The Stable

RENO, NV - Western Kentucky football is ready to get the 2026 season started. The Hilltoppers travel to Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 5, for their season opener at Mackay Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing nationally on CBS Sports Network. WKU enters the season looking to build on a 9-4 record from 2025. Head coach Tyson Helton returns for his eighth season, but this year's team has plenty of new faces after several key players moved on. One of the big