The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will host a CUSA battle against the Sam Houston Bearkats on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
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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 scored 4.4 more points per game (24.9) than Sam Houston allowed (20.5).
- The Hilltoppers averaged 373.9 yards per game last season, 52.4 more yards than the 321.5 the Bearkats allowed per contest.
Top Western Kentucky Players (2024)
- To go along with his 3,108 passing yards and 66.3% completion percentage last year, Caden Veltkamp tallied 25 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
- As a runner, Elijah Young produced 883 rushing yards with three scores.
- Kisean Johnson was a key part of the passing offense last season, putting up 75 catches for 925 yards and seven touchdowns.
- As a key contributor to the passing game, Easton Messer piled up 793 receiving yards and four TDs on 55 receptions.
- Last season in 14 games, Devonte' Mathews totaled 82 tackles and two interceptions.
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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's average points scored last year (23.8) and Western Kentucky's average points allowed (24.6) were within 0.8 points.
- The Bearkats' offense gained 347.9 yards per game last season, 49.3 yards fewer than the 397.2 given up by the Hilltoppers' defense.
Top Sam Houston Players (2024)
- In addition to his 1,811 passing yards and 62.3% completion percentage last season, Hunter Watson tallied 12 touchdowns with eight picks.
- As a runner, Jevyon Ducker produced 745 rushing yards and seven TDs.
- Last year Simeon Evans grabbed 50 balls via 73 targets for 559 yards and found the end zone six times.
- DJ McKinney compiled 481 yards on the ground (40.1 per game) with three TDs in 12 games.
- Caleb Weaver appeared in 12 games, collecting 2.0 TFL, 73 tackles, and four interceptions.
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