Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Rice Owls: 2015 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Rice Owls 49–10 in Week 5, 2015. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49, Rice Owls 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	18	12	0	12	49
Rice Owls	3	6	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brandon Doughty (98) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +19.69 EPA
• Nelson Fishback (98) — 0.0 yds · +1.21 EPA/play +1.21 EPA
• Tyler Stehling (242) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.78 EPA

Rushing

• D'Andre Ferby (98) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.07 EPA
• Samuel Stewart (242) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Darik Dillard (242) — 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA

Receiving

• Jared Dangerfield (98) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Temi Alaka (242) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Taywan Taylor (98) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon Doughty	98	35	80.0%	0	4	+0.56	+19.69
Nelson Fishback	98	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.21	+1.21
Tyler Stehling	242	21	52.4%	0	0	+0.04	+0.78
Driphus Jackson	242	11	45.5%	0	0	-0.12	-1.37
Luke Turner	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.15	-2.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	RICE
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	6	0	+4.77	Pass TD
Q1	242	6	0	-2.38	Punt
Q1	98	1	0	+3.27	Pass TD
Q1	242	4	0	-4.06	Fumble
Q1	98	7	0	+3.20	Pass TD
Q1	242	5	0	-1.87	Field goal
Q1	98	2	0	+4.26	Ended
Q1	242	5	0	-0.13	Ended
Q1	98	7	0	-1.76	Rush TD
Q2	242	6	0	+3.74	Rush TD
Q2	98	3	0	+4.11	Ended
Q2	242	11	0	+2.48	Ended
Q2	98	4	0	-0.16	Pass TD
Q2	242	1	0	-2.91	Interception
Q2	98	5	0	+0.16	Ended
Q2	242	3	0	-3.28	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Driphus Jackson run for a loss of 1 yard to the WKent 30 Driphus Jackson fumbled, recovered by WKent Jontavious Morris (-6.24 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Doughty pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 65 yds to the Rice 10 for a 1ST down (+4.87 EPA)
3. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · D'Andre Ferby run for 2 yds to the Rice 5 for a 1ST down RICE Penalty, personal foul (Derek Brown) to the Rice 2 for a 1ST down (+4.39 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rice Owls · Luke Turner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Hayden Tobola KICK) (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q1 · Rice Owls · Darik Dillard run for a loss of 3 yards to the Rice 45 Darik Dillard fumbled, recovered by WKent Nick Newton (-4.08 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Tyler Stehling sacked by Tanner Reeves for a loss of 10 yards to the Rice 2 Tyler Stehling fumbled, recovered by WKent Tanner Reeves , return for 0 yards (-3.78 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Doughty pass complete to Nacarius Fant for 30 yds to the WKent 46 for a 1ST down (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Brandon Doughty pass complete to Jared Dangerfield for 39 yds for a TD, (Garrett Schwettman KICK) (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (49–10) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Brandon Doughty (98) — yds, 4 TD.
• 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 Rice Owls?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49, Rice Owls 10 in Week 5 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Rice Owls?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 49–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763617.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Rice Owls in passing?

Brandon Doughty (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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