South Florida Bulls 24–41 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated South Florida Bulls 41–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: South Florida Bulls 24, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past South Florida Bulls 41–24 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 358.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.01 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Byrum Brown — 189.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Dalvin Smith — 7 rec, 101.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.108/play) vs South Florida (+0.027/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Florida Bulls	12	3	6	6	24
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	9	12	3	41

Scoring Map

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

USFSouth Florida Bulls

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 25

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Florida
Q1TD
BBByrum Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Byrum Brown rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
MSMarkese Stepp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Markese Stepp rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
South Florida
Q1TD
KBKhafre Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Byrum Brown pass to Khafre Brown for a touchdown (84 yards)
South Florida
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 37 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Austin Reed rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Austin Reed pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (42 yards)
South Florida
Q3TD
BBByrum Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Byrum Brown rushes 28 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
MBMoussa Barry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Austin Reed pass to Moussa Barry for a touchdown (51 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
21-30
Field goal good from 42 yards
South Florida
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 358.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.77 EPA
Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 147.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.68 EPA/play -25.80 EPA

Rushing

Byrum Brown (South Florida) — 189.0 yds · 2 TD +1.15 EPA
Nay'Quan Wright (South Florida) — 111.0 yds +0.22 EPA
K'Wan Powell (South Florida) — 41.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 7 rec · 101.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Sean Atkins (South Florida) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	50	58.0%	358	2	+0.01	+0.77
Byrum Brown	South Florida	38	39.5%	147	1	-0.68	-25.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Florida	Western Kentucky
Plays	94	73
EPA / play	+0.027	+0.108
Total EPA	+2.56	+7.89
Success rate	40.4%	34.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.679	+0.015
Rush EPA / play	+0.506	+0.310
Yards	552	487

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Florida	13	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	6	-1.77	Punt
Q1	South Florida	3	24	-3.85	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	55	+4.67	Rush TD
Q1	South Florida	3	4	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	1	-3.32	Punt
Q1	South Florida	2	82	+6.51	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	3	-2.98	Punt
Q1	South Florida	12	67	+1.52	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	24	-4.68	Ended
Q2	South Florida	3	3	-2.62	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	61	+1.12	Field goal
Q2	South Florida	3	1	-1.99	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	76	+6.73	Rush TD
Q2	South Florida	6	23	+0.41	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	5	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · South Florida Bulls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.1 EPA)
Q4 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass intercepted (-7.86 EPA)
Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass to Khafre Brown for a touchdown (84 yards) (+7.74 EPA)
Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+5.47 EPA)
Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown pass intercepted (-4.8 EPA)
Q3 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown rushes for 37 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.66 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Moussa Barry for a touchdown (51 yards) (+4.61 EPA)
Q1 · South Florida Bulls · Byrum Brown rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+4.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (41–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 358.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.108 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 South Florida Bulls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

South Florida Bulls 24, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 41 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Florida Bulls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 24–41.

Where can I find the South Florida Bulls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520181.

Who led South Florida Bulls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 358.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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