Western Carolina Catamounts vs. VMI Keydets: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

VMI Keydets defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 27–24 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 24, VMI Keydets 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	0	9	0	0	24
VMI Keydets	0	6	12	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hunter Rice (VMI) — 1.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -0.81 EPA
• Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 22.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -3.56 EPA
• Brody Palhegyi (Western Carolina) — 144.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -4.14 EPA

Rushing

• Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Hunter Rice (VMI) — 126.0 yds · 3 TD +0.79 EPA
• Brody Palhegyi (Western Carolina) — 40.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Aidan Twombly (VMI) — 5 rec · 121.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Desmond Reid (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Censere Lee (Western Carolina) — 1 rec · 5.0 yds -0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hunter Rice	VMI	1	100.0%	1	0	-0.81	-0.81
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	4	50.0%	22	0	-0.89	-3.56
Brody Palhegyi	Western Carolina	23	47.8%	144	0	-0.18	-4.14
incomplete	VMI	10	0.0%	0	0	-1.11	-11.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	VMI
Plays	58	50
EPA / play	-0.081	-0.005
Total EPA	-4.68	-0.26
Success rate	39.7%	38.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.285	-0.307
Rush EPA / play	+0.097	+0.196
Yards	307	296

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	7	34	+0.09	Punt
Q1	VMI	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	6	31	-3.71	Ended
Q1	VMI	3	2	-3.32	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	9	47	+2.82	Ended
Q1	VMI	9	81	+6.51	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	9	51	+1.08	Field goal
Q2	VMI	3	4	-2.58	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	3	9	-1.46	Punt
Q2	VMI	4	2	-2.94	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	8	80	+6.48	Rush TD
Q2	VMI	7	25	-3.30	Interception
Q2	Western Carolina	4	26	-0.07	Punt
Q2	VMI	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	VMI	7	32	-0.65	Punt
Q3	Western Carolina	6	13	-2.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Brody Palhegyi pass intercepted (-5.26 EPA)
2. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Hunter Rice rushes 63 yards for a touchdown (+4.64 EPA)
3. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Penalty (4th & 13) (+4.46 EPA)
4. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Interception (-3.76 EPA)
5. Q1 · VMI Keydets · Pass caught by Aidan Twombly for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.52 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales to Desmond Reid — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.14 EPA)
7. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Pass caught by Aidan Twombly for 36 yards (2nd & 13) (+2.83 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Desmond Reid rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+2.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• VMI Keydets controlled the final (27–24) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Hunter Rice (VMI) — 1.0 yds.
• EPA edge: VMI at -0.005 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 Western Carolina Catamounts vs VMI Keydets?

Western Carolina Catamounts 24, VMI Keydets 27 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs VMI Keydets?

VMI Keydets won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs VMI Keydets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540624.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs VMI Keydets in passing?

Hunter Rice (VMI) led passers with 1.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at VMI Keydets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.