Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 52–55 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2016

Quick answer

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55–52 in Week 6, 2016. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 52, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 55.

Game summary

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs edged Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55–52 in Week 6 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 14 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 17 plays.
Passing leader: Ryan Higgins (2348) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.69 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Anthony Wales — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Trent Taylor — 13 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	9	6	12	52
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	18	12	15	9	55

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 33

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LT
Q1TD
CHCarlos Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlos Henderson for 37 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
WKU
Q1TD
AWAnthony Wales
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Anthony Wales run for 1 yd for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)
LT
Q1TD
JCJarred Craft
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Jarred Craft for 5 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
LT
Q1TD
CHCarlos Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlos Henderson for 22 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
WKU
Q1TD
NNNicholas Norris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Mike White pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 9 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)
LT
Q2TD
JCJarred Craft
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Jarred Craft run for 10 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
WKU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-24
Skyler Simcox 26 yd FG GOOD
LT
Q2TD
CHCarlos Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlos Henderson for 63 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
WKU
Q2TD
TTTaywan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Mike White pass complete to Taywan Taylor for 7 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)
LT
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-33
Jonathan Barnes 44 yd FG GOOD
WKU
Q3TD
NNNicholas Norris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-33
Mike White pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 31 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)
LT
Q3TD
JCJarred Craft
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-39
Ryan Higgins pass complete to Jarred Craft for 2 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
LT
Q3TD
KMKam McKnight
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-45
Kam McKnight run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
LT
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-51
Logan McPherson punt blocked by Shaquille Johnson blocked by Shaquille Johnson Kylen Towner return for 6 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)
WKU
Q4TD
NNNicholas Norris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-51
Mike White pass complete to Nicholas Norris for 11 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)
LT
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
33-54
Jonathan Barnes 54 yd FG GOOD
WKU
Q4TD
TTTaywan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-54
Mike White pass complete to Taywan Taylor for 8 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ryan Higgins (2348) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +28.82 EPA
Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +19.74 EPA

Rushing

Anthony Wales (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Jarred Craft (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Ryan Higgins (2348) — 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Receiving

Trent Taylor (2348) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Taywan Taylor (98) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Carlos Henderson (2348) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Higgins	2348	42	78.6%	0	5	+0.69	+28.82
Mike White	98	51	70.6%	0	5	+0.39	+19.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	LT
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2348	1	+2.85	Pass TD
Q1	98	8	+2.78	Rush TD
Q1	2348	6	+3.62	Pass TD
Q1	98	1	+1.61	Ended
Q1	2348	4	+15.91	Pass TD
Q1	98	7	+1.52	Pass TD
Q1	2348	4	+3.16	Ended
Q1	98	9	-2.70	Ended
Q2	2348	1	+2.53	Rush TD
Q2	98	4	+1.45	Ended
Q2	2348	5	+3.76	Ended
Q2	98	6	-2.15	Punt
Q2	2348	1	-3.45	Ended
Q2	98	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2348	2	-0.97	Ended
Q2	98	9	+2.33	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ryan Higgins run for 3 yds to the WKent 39 for a 1ST down WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, personal foul (Omarius Bryant) to the WKent 24 for a 1ST down (+10.8 EPA)
Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Logan McPherson punt blocked by Shaquille Johnson blocked by Shaquille Johnson Kylen Towner return for 6 yds for a TD, (Skyler Simcox KICK) (-6.44 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ryan Higgins run for no gain to the WKent 1 (-5.88 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Jonathan Barnes kickoff for 65 yds , Kylen Towner return for 87 yds to the LaTch 13 (+4.84 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White sacked by Aaron Brown for a loss of 2 yards to the WKent 21 Mike White fumbled, recovered by LaTch Jaylon Ferguson , return for 0 yards (-4.73 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Anthony Wales run for 5 yds to the WKent 22 Anthony Wales fumbled, forced by TEAM, recovered by LaTch Jaylon Ferguson (-4.43 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlos Henderson for 48 yds to the WKent 25 for a 1ST down (+4.36 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Ryan Higgins pass complete to Carlos Henderson for 63 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (+4.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (55–52) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Ryan Higgins (2348) — yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: WKU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 52, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 55 in Week 6 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 52–55.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869379.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Ryan Higgins (2348) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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