Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 24–27 Troy Vikings: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Troy Vikings defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27–24 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 24, Troy Vikings 27.

Game summary

Troy Vikings edged Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27–24 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 324.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.51 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kimani Vidal — 156.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 8 rec, 112.0 yds.
EPA edge: Troy (+0.119/play) vs Western Kentucky (+0.025/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	0	6	9	24
Troy Vikings	0	9	9	6	27

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

HVCCTroy Vikings

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
K.D. Hutchinson rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Troy
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
Troy
Q2TD
CLChris Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Gunnar Watson pass to Chris Lewis for a touchdown (40 yards)
Troy
Q3TD
KVKimani Vidal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Kimani Vidal rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (22 yards)
Troy
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 26 yards
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 24 yards
Troy
Q4TD
KVKimani Vidal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Kimani Vidal rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
EMEaston Messer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Austin Reed pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (12 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 324.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +20.23 EPA
Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 259.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.07 EPA

Rushing

Kimani Vidal (Troy) — 156.0 yds · 2 TD -0.21 EPA
Damien Taylor (Troy) — 28.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 10.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 112.0 yds +0.71 EPA
Deshon Stoudemire (Troy) — 5 rec · 99.0 yds +1.70 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gunnar Watson	Troy	40	52.5%	324	1	+0.51	+20.23
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	40	55.0%	259	2	+0.05	+2.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Troy
Plays	51	81
EPA / play	+0.025	+0.119
Total EPA	+1.26	+9.67
Success rate	37.3%	37.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.052	+0.506
Rush EPA / play	-0.074	-0.258
Yards	281	522

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	15	-3.50	Punt
Q1	Troy	16	76	+4.59	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	19	+2.58	Rush TD
Q1	Troy	5	35	-0.84	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	9	-0.79	Punt
Q2	Troy	11	61	+1.53	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	Troy	3	17	-2.93	Fumble
Q2	Western Kentucky	2	14	-3.19	Fumble
Q2	Troy	4	6	-0.65	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	6	-0.41	Punt
Q2	Troy	5	56	+7.15	Pass TD
Q3	Troy	7	36	-0.34	Rush TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	8	77	+6.91	Pass TD
Q3	Troy	8	60	+0.09	Field goal
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	74	+2.98	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Chris Lewis for a touchdown (40 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.03 EPA)
Q1 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Devonte Ross for 38 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.82 EPA)
Q2 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Deshon Stoudemire for 15 yards (4th & 4) (+3.77 EPA)
Q1 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Deshon Stoudemire for 23 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Troy Vikings · Fumble (-3.57 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Easton Messer for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.36 EPA)
Q4 · Troy Vikings · Gunnar Watson pass to Chris Lewis for 29 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

Troy Vikings controlled the final (27–24) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Gunnar Watson (Troy) — 324.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Troy at 0.119 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Troy Vikings?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 24, Troy Vikings 27 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Troy Vikings?

Troy Vikings won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Troy Vikings box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520271.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Troy Vikings in passing?

Gunnar Watson (Troy) led passers with 324.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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