Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38–10 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, Alabama Crimson Tide 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	3	6	0	6	10
Alabama Crimson Tide	9	0	6	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nacarius Fant (98) — 0.0 yds · -1.95 EPA/play -1.95 EPA
• Drew Eckels (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.77 EPA/play -3.07 EPA
• Blake Barnett (333) — 0.0 yds · -1.70 EPA/play -8.48 EPA

Rushing

• Damien Harris (333) — 0.0 yds -3.38 EPA
• Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds -2.49 EPA
• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds -3.87 EPA

Receiving

• Calvin Ridley (333) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -2.22 EPA
• Taywan Taylor (98) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -1.83 EPA
• ArDarius Stewart (333) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -2.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nacarius Fant	98	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.95	-1.95
Drew Eckels	98	4	50.0%	0	1	-0.77	-3.07
Blake Barnett	333	5	40.0%	0	0	-1.70	-8.48
Tyler Ferguson	98	10	60.0%	0	0	-2.25	-22.48
Mike White	98	21	42.9%	0	0	-2.64	-55.46
Jalen Hurts	333	33	69.7%	0	2	-2.65	-87.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	ALA
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	333	9	0	-29.03	Pass TD
Q1	98	1	0	-1.95	Interception
Q1	333	5	0	-11.05	Punt
Q1	98	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	98	3	0	-16.37	Ended
Q1	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	333	4	0	-19.38	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-10.20	Punt
Q1	333	5	0	-23.43	Missed FG
Q1	98	3	0	-9.08	Punt
Q2	98	4	0	-3.40	Missed FG
Q2	333	5	0	-7.43	Punt
Q2	98	6	0	-8.94	Punt
Q2	333	3	0	-8.10	Punt
Q2	98	4	0	-12.25	Touchdown
Q2	333	3	0	-6.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Anthony Wales run for 1 yd to the Alab 8 (-7.57 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass incomplete to Nacarius Fant (-7.56 EPA)
3. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Bo Scarbrough run for no gain to the WKent 18 (-7.07 EPA)
4. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass intercepted for a TD Eddie Jackson return for 55 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (-6.83 EPA)
5. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts pass complete to ArDarius Stewart for no gain to the WKent 13 (-6.48 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Damien Harris run for 5 yds to the WKent 2 (-6.13 EPA)
7. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts pass incomplete to Calvin Ridley (-5.96 EPA)
8. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · B.J. Emmons run for 3 yds to the WKent 6 (-5.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (38–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Nacarius Fant (98) — yds.
• 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, Alabama Crimson Tide 38 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 10–38.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868980.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Nacarius Fant (98) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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