Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Georgia State Panthers: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia State Panthers defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27–17 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, Georgia State Panthers 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	3	0	6	17
Georgia State Panthers	9	3	6	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Conner Manning (2247) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.57 EPA
• Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.93 EPA
• Nacarius Fant (98) — 0.0 yds · -1.71 EPA/play -1.71 EPA

Rushing

• Glenn Smith (2247) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Jakairi Moses (98) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Conner Manning (2247) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Nacarius Fant (98) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Jonathan Ifedi (2247) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Deon Yelder (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Manning	2247	29	69.0%	0	1	+0.19	+5.57
Mike White	98	43	60.5%	0	2	+0.04	+1.93
Nacarius Fant	98	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.71	-1.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	GAST
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	2	0	-1.29	Ended
Q1	2247	2	0	-5.30	Fumble
Q1	98	9	0	-1.86	Punt
Q1	2247	3	0	+5.79	Rush TD
Q1	98	1	0	+4.20	Pass TD
Q1	98	1	0	+0.80	Ended
Q1	2247	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2247	9	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	98	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	2247	2	0	-2.17	Ended
Q2	98	10	0	-1.99	Fumble
Q2	2247	6	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	98	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q2	2247	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2247	9	0	-4.64	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Conner Manning run for 6 yds to the GeoSt 26 Conner Manning fumbled, forced by Masai Whyte, recovered by WKent Joe Brown (-5.04 EPA)
2. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White sacked by Mackendy Cheridor for a loss of 11 yards to the GeoSt 46, Mike White fumbled, forced by Mackendy Cheridor, recovered by GeoSt Chase Middleton at the GeoSt 45, return for 2 yds to the GeoSt 47, Chase Middleton fumbled, recovered by GeoSt Chase Middleton at the WKent 48, return for 12 yds to the WKent 36 (-5.01 EPA)
3. Q3 · Georgia State Panthers · Glenn Smith run for no gain to the WKent 21 (-4.34 EPA)
4. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Deon Yelder 54 Yd pass from Mike White (Ryan Nuss Kick) (+4.2 EPA)
5. Q3 · Georgia State Panthers · Roger Carter 42 Yd pass from Conner Manning (Brandon Wright Kick) (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Conner Manning pass complete to Tamir Jones for 49 yds to the WKent 26 for a 1ST down (+2.73 EPA)
7. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Deon Yelder 4 Yd pass from Mike White (Ryan Nuss Kick) (+2.7 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Xavier Lane for 16 yds to the WKent 20 for a 1ST down (+2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia State Panthers controlled the final (27–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Conner Manning (2247) — yds, 1 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 Georgia State Panthers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, Georgia State Panthers 27 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Georgia State Panthers?

Georgia State Panthers won with a final score of 17–27.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Georgia State Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953409.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Georgia State Panthers in passing?

Conner Manning (2247) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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