WKU secures first road win of 2026 against Sam Houston, 16-3
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Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Western Kentucky University achieved its first road victory of 2026 with a 16-3 win over Sam Houston on October 14. The Hilltoppers dominated defensively, holding Sam Houston scoreless in the end zone throughout the game. This performance marked WKU's most significant defensive showing since a shutout win against FIU in 2022. WKU's defense limited Sam Houston's quarterback Landyn Locke to 112 passing yards and produced seven pass breakups. Kicker Karl Campbell contributed significantly with three successful field goals, supporting an offense that scored only one touchdown during the match.
- •WKU holds Sam Houston scoreless in the end zone.
- •Karl Campbell completed three field goals in the win.
- •Landyn Locke was held to 112 yards passing.
- •The victory marks WKU's first road win of 2026.
- •WKU's defense last blanked an opponent in 2022.
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Defensive domination: WKU collects first road win at Sam Houston, 16-3
"WKU holds Sam Houston entirely out of the end zone to capture its first road victory of 2026.
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