Overview

• The game takes place at Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
• Pre-game betting lists Western Kentucky favored at -425 on the moneyline with a -9.5 spread and an over/under of 61.5.
• Western Kentucky comes off an 8-6 season and turns to transfer wideout Jairus Mack after a 400-plus-yard, zero-touchdown campaign last year.
• Sam Houston finished 10-3 last season and leans on senior dual-threat quarterback Hunter Watson, who threw for nearly 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 600.
• The matchup opens Conference USA action on opening weekend with first kick set for 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET.