Sam Houston Bearkats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head-to-head
4 meetings · 28.8 to 31.0 a game · biggest win Sam Houston Bearkats by 30 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have won the last 3
Next meeting: Oct 14, 2026, , WKU at SHSU · Elliott T. Bowers Stadium · ESPN2
Last game: player stats
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 41-24 on Aug 23, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Full box score
Hunter Watson threw for 209 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Bearkats.
Alton McCaskill ran for 72 yards on 11 carries.
Maverick McIvor threw for 401 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for the Hilltoppers.
Marvis Parrish ran for 52 yards on 12 carries.
Who has won more, the Sam Houston Bearkats or the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lead the series 3-1 in 4 meetings since Nov 27, 2004. They average 28.8 to 31.0. The last meeting was Aug 23, 2025, 41-24. They meet next on Oct 14, 2026, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at the Sam Houston Bearkats.
Every meeting on file
| Aug 23, 2025 |  SHSU at  WKU | 24-41 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Regular |
| Oct 16, 2024 | WKU at SHSU | 31-14 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Regular |
| Nov 18, 2023 | SHSU at WKU | 23-28 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Regular |
| Nov 27, 2004 | WKU at SHSU | 24-54 | Sam Houston Bearkats | Regular |
Completed games on file, which start in 2004 — not the clubs’ full all-time series. Regular season 4, postseason 0.