Kentucky Wildcats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2013 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 35–26 in Week 1, 2013. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 26, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	3	12	0	9	26
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maxwell Smith (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.81 EPA/play +10.54 EPA
• Brandon Doughty (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.94 EPA
• Jalen Whitlow (96) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -1.75 EPA

Rushing

• Antonio Andrews (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• Raymond Sanders (96) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Leon Allen (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Willie McNeal (98) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Mitchell Henry (98) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Demarco Robinson (96) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maxwell Smith	96	13	7.7%	0	1	+0.81	+10.54
Brandon Doughty	98	32	3.1%	0	1	+0.03	+0.94
Jalen Whitlow	96	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-1.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	WKU
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	10	0	+1.84	Ended
Q1	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	96	8	0	-1.17	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-5.29	Fumble
Q1	96	3	0	-1.91	Punt
Q1	98	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	98	8	0	+4.20	Ended
Q2	96	1	0	-0.23	Ended
Q2	98	1	0	+0.30	Punt
Q2	96	3	0	-0.43	Punt
Q2	98	4	0	-0.66	Punt
Q2	96	1	0	+1.68	Rush TD
Q2	96	3	0	+3.51	Ended
Q2	98	3	0	-3.71	Fumble
Q2	96	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q2	98	8	0	+0.43	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Maxwell Smith pass complete to Demarco Robinson for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.45 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Maxwell Smith pass complete to Anthony Kendrick for 27 yards to the WKent 43 for a 1ST down. (+4.27 EPA)
3. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Kent 14. (-4.2 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Raymond Sanders rush for 49 yards to the WKent 21 for a 1ST down. (+4.11 EPA)
5. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Ryan Timmons rush for 33 yards, fumbled at the WKent 28. (-3.69 EPA)
6. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Jalen Whitlow pass complete to Javess Blue for 16 yards to the Kent 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.3 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Doughty pass complete to Antonio Andrews for 12 yards, fumbled, forced by Khalid Henderson, recovered by Kent Avery Williamson at the WKent 41. (-3.15 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Jalen Whitlow rush for 50 yards to the WKent 14 for a 1ST down. (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (35–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Maxwell Smith (96) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Kentucky Wildcats 26, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35 in Week 1 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 26–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=332430098.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Maxwell Smith (96) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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