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Thu, Oct 8 · Week 6 · Conference game

Missouri State at Western Kentucky weather recap

Missouri StateBears · 2-5 · Conference USA
13
atFinal
Western KentuckyHilltoppers · 3-4 · Conference USA
34
Kickoff
Venue
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY
TV
CBSSN
The short answer

It was 74°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 10 mph. Final: Missouri State 13, Western Kentucky 34.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 72°22°, lows near 52°11°, rain on 27% of days.


Stadium

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Stadium page
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Elevation
528 ft161 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 72°22°, lows near 52°11°. Rain on 27% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 11%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.

Series history

Western Kentucky leads 1-0

1 meeting tracked here since 2025 · Western Kentucky won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 1 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Sep 27Western Kentucky at Missouri StateWestern Kentucky 27-22Robert W. Plaster Stadium

Missouri State vs Western Kentucky: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Mercyhurst at Western Kentucky7–5275°24° · dry · 15 mph23 km/h gusts
Q&A

Missouri State at Western Kentucky: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Missouri State at Western Kentucky?

It was 74°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 10 mph. Final: Missouri State 13, Western Kentucky 34.

Does Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium have a roof?

No. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.