Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41–7 in Week 3, 2008. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	6	0	0	7
Alabama Crimson Tide	15	12	9	0	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Parker Wilson (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.21 EPA
• David Wolke (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +4.56 EPA
• Greg McElroy (333) — 0.0 yds · +0.88 EPA/play +4.39 EPA

Rushing

• Glen Coffee (333) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Roy Upchurch (333) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Mark Ingram (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.42 EPA

Receiving

• Derrius Brooks (98) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Julio Jones (333) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Wenquel Graves (98) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Parker Wilson	333	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.28	+6.21
David Wolke	98	18	5.6%	0	1	+0.25	+4.56
Greg McElroy	333	5	0.0%	0	0	+0.88	+4.39
Brandon Smith	98	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-0.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	ALA
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	2	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+0.78	Rush TD
Q1	333	3	0	+0.89	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+1.85	Ended
Q1	98	5	0	-2.63	Ended
Q1	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	98	1	0	-5.13	Fumble
Q1	333	6	0	-4.23	Rush TD
Q1	333	10	0	+3.17	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-4.38	Punt
Q2	333	3	0	+0.98	Missed FG
Q2	98	3	0	-0.39	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+1.79	Pass TD
Q2	333	5	0	+1.64	Ended
Q2	98	1	0	+5.67	Pass TD
Q2	98	5	0	-4.27	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · David Wolke pass complete to Tristan Jones for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.67 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Marell Booker rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Alab Terrence Cody at the WKent 17. (-5.13 EPA)
3. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass intercepted by Travis Watters at the WKent 42, returned for 22 yards to the Alab 36. (-4.66 EPA)
4. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Roy Upchurch rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by WKent Blake Boyd at the WKent 6. (-4.08 EPA)
5. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass complete to Nick Walker for 6 yards to the Alab 44. (-3.9 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · David Wolke rush for 13 yards to the Alab 28 for a 1ST down. (+3.72 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass complete to Marquis Maze for 23 yards to the WKent 12 for a 1ST down. (+3.28 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · David Wolke pass intercepted by Justin Woodall at the Alab 12, returned for 1 yard to the Alab 13. (-3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (41–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: John Parker Wilson (333) — yds, 2 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 41 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 7–41.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282570333.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

John Parker Wilson (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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