Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Ratings & Analytics
1-4 overall · Composite #127 · Net Rating #133
Western Kentucky at a Glance
Western Kentucky is 1-4 overall through Week 6 of the 2026 season and ranks No. 133 of 138 teams in PRIME's opponent-adjusted ratings. Within the Conference USA, that is 10th of 10 rated teams.
The offense (No. 133) and defense (No. 129) grade out at a similar level. Special teams rank No. 105 nationally. Its strength of record ranks No. 114 and its strength of schedule No. 18, one of the tougher schedules played so far. Its résumé ranks well ahead of its overall rating. Western Kentucky's most recent game was a loss to New Mexico State (13–34). Next up: a home game against Missouri State on Thu, Oct 8.
Results & upcoming matchups
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result / Time | Current Opp Net | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | Sep 5 |  @ Nevada | L 14-49 | -2.7 · #79 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 2 | Sep 12 |  @ Georgia | L 20-70 | +29.7 · #1 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 3 | Sep 19 |  @ Indiana | L 0-38 | +20.4 · #9 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 4 | Sep 26 |  vs MercyhurstFCS | W 52-7 | FCS | View Matchup → |
| Wk 5 | Oct 1 |  @ New Mexico State | L 13-34 | -9.6 · #106 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 6 | Oct 8 |  vs Missouri State | 7:00 PM ET | -11.4 · #116 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 7 | Oct 14 |  @ Sam Houston | 8:00 PM ET | -4.8 · #86 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 9 | Oct 27 |  vs Delaware | 7:00 PM ET | -10.9 · #113 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 10 | Nov 7 |  @ Middle Tennessee | 3:30 PM ET | -17.2 · #129 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 11 | Nov 14 |  vs Jacksonville State | 3:30 PM ET | -5.4 · #90 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 12 | Nov 21 |  @ Liberty | 1:00 PM ET | +5.7 · #52 | View Matchup → |
| Wk 13 | Nov 28 |  vs Kennesaw State | 1:00 PM ET | -19.7 · #131 | View Matchup → |
Schedule opponent ratings are current by design and update with each published ratings refresh. Game-specific matchup pages still use the appropriate pregame snapshot for historical comparisons.
Season Ratings
| Year | Conf | W-L | Rk | Net | Off | Def | ST | SOR | SOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CUSA | 1-4 | 133 | -20.6 | -10.74#133 | -8.85#129 | -0.97#105 | -1.19#114 | +2.5#18 |