| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 0 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| Western Kentucky | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Game flow
Western Kentucky won by 5 · 8 scoresLead changes
4
0 times tied
WKU biggest lead
+8
Q2 0:49
SHSU biggest lead
+6
Q2 9:21
Time in front
WKU 60% · SHSU 31%
tied 9% · 35:57 vs 18:35 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Western Kentucky is ahead, below it Sam Houston. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:32
TD Dalvin Smith 45 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)4 plays, 57 yds, 2:09 · from WKU 43
SHSU 0–7 WKU2nd quarter
14:31
TD Noah Smith 42 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums PAT failed)7 plays, 90 yds, 2:02 · from SHSU 10
SHSU 6–7 WKU9:21
TD Adrian Murdaugh 1 Yd Run (Colby Sessums Kick)10 plays, 48 yds, 4:00 · from WKU 48
SHSU 13–7 WKU6:06
TD Markese Stepp 3 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick)6 plays, 59 yds, 3:04 · from WKU 41
SHSU 13–14 WKU0:49
TD Craig Burt Jr. 26 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)7 plays, 75 yds, 1:18 · from WKU 25
SHSU 13–21 WKU0:00
FG Colby Sessums 53 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 40 yds, 0:49 · from SHSU 25
SHSU 16–21 WKU3rd quarter
12:13
TD John Gentry 7 Yd Run (Colby Sessums Kick)1 play, 7 yds, 0:04 · from WKU 7
SHSU 23–21 WKU4th quarter
11:53
TD Malachi Corley 75 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)7 plays, 99 yds, 2:58 · from WKU 1
SHSU 23–28 WKUDrives
WKU 4/15 scoredSHSU 4/15 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 14:55 | WKU | WKU 31 | 4 | 45 | 0:55 | Interception |
| Q1 | 14:00 | SHSU | SHSU 14 | 3 | 1 | 2:19 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:41 | WKU | WKU 43 | 4 | 57 | 2:09 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:32 | SHSU | SHSU 25 | 3 | 2 | 0:53 | Punt |
| Q1 | 8:39 | WKU | WKU 6 | 9 | 38 | 4:42 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:57 | SHSU | SHSU 3 | 3 | 7 | 1:31 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2:26 | WKU | SHSU 41 | 3 | -2 | 0:53 | Interception |
| Q1 | 1:33 | SHSU | SHSU 10 | 7 | 90 | 2:02 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 14:31 | WKU | WKU 25 | 3 | 23 | 1:10 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 13:21 | SHSU | WKU 48 | 10 | 48 | 4:00 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 9:10 | WKU | WKU 41 | 6 | 59 | 3:04 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 6:01 | SHSU | SHSU 21 | 7 | 19 | 3:54 | Punt |
Win probability
Western Kentucky 100% · no pregame line on file, so it starts at 50–50The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Shoemaker | 25/45 | 271 | 6.0 | 1 | 2 | 37.4 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gentry | 15 | 41 | 2.7 | 1 | 8 |
| Keegan Shoemaker | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 0 | 14 |
| Noah Smith | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Adrian Murdaugh | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 2 |
| Issiah Nixon | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Smith | 10 | 115 | 11.5 | 1 | 42 |
| John Gentry | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 31 |
| Jax Sherrard | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 15 |
| Simeon Evans | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Thomas Jewett | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Malik Phillips | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Al'vonte Woodard | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Adrian Murdaugh | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| MarKendrick Beall | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Weaver | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Da'Marcus Crosby II | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Isaiah Downes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Sessums | 1/1 | 100.0 | 53 | 2/3 | 5 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadon Cardell | 7 | 287 | 41.0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Keegan Shoemaker | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
Biggest plays
SHSU +46% Q3 12:13 John Gentry run for 7 yds for a TD (Colby Sessums KICK)
WKU +45% Q3 12:05 Christian Pavon kickoff for 63 yds , Easton Messer return for 34 yds to the WKU 31 Western Kentucky Penalty, Offensive Holding (10 Yards) to the WKU 16
WKU +36% Q4 11:53 Austin Reed pass complete to Malachi Corley for 75 yds for a TD (Lucas Carneiro KICK)
WKU +33% Q4 0:38 A. Reed takes a knee
WKU +29% Q4 4:52 Markese Stepp run for 5 yds to the WKU 21
Team stats
| Stat | SHSU | WKU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 9-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 357 | 465 |
| Passing | 271 | 392 |
| Comp/Att | 25/45 | 28/41 |
| Yards per pass | 6.0 | 9.6 |
| Rushing | 86 | 73 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 29:43 | 30:17 |
Play by play
Q4 0:38 1st & 10 at WKU 20 A. Reed takes a knee
Q4 0:38 4th & Goal at WKU 8 Keegan Shoemaker pass intercepted, touchback.
