The Bearkats return from bye to play the Hilltoppers. Sam Houston picked up its fourth straight win Oct. 3 at UTEP. Wide receiver Dalvin Smith went for 125 yards and a touchdown to help Western Kentucky win 28-23 at home over Sam Houston in 2023.
Western Kentucky at Sam Houston State Game Information
Game Date: October 16, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Sam Houston State Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 5-1-0
Streak: Won 4
Sam Houston State Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 2407 yards (Avg. 401.2 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1034 yards (Avg. 172.3 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 1373 yards (Avg. 228.8 yards per game)
Points Scored: 191 points (Avg. 31.8 points per game)
Sam Houston State Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 2028 yards (Avg. 338.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1253 yards (Avg. 208.8 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 775 yards (Avg. 129.2 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 143 points (Avg. 23.8 points per game)
Sam Houston State Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Hunter Watson, 78 Completions/132 Attempts, 859 Yards, 7 Touchdowns, 5 Interceptions
Rushing: Hunter Watson, 84 Attempts, 370 Yards, 4 Touchdowns
Receiving: Qua’Vez Humphreys, 12 Receptions, 281 Yards, 4 Touchdowns
Tackles: Kavian Gaither, 22 Tackles
Sacks: Chris Murray, 3.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Caleb Weaver, 3 Interceptions
Western Kentucky Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 4-2-0
Streak: Won 1
Western Kentucky Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 2393 yards (Avg. 398.8 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1673 yards (Avg. 278.8 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 720 yards (Avg. 120.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 170 points (Avg. 28.3 points per game)
Western Kentucky Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 2314 yards (Avg. 385.7 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 1344 yards (Avg. 224.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 970 yards (Avg. 161.7 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 143 points (Avg. 23.8 points per game)
Western Kentucky Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Caden Veltkamp, 94 Completions/135 Attempts, 1147 Yards, 11 Touchdowns, 5 Interceptions
Rushing: Elijah Young, 79 Attempts, 278 Yards, 2 Touchdowns
Receiving: Kisean Johnson, 34 Receptions, 474 Yards, 4 Touchdowns
Tackles: Darius Thomas, 16 Tackles
Sacks: Darius Thomas, 2 Sacks
Interceptions: Devonte’ Mathews, 2 Interceptions
Sam Houston State Upcoming 2024 Schedule
October 22, 2024 at Florida International Panthers
October 29, 2024 vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
November 16, 2024 at Kennesaw State Owls
November 23, 2024 at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
November 29, 2024 vs Liberty Flames
Western Kentucky Upcoming 2024 Schedule
October 30, 2024 vs Kennesaw State Owls
November 09, 2024 at New Mexico State Aggies
November 16, 2024 vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
November 23, 2024 at Liberty Flames
November 30, 2024 vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks
