EKY vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated EKY 31–17 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: EKY 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
EKY	0	0	0	0	17
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	15	6	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tim Boyle (2198) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +19.60 EPA
• Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.59 EPA
• LJ Scott (2198) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.64 EPA

Rushing

• D'Andre Ferby (98) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.11 EPA
• Marquez Trigg (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• LJ Scott (2198) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Markush (2198) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.47 EPA
• Neiko Creamer (2198) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Lucky Jackson (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tim Boyle	2198	41	70.7%	0	2	+0.48	+19.60
Mike White	98	34	58.8%	0	1	+0.14	+4.59
LJ Scott	2198	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64
Austin Scott	2198	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-2.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	EKY	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	98	15	0	+5.14	Ended
Q1	2198	10	0	+1.13	Punt
Q1	98	6	0	-4.03	Field goal
Q2	2198	4	0	-1.54	Punt
Q2	98	11	0	+0.32	Ended
Q2	2198	4	0	-4.48	Ended
Q2	98	7	0	-0.66	Pass TD
Q2	2198	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q2	98	3	0	-0.75	Rush TD
Q2	2198	4	0	+0.89	Pass TD
Q3	98	6	0	+2.67	Rush TD
Q3	2198	13	0	+6.25	Pass TD
Q3	98	7	0	+1.61	Ended
Q3	2198	17	0	+6.04	Ended
Q4	98	2	0	-1.80	Punt
Q4	2198	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White sacked by Luder Jean Louis for a loss of 6 yards to the WKent 36 Mike White fumbled, recovered by EKent Eric Reed , return for 0 yards , return for 44 yds to the WKent 0 EASTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Offensive holding (10 Yards) to the WKent 36 (-7.45 EPA)
2. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Lucky Jackson for 66 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (+5.84 EPA)
3. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Tim Boyle pass complete to Ryan Markush for 50 yds to the WKent 22 for a 1ST down (+4.8 EPA)
4. Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · LJ Scott run for no gain to the WKent 27 (-4.35 EPA)
5. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Tim Boyle pass complete to BK Smith for 10 yds to the WKent 6 for a 1ST down (-3.56 EPA)
6. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Tim Boyle pass complete to Ryan Markush for 10 yds for a TD, (Lucas Williams KICK) (+3.51 EPA)
7. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · WHITE, Mike pass complete to YELDER, Deon for 5 yards to the WKU31 (BASCOM, Ben), PENALTY EKU personal foul 20 yards to the WKU46, 1ST DOWN WKU, NO PLAY. (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Lucky Jackson for 21 yds to the EKent 39 for a 1ST down (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (31–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tim Boyle (2198) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: EKY 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 EKY vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

EKY 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won EKY vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 17–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400938599.

Who led EKY vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Tim Boyle (2198) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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