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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2016 Week 13 Recap

Hilltoppers defeat Herd 60–6 in Week 13

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (Week 13).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 60 10-3 Winner
Final 60–6
Marshall Thundering Herd 6 1-9
Winner
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Final score
60–6
Halftime
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 36–0 Marshall Thundering Herd
Top passer
Mike White

Top CFB performers · Hilltoppers

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Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 60–6 in Week 13, 2016. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 60, Marshall Thundering Herd 6.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Marshall Thundering Herd 60–6 in Week 13 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Mike White (98) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Anthony Anderson — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Deon-Tay McManus — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers24126960
Marshall Thundering Herd00606

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WKU
    Q1TD
    AWAnthony Wales

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Mike White pass complete to Anthony Wales for 16 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  2. WKU
    Q1TD
    AWAnthony Wales

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Anthony Wales run for 19 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  3. WKU
    Q1TD
    TTTaywan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    Mike White pass complete to Taywan Taylor for 21 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  4. WKU
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-0

    Amoreto Curraj kickoff for 58 yds , Kylen Towner return for 93 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  5. WKU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-0

    Skyler Simcox 47 yd FG GOOD

  6. WKU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    30-0

    Skyler Simcox 41 yd FG GOOD

  7. WKU
    Q2TD
    NNNicholas Norris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-0

    Mike White pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 25 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  8. MRSH
    Q3TD
    RYRyan Yurachek

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-6

    Garet Morrell pass complete to Ryan Yurachek for 4 yds for a TD, (Amoreto Curraj PAT BLOCKED)

  9. WKU
    Q3TD
    AWAnthony Wales

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-6

    Anthony Wales run for 1 yd for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  10. WKU
    Q4TD
    QBQuinton Baker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-6

    Quinton Baker run for 4 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

  11. WKU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    51-6

    Skyler Simcox 22 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +8.39 EPA
  • Tyler Ferguson (98) — 0.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -3.85 EPA
  • Garet Morrell (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -6.08 EPA

Rushing

  • Anthony Anderson (276) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
  • Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA
  • Quinton Baker (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.57 EPA

Receiving

  • Deon-Tay McManus (276) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
  • Taywan Taylor (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
  • Josh Knight (276) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Mike White982369.6%03+0.36+8.39
Tyler Ferguson9840.0%00-0.96-3.85
Garet Morrell2763652.8%01-0.17-6.08

Team EPA comparison

StatWKUMRSH
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19810+1.93Pass TD
Q127630-2.26Punt
Q19860+3.23Rush TD
Q127660-2.29Punt
Q19860+3.69Pass TD
Q127630-1.22Punt
Q19840+1.10Touchdown
Q127630-1.96Punt
Q29860+1.34Field goal
Q2276110-3.09Ended
Q29870-0.63Ended
Q227630-2.62Punt
Q29830-0.36Pass TD
Q2276100+2.16Pass TD
Q39860+2.17Rush TD
Q3276140+3.81Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Joe Brown return for defensive PAT (-7.9 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Garet Morrell pass intercepted Joe Brown return for 51 yds to the Marsh 40 (-7.17 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Anthony Wales run for no gain to the Marsh 1 (-6.55 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Garet Morrell pass complete to Michael Clark for 32 yds to the WKent 15 for a 1ST down (+4.94 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Amoreto Curraj kickoff for 58 yds , Kylen Towner return for 93 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK) (+4.88 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Garet Morrell pass complete to Ryan Yurachek for 4 yds for a TD, (Amoreto Curraj PAT BLOCKED) (+4.56 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kaare Vedvik punt for 39 yds, fair catch by Kylen Towner at the WKent 38 (+4.27 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Garet Morrell pass intercepted for a 1ST down Tacorian Darden return for 2 yds to the Marsh 44 for a 1ST down WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Marsh 35 for a 1ST down (-4.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (60–6) in Week 13.
  • Passing edge: Mike White (98) — yds, 3 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 60, Marshall Thundering Herd 6 in Week 13 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 60–6.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869419.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Mike White (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W

Marshall Thundering Herd

Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L