Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Ball State Cardinals 28–20 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28, Ball State Cardinals 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	6	6	12	28
Ball State Cardinals	6	3	3	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +9.33 EPA
• Davis Shanley (98) — 0.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +6.56 EPA
• Steven Duncan (98) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +6.01 EPA

Rushing

• Joshua Samuel (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Caleb Huntley (2050) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Riley Miller (2050) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Justin Hall (2050) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Lucky Jackson (98) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Neal	2050	44	61.4%	0	1	+0.21	+9.33
Davis Shanley	98	20	65.0%	0	0	+0.33	+6.56
Steven Duncan	98	16	75.0%	0	2	+0.38	+6.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	BALL
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	2050	4	0	+1.39	Ended
Q1	98	11	0	+1.09	Punt
Q1	2050	1	0	+0.92	Rush TD
Q1	2050	12	0	+5.87	Ended
Q1	98	6	0	+1.18	Punt
Q2	2050	1	0	+0.47	Ended
Q2	98	5	0	+0.35	Punt
Q2	2050	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2050	9	0	+0.21	Ended
Q2	98	1	0	+0.85	Rush TD
Q2	98	8	0	+4.67	Ended
Q2	2050	5	0	-2.16	Punt
Q2	98	3	0	-2.12	Punt
Q2	2050	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q3	98	1	0	+0.34	Ended
Q3	2050	6	0	-1.84	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Davis Shanley pass complete to Quin Jernighan for 29 yds to the BalSt 37 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the BalSt 48 for a 1ST down (+5.36 EPA)
2. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan run for 27 yds to the BalSt 16 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal run for 28 yds to the WKent 32 for a 1ST down (+3.67 EPA)
4. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal pass incomplete to Malik Dunner (-3.6 EPA)
5. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Rex Henderson run for 11 yds to the WKent 41 for a 1ST down (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan pass complete to Mik'Quan Deane for 18 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan pass complete to Jacquez Sloan for 10 yds to the BALLST 43 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, roughing passer (James Jennette III) to the BalSt 28 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · TEAM run for no gain to the BalSt 26 TEAM fumbled, recovered by BalSt Riley Neal (-2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (28–20) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Riley Neal (2050) — 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 Ball State Cardinals?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28, Ball State Cardinals 20 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 28–20.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401015000.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Riley Neal (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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