T-70 Western Kentucky
2-1 in Conference USA play, T-3rd in the Conference USA
Up 14 spots (#84 to T-70) without a game that week. Now 3-4. TDR score +0.1.
2026 season recap (through week 8)
Western Kentucky (Conference USA) is ranked T-70, tied with Auburn and Kansas in The Davis Rankings after week 8 of 2026, with a record of 3-4 and a score of 50.1 out of 100. That is up 14 from week 7. That puts it in the Character Building tier (ranks 51-75). Its strongest factor is recent results (100.0 out of 100). Its weakest is opponent record today (41.8 out of 100).
The highest-ranked opponent beaten so far came in week 6, 34-13 over T-124 Missouri State at home. The loss that stings most in the formula is the week 1 loss, 49-14 to #102 Nevada on the road.
Western Kentucky has won its last 2 games in a row. On the road it is 1-4. The average margin is -9.3 points per game, with a biggest win of 45 points.
Western Kentucky is not ranked in the AP, Coaches, or CFP polls this week, while the Davis Rankings has it 70th.
Next up is #79 Delaware in week 9, at home. The toughest game left on the schedule by current rank is week 12 against T-11 Liberty. 1 of the 5 games left are against teams currently in the top 25.
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada (away) | L 14-49 |
| 2 | Georgia (away) | L 20-70 |
| 3 | Indiana (away) | L 0-38 |
| 4 | Mercyhurst (home) | W 52-7 |
| 5 | New Mexico State (away, conference game) | L 13-34 |
| 6 | Missouri State (home, conference game) | W 34-13 |
| 7 | Sam Houston (away, conference game) | W 16-3 |
Upcoming games
| Week | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Delaware (home, conference game) | |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee (away, conference game) | (ESPN+) |
| 11 | Jacksonville State (home, conference game) | |
| 12 | Liberty (away, conference game) | |
| 13 | Kennesaw State (home, conference game) |
Ranking history 2026
Now #70, Character Building (week 8). Best #70 (week 8). Lowest #132 (week 3). Higher on the chart is a better rank. The shaded bands are rank tiers, with each tier's sticker at its left.
Week 8 TDR #70 (50.1, 3-4) Character Building
Week 1 TDR #96 (11.0, 0-1)
Week 2 TDR #127 (11.0, 0-2)
Week 3 TDR #132 (11.3, 0-3) Oh Crap
Week 4 TDR #108 (37.0, 1-3) Sick of It
Week 5 TDR #124 (18.6, 1-4) Sick of It
Week 6 TDR #87 (43.1, 2-4) Do We Need to Talk?
Week 7 TDR #84 (50.0, 3-4) Do We Need to Talk?
Week 8 TDR #70 (50.1, 3-4) Character Building
Week by week
| Week | TDR | Score | Record | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #96 | 11.0 | 0-1 | - |
| 2 | #127 | 11.0 | 0-2 | - |
| 3 | #132 | 11.3 | 0-3 | Oh Crap |
| 4 | #108 | 37.0 | 1-3 | Sick of It |
| 5 | #124 | 18.6 | 1-4 | Sick of It |
| 6 | #87 | 43.1 | 2-4 | Do We Need to Talk? |
| 7 | #84 | 50.0 | 3-4 | Do We Need to Talk? |
| 8 | #70 | 50.1 | 3-4 | Character Building |
Score breakdown
Each factor is scored 0–100, then weighted into the composite score. Full methodology & weights
| Factor | Score (0-100) |
|---|---|
| win/loss record | 42.9 |
| recent results | 100.0 |
| road-win bonus | 52.8 |
| opponent record at game time | 45.6 |
| opponent record today | 41.8 |
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