Conference USA

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky

Team Overview

Team Information

Conference
Conference USA
Location
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
Stadium
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
Capacity
22,113

2026 Record

3-5 Overall
2-2 Conference

Next Game

11/7/2026 · 3:30 PM EST at Middle Tennessee Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · Murfreesboro, TN

2026 Season

Schedule

Full Schedule
9/5/2026 at Nevada Loss 14-49
9/12/2026 at Georgia Loss 20-70
9/19/2026 at Indiana Loss 0-38
9/26/2026 vs Mercyhurst Win 52-7

Team Statistics

Statistical Snapshot

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Offensive Points / Opportunity 3.33
Offensive Success Rate 38.2%
Offensive PPA 0.027
Offensive Explosiveness 1.260
Defensive Points / Opportunity 4.22
Defensive Success Rate 40.8%
Defensive PPA 0.148
Defensive Explosiveness 1.377

3NG Rankings

Western Kentucky Rankings

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3NG Power Rank #117
Power Rating 65.252
Week 9
Games Played 8

Ranking Breakdown

Record Quality #101 Score: 0.375
Strength of Record #109 Score: -0.184
Strength of Schedule #74 Score: -0.021
Resume #118 Score: -0.549

3NG Ratings

Western Kentucky Ratings

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Team Strength 85.67
Offensive Efficiency 92.86
Defensive Efficiency 90.65
Offensive Rating 87.02
Defensive Rating 86.63
Special Teams Rating 97.59