Eastern Kentucky Colonels 0–31 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 31– in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels , Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 31–0 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
Passing leader: TJ Finley (Western Kentucky) — 366.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.03 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Joshua Carter — 112.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kisean Johnson — 6 rec, 119.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.105/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (+0.076/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	0	0	0	0
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	9	6	0	12	31

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels

+3OPP 12

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Elijah Young rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
LSL.T. Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
L.T. Sanders rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
EYElijah Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Elijah Young rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
TJ Finley pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (12 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

TJ Finley (Western Kentucky) — 366.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.12 EPA
Cameron Hergott (Eastern Kentucky) — 6.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.12 EPA
Matt Morrissey (Eastern Kentucky) — 62.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -8.77 EPA

Rushing

Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 112.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Brayden Latham (Eastern Kentucky) — 97.0 yds +0.51 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 47.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 119.0 yds +1.27 EPA
Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds +0.82 EPA
Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 4 rec · 34.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TJ Finley	Western Kentucky	40	65.0%	366	1	+0.03	+1.12
Cameron Hergott	Eastern Kentucky	3	66.7%	6	0	-0.04	-0.12
Matt Morrissey	Eastern Kentucky	18	50.0%	62	0	-0.49	-8.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	Western Kentucky
Plays	60	63
EPA / play	+0.076	+0.105
Total EPA	+4.56	+6.59
Success rate	50.0%	50.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.423	+0.028
Rush EPA / play	+0.345	+0.238
Yards	310	477

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	9	64	+1.60	Field goal
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	6	19	-2.02	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	12	52	-3.21	Ended
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	5	14	-4.06	Fumble
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	22	+2.33	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	6	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	4	17	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	7	41	+0.44	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	84	+6.07	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	7	42	+0.69	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	3	0.00	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	16	99	+11.94	Missed FG
Q3	Western Kentucky	8	80	-4.87	Ended
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	2	7	-0.29	Punt
Q4	Western Kentucky	1	21	-4.31	Fumble
Q4	Eastern Kentucky	3	25	-0.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TJ Finley — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-7.75 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Brayden Latham rushes for 42 yards (4th & 2) (+6.36 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Fumble (-4.67 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Field goal missed (-4.63 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.31 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TJ Finley pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.95 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TJ Finley pass to River Helms for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.03 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · TJ Finley pass to Kisean Johnson for 15 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (31–) in Week 2.
Passing edge: TJ Finley (Western Kentucky) — 366.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.105 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 0, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 0–31.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632068.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

TJ Finley (Western Kentucky) led passers with 366.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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