Q4 1:13 3rd & Goal at WKU 8 Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete to Malik Phillips
Q4 1:13 2nd & Goal at WKU 8 Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete to Al'vonte Woodard
Q4 1:13 1st & Goal at WKU 10 John Gentry run for 2 yds to the WKU 8
Q4 1:13 1st & Goal at WKU 10 Timeout Western Kentucky, clock 01:13
Q4 2:28 4th & 6 at WKU 29 Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 19 yds to the WKU 10 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:28 3rd & 6 at WKU 29 Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete to Al'vonte Woodard
Q4 2:28 2nd & 8 at WKU 31 Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to MarKendrick Beall for 2 yds to the WKU 29
Q4 2:28 1st & 10 at WKU 33 John Gentry run for 2 yds to the WKU 31
Q4 2:28 4th & 11 at WKU 25 Cory Munson punt for 33 yds , Emon Allen returns for 25 yds to the WKU 33
Q4 3:20 3rd & 5 at WKU 31 Austin Reed sacked by Isaiah Downes for a loss of 6 yards to the WKU 25
Q4 3:20 3rd & 5 at WKU 31 Timeout Western Kentucky, clock 03:20
Q4 3:23 2nd & 8 at WKU 28 Elijah Young run for 3 yds to the WKU 31
Q4 3:23 2nd & 8 at WKU 28 Timeout Sam Houston, clock 03:23
Q4 4:52 1st & 10 at WKU 26 Elijah Young run for 2 yds to the WKU 28
Q4 4:52 3rd & 5 at WKU 21 Austin Reed pass complete to Craig Burt Jr. for 5 yds to the WKU 26 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:52 2nd & 5 at WKU 21 Austin Reed pass incomplete to Elijah Young
Q4 4:52 1st & 10 at WKU 16 Markese Stepp run for 5 yds to the WKU 21
Q4 4:52 1st & 10 at WKU 16 Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Adrian Murdaugh for 2 yds Adrian Murdaugh fumbled, recovered by WKU Anthony Johnson Jr. No Huddle-Shotgun Shoemaker,Keegan pass complete short left to Murdaugh,Adrian for 2 yards to the WKU14 fumbled by Murdaugh,Adrian at WKU19 forced by Patterson,Marcus recovered by WKU Johnson, Jr.,Anthony at WKU14 Johnson, Jr.,Anthony return 2 yards to the WKU16 (Patton,D'Ary).
Q4 5:42 4th & 4 at WKU 21 Keegan Shoemaker pass complete to Simeon Evans for 5 yds to the WKU 16 for a 1ST down
Q4 5:42 3rd & 4 at WKU 21 Keegan Shoemaker pass incomplete to Noah Smith
Q4 5:42 3rd & 4 at WKU 21 Timeout Sam Houston, clock 05:42
Q4 9:34 2nd & 9 at WKU 26 Keegan Shoemaker run for 5 yds to the WKU 21
Q4 9:34 1st & 10 at WKU 27 John Gentry run for 1 yd to the WKU 26