Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Rice Owls: 2021 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Rice Owls 42–21 in Week 11, 2021. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42, Rice Owls 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	18	0	12	42
Rice Owls	0	0	6	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bailey Zappe (98) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +9.88 EPA
• Jake Constantine (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +6.35 EPA
• Chance McDonald (98) — 0.0 yds · -1.03 EPA/play -5.17 EPA

Rushing

• Ari Broussard (242) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Kye Robichaux (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
• Cameron Montgomery (242) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• August Pitre III (242) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Cedric Patterson III (242) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• Mitchell Tinsley (98) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bailey Zappe	98	46	73.9%	0	5	+0.21	+9.88
Jake Constantine	242	54	48.1%	0	1	+0.12	+6.35
Chance McDonald	98	5	20.0%	0	0	-1.03	-5.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	RICE
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	242	4	0	-4.69	Ended
Q1	242	5	0	+0.91	Ended
Q1	98	1	0	+0.69	Rush TD
Q1	242	1	0	-2.47	Fumble
Q1	98	7	0	+0.57	Interception
Q1	242	11	0	+2.32	Ended
Q1	98	8	0	-1.12	Ended
Q2	242	2	0	-0.07	Ended
Q2	98	1	0	-0.08	Ended
Q2	242	6	0	-0.82	Ended
Q2	98	4	0	-1.46	Ended
Q2	242	3	0	-0.11	Fumble
Q2	242	2	0	+0.17	Ended
Q2	242	1	0	-3.17	Interception
Q2	98	11	0	+1.92	Ended
Q2	242	5	0	+1.73	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass intercepted (-6.1 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · PENALTY RIC Personal Foul (Morris,Elroyal) 15 yards from WKU35 to WKU50. NO PLAY. (-5.23 EPA)
3. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Chance McDonald pass intercepted (-4.57 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rice Owls · Jake Constantine pass intercepted (-4.51 EPA)
5. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 65 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+4.5 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rice Owls · Jake Constantine pass complete to Jake Bailey for 23 yds to the WKent 7 for a 1ST down (+4.37 EPA)
7. Q3 · Rice Owls · Jake Constantine pass complete to Cedric Patterson III for 23 yds for a TD, (Christian VanSickle KICK) (+4.33 EPA)
8. Q4 · Rice Owls · Jake Constantine pass intercepted (-3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (42–21) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Bailey Zappe (98) — yds, 5 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 Rice Owls?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42, Rice Owls 21 in Week 11 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Rice Owls?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 42–21.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282259.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Rice Owls in passing?

Bailey Zappe (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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