Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. App State Mountaineers: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated App State Mountaineers 59–38 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 59, App State Mountaineers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	15	18	6	59
App State Mountaineers	12	9	6	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bailey Zappe (98) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +18.02 EPA
• Chase Brice (2026) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +14.64 EPA
• Jacob Huesman (2026) — 0.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -2.15 EPA

Rushing

• Camerun Peoples (2026) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Daetrich Harrington (2026) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Kye Robichaux (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Jerreth Sterns (98) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Mitchell Tinsley (98) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Christian Wells (2026) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bailey Zappe	98	42	78.6%	0	6	+0.43	+18.02
Chase Brice	2026	26	57.7%	0	4	+0.56	+14.64
Jacob Huesman	2026	11	45.5%	0	0	-0.20	-2.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	APP
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	2	0	-1.14	Ended
Q1	2026	5	0	+5.52	Pass TD
Q1	98	1	0	+4.79	Pass TD
Q1	2026	1	0	+4.36	Pass TD
Q1	2026	5	0	+0.82	Ended
Q1	98	5	0	-3.04	Punt
Q1	2026	9	0	-1.63	Interception
Q1	98	1	0	+0.79	Pass TD
Q1	98	8	0	+4.32	Ended
Q2	2026	3	0	-0.23	Punt
Q2	98	8	0	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	2026	6	0	+2.50	Field goal
Q2	98	1	0	+2.84	Pass TD
Q2	98	6	0	+3.81	Ended
Q2	2026	1	0	+3.07	Pass TD
Q2	2026	4	0	+1.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass complete to Christian Wells for 62 yds for a TD, (Chandler Staton KICK) (+6.33 EPA)
2. Q1 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass complete to Jalen Virgil for 60 yds for a TD, (Chandler Staton KICK) (+5.81 EPA)
3. Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice sacked by Marcus Bragg for a loss of 15 yards to the AppSt 2 Chase Brice fumbled, forced by Marcus Bragg, recovered by WKent Darius Shipp , return for 0 yards , return for 3 yds to the AppSt 2 (-5.59 EPA)
4. Q1 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass intercepted Michael Pitts return for no gain to the WKent 15 (-5.26 EPA)
5. Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Camerun Peoples run for 19 yds to the WKent 14 Camerun Peoples fumbled, forced by A.J. Brathwaite Jr., recovered by WKent JaQues Evans (-4.95 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 75 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+4.79 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Noah Whittington run for 86 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+4.77 EPA)
8. Q1 · App State Mountaineers · Nate Noel run for 47 yds to the WKent 28 for a 1ST down (+4.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (59–38) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bailey Zappe (98) — yds, 6 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 App State Mountaineers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 59, App State Mountaineers 38 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs App State Mountaineers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 59–38.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs App State Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331166.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs App State Mountaineers in passing?

Bailey Zappe (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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