Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21–38 Liberty Flames: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2024

Quick answer

Liberty Flames defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38–21 in Week 13, 2024. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21, Liberty Flames 38.

Game summary

Liberty Flames rolled past Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38–21 in Week 13 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 265.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.15 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quinton Cooley — 166.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Kisean Johnson — 6 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: Liberty (+0.255/play) vs Western Kentucky (+0.075/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	6	12	0	21
Liberty Flames	0	18	6	9	38

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 12

LIBLiberty Flames

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q2TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (9 yards)
Liberty
Q2TD
BLBilly Lucas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Billy Lucas rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Liberty
Q2TD
QCQuinton Cooley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Quinton Cooley rushes 22 yards for a touchdown
Liberty
Q2TD
JGJulian Gray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Kaidon Salter pass to Julian Gray for a touchdown (11 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
GHGeorge Hart III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
George Hart III rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Liberty
Q3TD
QCQuinton Cooley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Quinton Cooley rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
KJKisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Caden Veltkamp pass to Kisean Johnson for a touchdown (16 yards)
Liberty
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-27
Field goal good from 29 yards
Liberty
Q4TD
KSKaidon Salter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Kaidon Salter rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 265.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.00 EPA
Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 96.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +2.77 EPA
Ryan Burger (Liberty) — 29.0 yds · -1.23 EPA/play -1.23 EPA

Rushing

Quinton Cooley (Liberty) — 166.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
Billy Lucas (Liberty) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA

Receiving

Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 94.0 yds +1.12 EPA
Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +1.92 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	34	55.9%	265	2	+0.15	+5.00
Kaidon Salter	Liberty	12	50.0%	96	1	+0.23	+2.77
Ryan Burger	Liberty	1	100.0%	29	0	-1.23	-1.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Liberty
Plays	61	74
EPA / play	+0.075	+0.255
Total EPA	+4.56	+18.83
Success rate	42.6%	62.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.147	+0.119
Rush EPA / play	-0.016	+0.284
Yards	371	548

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Liberty	9	45	+0.19	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	4	-4.52	Interception
Q1	Liberty	4	3	-5.59	Ended
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	57	-1.44	Interception
Q1	Liberty	7	53	-2.01	Fumble
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	64	+4.84	Pass TD
Q2	Liberty	8	81	+6.68	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	42	-2.74	Fumble
Q2	Liberty	8	67	+5.49	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	31	-0.04	Punt
Q2	Liberty	6	67	+5.72	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	-1	-0.56	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	9	75	+7.11	Rush TD
Q3	Liberty	2	38	+2.96	Rush TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	13	75	+6.93	Pass TD
Q3	Liberty	13	71	+2.13	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-5.43 EPA)
Q1 · Liberty Flames · Punt (-5.14 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass intercepted (-4.37 EPA)
Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Julian Gray for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.35 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.33 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
Q2 · Liberty Flames · Quinton Cooley rushes 22 yards for a touchdown (+3.72 EPA)
Q3 · Liberty Flames · Kaidon Salter pass to Donte Lee Jr. for 24 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

Liberty Flames controlled the final (38–21) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 265.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Liberty at 0.255 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 Liberty Flames?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21, Liberty Flames 38 in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames?

Liberty Flames won with a final score of 21–38.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401640996.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 265.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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