Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49–10 in Week 1, 2010. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, Nebraska Cornhuskers 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	0	3	6	10
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	6	12	12	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kawaun Jakes (98) — 0.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +9.05 EPA
• Cody Green (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +4.51 EPA
• Zac Lee (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.66 EPA/play +2.65 EPA

Rushing

• Bobby Rainey (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• Taylor Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +1.26 EPA
• Rex Burkhead (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Brandon Kinnie (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Niles Paul (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Bobby Rainey (98) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kawaun Jakes	98	16	0.0%	0	0	+0.56	+9.05
Cody Green	158	6	16.7%	0	1	+0.75	+4.51
Zac Lee	158	4	0.0%	0	0	+0.66	+2.65
Taylor Martinez	158	14	0.0%	0	0	-0.01	-0.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	NEB
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	158	3	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	98	8	0	+0.23	Punt
Q1	158	1	0	+2.19	Rush TD
Q1	158	2	0	+1.29	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-3.29	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+3.60	Rush TD
Q1	98	3	0	+0.76	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	-0.98	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+0.38	Ended
Q1	98	4	0	-2.72	Punt
Q2	158	2	0	-0.59	Punt
Q2	98	2	0	-0.74	Ended
Q2	98	1	0	+0.69	Ended
Q2	158	3	0	-2.31	Ended
Q2	98	3	0	+1.63	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	+0.97	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bobby Rainey rush for 1 yard to the WKent 36, NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+7.37 EPA)
2. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Roy Helu Jr. rush for 1 yard to the WKent 24. (-5.02 EPA)
3. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bobby Rainey rush for 46 yards, fumbled, recovered by Neb Eric Hagg in the endzone. (-3.8 EPA)
4. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kawaun Jakes pass complete to Bobby Rainey for 4 yards to the Neb 48, NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down. (+3.8 EPA)
5. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez rush for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.6 EPA)
6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Cody Green pass complete to Niles Paul for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.26 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass complete to Niles Paul for 17 yards, fumbled, recovered by WKent at the WKent 44. (-3.05 EPA)
8. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kawaun Jakes pass complete to Tristan Jones for 17 yards to the Neb 1 for a 1ST down. (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (49–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kawaun Jakes (98) — 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, Nebraska Cornhuskers 49 in Week 1 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 10–49.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302470158.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Kawaun Jakes (98) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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