Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28–27 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 28–27 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 27.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers edged Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 28–27 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #5 B.Baker (Louisiana Tech) — 336.0 pass yds, +0.21 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #2 K.Hutchinson caught at 30 — 0 rec, 29.0 yds.
EPA edge: Louisiana Tech (+0.021/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.078/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	9	9	6	0	6	28
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	0	6	6	6	27

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 30

+3OPP 36

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 47 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q1TD
#T#6 T.Averhart caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
#6 T.Averhart caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
#L#11 L.Wright caught at 08
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
#11 L.Wright caught at 08 catch for a touchdown (15 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Rushing touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
18-6
Field goal good from 53 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Kickoff
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Punt return touchdown
Louisiana Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 24 yards
Louisiana Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 24 yards
Louisiana Tech
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Rushing touchdown
Western Kentucky
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #5 B.Baker (Louisiana Tech) — 336.0 yds · +0.21 EPA/play +9.00 EPA
:04) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 21.0 yds · +1.64 EPA/play +3.27 EPA
:11) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 17.0 yds · +2.86 EPA/play +2.86 EPA

Receiving

#2 K.Hutchinson caught at 30 (Western Kentucky) — 0 rec · 29.0 yds +1.08 EPA
#18 M.Jackson caught at 45 (Louisiana Tech) — 0 rec · 28.0 yds +0.40 EPA
#2 K.Hutchinson caught at 42 (Western Kentucky) — 0 rec · 26.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #5 B.Baker	Louisiana Tech	44	0.0%	336	+0.21	+9.00
:04) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	2	0.0%	21	+1.64	+3.27
:11) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	17	+2.86	+2.86
:28) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	15	+2.85	+2.85
:22) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	15	+1.96	+1.96
:12) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	1	0.0%	13	+1.81	+1.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	Louisiana Tech
Plays	72	85
EPA / play	-0.078	+0.021
Total EPA	-5.02	+1.69
Success rate	37.5%	37.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.149	+0.262
Rush EPA / play	-0.279	-0.305
Yards	340	466

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	9	46	-2.39	Field goal
Q1	Louisiana Tech	9	75	+7.28	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	11	60	+4.02	Pass TD
Q1	Louisiana Tech	9	31	-3.76	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	46	+3.50	Rush TD
Q2	Louisiana Tech	8	47	+0.91	Missed FG
Q2	Western Kentucky	9	35	-0.74	Field goal
Q2	Louisiana Tech	16	89	+0.75	Touchdown
Q3	Western Kentucky	3	4	-2.84	Punt
Q3	Louisiana Tech	5	41	+0.16	Interception
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	20	-0.93	Ended
Q3	Louisiana Tech	3	6	-1.86	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	2	9	-0.61	Touchdown
Q3	Louisiana Tech	12	69	+2.08	Field goal
Q4	Western Kentucky	3	5	-2.45	Punt
Q4	Louisiana Tech	4	19	-2.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Kickoff (+7.03 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Punt return touchdown (-6.56 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · :51) Shotgun #16 R.Tisdale Jr. pass intercepted (-4.33 EPA)
Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Shotgun #5 B.Baker to #18 M.Jackson caught at 40 — Pass Completion (41 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.92 EPA)
Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Shotgun #5 B.Baker to #83 L.Watkins caught at 48 — Pass Completion (19 yards) (+3.41 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Rush (3rd & 11) (+3.32 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · #11 L.Wright caught at 08 catch for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (28–27) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Shotgun #5 B.Baker (Louisiana Tech) — 336.0 yds.
EPA edge: Louisiana Tech at 0.021 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 28, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 27 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 28–27.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757286.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?

Shotgun #5 B.Baker (Louisiana Tech) led passers with 336.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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