Sam Houston Bearkats at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Saturday, August 23rd 2025 (7:00 PM EDT)
Western Kentucky -9.5 (60.5) (-360) Open: -9.5 | 60.5
Western Kentucky 41 - Sam Houston: 24 (Conference USA)
Bearkats (2 - 10) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Phil Longo (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 38 (15 - 39 on Road)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#126)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Phil Longo (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 18 - 38 (15 - 39 on Road)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#126)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Our Line: Western Kentucky -28 (SP+ WKU -28)
Projected Score: SHSU: 12 - WKU: 40 (53)
WKU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
SHSU Travel: 677 miles
Projected Score: SHSU: 12 - WKU: 40 (53)
WKU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
SHSU Travel: 677 miles
Hilltoppers (9 - 4) (10 - 3 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Tyson Helton (48 - 31)
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (35 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 4.3 (#36)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
| Sam Houston's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Sam Houston at Western Kentucky | +9.5 | 60.5 | L 24 - 41 | O | N | |
| Fri 8/29 | Sam Houston vs UNLV | +13.5 | 58.5 | L 21 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Sam Houston at Hawai'i | +7.0 | 47.5 | L 20 - 37 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Sam Houston at Texas | +39.5 | 51.5 | L 0 - 55 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/2 | Sam Houston at New Mexico State | -1.5 | 53.5 | L 10 - 37 | U | N | |
| Thu 10/9 | Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State | +7.0 | 53.5 | L 27 - 29 | O | Y | |
| Wed 10/15 | Sam Houston vs UTEP | +3.5 | 46.5 | L 17 - 35 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/31 | Sam Houston at Louisiana Tech | +16.5 | 48.0 | L 14 - 55 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Sam Houston at Oregon State | +21.0 | 52.5 | W 21 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Sam Houston vs Delaware | +11.5 | 56.5 | W 26 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Sam Houston at Middle Tennessee | +6.5 | 53.5 | L 17 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | Sam Houston vs Florida International | +10.5 | 50.5 | L 16 - 56 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Sam Houston's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
| Western Kentucky's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/23 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston | -9.5 | 60.5 | W 41 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 8/30 | Western Kentucky vs North Alabama | -27.5 | 60.5 | W 55 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Kentucky at Toledo | +8.5 | 57.5 | L 21 - 45 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | -8.5 | 54.5 | W 31 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Kentucky at Missouri State | -3.5 | 59.5 | W 27 - 22 | U | Y | |
| Fri 10/3 | Western Kentucky at Delaware | +2.5 | 62.5 | W 27 - 24 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/14 | Western Kentucky vs Florida International | -9.5 | 55.5 | L 6 - 25 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/21 | Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech | +5.5 | 49.5 | W 28 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | -7.5 | 53.5 | W 35 - 16 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | -13.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Western Kentucky at LSU | +24.5 | 52.0 | L 10 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | -1.5 | 56.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Tue 12/23 | Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss | +3.0 | 59.0 | W 27 - 16 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | #131 (.01) | 37% (121) | 17.8 | 40% (104) | 2.67 (116) | 133 | 35% (127) | 184 | 2.79 (129) | #109 (.22) | 48% (129) | 37.8 | 47% (118) | 50% (133) | 3.85 (89) | 59.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| WKU | #74 (.17) | 43% (58) | 29.5 | 45% (52) | 2.97 (62) | 123 | 42% (64) | 252 | 4.21 (30) | #42 (.11) | 37% (19) | 22.8 | 39% (26) | 36% (18) | 2.72 (11) | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 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 2025
| 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 | 17.8 | 15.1 | 36.9% | 2.79 | 1.3 | 17 | 317 | 133 | 184 | 4.3 | 43% | 55% | 40% | 35% | 20% | .01 |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 18.8 | 37% | 2.72 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 52% | 39% | 36% | 16% | .11 |
| 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 | 37.8 | 39 | 47.8% | 3.85 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 47% | 47% | 50% | 14% | .22 |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 35 | 43.2% | 4.21 | 1.4 | 20 | 374 | 123 | 252 | 4.2 | 42% | 57% | 45% | 42% | 15% | .17 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 | 28:30 | 16.7 | 22% | 30% | 6.4 | 59.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 3 | 26.8 |
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 27:10 | 20 | 45% | 33% | 5.6 | 55.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 28.2 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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% (116) | 40% (104) | 30.8 | 132.8 | 4.3 | 10 (122) | .07 (91) | 2.67 (116) | 66% (107) | 13% (128) | 1.09 (20) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 46% (22) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .09 (61) | 2.79 (52) | 55% (3) | 9% (94) | 1.13 (130) |
