Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17–41 Auburn Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41–17 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, Auburn Tigers 41.

Game summary

Auburn Tigers rolled past Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41–17 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 20.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.94 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tank Bigsby — 110.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 12 rec, 114.0 yds.
EPA edge: Auburn (+0.122/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.140/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	15	0	6	17
Auburn Tigers	9	6	9	6	41

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 34

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 11

AUBAuburn Tigers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Auburn
Q1TD
TBTank Bigsby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tank Bigsby rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Auburn
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 51 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 27 yards
Auburn
Q2TD
KMKoy Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Jarquez Hunter pass to Koy Moore for a touchdown (20 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
JSJoshua Simon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (22 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
JSJoshua Simon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (27 yards)
Auburn
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 28 yards
Auburn
Q3TD
TBTank Bigsby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Tank Bigsby rushes 35 yards for a touchdown
Auburn
Q4TD
JHJarquez Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Jarquez Hunter rushes 40 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 20.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.94 EPA/play +2.93 EPA
Davion Ervin-Poindexter (Western Kentucky) — -1.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -0.83 EPA
Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 0.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -0.96 EPA

Rushing

Tank Bigsby (Auburn) — 110.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 109.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
Robby Ashford (Auburn) — 46.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 12 rec · 114.0 yds +0.51 EPA
Jaylen Hall (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 84.0 yds +1.49 EPA
Daewood Davis (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 35.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jarquez Hunter	Auburn	1	100.0%	20	1	+2.94	+2.93
Davion Ervin-Poindexter	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	-1	0	-0.82	-0.83
Dalvin Smith	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-0.96
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	52	48.1%	305	2	-0.02	-1.15
Darius Ocean	Western Kentucky	5	40.0%	-7	0	-0.35	-1.75
Robby Ashford	Auburn	20	40.0%	93	0	-0.11	-2.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Auburn
Plays	86	62
EPA / play	-0.140	+0.122
Total EPA	-12.03	+7.57
Success rate	36.0%	38.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.167	+0.034
Rush EPA / play	-0.077	+0.167
Yards	435	375

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	43	-0.11	Missed FG
Q1	Auburn	13	61	+5.75	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	47	-2.44	Ended
Q1	Auburn	8	37	-0.68	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	13	-2.25	Punt
Q2	Auburn	3	-11	-4.34	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	47	-0.20	Field goal
Q2	Auburn	7	61	+3.92	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	71	+5.65	Pass TD
Q2	Auburn	4	16	-1.14	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	13	81	+6.67	Pass TD
Q2	Auburn	3	8	-1.81	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	1	4	-0.15	Ended
Q3	Auburn	3	6	-2.75	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	4	13	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Auburn	6	52	+0.45	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.45 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.35 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Jaylen Hall for 34 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.49 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for 40 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.06 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Joshua Simon for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.04 EPA)
Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Jarquez Hunter rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Robby Ashford pass to Shedrick Jackson for 9 yards (4th & 3) (+3.6 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Jaylen Hall for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

Auburn Tigers controlled the final (41–17) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 20.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Auburn at 0.122 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Auburn Tigers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, Auburn Tigers 41 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 17–41.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426613.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) led passers with 20.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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