Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35–28 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35–28 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 28.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35–28 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 297.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyre Shelton — 111.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Smoke Harris — 11 rec, 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.012/play) vs Louisiana Tech (-0.053/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	18	12	0	0	35
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	0	12	6	28

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Louisiana Tech
Q1TD
TSTyre Shelton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tyre Shelton rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (70 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
MSMarkese Stepp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Markese Stepp rushes 56 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
DEDavion Ervin-Poindexter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Davion Ervin-Poindexter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (48 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMalachi Corley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-6
Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (29 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q3TD
KMKyle Maxwell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Jack Turner pass to Kyle Maxwell for a touchdown (19 yards)
Louisiana Tech
Q3TD
JTJack Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Jack Turner rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q4TD
TSTyre Shelton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Tyre Shelton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 297.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.73 EPA
Jack Turner (Louisiana Tech) — 238.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -8.18 EPA

Rushing

Tyre Shelton (Louisiana Tech) — 111.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
Markese Stepp (Western Kentucky) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Jack Turner (Louisiana Tech) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

Smoke Harris (Louisiana Tech) — 11 rec · 117.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 207.0 yds +2.40 EPA
Tru Edwards (Louisiana Tech) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +1.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	34	55.9%	297	3	+0.17	+5.73
Jack Turner	Louisiana Tech	43	48.8%	238	1	-0.19	-8.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Louisiana Tech
Plays	62	78
EPA / play	+0.012	-0.053
Total EPA	+0.72	-4.10
Success rate	30.6%	35.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.169	-0.190
Rush EPA / play	-0.179	+0.116
Yards	428	390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	1	-4.48	Interception
Q1	Louisiana Tech	5	42	+3.54	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	75	+6.55	Pass TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	10	46	-2.45	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	3	-3.10	Punt
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	3	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	80	+6.34	Rush TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	3	9	-4.57	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	16	+2.07	Rush TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	7	27	+0.14	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	86	+5.84	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	7	-1.68	Punt
Q2	Louisiana Tech	4	14	-1.75	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	14	103	+6.76	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	2	26	+0.65	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Jack Turner pass to Kyle Maxwell for a touchdown (19 yards) (+6.49 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (70 yards) (+6.47 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Jack Turner pass intercepted (-5.29 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.09 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.56 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Markese Stepp rushes 56 yards for a touchdown (+4.28 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Jack Turner pass to Kyle Maxwell for 15 yards (4th & 4) (+4.24 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass intercepted (-3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (35–28) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 297.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.012 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 Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 28 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 35–28.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520295.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 297.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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