The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Sam Houston Bearkats will meet on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, in a matchup of CUSA teams.
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- When: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
- TV: CBS Sports Network
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Western Kentucky Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2025 | vs. Sam Houston | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 8/30/2025 | vs. North Alabama | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/6/2025 | at Toledo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. Nevada | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/27/2025 | at Missouri State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/3/2025 | at Delaware | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/14/2025 | vs. Florida International | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/21/2025 | at Louisiana Tech | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. New Mexico State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Middle Tennessee | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at LSU | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | at Jacksonville State | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Western Kentucky Offensive Insights
- Last year, Western Kentucky put up 4.4 more points per game (24.9) than Sam Houston surrendered (20.5).
- The Hilltoppers racked up 52.4 more yards per game (373.9) than the Bearkats allowed per outing (321.5) last season.
Top Western Kentucky Players (2024)
- In 14 games last season, Caden Veltkamp passed for 3,108 yards (222.0 yards per game) while posting 25 touchdowns, 10 picks and a 66.3% completion percentage.
- Elijah Young recorded 883 rushing yards (4.4 yards per carry) and three TDs.
- Last year Kisean Johnson grabbed 75 balls (on 111 targets) for 925 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Easton Messer was targeted 83 times, which led to 55 receptions, 793 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games.
- With 82 tackles and two interceptions in 14 games, Devonte' Mathews was a significant contributor on the defensive side of the ball.
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Sam Houston Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2025 | at Western Kentucky | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 8/29/2025 | vs. UNLV | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/7/2025 | at Hawaii | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | at Texas | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/2/2025 | at New Mexico State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/9/2025 | vs. Jacksonville State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/15/2025 | vs. UTEP | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/31/2025 | at Louisiana Tech | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/8/2025 | at Oregon State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Delaware | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Middle Tennessee | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | vs. Florida International | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Sam Houston Offensive Insights
- Sam Houston put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game last season (23.8) as Western Kentucky allowed (24.6).
- The Bearkats' offense gained 49.3 fewer yards per game than the Hilltoppers' defense allowed last year (347.9 to 397.2).
Top Sam Houston Players (2024)
- To go along with his 1,811 passing yards and 62.3% completion percentage last season, Hunter Watson threw for 12 touchdowns with eight picks.
- As a runner, Jevyon Ducker compiled 745 yards on the ground and seven TDs.
- In 13 games last year, Simeon Evans converted 73 targets into 50 receptions, 559 yards and six TDs.
- DJ McKinney amassed 481 rushing yards (40.1 per game) with three TDs in 12 games.
- Last season Caleb Weaver registered 73 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and four interceptions in 12 games played.
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