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Wed, Oct 14 · Week 7 · Conference game

Western Kentucky at Sam Houston weather recap

Western KentuckyHilltoppers · 3-5 · Conference USA
16
atFinal
Sam HoustonBearkats · 1-7 · Conference USA
3
Kickoff
Venue
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX
TV
ESPN
The short answer

It was 83°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 20 mph. Final: Western Kentucky 16, Sam Houston 3.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

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

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Stadium

Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

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Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Location
Huntsville, TX
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Elevation
371 ft113 m
Map
Series history

Western Kentucky leads 2-0

2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · Western Kentucky has won 2 straight (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 2 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Aug 23Sam Houston at Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky 41-24Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
2024Oct 16Western Kentucky at Sam HoustonWestern Kentucky 31-14Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Wed, Oct 21, 2026New Mexico State at Sam Houston30–2471°22° · dry · 8 mph13 km/h gusts
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Nicholls at Sam Houston0–5991°33° · dry · 15 mph24 km/h gusts
Q&A

Western Kentucky at Sam Houston: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Western Kentucky at Sam Houston?

It was 83°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 20 mph. Final: Western Kentucky 16, Sam Houston 3.

Does Elliott T. Bowers Stadium have a roof?

No. Elliott T. Bowers Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.