Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Conference USA
9-4
Record (6-2 conf.)
3.73
SER — #66 FBS
Final 2025 Season
9-4
Record
3.73
Final SER (#66 FBS)
2.33
Offense
1.4
Defense
First Round: Won 27-16 at Southern Miss
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 10:30 PM ET | Away | Mackay Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 12:45 PM ET | Away | Sanford Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 4:00 PM ET | Away | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | 7:00 PM ET |
Mercyhurst
|
Home | Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium |
| Week 5 | Thu, Oct. 1 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Aggie Memorial Stadium | |
| 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 | Time TBD | Away | Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | 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.