North Alabama Lions 6–55 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated North Alabama Lions 55–6 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: North Alabama Lions 6, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers dominated North Alabama Lions 55–6 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 305.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.70 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jayvian Allen — 29.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Justin Pegues — 5 rec, 52.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.296/play) vs North Alabama (-0.264/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Alabama Lions	6	0	0	0	6
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	24	3	9	55

Scoring Map

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

UNANorth Alabama Lions

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 30

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 26

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
GHGeorge Hart III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
George Hart III rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Alabama
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 25 yards
North Alabama
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 47 yards
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
QBQuincy Burroughs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Maverick McIvor pass to Quincy Burroughs for a touchdown (9 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
JMJairus Mack
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Maverick McIvor pass to Jairus Mack for a touchdown (20 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Maverick McIvor pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (78 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
KHK.D. Hutchinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Maverick McIvor pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (12 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
MHMatthew Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-36
Maverick McIvor pass to Matthew Henry for a touchdown (14 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
6-39
Field goal good from 46 yards
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
MSMarvin Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-45
Rodney Tisdale Jr. pass to Marvin Sims for a touchdown (8 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
6-48
Field goal good from 43 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 305.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +21.69 EPA
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +2.86 EPA
Anthony Young (North Alabama) — 0.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA

Rushing

Jayvian Allen (North Alabama) — 29.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Ari Patu (North Alabama) — 54.0 yds +0.48 EPA
Jaden McGill (Western Kentucky) — 47.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Justin Pegues (North Alabama) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds -0.49 EPA
Tanaka Scott (North Alabama) — 1 rec · 5.0 yds -1.02 EPA
K.D. Hutchinson (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 113.0 yds +1.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Western Kentucky	31	77.4%	305	5	+0.70	+21.69
Rodney Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	7	71.4%	83	1	+0.41	+2.86
Anthony Young	North Alabama	1	0.0%	0	0	0.00	0.00
DC Tabscott	North Alabama	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.69	-0.69
Ari Patu	North Alabama	22	50.0%	64	0	-0.40	-8.76
Destin Wade	North Alabama	14	28.6%	18	0	-1.14	-15.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Alabama	Western Kentucky
Plays	72	70
EPA / play	-0.264	+0.296
Total EPA	-19.00	+20.69
Success rate	25.0%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.668	+0.646
Rush EPA / play	+0.188	-0.121
Yards	272	553

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	20	0.00	Rush TD
Q1	North Alabama	12	70	+2.44	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	6	51	+0.70	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	75	+5.73	Pass TD
Q1	North Alabama	8	33	-0.32	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	72	+5.10	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	4	-10	-3.94	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	78	+5.62	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	3	5	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	69	+5.30	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	4	0	-2.95	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	25	+3.98	Pass TD
Q2	North Alabama	3	9	-0.32	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	5	54	-0.28	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to K.D. Hutchinson for a touchdown (78 yards) (+5.62 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Jairus Mack for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.85 EPA)
Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Kickoff (+4.52 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Matthew Henry for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.15 EPA)
Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Destin Wade to Christian Burkhalter — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.09 EPA)
Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Destin Wade rushes for 22 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.72 EPA)
Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Ari Patu pass to Jayvian Allen for 13 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.41 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Punt for 55 yards (-3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (55–6) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 305.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.296 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 North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

North Alabama Lions 6, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 55 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 6–55.

Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757226.

Who led North Alabama Lions vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) led passers with 305.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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