Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38–35 Old Dominion Monarchs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Old Dominion Monarchs 38–35 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38, Old Dominion Monarchs 35.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers edged Old Dominion Monarchs 38–35 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 415.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Caden Veltkamp — 76.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Dalvin Smith — 9 rec, 77.0 yds.
EPA edge: Old Dominion (+0.188/play) vs Western Kentucky (+0.010/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	6	6	18	3	38
Old Dominion Monarchs	12	6	6	0	0	35

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 12

ODUOld Dominion Monarchs

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Old Dominion
Q1TD
IPIsiah Paige
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Grant Wilson pass to Isiah Paige for a touchdown (1 yard)
Old Dominion
Q1TD
KCKadarius Calloway
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Kadarius Calloway rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
THTurner Helton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Turner Helton — Interception returned for a touchdown
Old Dominion
Q2TD
GWGrant Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Grant Wilson rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (14 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (18 yards)
Old Dominion
Q3TD
GWGrant Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Grant Wilson rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (37 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (14 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-24
Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (15 yards)
Western Kentucky
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
39-24
Field goal good from 29 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 415.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +13.61 EPA
Grant Wilson (Old Dominion) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.10 EPA
Turner Helton (Western Kentucky) — 52.0 yds · -2.10 EPA/play -10.52 EPA

Rushing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 76.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Keshawn Wicks (Old Dominion) — 37.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Kadarius Calloway (Old Dominion) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA

Receiving

Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 9 rec · 77.0 yds +1.31 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 7 rec · 68.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Isiah Paige (Old Dominion) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	55	69.1%	415	5	+0.26	+13.61
Grant Wilson	Old Dominion	23	56.5%	117	1	+0.00	+0.10
Turner Helton	Western Kentucky	5	60.0%	52	0	-2.10	-10.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Old Dominion
Plays	91	53
EPA / play	+0.010	+0.188
Total EPA	+0.89	+8.45
Success rate	40.7%	39.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.054	+0.004
Rush EPA / play	-0.076	+0.363
Yards	580	317

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Old Dominion	5	94	+8.17	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	23	-5.29	Fumble
Q1	Old Dominion	4	17	+2.16	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	34	-7.10	Touchdown
Q1	Western Kentucky	10	35	-5.10	Fumble
Q1	Old Dominion	10	81	+5.06	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	10	77	+7.65	Pass TD
Q2	Old Dominion	3	8	-1.30	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	28	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Old Dominion	3	9	-0.69	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	66	-2.95	Interception
Q3	Western Kentucky	9	63	+4.08	Pass TD
Q3	Old Dominion	3	4	-2.84	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	5	16	-1.57	Punt
Q3	Old Dominion	9	72	+4.80	Rush TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	8	80	+7.94	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Old Dominion Monarchs · Grant Wilson rushes for 79 yards (3rd & 4) (+7.08 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Turner Helton — Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.82 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-5.75 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-5.45 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (37 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.98 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (38–35) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 415.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Old Dominion at 0.188 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Old Dominion Monarchs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38, Old Dominion Monarchs 35 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Old Dominion Monarchs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 38–35.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Old Dominion Monarchs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551469.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Old Dominion Monarchs in passing?

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 415.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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