| 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 | 51% (80) | 47% (118) | - | - | - | - | .15 (95) | 2.89 (72) | 68% (45) | 10% (61) | 0.96 (70) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 42% (125) | 45% (52) | 29.2 | 122.7 | 4.2 | 20 (78) | .09 (81) | 2.97 (62) | 81% (12) | 9% (49) | 0.92 (84) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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% (21) | 35% (127) | 17.8 | 32.4 | 184 | 5.7 | 10.4 | 12 (103) | 10 (60) | .01 (133) | 1.4 (129) | 35% (124) | 22% (135) | .01 (135) | 7% (106) | 2 (66) |
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (109) | 36% (18) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (55) | .16 (33) | 1.5 (62) | 34% (32) | 27% (31) | .23 (43) | 7% (17) | 2 (69) |
| 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% (57) | 50% (133) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (100) | .36 (115) | 1.5 (51) | 27% (130) | 35% (126) | .17 (21) | 5% (115) | 1.8 (11) |
| WKU Offense | 13 | 57% (12) | 42% (64) | 23.3 | 35 | 251.6 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 21 (42) | 11 (60) | .24 (72) | 1.5 (89) | 33% (100) | 34% (24) | .36 (45) | 6% (89) | 1.9 (104) |
Sam Houston's Power Ratings
Sam Houston's Power Rating: -19.54 #134
Sam Houston's Offense Rating: 0.53 #124
Sam Houston's Defense Rating: 20.07 #130
2025 Talent Rating: 476.00 #121
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Sam Houston's 2025 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Sam Houston's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -27.2 #135
Sam Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.5 #130
Sam Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 42.1 #135
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Sam Houston's Power Rating: -19.54 #134
Sam Houston's Offense Rating: 0.53 #124
Sam Houston's Defense Rating: 20.07 #130
2025 Talent Rating: 476.00 #121
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Sam Houston's 2025 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Sam Houston's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -27.2 #135
Sam Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.5 #130
Sam Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 42.1 #135
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -19.54 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -27.2 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Sam Houston: -19.54 Western Kentucky: 4.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -27.2 Western Kentucky: 0.4
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: 4.47 #57
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 7.30 #77
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 3.76 #39
2025 Talent Rating: 620.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Kentucky's 2025 Expected Record: 8.7 - 4.3
Western Kentucky's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.9 #60
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #80
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Sam Houston Scoring
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.1
Defense: 37.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 39
Sam Houston's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 4
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 15.1
Defense: 37.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 39
Sam Houston's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 4
Record on Road: 1 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 6 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Projected Score
Western Kentucky 40
Sam Houston 12
Total Points: 53
Based on Last 4 Games
Sam Houston 19
Western Kentucky 15
Total Points: 35
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 36
Sam Houston 19
Total Points: 55
Western Kentucky 40
Sam Houston 12
Total Points: 53
Based on Last 4 Games
Sam Houston 19
Western Kentucky 15
Total Points: 35
Based on Entire Season
Western Kentucky 36
Sam Houston 19
Total Points: 55
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 35
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Western Kentucky's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 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 |
| Power RatePwr | #134 | #57 |
| SP+SP+ | #135 | #70 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #133 | #55 |
| OffenseOff | #133 | #64 |
| DefenseDef | #119 | #54 |
| Spec TeamsST | #36 | #28 |
| TalentTal | #121 | #89 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #88 |
(10/3) Hilarious mistakes vs NMSU, no wonder still 0 wins
(10/3) Def awful, Off somehow worse. Longo grade F-
(8/30) QB Watson cannot run this system, big issue
(8/23) QB1? Watson running air raid likely not good
(7/13) Home games 70 miles off campus (Shell Energy)
(7/11) QB Mettauer big arm, was Longo's pick at Wisc
(7/11) Over Bet Watch. Def down, Pass Off up
(6/6) Not a fan of HC Phil Long hire at all.
(6/6) Could be a bottom Def in CFB, DBs are JUCOs
(5/23) SHSU was 6-0 in 1 score games LY
(3/26) QB Watson JAG w/ mobility. No depth exp
(10/21) QB1 McIvor shoulder inj, R. Tisdale (Fr) vs La Tech
(10/15) FIU performance off a bye? Completely unprepared
(10/15) McIover last 4 games, 2 TD, 4 INT, 231 YPG.
(10/14) Shameful performance vs FIU, OG'd by 200+, Off awful
(10/4) Lucky W @ Del, OG'd by 100 yds, 2 TOs for TDs.
