Campbell hits 3 FGs as Western Kentucky defeats Sam Houston 16-3

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- , Brock Glenn and Coleson Arends connected on the game's lone touchdown, Karl Campbell hit all three of his field goal attempts, and Western Kentucky took down Sam Houston 16-3 on Wednesday night. 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.