Sam Houston Bearkats @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2-9, 1-6 CUSA
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2-9, 1-6 CUSA
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 0 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
WKU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
6-5, 4-3 CUSA
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6-5, 4-3 CUSA
Game Leaders
Team Stats
357
Total Yards
465
3
Turnovers
5
18
1st Downs
21
5-50
Penalties
5-45
4/16
3rd Down
9/17
3/4
4th Down
0/2
29:43
Possession
30:17
Game Information
Bowling Green, KY
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 9-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 357 | 465 |
| Passing | 271 | 392 |
| Comp/Att | 25/45 | 28/41 |
| Yards per pass | 6.0 | 9.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing | 86 | 73 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 29:43 | 30:17 |
SHSU @ WKU Videos
Austin Reed connects for 75-yard TD pass
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Full Highlights
Isaiah Downes makes timely sack vs. Western Kentucky
2025 Standings
FBS
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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