How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 16, 2024

Updated Oct. 16, 2024 5:28 p.m. ET

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-2) will take on Qua'Vez Humphreys and the Sam Houston Bearkats (5-1) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.

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How to Watch Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Sam Houston's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Rice	W 34-14
9/7/2024	at UCF	L 45-14
9/14/2024	vs. Hawaii	W 31-13
9/21/2024	vs. New Mexico State	W 31-11
9/28/2024	vs. Texas State	W 40-39
10/3/2024	at UTEP	W 41-21
10/16/2024	vs. Western Kentucky	-
10/22/2024	at Florida International	-
10/29/2024	vs. Louisiana Tech	-
11/16/2024	at Kennesaw State	-
11/23/2024	at Jacksonville State	-
11/29/2024	vs. Liberty	-

Sam Houston 2024 Stats & Insights

Sam Houston is compiling 401.2 yards per game on offense, which ranks 61st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Bearkats rank 49th, surrendering 338 yards per contest.
While Sam Houston's pass defense ranks 59th with 208.8 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking 17th-worst (172.3 passing yards per game).
The Bearkats are averaging 31.8 points per game on offense (45th in the FBS), and they rank 69th on defense with 23.8 points allowed per game.
Offensively, the Bearkats have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by averaging 228.8 per game. They rank 54th on defense (129.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
Sam Houston is putting up a 42.9% third-down conversion rate on offense (48th in the FBS), and ranks 42nd on the other side of the ball with a 34.6% third-down percentage allowed.
With 12 forced turnovers (12th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (70th in the FBS), the Bearkats' +4 turnover margin ranks 26th in college football.

Sam Houston 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Hunter Watson	QB	859 YDS (59.1%) / 7 TD / 5 INT 370 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 61.7 RUSH YPG
Jevyon Ducker	RB	348 YDS / 5 TD / 58 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Qua'Vez Humphreys	WR	12 REC / 281 YDS / 4 TD / 46.8 YPG
DJ McKinney	RB	348 YDS / 2 TD / 58 YPG / 6.1 YPC
Caleb Weaver	DB	27 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Trey Fields	LB	23 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Chris Murray	DL	11 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Kavian Gaither	LB	28 TKL / 1 TFL

Western Kentucky's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Alabama	L 63-0
9/7/2024	vs. Eastern Kentucky	W 31-0
9/14/2024	at Middle Tennessee	W 49-21
9/21/2024	vs. Toledo	W 26-21
9/28/2024	at Boston College	L 21-20
10/10/2024	vs. UTEP	W 44-17
10/16/2024	at Sam Houston	-
10/30/2024	vs. Kennesaw State	-
11/9/2024	at New Mexico State	-
11/16/2024	vs. Louisiana Tech	-
11/23/2024	at Liberty	-
11/30/2024	vs. Jacksonville State	-

Western Kentucky 2024 Stats & Insights

Western Kentucky ranks 65th with 398.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 92nd with 385.7 total yards allowed per contest on defense.
From an offensive standpoint, Western Kentucky is putting up 278.8 passing yards per game (28th-ranked). It ranks 84th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (224 passing yards allowed per game).
From an offensive standpoint, the Hilltoppers are putting up 28.3 points per game (70th-ranked). They rank 69th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (23.8 points allowed per game).
The Hilltoppers are compiling 120 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (102nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 161.7 rushing yards per game (88th-ranked) on defense.
Western Kentucky has been struggling on third down, ranking fourth-worst with a 50% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been more effective offensively, putting up a 37.5% third-down rate (90th-ranked).
With 10 forced turnovers (27th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (96th in the FBS) this season, the Hilltoppers rank 69th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.

Western Kentucky 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Caden Veltkamp	QB	1,147 YDS (69.6%) / 11 TD / 5 INT 71 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 11.8 RUSH YPG
Kisean Johnson	WR	34 REC / 474 YDS / 4 TD / 79 YPG
Elijah Young	RB	278 YDS / 2 TD / 46.3 YPG / 3.5 YPC 21 REC / 166 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 27.7 REC YPG
Easton Messer	WR	26 REC / 342 YDS / 2 TD / 57 YPG
Darius Thomas	LB	14 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Devonte' Mathews	DB	8 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Hosea Wheeler	DL	16 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Upton Stout	DB	12 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK