Total Yards
Wisconsin491
Western Kentucky305
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Western Kentucky at Wisconsin
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
3 - 34
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin257
Western Kentucky181
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin234
Western Kentucky124
Turnovers
Wisconsin1
Western Kentucky2
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind11 mph S
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin34:03
Western Kentucky25:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin pulls away from Western Kentucky 34-3
Wisconsin defeated Western Kentucky 34-3 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 491-305 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 34-3. Jonathan Taylor run for 47 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 491 total yards, 234 rushing yards, and 257 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 305 total yards, including 124 on the ground and 181 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Wisconsin led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Taylor run for 47 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Taylor run for 47 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Hornibrook pass complete to Kendric Pryor for 2 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 24-0 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Taylor run for 30 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 17-0 over Western Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 39 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 10-0 over Western Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Nuss 25 yd FG GOOD (Western Kentucky led 3-24 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 42 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 27-3 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-3
Wisconsin defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
491-305
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
234
Wisconsin averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
257
Wisconsin averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 491 | 305 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 181 |
| Rushing Yards | 234 | 124 |
| First Downs | 24 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-70 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-31 | 17-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 34:03 | 25:57 |