The Hilltoppers will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 8:04 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
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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 7 action features a matchup between Western Kentucky and Sam Houston State taking place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Kentucky has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 95.33.
- Away Western Kentucky - Heading into Week 7, Western Kentucky currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 7 matchup, they rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Western Kentucky away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Western Kentucky ranks 5th (133) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 7th (114) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, Western Kentucky stands 1st (211) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Sam Houston State sits at 6th (131) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - Western Kentucky has a 2-4 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 1-4 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
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Western Kentucky at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 | WKU 41, SHSU 24 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 17 |
| 2024 Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 | WKU 31, SHSU 14 Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | Western Kentucky by 17 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 5 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sam Houston State | 0-1 | 9.000 | 1 | 4 | 114 | 131 | 1-1 | 0-3 | L2 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-1 | 6.000 | 2 | 4 | 133 | 211 | 2-0 | 0-4 | W1 |
Western Kentucky & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
Western Kentucky & Sam Houston State 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 | 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 | WKU 34, MOST 13 Thursday, October 8th, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Troy | TROY 24, SHSU 21 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Tulsa vs Sam Houston State | TLSA 23, SHSU 17 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Nicholls vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 59, NICH 0 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas Tech | TTU 49, SHSU 14 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs Liberty | LIB 35, SHSU 3 Thursday, October 8th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs Missouri State | Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs FIU | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State 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 Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at 8:04 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 Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State 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 14, 2026 NCAAFB Games
- Kennesaw State vs Missouri State - 10/14/26 7:30pm EDT