Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Campbell hits 3 FGs as Western Kentucky defeats Sam Houston 16-3
The Hilltoppers (3-4, 2-1 Conference USA) remain perfect against Sam Houston since the Bearkats (1-5, 0-2) joined CUSA in 2023, and are 4-1 in the series.
Freshman Jonathan Stafford Jr. had five catches for 37 yards, and his 41 receptions are third on WKU's freshman receiving list.
WKU scored on its first possession of the game after forcing a Sam Houston three-and-out in just 50 seconds of game time.
Arends reeled in a 23-yard pass from Glenn to cap an 11-play, 65-yard drive.
Campbell connected on field goals of 33, 35, and 39 yards.
The Bearkats' only points came from Sam Carpenter's 42-yard field goal in the second quarter. They were held to 177 total yards, and managed just 12 first downs.
Freshman Westen Ard had a career-high 10 total tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.
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How can I watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats?
- TV Channel: Hilltoppers at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:06 | Coleson Arends 23 Yd pass from Brock Glenn (Karl Campbell Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:02 | Karl Campbell 35 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:59 | Sam Carpenter 42 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 0:03 | Karl Campbell 39 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 10:45 | Karl Campbell 33 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 WKU |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 12 |
| 8-20 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 276 | Total Yards | 177 |
| 132 | Passing | 112 |
| 15/31 | Comp/Att | 13/30 |
| 4.3 | Yards per pass | 3.7 |
| 144 | Rushing | 65 |
| 43 | Rushing Attempts | 27 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 2.4 |
| 4-33 | Penalties | 9-100 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 32:23 | Possession | 27:37 |
Game Information
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: 7,291 · Capacity:
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