Maine Black Bears vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Maine Black Bears defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31–28 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Maine Black Bears 31, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maine Black Bears	6	12	6	3	31
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	0	0	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Belcher (311) — 0.0 yds · +1.72 EPA/play +1.72 EPA
• Drew Eckels (98) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.15 EPA
• Chris Ferguson (311) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -8.43 EPA

Rushing

• Joe Fitzpatrick (311) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Ramon Jefferson (311) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Garland LaFrance (98) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Mik'Quan Deane (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Quin Jernighan (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Devin Young (311) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -1.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Belcher	311	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.72	+1.72
Drew Eckels	98	41	56.1%	0	3	+0.03	+1.15
Chris Ferguson	311	31	35.5%	0	3	-0.27	-8.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MAINE	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	311	1	0	-0.13	Ended
Q1	98	8	0	-1.40	Punt
Q1	311	10	0	+0.50	Punt
Q1	98	1	0	+3.41	Pass TD
Q1	98	4	0	+0.45	Ended
Q1	311	4	0	-9.32	Touchdown
Q1	98	1	0	+3.81	Pass TD
Q1	311	3	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	311	1	0	-1.66	Ended
Q2	98	6	0	-0.70	Punt
Q2	311	1	0	+5.19	Pass TD
Q2	311	2	0	+1.06	Ended
Q2	98	4	0	-4.73	Ended
Q2	311	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q2	98	9	0	-2.69	Punt
Q2	311	1	0	+5.70	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Maine Black Bears · Chris Ferguson pass intercepted for a TD Devon Key return for 45 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (-6.55 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Drew Eckels pass complete to Garland LaFrance for 75 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (+6.11 EPA)
3. Q2 · Maine Black Bears · Chris Ferguson pass complete to Ramon Jefferson for 51 yds for a TD, (Kenny Doak KICK) (+5.7 EPA)
4. Q2 · Maine Black Bears · Chris Ferguson pass complete to Micah Wright for 32 yds for a TD, (Kenny Doak KICK) (+5.19 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Drew Eckels pass complete to Lucky Jackson for 66 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (+3.81 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Drew Eckels pass complete to Lucky Jackson for 32 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (+3.41 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Marquez Trigg run for no gain to the WKent 15 (-3.04 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Drew Eckels sacked by Mozai Nelson for a loss of 10 yards to the Maine 40 (-2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Maine Black Bears controlled the final (31–28) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Drew Belcher (311) — yds.
• EPA edge: MAINE 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 Maine Black Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Maine Black Bears 31, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Maine Black Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Maine Black Bears won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the Maine Black Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401014992.

Who led Maine Black Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Drew Belcher (311) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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