Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 53–21 in Week 13, 2021. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 53, Marshall Thundering Herd 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	6	21	15	53
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	6	0	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bailey Zappe (98) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +5.36 EPA
• Grant Wells (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.05 EPA
• Luke Zban (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -3.30 EPA

Rushing

• Rasheen Ali (276) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Noah Whittington (98) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Kye Robichaux (98) — 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA

Receiving

• Mitchell Tinsley (98) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Rasheen Ali (276) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.78 EPA
• Jerreth Sterns (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -1.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bailey Zappe	98	40	65.0%	0	4	+0.13	+5.36
Grant Wells	276	14	71.4%	0	1	-0.00	-0.05
Luke Zban	276	25	64.0%	0	1	-0.13	-3.30
TEAM	276	1	0.0%	0	0	-7.38	-7.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WKU	MRSH
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	276	1	0	-0.71	Ended
Q1	98	1	0	-2.07	Ended
Q1	276	6	0	+1.85	Ended
Q1	98	7	0	-0.20	Ended
Q1	276	1	0	+0.61	Rush TD
Q1	98	3	0	-1.40	Punt
Q1	276	14	0	+3.09	Ended
Q1	98	3	0	-1.47	Ended
Q2	276	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	98	5	0	+2.01	Ended
Q2	276	2	0	-1.20	Ended
Q2	98	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	276	4	0	-2.40	Ended
Q2	98	6	0	+1.88	Field goal
Q2	276	4	0	+0.90	Ended
Q2	98	2	0	-1.90	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Davion Williams 45 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Narveson Kick) (-7.38 EPA)
2. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Luke Zban pass complete to Shadeed Ahmed for 41 yds for a TD, (Shane Ciucci KICK) (+6.67 EPA)
3. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells sacked by DeAngelo Malone for a loss of 4 yards to the Marsh 48 Grant Wells fumbled, recovered by WKent Brodric Martin , return for 0 yards (-5.92 EPA)
4. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns (-4.78 EPA)
5. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · A.J. Brathwaite Jr. 43 Yd Kickoff Return (Brayden Narveson Kick) (+4.3 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Daewood Davis for 47 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+4.0 EPA)
7. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass complete to Devin Miller for 3 yds for a TD, (Shane Ciucci KICK) (+3.85 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Malachi Corley for 33 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (53–21) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Bailey Zappe (98) — yds, 4 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 53, Marshall Thundering Herd 21 in Week 13 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 53–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282272.

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

Bailey Zappe (98) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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