Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. LSU Tigers: 2025 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 13–10 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, LSU Tigers 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	3	0	0	0	10
LSU Tigers	0	6	3	9	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• 5) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. (LSU) — 14.0 yds · +1.04 EPA/play +2.08 EPA
• 7) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. (LSU) — 14.0 yds · +0.57 EPA/play +1.71 EPA
• :00) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 7.0 yds · +0.46 EPA/play +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• #6 B.Brown caught at 46 (LSU) — 2 rec · 20.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• #14 T.Green caught at 28 (LSU) — 2 rec · 11.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• #0 Z.Thomas caught at 44 (LSU) — 2 rec · 9.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
5) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr.	LSU	2	50.0%	14	0	+1.04	+2.08
7) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr.	LSU	3	66.7%	14	0	+0.57	+1.71
:00) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	100.0%	7	0	+0.46	+0.46
0) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr.	LSU	5	80.0%	24	0	+0.04	+0.17
9) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr.	LSU	3	66.7%	13	0	-0.08	-0.24
o Huddle-Shotgun #21 M.Parrish	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-0.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	LSU
Plays	65	77
EPA / play	-0.589	-0.309
Total EPA	-38.30	-23.80
Success rate	23.1%	37.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.758	-0.446
Rush EPA / play	-0.180	-0.126
Yards	159	337

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	57	+0.77	Field goal
Q1	LSU	3	6	-4.18	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	15	-0.46	Punt
Q1	LSU	5	12	-2.80	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	13	-3.07	Ended
Q1	LSU	8	58	-1.96	Interception
Q2	Western Kentucky	13	36	-7.84	Ended
Q2	LSU	8	59	-0.88	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	7	15	-4.20	Ended
Q2	LSU	8	48	+5.26	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	2	-0.70	Ended
Q2	LSU	3	0	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	-1	-0.34	Ended
Q3	LSU	5	24	-0.25	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	-9	-3.64	Ended
Q3	LSU	3	-10	-5.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.12 EPA)
2. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · :13) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. to #0 M.Henry thrown to 00 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-7.46 EPA)
3. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · ddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass intercepted (-6.17 EPA)
4. Q2 · LSU Tigers · #11 M.Van Buren Jr. pass intercepted (-5.53 EPA)
5. Q4 · LSU Tigers · #11 M.Van Buren Jr. to #14 T.Green thrown to 05 broken up by #6 N.Ward — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.17 EPA)
6. Q2 · LSU Tigers · #14 T.Green caught at 02 catch for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · ddle-Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass intercepted (-3.55 EPA)
8. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 8) (-3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (13–10) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: 5) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. (LSU) — 14.0 yds.
• EPA edge: LSU at -0.309 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 LSU Tigers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 10, LSU Tigers 13 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 10–13.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752777.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs LSU Tigers in passing?

5) Shotgun #11 M.Van Buren Jr. (LSU) led passers with 14.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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