The Bears will play the Hilltoppers on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Missouri State and Western Kentucky taking place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Missouri State has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 94.33.
- Away Missouri State - Heading into Week 6, Missouri State currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky has a 1-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Missouri State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Missouri State ranks 8th (96) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky currently ranking 7th (99) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Missouri State stands 4th (128) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Western Kentucky sits at 1st (198) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Missouri State has a 1-3 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Western Kentucky currently 1-4 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
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Missouri State at Western Kentucky Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Missouri State Saturday, September 27th, 2025 | WKU 27, MOST 22 Robert W. Plaster Stadium | Western Kentucky by 5 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 3 | 96 | 128 | 1-1 | 0-2 | L2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-1 | 0.000 | 1 | 4 | 99 | 198 | 1-0 | 0-4 | L1 |
Missouri State & Western Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Missouri State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Missouri State YR: futures available
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Missouri State & Western Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Missouri State vs Texas A&M | TA&M 50, MOST 0 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Lindenwood vs Missouri State | MOST 48, LIN 14 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Marshall vs Missouri State | MRSH 30, MOST 24 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Missouri State vs SMU | SMU 34, MOST 24 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Missouri State vs Western Kentucky | Thursday, October 8th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Kennesaw State vs Missouri State | Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Missouri State vs Delaware | Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs Missouri State | Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Missouri State vs FIU | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 4:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | New Mexico State vs Missouri State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Missouri State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Liberty vs Missouri State | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Nevada | NEV 49, WKU 14 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Western Kentucky vs Georgia | UGA 70, WKU 20 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Indiana | IU 38, WKU 0 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Mercyhurst vs Western Kentucky | WKU 52, MERC 7 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | NMSU 34, WKU 13 Thursday, October 1st, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Missouri State vs Western Kentucky | Thursday, October 8th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Delaware vs Western Kentucky | Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 1:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Missouri State vs Western Kentucky College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Missouri State vs Western Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Missouri State vs Western Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other October 8, 2026 NCAAFB Games
- Sam Houston State vs Liberty - 10/08/26 7:00pm EDT
- South Alabama vs Arkansas State - 10/08/26 7:30pm EDT
- South Florida vs UTSA - 10/08/26 7:30pm EDT