Memphis Tigers vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Memphis Tigers 51–31 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Memphis Tigers 31, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	9	6	6	6	31
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	12	15	6	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Ferguson (235) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +12.59 EPA
• Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.27 EPA
• Phil Mayhue (235) — 0.0 yds · +1.36 EPA/play +1.36 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.12 EPA
• Darrell Henderson (235) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Riley Ferguson (235) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Miller (235) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
• Taywan Taylor (98) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Phil Mayhue (235) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Ferguson	235	45	55.6%	0	4	+0.28	+12.59
Mike White	98	33	60.6%	0	3	+0.25	+8.27
Phil Mayhue	235	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.36	+1.36
Jason Stewart	235	5	20.0%	0	0	-0.56	-2.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MEM	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	235	7	0	+2.23	Ended
Q1	98	1	0	+2.08	Rush TD
Q1	98	7	0	+2.61	Ended
Q1	235	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	235	8	0	+1.70	Ended
Q1	98	1	0	+2.47	Pass TD
Q1	98	7	0	+4.20	Ended
Q1	235	1	0	+3.45	Pass TD
Q1	235	4	0	+0.27	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q1	235	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q2	235	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	98	2	0	+0.22	Interception
Q2	235	4	0	-0.67	Punt
Q2	98	1	0	+1.19	Rush TD
Q2	98	12	0	+4.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Anthony Miller for 45 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (+7.41 EPA)
2. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Phil Mayhue for 14 yds to the WKent 26 for a 1ST down (+4.36 EPA)
3. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass intercepted Keith Brown return for 8 yds to the Memph 30 (-3.97 EPA)
4. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 10 yds to the 50 yard line MEMPHIS Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-15 Yards) to the Memph 35 (+3.97 EPA)
5. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Jason Stewart pass complete to Anthony Miller for 28 yds to the Memph 47 for a 1ST down (+3.76 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Anthony Wales for 38 yds to the Memph 27 for a 1ST down (+3.52 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 33 yds to the Memph 47 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Riley Ferguson pass complete to Tony Pollard for 45 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (+3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (51–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Riley Ferguson (235) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: MEM 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 Memphis Tigers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Memphis Tigers 31, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 51 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 31–51.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400876043.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Riley Ferguson (235) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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