Houston Christian Huskies 22–52 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Houston Christian Huskies 52–22 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Houston Christian Huskies 22, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 52.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Houston Christian Huskies 52–22 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Colby Suits (Houston Christian) — 193.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Champ Dozier — 94.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Easton Messer — 9 rec, 116.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.350/play) vs Houston Christian (+0.250/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Christian Huskies	6	12	0	6	22
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	15	6	6	12	52

Scoring Map

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

HCUHouston Christian Huskies

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WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
RHRiver Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Reed pass to River Helms for a touchdown (4 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
BSBlue Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Austin Reed pass to Blue Smith for a touchdown (20 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
0-15
Field goal good from 27 yards
Houston Christian
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Interception returned for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
EMEaston Messer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Austin Reed pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (21 yards)
Houston Christian
Q2TD
KRKarl Reynolds
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Colby Suits pass to Karl Reynolds for a touchdown (14 yards)
Houston Christian
Q2TD
KRKarl Reynolds
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Colby Suits pass to Karl Reynolds for a touchdown (22 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
ARAustin Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Austin Reed rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Houston Christian
Q4TD
CDChamp Dozier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Champ Dozier rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
JHJimmy Holiday
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Austin Reed pass to Jimmy Holiday for a touchdown (38 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
DADenzil Alleyne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-39
Turner Helton pass to Denzil Alleyne for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Colby Suits (Houston Christian) — 193.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +15.85 EPA
Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 265.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.81 EPA
Turner Helton (Western Kentucky) — 67.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.62 EPA/play +8.12 EPA

Rushing

Champ Dozier (Houston Christian) — 94.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
Markese Stepp (Western Kentucky) — 58.0 yds +0.22 EPA
Jesse Valenzuela (Houston Christian) — 54.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Receiving

Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 9 rec · 116.0 yds +0.93 EPA
Karl Reynolds (Houston Christian) — 6 rec · 106.0 yds +1.33 EPA
Jimmy Holiday (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Colby Suits	Houston Christian	28	60.7%	193	2	+0.57	+15.85
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	33	81.8%	265	4	+0.33	+10.81
Turner Helton	Western Kentucky	5	100.0%	67	1	+1.62	+8.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston Christian	Western Kentucky
Plays	62	63
EPA / play	+0.250	+0.350
Total EPA	+15.50	+22.04
Success rate	53.2%	55.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.286	+0.498
Rush EPA / play	+0.218	+0.125
Yards	435	467

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston Christian	3	-10	-2.57	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	14	+0.89	Pass TD
Q1	Houston Christian	2	5	-1.08	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	79	+6.57	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	44	-0.84	Field goal
Q1	Houston Christian	4	66	-6.35	Touchdown
Q1	Houston Christian	10	87	+5.00	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	80	+4.91	Pass TD
Q2	Houston Christian	10	85	+8.66	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	16	-0.19	Punt
Q2	Houston Christian	7	56	+5.76	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	10	75	+5.10	Rush TD
Q3	Houston Christian	3	34	+2.11	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	2	-2.79	Punt
Q3	Houston Christian	4	21	+1.72	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Houston Christian Huskies · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.55 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Christian Huskies · Colby Suits pass to Karl Reynolds for a touchdown (14 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Christian Huskies · Colby Suits pass to Karl Reynolds for a touchdown (22 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
Q2 · Houston Christian Huskies · Fumble (+3.74 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Christian Huskies · Kickoff (+3.41 EPA)
Q4 · Houston Christian Huskies · Penalty (3rd & 11) (+3.39 EPA)
Q1 · Houston Christian Huskies · Colby Suits sacked for a loss of 20 yards (1st & 10) (-3.38 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Punt (-3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (52–22) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Colby Suits (Houston Christian) — 193.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.35 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Houston Christian Huskies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Houston Christian Huskies 22, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 52 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 22–52.

Where can I find the Houston Christian Huskies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520218.

Who led Houston Christian Huskies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Colby Suits (Houston Christian) led passers with 193.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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