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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Hilltoppers defeat Pack 31–16 in Week 4

George Hart III paced the box score as Hilltoppers closed out a 16–31 Week 4 finish.

Nevada Wolf Pack 16 1-3
Final 16–31
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31 4-1 Winner
Winner
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Final score
16–31
Halftime
Nevada Wolf Pack 9–3 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Top passer
Carter Jones
FantasyHQ MVP
George Hart III

Top CFB performers · Pack

  • Carter Jones 0.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -0.8 EPA
  • Herschel Turner 62.0 yds -2.6 EPA
  • Chubba Purdy 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.8 EPA

Top CFB performers · Hilltoppers

  • Maverick McIvor 215.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -4.4 EPA
  • George Hart III 63.0 yds · 1 TD +3.3 EPA
  • Marvis Parrish 44.0 yds -1.1 EPA

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 31–16 in Week 4, 2025. Final score: Nevada Wolf Pack 16, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past Nevada Wolf Pack 31–16 in Week 4 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Carter Jones (Nevada) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.82 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Herschel Turner — 62.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jett Carpenter — 5 rec, 67.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.103/play) vs Nevada (-0.122/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nevada Wolf Pack363316
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers3061831

Scoring Map

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

NEVNevada Wolf Pack
WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Nevada
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 25
    Score
    3-0

    Field goal good from 42 yards

  2. Western Kentucky
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    3-3

    Field goal good from 40 yards

  3. Nevada
    Q2TD
    CPChubba Purdy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-3

    Chubba Purdy rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

  4. Western Kentucky
    Q3TD
    LWLa'Vell Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-9

    La'Vell Wright rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  5. Nevada
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 26
    Score
    12-9

    Field goal good from 43 yards

  6. Western Kentucky
    Q4TD
    GHGeorge Hart III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    George Hart III rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  7. Western Kentucky
    Q4TD
    LWLa'Vell Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    La'Vell Wright rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  8. Nevada
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    15-21

    Field goal good from 22 yards

  9. Western Kentucky
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Kickoff

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Carter Jones (Nevada) — 0.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -0.82 EPA
  • Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 215.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -4.40 EPA
  • Chubba Purdy (Nevada) — 174.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -12.26 EPA

Rushing

  • Herschel Turner (Nevada) — 62.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • George Hart III (Western Kentucky) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA
  • Chubba Purdy (Nevada) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

  • Jett Carpenter (Nevada) — 5 rec · 67.0 yds +0.15 EPA
  • Marcus Bellon (Nevada) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds -0.26 EPA
  • Moussa Barry (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 12.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Carter JonesNevada10.0%00-0.82-0.82
Maverick McIvorWestern Kentucky3461.8%2150-0.13-4.40
Chubba PurdyNevada3145.2%1740-0.40-12.26

Team EPA comparison

StatNevadaWestern Kentucky
Plays7065
EPA / play-0.122+0.103
Total EPA-8.57+6.73
Success rate31.4%49.2%
Pass EPA / play-0.409-0.129
Rush EPA / play+0.119+0.359
Yards391375

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Nevada30-3.29Punt
Q1Western Kentucky938-0.54Missed FG
Q1Nevada752+1.06Field goal
Q1Western Kentucky638-0.80Field goal
Q1Nevada23-1.42Punt
Q1Western Kentucky345-3.78Interception
Q2Nevada727-4.58Fumble
Q2Western Kentucky3-6-2.49Punt
Q2Nevada346+3.89Rush TD
Q2Western Kentucky626-1.15Punt
Q2Nevada630-0.12Punt
Q2Western Kentucky30-0.70Punt
Q2Nevada932-2.57Interception
Q2Western Kentucky1-10.00Ended
Q3Western Kentucky975+6.63Rush TD
Q3Nevada535-1.68Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-6.22 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Kickoff (+6.18 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · AJ Bianco rushes for 7 yards (4th & 4) (+4.26 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Fumble (-3.91 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · La'Vell Wright rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.8 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Chubba Purdy pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Chubba Purdy pass to Jett Carpenter for 36 yards (2nd & 6) (+2.54 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Marvis Parrish rushes for 19 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (31–16) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Carter Jones (Nevada) — yds.
  • EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.103 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 Nevada Wolf Pack vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Nevada Wolf Pack 16, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Nevada Wolf Pack vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 16–31.

Where can I find the Nevada Wolf Pack vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757268.

Who led Nevada Wolf Pack vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Carter Jones (Nevada) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Nevada Wolf Pack

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W