College football is finally back, and opening weekend has the Sam Houston Bearkats battling the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in this early-season Conference USA matchup. This game kicks off on Saturday, August 23, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT) with a live broadcast on CBS Sports Network, and streaming live on demand.

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What TV channel is the Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky NCAA football game on? When does it start?

When: Kickoff takes place on Saturday, August 23, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT).

Where: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Bowling Green, KY

TV channel: CBSSN

How to watch streaming live: You can watch the Hilltoppers face the Bearkats live with a free trial from Fubo, or you can catch the action with a subscription to DIRECTV (free trial).

Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky spread, betting odds

Moneyline: WKU: -425 | SHSU: +320

Point spread: WKU: -9.5 | SHSU: +9.5

Over/Under: 61.5

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