(10/4) QB McIvor is fun in an extremely pass heavy Off
(8/23) Likely 7-8 portal starters on both Off & Def
(8/2) Over Bet Watch, McIvor off great, Def rough
(7/25) Def portal adds include 11 DL, 3 LB, 8 DBs.
(7/25) WR complete rebuild. Took 7 portals + 2 TEs
(7/25) OL rebuild. 10 portal adds. Will take some time
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43% | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #133 | #54 |
| SuccessSuc | #121 | #19 |
| ExplosiveExp | #71 | #116 |
| PPAPPA | #131 | #42 |
| PowerPwr | #124 | #39 |
| SP+SP+ | #130 | #80 |
| Pts POPPO | #129 | #11 |
| HavocHav | #132 | #58 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43% | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #122 | #72 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #104 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #20 | #130 |
| PPAExp | #91 | #61 | Run BlockR Blk | #116 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #116 | #52 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #132 | #31 |
| TackleTak | - | #118 |
| Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43% | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Off | WKU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #122 | #34 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #127 | #18 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #129 | #62 |
| PPAExp | #133 | #33 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #74 | #70 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #128 | #94 |
| DB HavocDB | #106 | #17 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | SHSU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #64 | #119 |
| SuccessSuc | #58 | #129 |
| ExplosiveExp | #70 | #59 |
| PPAPPA | #74 | #109 |
| PowerPwr | #77 | #130 |
| SP+SP+ | #60 | #135 |
| Pts POPPO | #30 | #89 |
| HavocHav | #61 | #100 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WKU Off | SHSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #74 | #102 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #52 | #118 |
| Run ExplRExp | #84 | #70 |
| PPAExp | #81 | #95 | Run BlockR Blk | #91 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #72 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #99 | #95 |
| TackleTak | - | #123 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WKU Off | SHSU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #47 | #120 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #64 | #133 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #89 | #51 |
| PPAExp | #72 | #115 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #34 | #104 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #49 | #61 |
| DB HavocDB | #89 | #115 |
Program Comparison
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
SHSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
WKU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Remains Top G5
SHSU 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 84° - Wind: 7 mph
Playing in Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 84° - Wind: 7 mph
Western Kentucky -9.5 (60.5)
Western Kentucky won vs Sam Houston this year (41-24)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Watson | 104 | 182 | 57% | 1108 | 5 | 4 | 6.1 |
| Landyn Locke | 71 | 141 | 50% | 765 | 4 | 4 | 5.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landan Brown | 84 | 487 | 5 | 5.8 | 63 |
| Elijah Green (Tr) | 58 | 391 | 2 | 6.7 | 80 |
| Alton McCaskill (Tr) | 88 | 371 | 1 | 4.2 | 52 |
| Hunter Watson | 74 | 276 | 2 | 3.7 | 55 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Reed | 30 | 460 | 5 | 15.3 | 54 |
| Grady O'Neill (Tr) | 38 | 392 | 1 | 10.3 | 29 |
| Landan Brown | 37 | 237 | 0 | 6.4 | 24 |
| Tim Burns Jr. | 12 | 228 | 1 | 19.0 | 59 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antavious Fish (Tr) | 78 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Brown (Tr) | 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tyler Bailey | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cecil Powell (Tr) | 42 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Eaton Jr. (Tr) | 26 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Chauncey Chidi | 31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Frazier | 41 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dean Ford | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emon Allen | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CJ Brown (Tr) | 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Cecil Powell (Tr) | 42 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick McIvor (Tr) | 183 | 273 | 67% | 2062 | 12 | 6 | 7.6 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 139 | 212 | 66% | 1432 | 9 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvis Parrish | 106 | 576 | 1 | 5.4 | 66 |
| La'Vell Wright (Tr) | 85 | 471 | 10 | 5.5 | 39 |
| George Hart III | 70 | 300 | 5 | 4.3 | 36 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | 52 | 108 | 2 | 2.1 | 15 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Henry (Tr) | 55 | 888 | 6 | 16.1 | 55 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 66 | 618 | 3 | 9.4 | 78 |
| Moussa Barry | 34 | 488 | 1 | 14.4 | 48 |
| Noah Meyers | 32 | 357 | 3 | 11.2 | 62 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wester (Tr) | 106 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Anthony Brackenridge | 74 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Dave Herard | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Oliver (Tr) | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Koron Hayward | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Emery (Tr) | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Harper Holloman | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazir Ward | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jai Eugene Jr. | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jaylen Lewis (Tr) | 74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |