Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Caden Veltkamp's 4 total TDs lead Western Kentucky past Sam Houston 31-14
Western Kentucky (5-2, 3-0 Conference USA) has started 3-0 in conference play for the first time since 2019 during Tyson Helton’s first season as head coach.
Leading 17-14 early in the fourth quarter, WKU DL Hosea Wheeler blocked a 32-yard field-goal attempt. Three plays later, K.D. Hutchinson caught a short pass over the middle and outran three defenders into the end zone from 74-yards out for a 24-14 lead.
Sam Houston fumbled a handoff on its next possession, recovered by Zach Edwards at the Bearkats’ 24-yard line. Western Kentucky took advantage of the short field when Veltkamp scored on a 19-yard keeper.
Upton Stout sealed it for WKU when he intercepted a tipped pass with 2:18 left and returned it 24 yards.
Sam Houston’s first four drives of the second half ended in two missed field goals, a punt and a fumble.
Elijah Young added 97 yards rushing for Western Kentucky.
Sam Houston switched to Central Michigan transfer QB Jase Bauer to start the third quarter. Starter Hunter Watson, who was 6 of 9 for 128 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, was ruled out for the second half with an undisclosed injury.
Bauer finished 12 of 22 for 106 yards and an interception for Sam Houston (5-2, 2-1).
How To Watch
How can I watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Sam Houston Bearkats?
- TV Channel: Hilltoppers at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:20 | River Helms 17 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:50 | Simeon Evans 37 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 10:41 | Lucas Carneiro 51 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:46 | Michael Phoenix II 50 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:59 | Elijah Young 11 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:45 | K.D. Hutchinson 74 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:31 | Caden Veltkamp 19 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
Statistics
 WKU |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 11-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 411 | Total Yards | 400 |
| 281 | Passing | 235 |
| 20/30 | Comp/Att | 19/32 |
| 9.4 | Yards per pass | 7.3 |
| 130 | Rushing | 165 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 3.2 | Yards per rush | 4.3 |
| 4-35 | Penalties | 5-55 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 29:45 | Possession | 30:15 |
Game Information
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: 8,914 · Capacity:
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