Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41–3 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3, Kentucky Wildcats 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	3	0	0	3
Kentucky Wildcats	6	12	12	9	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Fidler (96) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.12 EPA
• Mike Hartline (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.02 EPA
• David Wolke (98) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -1.39 EPA

Rushing

• Tony Dixon (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.19 EPA
• K.J. Black (98) — 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA
• Bobby Rainey (98) — 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Dicky Lyons Jr. (96) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA
• N/A. (96) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.78 EPA
• John Conner (96) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Fidler	96	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.06	-0.12
Mike Hartline	96	27	3.7%	0	1	-0.04	-1.02
David Wolke	98	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.35	-1.39
K.J. Black	98	12	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-14.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	UK
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
Q0	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	98	4	0	-4.37	Punt
Q1	96	10	0	+0.07	Punt
Q1	98	2	0	-2.50	Ended
Q1	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	98	2	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	96	1	0	-0.44	Interception
Q1	98	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q1	96	5	0	-2.90	Ended
Q2	98	3	0	-0.88	Punt
Q2	96	3	0	-1.19	Touchdown
Q2	98	5	0	+0.30	Field goal
Q2	96	9	0	-0.70	Rush TD
Q2	98	6	0	-0.96	Punt
Q2	96	5	0	+0.81	Ended
Q3	96	2	0	+0.36	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Tanner Siewert kickoff for 70 yards returned by Derrick Locke for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.73 EPA)
2. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Mike Hartline pass intercepted by Marcus Minor at the WKent 49, returned for 10 yards to the Kent 41, tackled by Mike Hartline. (-5.01 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Moncell Allen rush for 1 yard to the WKent 10, tackled by Robert Dark. (-4.92 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · K.J. Black rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Kent Michael Schwindel at the WKent 30. (-4.7 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Tim Masthay kickoff for 70 yards returned by Bobby Rainey, tackled by Trevard Lindley for 74 yards to the Kent 26, tackled by Trevard Lindley. (+4.44 EPA)
6. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Mike Hartline pass complete to E.J. Adams for 14 yards to the WKent 42, tackled by L.J. Harbison for a 1ST down. (-3.54 EPA)
7. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Mike Hartline pass complete to Dicky Lyons Jr. for 3 yards to the WKent 27, tackled by Jihad Morris. (-3.05 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Tanner Siewert 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (41–3) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Will Fidler (96) — yds.
• 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3, Kentucky Wildcats 41 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 3–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282710096.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Will Fidler (96) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Kentucky Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.