92 Western Kentucky: 1.245
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -13.5 Western Kentucky: -1.5
Sam Houston: -9.92 Western Kentucky: 1.245
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -13.5 Western Kentucky: -1.5
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 1.245 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 18.92 #46
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 9.89 #70
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Western Kentucky's 2023 Expected Record: 7.60 - 5.40
Western Kentucky's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.5 #72
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #55
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #86
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 1.245 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 18.92 #46
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 9.89 #70
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Western Kentucky's 2023 Expected Record: 7.60 - 5.40
Western Kentucky's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.5 #72
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #55
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #86
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482
Sam Houston Scoring
Offense: 20 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.8
Defense: 26.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.8
Sam Houston's 2023 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Offense: 20 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.8
Defense: 26.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.8
Sam Houston's 2023 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 34
Sam Houston 21
Total Points: 55
Based on Last 4 Games
Sam Houston 36
Western Kentucky 27
Total Points: 63
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 29
Sam Houston 23
Total Points: 52
Western Kentucky 34
Sam Houston 21
Total Points: 55
Based on Last 4 Games
Sam Houston 36
Western Kentucky 27
Total Points: 63
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 29
Sam Houston 23
Total Points: 52
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 30.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 28.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.5
Western Kentucky's 2023 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Offense: 30.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 28.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.5
Western Kentucky's 2023 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 08/23 | Western Kentucky | 41 | Sam Houston | 24 | Western Kentucky -9.5 | Western Kentucky | 60.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 10/16 | Sam Houston | 14 | Western Kentucky | 31 | Sam Houston -1.5 | Western Kentucky | 55.0 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/18 | Western Kentucky | 28 | Sam Houston | 23 | Western Kentucky -12.5 | Sam Houston | 52.0 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 3 | 2 | 1 Overs |
| Sam Houston | 0 | 1 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 2 - 1 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 2 | 2 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 1 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | SHSU | WKU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #118 | #70 |
| SP+SP+ | #112 | #72 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #103 | #108 |
| OffenseOff | #121 | #111 |
| DefenseDef | #28 | #90 |
| Spec TeamsST | #129 | #33 |
| TalentTal | #1 | #1 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #75 | #75 |
| SHSU Off | WKU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #121 | #90 |
| SuccessSuc | #118 | #98 |
| ExplosiveExp | #120 | #41 |
| PPAPPA | #115 | #81 |
| PowerPwr | #113 | #70 |
| SP+SP+ | #120 | #86 |
| Pts POPPO | #97 | #87 |
| HavocHav | #56 | #114 |
| SHSU Off | WKU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | #136 | #122 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #130 | #121 |
| Run ExplRExp | #130 | #45 |
| PPAExp | #129 | #98 | Run BlockR Blk | #132 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #131 | #125 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #55 | #118 |
| TackleTak | - | #128 |
| SHSU Off | WKU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | #67 | #35 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #84 | #53 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #127 | #69 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #64 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #90 | #63 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #56 | #109 |
| DB HavocDB | #55 | #81 |
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | SHSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #111 | #28 |
| SuccessSuc | #92 | #58 |
| ExplosiveExp | #8 | #39 |
| PPAPPA | #47 | #69 |
| PowerPwr | #46 | #57 |
| SP+SP+ | #55 | #82 |
| Pts POPPO | #6 | #64 |
| HavocHav | #74 | #117 |
| WKU Off | SHSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | #133 | #73 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #119 | #55 |
| Run ExplRExp | #99 | #82 |
| PPAExp | #117 | #80 | Run BlockR Blk | #127 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #78 | #92 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #19 | #112 |
| TackleTak | - | #13 |
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | SHSU Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | #75 | #8 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #70 | #75 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #29 | #24 |
| PPAExp | #42 | #49 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #83 | #107 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #23 | #119 |
| DB HavocDB | #128 | #87 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'23 Profile: Remains Top G5
SHSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'23 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Declining Top G5
'23 Profile: Remains Top G5
SHSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'23 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5
Weather Forecast
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Conditions: Clear
Temp: 57°
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 57°
Western Kentucky -12.5 (52.0)
Western Kentucky won vs Sam Houston this year (28-23)
Previous Matchups
Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston last year (31-14)
Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston in 2023 (28-23)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Shoemaker | 264 | 419 | 63% | 2504 | 15 | 11 | 6.0 |
| Grant Gunnell | 14 | 22 | 64% | 100 | 0 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gentry (Tr) | 119 | 394 | 3 | 3.3 | 28 |
| Keegan Shoemaker | 93 | 254 | 1 | 2.7 | 29 |
| Adrian Murdaugh | 26 | 117 | 2 | 4.5 | 48 |
| Noah Smith | 27 | 106 | 2 | 3.9 | 25 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Smith | 79 | 782 | 6 | 9.9 | 42 |
| Malik Phillips | 35 | 430 | 1 | 12.3 | 41 |
| Al'Vonte Woodard | 31 | 339 | 2 | 10.9 | 26 |
| John Gentry (Tr) | 35 | 261 | 2 | 7.5 | 56 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | 114 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Kavian Gaither | 62 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Weaver | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Da'Marcus Crosby | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Nixon | 23 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Chris Scott | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Williams | 114 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Markel Perry | 30 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da'Veawn Armstead | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dakerric Hobbs | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Caleb Weaver | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reed (Tr) | 289 | 470 | 62% | 3324 | 31 | 11 | 7.1 |
| Caden Veltkamp | 41 | 54 | 76% | 387 | 5 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Young | 104 | 490 | 3 | 4.7 | 64 |
| Markese Stepp | 69 | 310 | 3 | 4.5 | 56 |
| Davion Ervin-Poindexter | 63 | 241 | 1 | 3.8 | 18 |
| LT Sanders | 31 | 138 | 0 | 4.5 | 56 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Corley | 79 | 984 | 11 | 12.5 | 75 |
| Dalvin Smith | 50 | 513 | 6 | 10.3 | 45 |
| Easton Messer | 42 | 484 | 4 | 11.5 | 35 |
| Jimmy Holiday (Tr) | 20 | 326 | 2 | 16.3 | 39 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Simpkins | 50 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Talique Allen (Tr) | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Kylan Guidry | 48 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Desmyn Baker | 41 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Simpkins | 50 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Kylan Guidry | 48 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sebastian Benjamin | 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Hosea Wheeler | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Stout | 24 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Rome Weber | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Anthony Johnson Jr. | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |