Charlotte 49ers 13–45 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2021

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Charlotte 49ers 45–13 in Week 9, 2021. Final score: Charlotte 49ers 13, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Charlotte 49ers 45–13 in Week 9 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Bailey Zappe (98) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: James Foster — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jerreth Sterns — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Charlotte 49ers	3	9	0	0	13
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	12	6	9	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CLTCharlotte 49ers

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WKU
Q1TD
BZBailey Zappe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Bailey Zappe run for 2 yds for a TD CHARLOTTE Penalty, Defensive offside (Markees Watts) declined, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
CLT
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-6
Jonathan Cruz 37 yd FG GOOD
WKU
Q1TD
DDDaewood Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Daewood Davis for 11 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
WKU
Q2TD
JSJerreth Sterns
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 21 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
CLT
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-18
Jonathan Cruz 56 yd FG GOOD
CLT
Q2TD
JFJames Foster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
James Foster run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK)
WKU
Q2TD
MTMitchell Tinsley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 13 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
WKU
Q3TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Dalvin Smith for 9 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
WKU
Q4TD
NWNoah Whittington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Noah Whittington run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
WKU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-39
Brayden Narveson 35 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bailey Zappe (98) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +18.07 EPA
James Foster (2429) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -10.89 EPA

Rushing

James Foster (2429) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
Shadrick Byrd (2429) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Noah Whittington (98) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Jerreth Sterns (98) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
Mitchell Tinsley (98) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
Malachi Corley (98) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bailey Zappe	98	45	73.3%	0	4	+0.40	+18.07
James Foster	2429	25	44.0%	0	0	-0.43	-10.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CLT	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	EPA	Result
Q1	98	6	+2.00	Rush TD
Q1	2429	2	-3.59	Fumble
Q1	98	3	+0.70	Ended
Q1	2429	8	-4.14	Field goal
Q1	98	4	-4.08	Interception
Q1	2429	1	-0.70	Ended
Q1	98	1	+1.58	Pass TD
Q1	2429	9	+2.30	Ended
Q1	98	6	+1.18	Ended
Q1	2429	3	-2.64	Punt
Q2	98	4	+1.72	Ended
Q2	2429	2	-0.71	Punt
Q2	98	1	+4.18	Pass TD
Q2	2429	1	-0.52	Field goal
Q2	98	4	+2.69	Ended
Q2	2429	4	+0.64	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Charlotte 49ers · James Foster pass complete to Shadrick Byrd for 53 yds to the WKent 2 for a 1ST down (+6.11 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · CHARLOTTE Penalty, roughing passer (15 Yards) to the 50 yard line (-5.97 EPA)
Q1 · Charlotte 49ers · James Foster pass complete to Victor Tucker for 11 yds Victor Tucker fumbled, forced by Kendrick Simpkins, recovered by WKent Jaden Hunter , return to the 50 yard line , return for 2 yds to the 50 yard line (-4.98 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 21 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) (+4.18 EPA)
Q3 · Charlotte 49ers · James Foster pass incomplete to Shadrick Byrd, broken up by Darius Shipp (-4.02 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TEAM run for a loss of 17 yards to the WKent 17 (-3.35 EPA)
Q1 · Charlotte 49ers · James Foster pass intercepted Demetrius Cain return for no gain to the WKent 27 (-3.11 EPA)
Q1 · Charlotte 49ers · James Foster run for 6 yds to the WKent 38 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (45–13) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Bailey Zappe (98) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: CLT at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Charlotte 49ers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Charlotte 49ers 13, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45 in Week 9 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Charlotte 49ers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 13–45.

Where can I find the Charlotte 49ers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282241.

Who led Charlotte 49ers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 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 Charlotte 49ers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.