Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10–63 Ohio State Buckeyes: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 63–10 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, Ohio State Buckeyes 63.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 63–10 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 317.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: TreVeyon Henderson — 88.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 8 rec, 88.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio State (+0.378/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.298/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	3	6	6	6	10
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	30	0	6	63

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 26

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio State
Q1TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 43 yards
Ohio State
Q2TD
THTreVeyon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
TreVeyon Henderson rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (2 yards)
Ohio State
Q2TD
MHMarvin Harrison Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Kyle McCord pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (75 yards)
Ohio State
Q2TD
CTChip Trayanum
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Chip Trayanum rushes 40 yards for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q2TD
EEEmeka Egbuka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Kyle McCord pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (15 yards)
Ohio State
Q2TD
EEEmeka Egbuka
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Kyle McCord pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (14 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
DEDavion Ervin-Poindexter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Ohio State
Q4TD
CTCarnell Tate
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Devin Brown pass to Carnell Tate for a touchdown (28 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-42
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 317.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +17.98 EPA
Bronson Barron (Western Kentucky) — -6.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -1.73 EPA
Devin Brown (Ohio State) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.46 EPA/play -1.84 EPA

Rushing

TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 88.0 yds · 2 TD +0.40 EPA
Markese Stepp (Western Kentucky) — 23.0 yds -0.47 EPA
L.T. Sanders (Western Kentucky) — 30.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 88.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 126.0 yds +1.26 EPA
Craig Burt Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Ohio State	24	75.0%	317	3	+0.75	+17.98
Bronson Barron	Western Kentucky	2	50.0%	-6	0	-0.86	-1.73
Devin Brown	Ohio State	4	75.0%	40	1	-0.46	-1.84
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	38	52.6%	205	1	-0.26	-9.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Ohio State
Plays	72	59
EPA / play	-0.298	+0.378
Total EPA	-21.49	+22.32
Success rate	37.5%	55.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.427	+0.576
Rush EPA / play	-0.128	+0.199
Yards	352	557

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ohio State	8	77	+6.54	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	10	43	-2.73	Ended
Q1	Ohio State	4	8	-5.63	Fumble
Q1	Western Kentucky	10	31	+0.88	Field goal
Q1	Ohio State	11	85	+6.45	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	60	+4.50	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	1	75	+5.67	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	17	-3.57	Ended
Q2	Ohio State	1	40	+3.85	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	23	-2.99	Fumble
Q2	Ohio State	4	48	+4.28	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	33	-2.09	Ended
Q2	Ohio State	3	58	+5.50	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	4	-0.35	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	5	25	-1.02	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	5	18	-1.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Fumble (-6.3 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.83 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.67 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass intercepted (-4.96 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-4.33 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.02 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chip Trayanum rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+3.85 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Devin Brown pass intercepted (-3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (63–10) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 317.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.378 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, Ohio State Buckeyes 63 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 10–63.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520240.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Kyle McCord (Ohio State) led passers with 317.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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