Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31–14 Sam Houston Bearkats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 31–14 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31, Sam Houston Bearkats 14.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past Sam Houston Bearkats 31–14 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 276.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Young — 97.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Simeon Evans — 5 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.103/play) vs Sam Houston (-0.031/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	9	0	12	31
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	12	0	0	14

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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+3OPP 34

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SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
RHRiver Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to River Helms for a touchdown (17 yards)
Sam Houston
Q2TD
SESimeon Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Hunter Watson pass to Simeon Evans for a touchdown (37 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 51 yards
Sam Houston
Q2TD
MPMichael Phoenix II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Hunter Watson pass to Michael Phoenix II for a touchdown (50 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (11 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (74 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
CVCaden Veltkamp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Caden Veltkamp rushes 19 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 276.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.36 EPA
Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 125.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.76 EPA/play +7.59 EPA
Simeon Evans (Sam Houston) — 1.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -0.75 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 97.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 47.0 yds · 1 TD +0.60 EPA
DJ McKinney (Sam Houston) — 45.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Simeon Evans (Sam Houston) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.12 EPA
K.D. Hutchinson (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 88.0 yds +2.71 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 61.0 yds +2.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	33	60.6%	276	3	+0.25	+8.36
Hunter Watson	Sam Houston	10	60.0%	125	2	+0.76	+7.59
Simeon Evans	Sam Houston	1	100.0%	1	0	-0.75	-0.75
Elijah Young	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-0.83
Jase Bauer	Sam Houston	24	50.0%	115	0	-0.36	-8.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Sam Houston
Plays	71	70
EPA / play	+0.103	-0.031
Total EPA	+7.32	-2.18
Success rate	46.5%	41.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.221	-0.053
Rush EPA / play	-0.006	-0.009
Yards	438	431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	65	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	5	16	-1.98	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	9	-2.83	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	5	26	-0.93	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	40	+0.12	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	8	77	+6.44	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	17	-2.33	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	4	73	+5.77	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	13	80	+7.27	Pass TD
Q2	Sam Houston	3	12	-0.04	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	57	-0.84	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	9	44	+0.28	Missed FG
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	28	-1.45	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	5	19	-1.33	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	21	-1.31	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	5	49	-0.02	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (74 yards) (+6.67 EPA)
Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble (-5.84 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass to Michael Phoenix II for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.75 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson pass to Simeon Evans for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.79 EPA)
Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Jase Bauer pass intercepted (-4.24 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.24 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for 28 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (31–14) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 276.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.103 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31, Sam Houston Bearkats 14 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 31–14.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641038.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 276.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.