Central Arkansas Bears vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Central Arkansas Bears defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35–28 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 35, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	0	12	0	18	35
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	6	6	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Breylin Smith (2110) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +20.02 EPA
• Carlos Blackman (2110) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.00 EPA/play +6.00 EPA
• Steven Duncan (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.93 EPA

Rushing

• Gaej Walker (98) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
• Carlos Blackman (2110) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.54 EPA
• Steven Duncan (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Lujuan Winningham (2110) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +2.84 EPA
• Jahcour Pearson (98) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Lucky Jackson (98) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Breylin Smith	2110	30	66.7%	0	3	+0.67	+20.02
Carlos Blackman	2110	1	100.0%	0	1	+6.00	+6.00
Steven Duncan	98	39	66.7%	0	1	-0.05	-1.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CARK	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	2110	6	0	+4.35	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-3.96	Interception
Q1	2110	3	0	-0.15	Punt
Q1	98	1	0	+1.27	Pass TD
Q1	98	8	0	+2.06	Ended
Q1	2110	4	0	-4.21	Punt
Q1	98	1	0	+4.35	Rush TD
Q1	2110	4	0	-1.59	Pass TD
Q2	98	2	0	+2.20	Rush TD
Q2	2110	8	0	+3.71	Ended
Q2	98	11	0	+3.16	Ended
Q2	2110	1	0	+4.73	Pass TD
Q2	2110	7	0	+1.42	Ended
Q2	98	5	0	-1.19	Interception
Q2	2110	7	0	-3.56	Ended
Q3	98	10	0	-1.50	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Carlos Blackman pass complete to Lujuan Winningham for 80 yds for a TD, (Hayden Ray KICK) (+6.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Carlos Blackman run for no gain to the WKent 6 (-5.28 EPA)
3. Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass complete to Lujuan Winningham for 23 yds for a TD, (Hayden Ray KICK) (+4.74 EPA)
4. Q2 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass complete to Lujuan Winningham for 30 yds to the WKent 31 for a 1ST down (+4.59 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Gaej Walker run for 68 yds for a TD, (Cory Munson KICK) (+4.34 EPA)
6. Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass complete to Lujuan Winningham for 20 yds for a TD, (Hayden Ray KICK) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan pass complete to Jakairi Moses for 26 yds to the CArk 14 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Steven Duncan pass intercepted Robert Rochell return for no gain to the CArk 30 (-3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Central Arkansas Bears controlled the final (35–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Breylin Smith (2110) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: CARK 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 Central Arkansas Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Central Arkansas Bears 35, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Central Arkansas Bears won with a final score of 35–28.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401114246.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Breylin Smith (2110) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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