Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Florida Gators: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49–3 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3, Florida Gators 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	3	0	0	3
Florida Gators	12	12	6	12	49

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Tim Tebow (57) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.83 EPA/play +14.11 EPA
• David Wolke (98) — 0.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +1.64 EPA
• Cameron Newton (57) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.25 EPA

Rushing

• Kestahn Moore (57) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.02 EPA
• Tyrell Hayden (98) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• K.J. Black (98) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Riley Cooper (57) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
• Jake Gaebler (98) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Andre Caldwell (57) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tim Tebow	57	17	17.6%	0	3	+0.83	+14.11
David Wolke	98	5	0.0%	0	0	+0.33	+1.64
Cameron Newton	57	4	0.0%	0	0	+0.06	+0.25
K.J. Black	98	14	0.0%	0	0	-0.18	-2.50
Brandon Smith	98	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-4.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	FLA
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	98	3	0	-1.74	Ended
Q1	57	1	0	+3.58	Pass TD
Q1	57	4	0	+1.07	Rush TD
Q1	98	8	0	-4.42	Punt
Q1	57	5	0	+5.17	Ended
Q1	98	9	0	-1.14	Field goal
Q2	98	6	0	-1.04	Ended
Q2	57	5	0	-0.99	Punt
Q2	98	5	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	57	1	0	+0.74	Rush TD
Q2	57	8	0	+1.82	Ended
Q2	98	2	0	-1.72	Punt
Q2	98	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	57	3	0	+2.24	Pass TD
Q3	57	7	0	-3.48	Ended
Q3	57	1	0	-0.29	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Tyrell Hayden rush for no gain to the Fla 10. (-3.69 EPA)
2. Q1 · Florida Gators · Tim Tebow pass complete to Riley Cooper for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Florida Gators · Kestahn Moore rush for 8 yards to the Fla 28. (-3.4 EPA)
4. Q3 · Florida Gators · Tim Tebow rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the WKent 1, recovered by Tim Tebow at the WKent 1. (-3.09 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Smith sacked by Derrick Harvey at the Fla 41 for a loss of 5 yards. (-3.05 EPA)
6. Q1 · Florida Gators · Tim Tebow pass complete to Andre Caldwell for 48 yards to the WKent 19 for a 1ST down. (+3.0 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Florida penalty 6 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted, no play. (+2.72 EPA)
8. Q3 · Florida Gators · Tim Tebow pass complete to Riley Cooper for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (49–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tim Tebow (57) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: WKU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Florida Gators?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3, Florida Gators 49 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 3–49.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272440057.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Florida Gators in passing?

Tim Tebow (57) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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