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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football vs Alabama Crimson Tide Football Stats

Alex KataevbyAlex Kataev·Sep 11, 2024
In Short

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football vs Alabama Crimson Tide football stats show that WKU defeated Alabama 31-0 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. This WKU vs Alabama football game result highlighted the Hilltoppers' strong offensive performance, with a 95% red zone score and 77.5% touchdown rate in the red zone for the 2023 season. These Hilltoppers Crimson Tide matchup statistics demonstrate Western Kentucky's dominance in this particular game.

Game result

  • Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31, Alabama Crimson Tide 0

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football performance vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Offensive stats

  • Red zone efficiency:

    • 95% overall red zone score (38/40) in 2023 season
    • 77.5% touchdown rate (31/40) in red zone
    • 17.5% field goal rate (7/40) in red zone
  • Passing performance in WKU vs Alabama football game:

    • 45/70 passes completed (64.3% completion rate)
    • 443 passing yards
    • 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions
  • Rushing performance in Hilltoppers Crimson Tide matchup:

    • 23 rushes for 112 yards
    • 4.9 yards per carry average

Defensive stats

  • Red zone defense (2023 season):

    • Allowed scores 80.85% of the time (38/47)
    • Allowed 30 touchdowns and 8 field goals in 13 games
  • Interceptions: 2 interceptions in 2 games

Conference USA context for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football

  • Scoring offense: WKU ranked behind FIU (34.3 points per game) in Conference USA
  • Passing efficiency: WKU ranked behind UTEP (144.3 rating) in Conference USA

FAQ

What was the final score of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Alabama Crimson Tide football game?

The final score was Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31, Alabama Crimson Tide 0.

How efficient was Western Kentucky's red zone offense in the 2023 season?

Western Kentucky had a 95% overall red zone score (38/40) with a 77.5% touchdown rate (31/40) and 17.5% field goal rate (7/40) in the red zone during the 2023 season.

What were the key passing statistics for WKU in the game against Alabama?

WKU completed 45 out of 70 passes (64.3% completion rate) for 443 passing yards, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.

How did Western Kentucky's rushing performance look in the Hilltoppers Crimson Tide matchup?

Western Kentucky had 23 rushes for 112 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry.

How did Western Kentucky's defense perform in the red zone during the 2023 season?

Western Kentucky's red zone defense allowed scores 80.85% of the time (38/47), including 30 touchdowns and 8 field goals in 13 games.