Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17–19 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2024

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Jacksonville State Gamecocks 19–17 in Week 14, 2024. Final score: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 19.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers edged Jacksonville State Gamecocks 19–17 in Week 14 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 311.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tre Stewart — 85.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kisean Johnson — 8 rec, 51.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (-0.113/play) vs Jacksonville State (-0.138/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	3	6	0	6	17
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	3	3	6	19

Scoring Map

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

JXSTJacksonville State Gamecocks

OPP EZ

+3OPP 29

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 4

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for a touchdown (21 yards)
Jacksonville State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 46 yards
Jacksonville State
Q2TD
TSTre Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Tre Stewart rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 50 yards
Western Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 21 yards
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
9-15
Field goal good from 35 yards
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
LSLogan Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Logan Smothers rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 50 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 311.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.78 EPA
Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 20.0 yds · +1.15 EPA/play +1.15 EPA
Logan Smothers (Jacksonville State) — 62.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +0.93 EPA

Rushing

Tre Stewart (Jacksonville State) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 91.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Tyler Huff (Jacksonville State) — 114.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 8 rec · 51.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 84.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 7 rec · 90.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	49	57.1%	311	1	+0.04	+1.78
Dalvin Smith	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	20	0	+1.15	+1.15
Logan Smothers	Jacksonville State	6	66.7%	62	0	+0.15	+0.93
Tyler Huff	Jacksonville State	11	27.3%	35	0	-0.93	-10.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Jacksonville State	Western Kentucky
Plays	59	84
EPA / play	-0.138	-0.113
Total EPA	-8.16	-9.46
Success rate	40.7%	35.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.548	+0.059
Rush EPA / play	+0.028	-0.365
Yards	343	444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	6	-2.54	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	6	36	-2.56	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	76	+6.14	Pass TD
Q1	Jacksonville State	3	3	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	26	-0.99	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	4	58	+1.97	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	15	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	3	4	-1.95	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	6	-2.26	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	5	25	-4.01	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	23	-4.16	Fumble
Q2	Jacksonville State	6	28	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	3	-1.48	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	5	47	+5.29	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	58	+0.82	Field goal
Q2	Jacksonville State	2	8	-1.03	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.23 EPA)
Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Tyler Huff rushes for 51 yards (1st & 10) (+3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-3.85 EPA)
Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Tyler Huff pass intercepted (-3.85 EPA)
Q2 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Andrew Paul rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.42 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Elijah Young for 29 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.37 EPA)
Q4 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Logan Smothers pass to Michael Pettway for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for 15 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (19–17) in Week 14.
Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 311.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at -0.113 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 Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 19 in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 17–19.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641006.

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

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 311.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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