Eastern Kentucky Colonels 20–34 Abilene Christian Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 34–20 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 20, Abilene Christian Wildcats 34.

Game summary

Abilene Christian Wildcats rolled past Eastern Kentucky Colonels 34–20 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 340.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sam Hicks — 146.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Blayne Taylor — 10 rec, 154.0 yds.
EPA edge: Abilene Christian (+0.030/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (-0.054/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels	0	6	12	0	20
Abilene Christian Wildcats	0	12	12	6	34

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 18

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Abilene Christian
Q2TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Sam Hicks rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
JCJed Castles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Maverick McIvor pass to Jed Castles for a touchdown (18 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q2TD
MCMarcus Calwise Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Matt Morrissey pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. for a touchdown (8 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
BTBlayne Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (45 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD
DSDequan Stanley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Matt Morrissey pass to Dequan Stanley for a touchdown (75 yards)
Eastern Kentucky
Q3TD
JCJoshua Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Joshua Carter rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
BTBlayne Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for a touchdown (11 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
18-27
Field goal good from 21 yards
Abilene Christian
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
18-30
Field goal good from 35 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 340.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +15.95 EPA
Matt Morrissey (Eastern Kentucky) — 278.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.11 EPA

Rushing

Sam Hicks (Abilene Christian) — 146.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
Joshua Carter (Eastern Kentucky) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Jordon Vaughn (Abilene Christian) — 48.0 yds -1.74 EPA

Receiving

Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian) — 10 rec · 154.0 yds +1.82 EPA
Marcus Calwise Jr. (Eastern Kentucky) — 7 rec · 84.0 yds +1.63 EPA
Dequan Stanley (Eastern Kentucky) — 5 rec · 116.0 yds +1.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	37	64.9%	340	3	+0.43	+15.95
Matt Morrissey	Eastern Kentucky	35	57.1%	278	2	-0.00	-0.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Kentucky	Abilene Christian
Plays	61	71
EPA / play	-0.054	+0.030
Total EPA	-3.32	+2.12
Success rate	44.3%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.003	+0.431
Rush EPA / play	-0.124	-0.406
Yards	371	561

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	4	17	-1.26	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	6	26	-1.66	Punt
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	3	2	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	6	29	-3.93	Ended
Q1	Eastern Kentucky	5	17	-1.66	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	11	87	+6.95	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	8	52	-2.91	Interception
Q2	Abilene Christian	8	80	+5.77	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	3	-13	-2.72	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	1	0	-4.92	Interception
Q2	Eastern Kentucky	10	58	+5.40	Pass TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Abilene Christian	4	75	+5.71	Pass TD
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	1	75	+7.05	Pass TD
Q3	Abilene Christian	4	57	-10.64	Fumble
Q3	Eastern Kentucky	11	54	+4.66	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Fumble (-8.67 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Matt Morrissey pass to Dequan Stanley for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.05 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-4.92 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Matt Morrissey pass intercepted (-4.55 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Fumble (-4.52 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Jed Castles for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.44 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for 22 yards (3rd & 16) (+4.24 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Matt Morrissey pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. for a touchdown (8 yards) (+4.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

Abilene Christian Wildcats controlled the final (34–20) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 340.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Abilene Christian at 0.03 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Abilene Christian Wildcats?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 20, Abilene Christian Wildcats 34 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Abilene Christian Wildcats?

Abilene Christian Wildcats won with a final score of 20–34.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Abilene Christian Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632137.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Abilene Christian Wildcats in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) led passers with 340.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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