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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2017 Week 11 Recap

Herd defeat Hilltoppers 30–23 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (Week 11).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 23 5-6
Final 23–30
Marshall Thundering Herd 30 8-3 Winner
Winner
Marshall Thundering Herd
Final score
23–30
Halftime
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 6–12 Marshall Thundering Herd
Top passer
Mike White

Top CFB performers · Hilltoppers

Top CFB performers · Herd

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 30–23 in Week 11, 2017. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 23, Marshall Thundering Herd 30.

Game summary

Marshall Thundering Herd beat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 30–23 in Week 11 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Mike White (98) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.03 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Tyler King — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Cameron Echols-Luper — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers6091223
Marshall Thundering Herd0129030

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WKU
    Q1TD
    QJQuin Jernighan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Mike White pass complete to Quin Jernighan for 6 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK)

  2. MRSH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-3

    Kaare Vedvik 42 yd FG GOOD

  3. MRSH
    Q2TD
    KDKeion Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Keion Davis run for 3 yds for a TD, (Kaare Vedvik KICK)

  4. MRSH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-12

    Kaare Vedvik 29 yd FG GOOD

  5. MRSH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-15

    Kaare Vedvik 44 yd FG GOOD

  6. WKU
    Q3TD
    MWMike White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Mike White pass intercepted for a TD Nazeeh Johnson return for 45 yds for a TD, (Kaare Vedvik KICK)

  7. WKU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-15

    Ryan Nuss 28 yd FG GOOD

  8. MRSH
    Q3TD
    TKTyler King

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-21

    Tyler King run for 10 yds for a TD, (Kaare Vedvik KICK)

  9. WKU
    Q4TD
    QJQuin Jernighan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-21

    Mike White pass complete to Quin Jernighan for 27 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK)

  10. WKU
    Q4TD
    CECameron Echols-Luper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-21

    Mike White pass complete to Cameron Echols-Luper for 25 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss PAT MISSED)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Mike White (98) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.46 EPA
  • Drew Eckels (98) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
  • Chase Litton (276) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -4.39 EPA

Rushing

  • Tyler King (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
  • Keion Davis (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
  • D'Andre Ferby (98) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

  • Cameron Echols-Luper (98) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
  • Deon Yelder (98) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
  • Nick Mathews (276) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Mike White984463.6%03+0.03+1.46
Drew Eckels9810.0%00-0.56-0.56
Chase Litton2762860.7%00-0.16-4.39

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
Q1276100+0.08Ended
Q19840-0.23Pass TD
Q127670-1.16Punt
Q198100-1.21Ended
Q227600Field goal
Q2276140+6.30Rush TD
Q29830-2.37Punt
Q2276100+1.69Field goal
Q29830-2.49Punt
Q327600Field goal
Q39820+2.09Ended
Q327620-2.15Ended
Q39840-5.64Touchdown
Q327650-3.00Interception
Q39830-2.99Field goal
Q327630-0.63Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass intercepted for a TD Nazeeh Johnson return for 45 yds for a TD, (Kaare Vedvik KICK) (-7.74 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · MARSHALL Penalty, personal foul (-15 Yards) to the Marsh 20 (-5.54 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Cameron Echols-Luper for 3 yds to the Marsh 6 (-4.24 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Nacarius Fant for 16 yds to the Marsh 37 for a 1ST down (+4.23 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Quin Jernighan for 27 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (+3.94 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Chase Litton pass complete to Obi Obialo for 14 yds to the WKent 10 for a 1ST down (-3.62 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kaare Vedvik kickoff for 63 yds , Jahcour Pearson return for 22 yds to the WKent 24 Jahcour Pearson fumbled, forced by Jaquan Yulee, recovered by Marsh Chase Hancock (-3.5 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Mike White pass complete to Deon Yelder for 17 yds to the WKent 39 for a 1ST down (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (30–23) in Week 11.
  • 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 23, Marshall Thundering Herd 30 in Week 11 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 23–30.

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=400938657.

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 5-5 Now 5-6 L

Marshall Thundering Herd

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W