Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17–20 Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20–17 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 20.

Game summary

Jacksonville State Gamecocks edged Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20–17 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 4.0 pass yds, +1.15 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Zion Webb — 164.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Malachi Corley — 6 rec, 47.0 yds.
EPA edge: Jacksonville State (-0.022/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.212/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	9	6	0	0	17
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	0	9	0	9	20

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

OPP EZ

+3OPP 24

JXSTJacksonville State Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Austin Reed pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (10 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 28 yards
Jacksonville State
Q2TD
ZWZion Webb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Zion Webb rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
RHRiver Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Austin Reed pass to River Helms for a touchdown (3 yards)
Jacksonville State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 23 yards
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
ALAnwar Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Anwar Lewis rushes 26 yards for a touchdown
Jacksonville State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 41 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 4.0 yds · +1.15 EPA/play +1.15 EPA
Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 203.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -8.80 EPA
Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 242.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -11.48 EPA

Rushing

Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
Anwar Lewis (Jacksonville State) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 39.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 47.0 yds +0.61 EPA
P.J. Wells (Jacksonville State) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +0.83 EPA
K.D. Hutchinson (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Logan Smothers	Jacksonville State	1	100.0%	4	0	+1.15	+1.15
Zion Webb	Jacksonville State	42	52.4%	203	0	-0.21	-8.80
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	49	49.0%	242	2	-0.23	-11.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Jacksonville State
Plays	72	95
EPA / play	-0.212	-0.022
Total EPA	-15.23	-2.07
Success rate	30.6%	50.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.234	-0.178
Rush EPA / play	-0.163	+0.107
Yards	339	489

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	22	-1.63	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	3	5	-2.01	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	53	+4.19	Pass TD
Q1	Jacksonville State	6	19	-1.19	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	12	79	+2.59	Field goal
Q1	Jacksonville State	11	75	+6.43	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	10	79	-2.41	Pass TD
Q2	Jacksonville State	9	70	+2.00	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	35	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	9	48	+0.71	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	2	-0.46	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	3	6	-1.36	Ended
Q3	Jacksonville State	3	0	-3.21	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	2	-3.34	Punt
Q3	Jacksonville State	16	56	-1.26	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	4	17	-2.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass intercepted (-6.8 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb pass intercepted (-5.23 EPA)
Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb rushes for 32 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.28 EPA)
Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb rushes for 42 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.97 EPA)
Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.79 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Markese Stepp rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Anwar Lewis rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+3.52 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

Jacksonville State Gamecocks controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 4.0 yds.
EPA edge: Jacksonville State at -0.022 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 20 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520329.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks in passing?

Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) led passers with 4.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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