UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated UT Martin Skyhawks 59–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: UT Martin Skyhawks 21, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 59.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UT Martin Skyhawks	6	6	0	6	21
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	18	15	12	59

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bailey Zappe (98) — 0.0 yds · 7 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +19.98 EPA
• Carson Baker (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.49 EPA/play +5.49 EPA
• Keon Howard (2630) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.77 EPA

Rushing

• Keon Howard (2630) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.45 EPA
• Adam Cofield (98) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Kye Robichaux (98) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Colton Dowell (2630) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Jerreth Sterens (98) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Donnell Williams (2630) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bailey Zappe	98	35	80.0%	0	7	+0.57	+19.98
Carson Baker	98	1	100.0%	0	1	+5.49	+5.49
Keon Howard	2630	34	58.8%	0	1	-0.05	-1.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTM	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	5	0	+0.54	Ended
Q1	2630	3	0	-2.89	Punt
Q1	98	1	0	+6.45	Pass TD
Q1	98	1	0	-1.54	Ended
Q1	2630	5	0	-0.39	Punt
Q1	98	5	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	2630	3	0	-2.25	Punt
Q1	98	2	0	-2.50	Interception
Q1	2630	1	0	+1.45	Rush TD
Q1	2630	3	0	+2.05	Ended
Q1	2630	7	0	+3.89	Pass TD
Q2	98	1	0	-0.08	Ended
Q2	2630	5	0	+2.76	Ended
Q2	98	1	0	+2.32	Pass TD
Q2	98	11	0	+2.82	Ended
Q2	2630	3	0	-0.95	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Daewood Davis for 73 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+6.45 EPA)
2. Q2 · UT Martin Skyhawks · Zak Wallace run for a loss of 5 yards to the WKent 41 Zak Wallace fumbled, recovered by WKent Will Ignont (-6.21 EPA)
3. Q3 · UT Martin Skyhawks · Keon Howard pass intercepted Miguel Edwards return for 23 yds to the WKent 43 (-5.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Carson Baker pass complete to Craig Burt Jr. for 54 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+5.49 EPA)
5. Q3 · UT Martin Skyhawks · Tyler Larco 28 yd FG MISSED (-5.37 EPA)
6. Q2 · UT Martin Skyhawks · Colton Dowell 27 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Tyler Larco Kick) (+4.75 EPA)
7. Q4 · UT Martin Skyhawks · Keon Howard run for 9 yds for a TD, (Tyler Larco KICK) WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, substitution infraction ( Yards) declined (+4.05 EPA)
8. Q3 · UT Martin Skyhawks · Keon Howard pass complete to Donnell Williams for 32 yds to the WKent 17 for a 1ST down (+3.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (59–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bailey Zappe (98) — yds, 7 TD.
• EPA edge: UTM 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 UT Martin Skyhawks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

UT Martin Skyhawks 21, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 59 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won UT Martin Skyhawks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 21–59.

Where can I find the UT Martin Skyhawks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282180.

Who led UT Martin Skyhawks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Bailey Zappe (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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