Sam Houston Bearkats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

College Football

Sam Houston

0-1

24-41

Final

Western KY

1-0

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Downs
Downs
Downs
Punt
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
SHSU	3	7	14	0	24
WKU	7	13	14	7	41

Who won: Western KY 41-24

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 41-24 on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Maverick McIvor led the Western KY in passing yards (33/51, 401 YDS, 3 TD). Hunter Watson led the Sam Houston in passing yards (19/30, 209 YDS, 1 INT).