Rice Owls 10–45 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2022

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Rice Owls 45–10 in Week 11, 2022. Final score: Rice Owls 10, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Rice Owls 45–10 in Week 11 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 377.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Juma Otoviano — 96.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jaylen Hall — 6 rec, 102.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.265/play) vs Rice (-0.072/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	0	12	3	6	10
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	9	6	6	45

Scoring Map

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

RICERice Owls

+3OPP 9

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
JHJaylen Hall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Reed pass to Jaylen Hall for a touchdown (25 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
DDDaewood Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Austin Reed pass to Daewood Davis for a touchdown (62 yards)
Rice
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Rice
Q2TD
UWUriah West
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Uriah West rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 25 yards
Rice
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 26 yards
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Austin Reed rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Rice
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Punt return touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
JHJaylen Hall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Austin Reed pass to Jaylen Hall for a touchdown (2 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 377.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +17.19 EPA
TJ McMahon (Rice) — 58.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.77 EPA
Shawqi Itraish (Rice) — 88.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -9.86 EPA

Rushing

Juma Otoviano (Rice) — 96.0 yds +0.71 EPA
Cameron Montgomery (Rice) — 46.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Markese Stepp (Western Kentucky) — 64.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

Jaylen Hall (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 102.0 yds +0.38 EPA
Kobie Campbell (Rice) — 7 rec · 61.0 yds +0.66 EPA
Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 90.0 yds +1.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	33	66.7%	377	3	+0.52	+17.19
TJ McMahon	Rice	12	66.7%	58	0	-0.06	-0.77
Shawqi Itraish	Rice	19	57.9%	88	0	-0.52	-9.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	Western Kentucky
Plays	67	55
EPA / play	-0.072	+0.265
Total EPA	-4.84	+14.60
Success rate	52.2%	49.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.343	+0.521
Rush EPA / play	+0.161	-0.118
Yards	324	495

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Rice	10	55	-0.27	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	9	61	+0.44	Interception
Q1	Rice	12	50	+0.27	Interception
Q2	Western Kentucky	11	98	+7.28	Pass TD
Q2	Rice	2	3	-1.07	Touchdown
Q2	Rice	13	75	+6.88	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	68	+3.18	Field goal
Q3	Rice	13	82	+4.56	Field goal
Q3	Western Kentucky	7	69	+4.58	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	3	-10	-3.66	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	14	-5.43	Ended
Q3	Rice	3	9	-5.11	Interception
Q4	Western Kentucky	2	31	-2.96	Fumble
Q4	Rice	2	4	-0.42	Touchdown
Q4	Rice	3	11	-4.71	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Rice Owls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.39 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Daewood Davis for a touchdown (62 yards) (+6.11 EPA)
Q4 · Rice Owls · Fumble (-6.1 EPA)
Q4 · Rice Owls · Shawqi Itraish pass intercepted (-5.7 EPA)
Q4 · Rice Owls · Shawqi Itraish pass intercepted (-4.13 EPA)
Q1 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass intercepted (-3.66 EPA)
Q2 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass intercepted (-3.63 EPA)
Q1 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Isaiah Esdale for 17 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (45–10) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 377.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.265 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 Rice Owls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Rice Owls 10, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45 in Week 11 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 10–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426607.

Who led Rice Owls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 377.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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