WKU football sits at 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA with no game on the schedule until Oct. 27, according to the Associated Press' account of the Hilltoppers' 16-3 win at Sam Houston on Oct. 14 and WBKO's published 2026 schedule. Five games remain, and four of them come in a November run that starts on the road in Murfreesboro.
Where the Season Stands
The AP reported that Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston 16-3 in Huntsville, Texas, improving to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in CUSA. Sam Houston fell to 1-5 and 0-2 in the league, per the same report.
Per the AP, kicker Karl Campbell made all three of his field goal tries, from 33, 35 and 39 yards. The only touchdown, the AP said, was a 23-yard pass from Brock Glenn to Coleson Arends that finished an 11-play, 65-yard drive. The AP reported Sam Houston managed 177 total yards and 12 first downs, with its lone points coming on a 42-yard field goal by Sam Carpenter in the second quarter.
The AP also noted freshman Westen Ard had a career-high 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks, and freshman Jonathan Stafford Jr. caught five passes for 37 yards. The wire story carried no quotes from players or coaches, and none are included here.
The AP said WKU has beaten Sam Houston in every meeting since the Bearkats joined CUSA in 2023 and leads the overall series 4-1.
The Season So Far
- WKU is 3-4 overall and 2-1 in CUSA, per the AP report on the Sam Houston game.
- WBKO's schedule lists no WKU game between the Oct. 14 Sam Houston game and Oct. 27 against Delaware.
Next Up
- Tue., Oct. 27 vs. Delaware, Bowling Green. Kickoff is 6 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network, per WBKO.
- Nov. 7 at Middle Tennessee, 2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN platforms, per WBKO.
- Nov. 14 vs. Jacksonville State (Homecoming), 2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN platforms, per WBKO. This is the next home game after Delaware.
- Nov. 21 at Liberty, noon CT, ESPN platforms, per WBKO.
- Nov. 28 vs. Kennesaw State, noon CT, ESPN platforms, per WBKO. It is the last home game on WBKO's list.
WBKO's listing notes that kickoff times could still shift through the conference's television selection process, so confirm each date and time at wkusports.com. Per WBKO, the CUSA Championship Game is set for Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network.
For fans, the home dates are what matter locally: Delaware on a Tuesday night, then Homecoming against Jacksonville State on Nov. 14 and Kennesaw State on Nov. 28. Ticket and gameday information is on the team site.
Sources
- AP via ABC News: Campbell hits 3 FGs as Western Kentucky defeats Sam Houston 16-3 - score, records, scoring plays, individual performances
- WBKO: WKU football announces full 2026 schedule - remaining dates, sites, times, TV
