CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Western Kentucky
Offensive efficiency (PPA)14th pct.
Offensive success rate6th pct.
Explosiveness52th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)38th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed62th pct.
Havoc rate47th pct.
Sam Houston
Offensive efficiency (PPA)8th pct.
Offensive success rate17th pct.
Explosiveness44th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)41th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed62th pct.
Havoc rate86th pct.
Western Kentucky · Returning production
Overall (PPA)83.7%
Passing95.1%
Rushing54.7%
Receiving84.8%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 15-9 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin +1.5
Sam Houston · Returning production
Overall (PPA)57.7%
Passing-31.1%
Rushing-3.2%
Receiving56.8%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 10-14 · O/U 11-13 · avg. margin -7.5
Head-to-head
Last 4 meetings2026Western Kentucky 16–3 Sam Houston
2025Sam Houston 24–41 Western Kentucky
2024Western Kentucky 31–14 Sam Houston
2023Sam Houston 23–28 Western Kentucky
Venue & conditions
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium · Huntsville, TX
90°F · 8.6 mph wind · 3% precip. chance