Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Boston College Eagles: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Boston College Eagles defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21–20 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20, Boston College Eagles 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	6	9	3	0	20
Boston College Eagles	0	6	0	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 224.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -6.07 EPA
• Grayson James (Boston College) — 183.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.27 EPA/play -9.16 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 85.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Kye Robichaux (Boston College) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
• Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 31.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 7 rec · 56.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Lewis Bond (Boston College) — 6 rec · 21.0 yds -0.95 EPA
• Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 22.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	42	59.5%	224	2	-0.14	-6.07
Grayson James	Boston College	34	52.9%	183	1	-0.27	-9.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Boston College
Plays	78	67
EPA / play	-0.135	-0.147
Total EPA	-10.49	-9.86
Success rate	39.7%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.144	-0.269
Rush EPA / play	-0.123	-0.021
Yards	362	302

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	10	62	-0.75	Ended
Q1	Boston College	5	14	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	63	+4.86	Pass TD
Q1	Boston College	1	1	-0.76	Ended
Q1	Boston College	2	1	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	2	11	-5.46	Interception
Q1	Boston College	3	36	-7.22	Interception
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	42	+2.70	Pass TD
Q2	Boston College	7	30	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	6	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Boston College	13	74	+6.46	Rush TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	11	71	+3.40	Field goal
Q3	Boston College	3	32	-3.02	Fumble
Q3	Western Kentucky	11	36	-1.02	Field goal
Q3	Boston College	1	0	-0.95	Ended
Q3	Boston College	9	29	-0.36	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Grayson James pass intercepted (-7.45 EPA)
2. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Fumble (-5.74 EPA)
3. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass intercepted (-5.12 EPA)
4. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass intercepted (-4.56 EPA)
5. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.47 EPA)
6. Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Grayson James pass to Jerand Bradley for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to George Hart III for 9 yards (4th & 3) (+3.42 EPA)
8. Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Grayson James pass to Jaedn Skeete for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Boston College Eagles controlled the final (21–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 224.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Kentucky at -0.135 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 Boston College Eagles?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 20, Boston College Eagles 21 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles?

Boston College Eagles won with a final score of 20–21.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635560.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles in passing?

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 224.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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