Austin Peay Governors 27–38 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Austin Peay Governors 38–27 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Austin Peay Governors 27, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Austin Peay Governors 38–27 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 276.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Josh Samuel — 77.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Daewood Davis — 6 rec, 124.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (-0.038/play) vs Austin Peay (-0.192/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Austin Peay Governors	9	12	3	6	27
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	6	0	15	38

Scoring Map

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

APSUAustin Peay Governors

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 32

+3

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (16 yards)
Austin Peay
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 41 yards
Austin Peay
Q1TD
DMDrae McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Mike DiLiello pass to Drae McCray for a touchdown (44 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (11 yards)
Austin Peay
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Austin Peay
Q2TD
MDMike DiLiello
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Mike DiLiello rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Austin Peay
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 49 yards
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (25 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
DDDaewood Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Austin Reed pass to Daewood Davis for a touchdown (48 yards)
Austin Peay
Q4TD
DMDrae McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Mike DiLiello pass to Drae McCray for a touchdown (24 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
30-27
Field goal good from 23 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 276.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.33 EPA
Mike DiLiello (Austin Peay) — 68.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.75 EPA/play +7.49 EPA
Mike Diliello (Austin Peay) — 35.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -14.72 EPA

Rushing

Josh Samuel (Austin Peay) — 77.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Davion Ervin-Poindexter (Western Kentucky) — 49.0 yds -0.44 EPA
Mike Diliello (Austin Peay) — 55.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

Daewood Davis (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 124.0 yds +2.32 EPA
Drae McCray (Austin Peay) — 6 rec · 90.0 yds +1.43 EPA
Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	33	57.6%	276	4	+0.25	+8.33
Mike DiLiello	Austin Peay	2	100.0%	68	2	+3.75	+7.49
Mike Diliello	Austin Peay	21	57.1%	35	0	-0.70	-14.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Austin Peay	Western Kentucky
Plays	66	64
EPA / play	-0.192	-0.038
Total EPA	-12.70	-2.41
Success rate	40.9%	40.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.642	+0.252
Rush EPA / play	+0.065	-0.347
Yards	317	386

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	19	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	3	-3	-3.14	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	51	+4.09	Pass TD
Q1	Austin Peay	10	62	+2.62	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	-2	-3.90	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	7	83	+6.85	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	Austin Peay	3	5	-2.24	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	2	-2.56	Punt
Q2	Austin Peay	6	11	-2.47	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	9	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Austin Peay	1	34	-8.18	Touchdown
Q2	Austin Peay	11	49	+4.26	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	6	0.00	Ended
Q3	Austin Peay	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Austin Peay Governors · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.18 EPA)
Q4 · Austin Peay Governors · Fumble (-5.09 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Daewood Davis for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.83 EPA)
Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Mike DiLiello pass to Drae McCray for a touchdown (44 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
Q4 · Austin Peay Governors · Fumble (-4.01 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Daewood Davis for 15 yards (4th & 5) (+3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass intercepted (-3.63 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Daewood Davis for 28 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (38–27) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 276.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at -0.038 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 Austin Peay Governors vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Austin Peay Governors 27, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Austin Peay Governors vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 27–38.

Where can I find the Austin Peay Governors vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426532.

Who led Austin Peay Governors vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 276.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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