Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2018 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20–17 in Week 5, 2018. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 20, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	3	0	9	20
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	3	6	0	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Isaiah Green (276) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -9.32 EPA
• Steven Duncan (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -11.89 EPA

Rushing

• Keion Davis (276) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Steven Duncan (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
• Joshua Samuel (98) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Tyre Brady (276) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
• Lucky Jackson (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Quin Jernighan (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Isaiah Green	276	35	51.4%	0	2	-0.27	-9.32
Steven Duncan	98	39	61.5%	0	1	-0.30	-11.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MRSH	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	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	98	5	0	-1.04	Ended
Q1	276	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q1	98	3	0	-1.99	Punt
Q1	276	4	0	-0.34	Pass TD
Q1	98	8	0	-2.06	Punt
Q1	276	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	98	6	0	-4.09	Punt
Q2	276	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	276	5	0	+1.62	Ended
Q2	98	2	0	-0.49	Punt
Q2	276	3	0	-0.96	Punt
Q2	98	1	0	+2.33	Rush TD
Q2	98	6	0	+2.50	Ended
Q2	276	2	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	98	7	0	-4.19	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Isaiah Green pass intercepted DeAndre Farris return for 47 yds to the Marsh 11 (-6.7 EPA)
2. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Willie Johnson run for a loss of 11 yards to the WKent 42 Willie Johnson fumbled, recovered by WKent Jeremy Darvin (-6.13 EPA)
3. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Isaiah Green pass intercepted Masai Whyte return for 27 yds to the WESTERNKY 28 WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Dionte Ruffin) to the Marsh 43 (-5.57 EPA)
4. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Isaiah Green pass intercepted Ta'Corian Darden return for no gain to the WKent 45 (-5.32 EPA)
5. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Joshua Samuel run for 8 yds to the Marsh 45 Joshua Samuel fumbled, forced by Donyae Moody, recovered by Marsh Frankie Hernandez (-5.13 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan pass intercepted Nazeeh Johnson return for 24 yds to the WKent 44 (-5.07 EPA)
7. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Isaiah Green pass complete to Tyre Brady for 32 yds for a TD, (Justin Rohrwasser KICK) (+4.66 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan pass complete to Mik'Quan Deane for 43 yds to the Marsh 36 for a 1ST down (+4.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (20–17) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Isaiah Green (276) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MRSH 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Marshall Thundering Herd 20, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17 in Week 5 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 20–17.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401015005.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Isaiah Green (276) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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