Quick answer
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 49–28 in Week 13, 2015. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 28, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49.
Game summary
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past Marshall Thundering Herd 49–28 in Week 13 of the 2015 season.
- Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Brandon Doughty (98) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.37 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Anthony Wales — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Nicholas Norris — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marshall Thundering Herd | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 28 |
 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 6 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 49 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
MRSHMarshall Thundering HerdBrandon Doughty pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 35 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Taywan Taylor for 9 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Chase Litton pass complete to Ryan Yurachek for 5 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Tyler Higbee for 11 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Jake Collins kickoff for 62 yds , Deandre Reaves return for 97 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Tyler Higbee for 5 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Anthony Wales run for 15 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
Chase Litton pass complete to Justin Hunt for 32 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
Garrett Schwettman 29 yd FG GOOD
Garrett Schwettman 38 yd FG GOOD
Hyleck Foster run for 4 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Antwane Grant for 19 yds for a TD, (Brandon Doughty pass to Nacarius Fant for Two-Point Conversion)
WKUWestern Kentucky HilltoppersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WKU
Q1TD NNNicholas NorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 35 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD TTTaywan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-12
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Taywan Taylor for 9 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- MRSH
Q2TD RYRyan YurachekPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-12
Chase Litton pass complete to Ryan Yurachek for 5 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD THTyler HigbeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-18
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Tyler Higbee for 11 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- MRSH
Q2TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-18
Jake Collins kickoff for 62 yds , Deandre Reaves return for 97 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD THTyler HigbeePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-24
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Tyler Higbee for 5 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- WKU
Q2TD AWAnthony WalesPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-30
Anthony Wales run for 15 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK)
- MRSH
Q3TD JHJustin HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-30
Chase Litton pass complete to Justin Hunt for 32 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
- WKU
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 18-33
Garrett Schwettman 29 yd FG GOOD
- WKU
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 18-36
Garrett Schwettman 38 yd FG GOOD
- MRSH
Q4TD HFHyleck FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-36
Hyleck Foster run for 4 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK)
- WKU
Q4TD AGAntwane GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-42
Brandon Doughty pass complete to Antwane Grant for 19 yds for a TD, (Brandon Doughty pass to Nacarius Fant for Two-Point Conversion)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Brandon Doughty (98) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +14.94 EPA
- Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -0.82 EPA
- Michael Birdsong (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -1.70 EPA
Rushing
- Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
- D'Andre Ferby (98) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
- Remi Watson (276) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Receiving
- Nicholas Norris (98) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
- Antwane Grant (98) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
- Tyler Higbee (98) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Doughty | 98 | 40 | 67.5% | 0 | 5 | +0.37 | +14.94 |
| Anthony Wales | 98 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.81 | -0.82 |
| Michael Birdsong | 276 | 4 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.42 | -1.70 |
| Chase Litton | 276 | 37 | 51.4% | 0 | 2 | -0.15 | -5.56 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | MRSH | 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 | 8 | 0 | +1.91 | Ended |
| Q1 | 276 | 6 | 0 | -1.49 | Punt |
| Q1 | 98 | 8 | 0 | -1.06 | Punt |
| Q1 | 276 | 2 | 0 | -1.63 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 98 | 6 | 0 | -2.85 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 276 | 3 | 0 | -2.14 | Ended |
| Q1 | 98 | 1 | 0 | +2.69 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 276 | 3 | 0 | -3.43 | Ended |
| Q1 | 98 | 2 | 0 | -0.86 | Ended |
| Q2 | 276 | 3 | 0 | +1.12 | Ended |
| Q2 | 98 | 1 | 0 | +2.74 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 276 | 1 | 0 | +0.25 | Ended |
| Q2 | 98 | 5 | 0 | +2.50 | Ended |
| Q2 | 276 | 1 | 0 | +1.95 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 98 | 3 | 0 | +3.05 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 276 | 3 | 0 | +3.11 | Touchdown |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Jake Collins kickoff for 62 yds , Deandre Reaves return for 97 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK) (+7.19 EPA)
- Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass complete to Justin Hunt for 32 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK) (+6.93 EPA)
- Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Tyler Williams punt for 53 yds , Kylen Towner returns for 1 yd to the WKent 25 Kylen Towner fumbled, forced by Antavis Rowe, recovered by Marsh Matt Cincotta (+6.83 EPA)
- Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass intercepted Nick Holt return for no gain to the Marsh 22 (-5.01 EPA)
- Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Doughty run for a loss of 5 yards to the Marsh 25 Brandon Doughty fumbled, recovered by Marsh Taj Letman (-4.85 EPA)
- Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton sacked by Derik Overstreet for a loss of 8 yards to the Marsh 12 Chase Litton fumbled, recovered by WKent Bryan Shorter , return for 0 yards (-4.57 EPA)
- Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass intercepted Nick Holt return for no gain to the Marsh 36 (-4.12 EPA)
- Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Nick Smith 40 yd FG MISSED (-3.78 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (49–28) in Week 13.
- Passing edge: Brandon Doughty (98) — yds, 5 TD.
- EPA edge: MRSH 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
Marshall Thundering Herd 28, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49 in Week 13 of the 2015 college football season.
Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 28–49.
Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763664.
Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?
Brandon Doughty (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Marshall Thundering Herd at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Marshall Thundering Herd
Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
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