Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 0–63 Alabama Crimson Tide: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 63– in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers , Alabama Crimson Tide 63.

Game summary

Alabama Crimson Tide dominated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 63–0 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 193.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.55 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Young — 18.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Moussa Barry — 4 rec, 27.0 yds.
EPA edge: Alabama (+0.253/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.522/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	0	0	0
Alabama Crimson Tide	18	18	12	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

ALAAlabama Crimson Tide

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Alabama
Q1TD
JMJalen Milroe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jalen Milroe rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Alabama
Q1TD
KLKendrick Law
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jalen Milroe pass to Kendrick Law for a touchdown (22 yards)
Alabama
Q1TD
RWRyan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Jalen Milroe pass to Ryan Williams for a touchdown (84 yards)
Alabama
Q2TD
JMJam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Jam Miller rushes 39 yards for a touchdown
Alabama
Q2TD
JHJustice Haynes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Justice Haynes rushes 85 yards for a touchdown
Alabama
Q2TD
RWRyan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-36
Jalen Milroe pass to Ryan Williams for a touchdown (55 yards)
Alabama
Q3TD
JMJalen Milroe
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-42
Jalen Milroe rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Alabama
Q3TD
DHDaniel Hill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-48
Daniel Hill rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Alabama
Q4TD
TSTy Simpson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-54
Ty Simpson rushes 15 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 193.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.55 EPA/play +15.47 EPA
Ty Simpson (Alabama) — 66.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.12 EPA
Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 1.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -5.91 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 18.0 yds -0.52 EPA
Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
Daniel Hill (Alabama) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA

Receiving

Moussa Barry (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds -0.23 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 15.0 yds -0.32 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 16.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalen Milroe	Alabama	10	70.0%	193	3	+1.55	+15.47
Ty Simpson	Alabama	9	55.6%	66	0	-0.01	-0.12
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	9	44.4%	1	0	-0.66	-5.91
TJ Finley	Western Kentucky	32	56.2%	169	0	-0.61	-19.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Alabama
Plays	67	65
EPA / play	-0.522	+0.253
Total EPA	-34.97	+16.44
Success rate	14.9%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.624	+0.808
Rush EPA / play	-0.362	+0.024
Yards	222	600

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	6	-3.27	Punt
Q1	Alabama	3	-3	-3.79	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	25	-5.20	Interception
Q1	Alabama	2	16	+2.29	Rush TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	97	-7.85	Interception
Q1	Alabama	3	26	+2.40	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	5	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Alabama	3	2	-3.76	Ended
Q1	Alabama	1	84	+7.43	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	5	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Alabama	3	-8	-6.71	Fumble
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	5	-2.55	Missed FG
Q2	Alabama	2	89	+6.19	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	21	71	-0.18	Ended
Q2	Alabama	2	96	+6.36	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	4	-0.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TJ Finley pass intercepted (-7.71 EPA)
Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Ryan Williams for a touchdown (84 yards) (+7.43 EPA)
Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Fumble (-6.69 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Justice Haynes rushes 85 yards for a touchdown (+5.93 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Ryan Williams for a touchdown (55 yards) (+5.33 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TJ Finley pass intercepted (-4.63 EPA)
Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · TEAM rushes for a loss of 3 yards (1st & 9) (-4.2 EPA)
Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe rushes for 50 yards (1st & 20) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (63–) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 193.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Alabama at 0.253 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 0, Alabama Crimson Tide 63 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 0–63.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628319.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jalen Milroe (Alabama) led passers with 193.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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