ncaaf Game Recap
Hilltoppers vs Bearkats Final: 41-24 - Recap
Maverick McIvor was good for 401 yards through the air on Saturday as the Hilltoppers got past the Bearkats by a score of 41-24 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
The Hilltoppers were a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 59.0.
Maverick McIvor completed 33 of 51 pass attempts for 401 yards for the Hilltoppers in the win.
Hunter Watson rushed for 91 yards for Sam Houston State, while Alton McCaskill added 72 yards. Hunter Watson threw for 209 yards for the Bearkats, while receivers Elijah Green and Grady O'Neill had 61 and 50 yards respectively.
Sam Houston State was outgained by WKU 506-382 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 26-14 by the Hilltoppers.
The time of possession battle favored WKU as their offense was on the field for 32:56, longer than the 27:04 of their opponents.
Next game, WKU takes its act home to face North Alabama looking for another win. For Sam Houston State, they head home to face UNLV.