Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49–17 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 49–17 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 17.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 49–17 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 281.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dedrick Parson — 39.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Daewood Davis — 5 rec, 78.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.170/play) vs Hawai'i (-0.110/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	12	6	18	49
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	3	12	0	6	17

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 23

HAWHawai'i Rainbow Warriors

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Hawai'i
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 40 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Austin Reed pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (5 yards)
Hawai'i
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Interception returned for a touchdown
Hawai'i
Q2TD
DPDedrick Parson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Dedrick Parson rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
JSJoshua Simon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (47 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
JHJaylen Hall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Austin Reed pass to Jaylen Hall for a touchdown (17 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
KRKye Robichaux
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Kye Robichaux rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Hawai'i
Q4TD
NBNasjzae Bryant-Lelei
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Nasjzae Bryant-Lelei rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Austin Reed rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
DEDavion Ervin-Poindexter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-21
Davion Ervin-Poindexter rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 281.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.12 EPA
Brayden Schager (Hawai'i) — 234.0 yds · +0.14 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
Joey Yellen (Hawai'i) — 25.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -8.67 EPA

Rushing

Dedrick Parson (Hawai'i) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
Nasjzae Bryant-Lelei (Hawai'i) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA
Davion Ervin-Poindexter (Western Kentucky) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA

Receiving

Daewood Davis (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +0.16 EPA
James Phillips (Hawai'i) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds -0.23 EPA
Dior Scott (Hawai'i) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	31	71.0%	281	3	+0.20	+6.12
Brayden Schager	Hawai'i	32	68.8%	234	0	+0.14	+4.46
Joey Yellen	Hawai'i	13	30.8%	25	0	-0.67	-8.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Hawai'i
Plays	57	79
EPA / play	+0.170	-0.110
Total EPA	+9.71	-8.72
Success rate	45.6%	43.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.197	-0.287
Rush EPA / play	+0.138	+0.135
Yards	417	426

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Hawai'i	6	-4	-5.37	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	73	+1.35	Ended
Q1	Hawai'i	3	1	-3.43	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	13	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Hawai'i	8	34	-1.79	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	10	73	+5.59	Pass TD
Q2	Hawai'i	4	59	-8.02	Touchdown
Q2	Hawai'i	9	75	+6.38	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	77	+5.94	Pass TD
Q2	Hawai'i	3	8	-2.60	Interception
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	9	-1.32	Missed FG
Q2	Hawai'i	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.95	Punt
Q3	Hawai'i	8	42	+1.28	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.81	Punt
Q3	Hawai'i	5	20	-5.31	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.97 EPA)
Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Kickoff (+5.04 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (47 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass intercepted (-4.54 EPA)
Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Joey Yellen pass to Caleb Phillips for 22 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.03 EPA)
Q3 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Brayden Schager pass intercepted (-3.81 EPA)
Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Punt (-3.81 EPA)
Q3 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Brayden Schager pass to Jalen Walthall for 17 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (49–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 281.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.17 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 49, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 17 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 49–17.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426543.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 281.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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