Final
October 14, 2026 β’ Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 14, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-4) takes on Sam Houston Bearkats (1-5) at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Visiting Side
Record
3-4
Sam Houston Bearkats
Home Side
Record
1-5
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WES
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
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SAM
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:06
Coleson Arends 23 Yd pass from Brock Glenn (Karl Campbell Kick)
Score
12:02
Karl Campbell 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:59
Sam Carpenter 42 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:03
Karl Campbell 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:45
Karl Campbell 33 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
VS
80%
Sam Houston Bearkats
Projected Score
WES 35
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SAM 40
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Sam Houston Bearkats scoring offense aligns well against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense.
- Sam Houston Bearkats offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Sam Houston Bearkats passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Sam Houston Bearkats rushing attack has the advantage.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
STAT
Sam Houston Bearkats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Sam Houston Bearkats plays on familiar turf at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Could Win
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Sam Houston Bearkats Could Win
Sam Houston Bearkats scoring offense aligns well against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense.
Deciding Factor
Sam Houston Bearkats offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
7,291
Closing Odds
Line: WKU -1.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Leaders
Brock Glenn
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ajay Allen
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Moussa Barry
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Sam Houston Bearkats Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (44.1%)
Sam Houston Bearkats (55.9%)
Total Submissions: 32 circles
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