Quick answer
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 49–48 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 48, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49.
Game summary
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers edged Central Michigan Chippewas 49–48 in Week 1 of the 2014 season.
- Scoring: 14 touchdowns across 14 plays.
- Passing leader: Cooper Rush (2117) — 0.0 pass yds, 7 TD, +1.00 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Leon Allen — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Titus Davis — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Michigan Chippewas | 6 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 48 |
 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 18 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 49 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
CMUCentral Michigan ChippewasBrandon Doughty pass complete to Antwane Grant for 19 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Joel German for 12 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Titus Davis 21 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Brian Eavey Kick)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Jared Dangerfield for 14 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Leon Allen run for 1 yd for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Willie McNeal for 55 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Cooper Rush pass complete to Courtney Williams for 30 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Mitchell Henry for 16 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Anthony Wales run for 21 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Cooper Rush pass complete to Jesse Kroll for 48 yds to the WKent 27 (caught at the WKent 29), lateral to Deon Butler for 10 yds to the WKent 17, lateral to Courtney Williams for 2 yds to the WKent 15, lateral to Titus Davis for 15 yds for a TD (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Cooper Rush pass complete to Anthony Garland for 7 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
Cooper Rush pass complete to Courtney Williams for 10 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
Cooper Rush pass complete to Titus Davis for 23 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
Cooper Rush pass complete to Titus Davis for 12 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
WKUWestern Kentucky HilltoppersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WKU
Q1TD AGAntwane GrantPoints+6
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- 0-6
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Antwane Grant for 19 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- WKU
Q1TD JGJoel GermanPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-12
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Joel German for 12 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- CMU
Q1TD TDTitus DavisPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
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- 6-12
Titus Davis 21 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Brian Eavey Kick)
- WKU
Q1TD JDJared DangerfieldPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-18
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Jared Dangerfield for 14 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD LALeon AllenPoints+6
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- 6-24
Leon Allen run for 1 yd for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD WMWillie McNealPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-30
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Willie McNeal for 55 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- CMU
Q2TD CWCourtney WilliamsPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-30
Cooper Rush pass complete to Courtney Williams for 30 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD MHMitchell HenryPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-36
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Mitchell Henry for 16 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- WKU
Q3TD AWAnthony WalesPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
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- 12-42
Anthony Wales run for 21 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- CMU
Q4TD JKJesse KrollPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-42
Cooper Rush pass complete to Jesse Kroll for 48 yds to the WKent 27 (caught at the WKent 29), lateral to Deon Butler for 10 yds to the WKent 17, lateral to Courtney Williams for 2 yds to the WKent 15, lateral to Titus Davis for 15 yds for a TD (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
- CMU
Q4TD AGAnthony GarlandPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
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- 24-42
Cooper Rush pass complete to Anthony Garland for 7 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
- CMU
Q4TD CWCourtney WilliamsPoints+6
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- OPP EZ
- Score
- 30-42
Cooper Rush pass complete to Courtney Williams for 10 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
- CMU
Q4TD TDTitus DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 36-42
Cooper Rush pass complete to Titus Davis for 23 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
- CMU
Q4TD TDTitus DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 42-42
Cooper Rush pass complete to Titus Davis for 12 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Cooper Rush (2117) — 0.0 yds · 7 TD · +1.00 EPA/play +42.93 EPA
- Brandon Doughty (98) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +25.98 EPA
Rushing
- Leon Allen (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
- Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
- Martez Walker (2117) — 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
Receiving
- Titus Davis (2117) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA
- Jared Dangerfield (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
- Willie McNeal (98) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Rush | 2117 | 43 | 65.1% | 0 | 7 | +1.00 | +42.93 |
| Brandon Doughty | 98 | 40 | 72.5% | 0 | 5 | +0.65 | +25.98 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | CMU | 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 | 2117 | 2 | 0 | -1.37 | Ended |
| Q1 | 98 | 9 | 0 | +5.03 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2117 | 7 | 0 | -4.27 | Interception |
| Q1 | 98 | 6 | 0 | +5.19 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2117 | 1 | 0 | +1.99 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2117 | 2 | 0 | +4.07 | Ended |
| Q1 | 98 | 10 | 0 | +5.75 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 98 | 6 | 0 | +6.16 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | 2117 | 4 | 0 | +0.18 | Punt |
| Q2 | 98 | 1 | 0 | +5.25 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 98 | 2 | 0 | -0.61 | Ended |
| Q2 | 2117 | 12 | 0 | +7.32 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 98 | 9 | 0 | +4.74 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2117 | 7 | 0 | +0.11 | Ended |
| Q3 | 98 | 11 | 0 | +0.63 | Missed FG |
| Q3 | 2117 | 4 | 0 | -0.34 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Courtney Williams for 30 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK) (+6.34 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass intercepted Cam Thomas return for 16 yds to the WKent 16 (-6.07 EPA)
- Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Jesse Kroll for 48 yds to the WKent 27 (caught at the WKent 29), lateral to Deon Butler for 10 yds to the WKent 17, lateral to Courtney Williams for 2 yds to the WKent 15, lateral to Titus Davis for 15 yds for a TD (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (+5.97 EPA)
- Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Doughty pass complete to Willie McNeal for 55 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK) (+5.25 EPA)
- Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Saylor Lavallii run for no gain to the WKent 19 (-5.15 EPA)
- Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Deon Butler for 27 yds to the WKent 28 for a 1ST down (+4.47 EPA)
- Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Titus Davis for 23 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Titus Davis for 45 yds to the WKent 30 for a 1ST down (+3.65 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (49–48) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Cooper Rush (2117) — yds, 7 TD.
- EPA edge: CMU 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
Central Michigan Chippewas 48, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.
Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 48–49.
Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610205.
Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?
Cooper Rush (2117) led passers with 0.0 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Michigan Chippewas at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Central Michigan Chippewas
Now 1-1 L
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Now 2-0 W
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