UAB Blazers vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated UAB Blazers 20–17 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: UAB Blazers 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UAB Blazers	6	9	0	0	17
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	9	9	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dylan Hopkins (UAB) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +2.77 EPA
• Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 120.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -4.18 EPA
• Jacob Zeno (UAB) — 19.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.78 EPA/play -9.33 EPA

Rushing

• DeWayne McBride (UAB) — 168.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• L.T. Sanders (Western Kentucky) — 120.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Davion Ervin-Poindexter (Western Kentucky) — 82.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 77.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Daewood Davis (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Trea Shropshire (UAB) — 2 rec · 27.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dylan Hopkins	UAB	3	66.7%	60	1	+0.92	+2.77
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	24	58.3%	120	0	-0.17	-4.18
Jacob Zeno	UAB	12	25.0%	19	1	-0.78	-9.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UAB	Western Kentucky
Plays	49	67
EPA / play	-0.281	-0.146
Total EPA	-13.75	-9.79
Success rate	32.7%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.438	-0.174
Rush EPA / play	-0.211	-0.131
Yards	295	359

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	0	-3.26	Punt
Q1	UAB	3	64	+5.12	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	49	+0.53	Missed FG
Q1	UAB	1	9	+0.76	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	-7	-3.47	Ended
Q1	UAB	1	-3	-3.08	Ended
Q1	UAB	7	39	-3.59	Fumble
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	47	+3.94	Rush TD
Q2	UAB	6	60	+1.52	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	2	-5.41	Fumble
Q2	UAB	3	22	+1.95	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	6	-1.84	Punt
Q2	UAB	3	7	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	50	-0.10	Field goal
Q2	UAB	3	7	-0.88	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	37	-0.33	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass to Samario Rudolph for a touchdown (59 yards) (+6.14 EPA)
2. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Fumble (-6.02 EPA)
3. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Fumble (-5.96 EPA)
4. Q2 · UAB Blazers · DeWayne McBride rushes for 64 yards (3rd & 10) (+5.55 EPA)
5. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-5.41 EPA)
6. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Jacob Zeno pass intercepted (-3.39 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Dylan Hopkins (UAB) — 60.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Kentucky at -0.146 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 UAB Blazers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

UAB Blazers 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won UAB Blazers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the UAB Blazers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426592.

Who led UAB Blazers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Dylan Hopkins (UAB) led passers with 60.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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