Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27–22 Missouri State Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Missouri State Bears 27–22 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Missouri State Bears 22.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers edged Missouri State Bears 27–22 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 319.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Shomari Lawrence — 68.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Matthew Henry — 5 rec, 73.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.152/play) vs Missouri State (-0.036/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	9	12	3	27
Missouri State Bears	0	9	6	6	22

Scoring Map

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

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 9

MOSTMissouri State Bears

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Missouri State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 49 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
NMNoah Meyers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Maverick McIvor pass to Noah Meyers for a touchdown (39 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 26 yards
Missouri State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 22 yards
Missouri State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 19 yards
Missouri State
Q3TD
SLShomari Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Shomari Lawrence rushes 32 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
LWLa'Vell Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
La'Vell Wright rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
LWLa'Vell Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
La'Vell Wright rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 19 yards
Missouri State
Q4TD
TGTristian Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Deuce Bailey pass to Tristian Gardner for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 319.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.96 EPA
Jacob Clark (Missouri State) — 143.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +3.72 EPA
Deuce Bailey (Missouri State) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -5.48 EPA

Rushing

Shomari Lawrence (Missouri State) — 68.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
La'Vell Wright (Western Kentucky) — 91.0 yds · 2 TD +0.80 EPA
Marvis Parrish (Western Kentucky) — 20.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

Matthew Henry (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Ronnel Johnson (Missouri State) — 5 rec · 71.0 yds +0.66 EPA
Jmariyae Robinson (Missouri State) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Western Kentucky	41	63.4%	319	1	+0.17	+6.96
Jacob Clark	Missouri State	16	50.0%	143	0	+0.23	+3.72
Deuce Bailey	Missouri State	17	41.2%	64	1	-0.32	-5.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Missouri State
Plays	68	66
EPA / play	+0.152	-0.036
Total EPA	+10.31	-2.35
Success rate	52.9%	39.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.170	-0.053
Rush EPA / play	+0.124	-0.018
Yards	491	411

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	28	-0.53	Punt
Q1	Missouri State	5	28	-0.49	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	5	5	-3.85	Punt
Q1	Missouri State	4	11	-2.61	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	53	+1.41	Punt
Q1	Missouri State	5	49	+0.29	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	75	+5.94	Pass TD
Q2	Missouri State	3	7	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	56	+0.47	Field goal
Q2	Missouri State	10	70	+1.11	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	0	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Missouri State	4	48	+0.95	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	5	28	-2.19	Ended
Q2	Missouri State	4	23	+0.02	Missed FG
Q3	Missouri State	7	75	+5.11	Rush TD
Q3	Western Kentucky	12	60	+5.45	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Missouri State Bears · Deuce Bailey pass to Tristian Gardner for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Noah Meyers for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Matthew Henry for 34 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.2 EPA)
Q3 · Missouri State Bears · Deuce Bailey to Jmariyae Robinson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.09 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to K.D. Hutchinson for 31 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.03 EPA)
Q3 · Missouri State Bears · Shomari Lawrence rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+2.98 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Marvis Parrish rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.96 EPA)
Q1 · Missouri State Bears · Shomari Lawrence rushes for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (27–22) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) — 319.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.152 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 27, Missouri State Bears 22 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 27–22.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757273.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Missouri State Bears in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) led passers with 319.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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