Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Conference USA
1-4
Record (0-1 conf.)
-17.17
SER — #128 FBS
Latest Result
SER History — 2014 to 2026
Schedule & Results — 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Off. Eff. | Def. Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | L 14-49 | -1.13 | -2.11 | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | L 20-70 | 0.16 | 0.17 | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | L 0-38 | -1.09 | 0.99 | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 |
Mercyhurst
|
W 52-7 | 1.46 | -0.17 |
| Week 5 | Thu, Oct. 1 | L 13-34 | -1.39 | -0.18 |
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | Thu, Oct. 8 | 7:00 PM ET |
Missouri State
|
Home | Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium |
| Week 7 | Wed, Oct. 14 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Tue, Oct. 27 | 7:00 PM ET |
Delaware
|
Home | Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | 3:30 PM ET | Away | Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | 1:00 PM ET | Away | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | 1:00 PM ET | Home | Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.78
RQI
83.7%
Returning Production
21.69
Experience Index
0
Transfer Count
3.73
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.