8/23/25 Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Free NCAAF Picks and Predictions Week 1


8/23/25 Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Free NCAAF Picks and Predictions Week 1


Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky College Football Pick Prediction 8/23/2025 by Tony T.

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Sam Houston at Western Kentucky 7PM ET—Western Kentucky returns only five starters from last season. Tyson Helton returns for his seventh season. His team went 8-6 last year. Rushing was a struggle last year as they averaged 3.5 yards a carry and put up 24.5 points a game. Sam Houston finished at 10-3 last year. They return eight starters and their starting quarterback. Defense was their strength and passing their weakness. Hunter Watson was the starter last year and completed 62.4% of his passes with 6.4 yards per pass attempt. Mabrey Mattauer is a transfer from Wisconsin. Maverick Mcivor will start at quarterback for the Hilltoppers. He is a transfer from Abilene Christian that produced only average completion rate.