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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Toledo Rockets: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Rockets defeat Hilltoppers 45–21 in Week 2

Tucker Gleason paced the box score as Rockets closed out a 21–45 Week 2 finish.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21 3-1
Final 21–45
Toledo Rockets 45 1-2 Winner
Winner
Toledo Rockets
Final score
21–45
Halftime
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 12–21 Toledo Rockets
Top passer
Tucker Gleason
FantasyHQ MVP
Tucker Gleason

Top CFB performers · Hilltoppers

  • Cameron Flowers 39.0 yds · +3.27 EPA/play +3.3 EPA
  • Marvis Parrish 22.0 yds -2.3 EPA
  • Jaden McGill 17.0 yds · 1 TD +1.0 EPA

Top CFB performers · Rockets

  • Tucker Gleason 155.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.83 EPA/play +9.9 EPA
  • Kenji Christian 91.0 yds -0.9 EPA
  • Chip Trayanum 163.0 yds · 2 TD +5.3 EPA

Quick answer

Toledo Rockets defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45–21 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21, Toledo Rockets 45.

Game summary

Toledo Rockets rolled past Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45–21 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 155.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.83 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kenji Christian — 91.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Moussa Barry — 3 rec, 110.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Toledo (+0.256/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.207/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers12001221
Toledo Rockets12912045

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
TOLToledo Rockets

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Toledo
    Q1TD
    CTChip Trayanum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Chip Trayanum rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  2. Western Kentucky
    Q1TD
    MMMaverick McIvor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Maverick McIvor — Interception returned for a touchdown

  3. Western Kentucky
    Q1TD
    MHMatthew Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Maverick McIvor pass to Matthew Henry for a touchdown (7 yards)

  4. Toledo
    Q1TD
    CTChip Trayanum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Tucker Gleason pass to Chip Trayanum for a touchdown (10 yards)

  5. Toledo
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    12-15

    Field goal good from 32 yards

  6. Toledo
    Q2TD
    JVJunior Vandeross III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    Tucker Gleason pass to Junior Vandeross III for a touchdown (71 yards)

  7. Toledo
    Q3TD
    CTChip Trayanum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-27

    Chip Trayanum rushes 75 yards for a touchdown

  8. Toledo
    Q3TD
    CJConnor Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-33

    John Alan Richter pass to Connor Jones for a touchdown (5 yards)

  9. Western Kentucky
    Q4TD
    JMJaden McGill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-33

    Jaden McGill rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  10. Western Kentucky
    Q4TD
    CFCameron Flowers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-33

    Maverick McIvor pass to Cameron Flowers for a touchdown (11 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 155.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.83 EPA/play +9.93 EPA
  • Cameron Flowers (Western Kentucky) — 39.0 yds · +3.27 EPA/play +3.27 EPA
  • John Alan Richter (Toledo) — 46.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +2.01 EPA

Rushing

  • Kenji Christian (Toledo) — 91.0 yds -0.06 EPA
  • Chip Trayanum (Toledo) — 163.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
  • Connor Walendzak (Toledo) — 27.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

  • Moussa Barry (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 110.0 yds -0.83 EPA
  • Marvis Parrish (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 28.0 yds -0.72 EPA
  • Junior Vandeross III (Toledo) — 5 rec · 122.0 yds +1.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tucker GleasonToledo1258.3%1552+0.83+9.93
Cameron FlowersWestern Kentucky1100.0%390+3.27+3.27
John Alan RichterToledo955.6%461+0.22+2.01
Maverick McIvorWestern Kentucky4153.7%2492-0.38-15.47

Team EPA comparison

StatWestern KentuckyToledo
Plays6863
EPA / play-0.207+0.256
Total EPA-14.10+16.10
Success rate36.8%46.0%
Pass EPA / play-0.290+0.569
Rush EPA / play-0.073+0.099
Yards370508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Western Kentucky29-4.76Fumble
Q1Toledo319+1.34Rush TD
Q1Western Kentucky341-7.44Touchdown
Q1Western Kentucky414-2.11Punt
Q1Toledo35-2.47Punt
Q1Western Kentucky761+6.28Pass TD
Q1Toledo975+5.47Pass TD
Q1Western Kentucky3-1-3.20Punt
Q1Toledo1057-0.64Ended
Q2Toledo00Field goal
Q2Western Kentucky1043-11.32Ended
Q2Toledo749+1.05Punt
Q2Western Kentucky624+0.26Punt
Q2Toledo287+6.21Pass TD
Q2Western Kentucky31-0.75Punt
Q2Toledo521-1.21Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor to Moussa Barry — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-6.47 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.15 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Tucker Gleason pass to Junior Vandeross III for a touchdown (71 yards) (+5.8 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Toledo Rockets · Chip Trayanum rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+4.69 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kickoff (+4.63 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-4.39 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor to Moussa Barry — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.58 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Cameron Flowers for 7 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Toledo Rockets controlled the final (45–21) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 155.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Toledo at 0.256 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 Toledo Rockets?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21, Toledo Rockets 45 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Toledo Rockets?

Toledo Rockets won with a final score of 21–45.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Toledo Rockets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757232.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Toledo Rockets in passing?

Tucker Gleason (Toledo) led passers with 155.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L

Toledo Rockets

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W