Nevada Wolf Pack at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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Wright scores twice to help lead Western Kentucky to 31-16 win over Nevada
Down 13-10, the Hilltoppers (3-1) began their rally at the beginning of the fourth, going on a nine-play, 85-yard drive that ended when George Hart III ran it in from 8 yards out with 11:32 left.
Wright also scored from the 8 to end a five-and-a-half minute drive that lasted 14 plays and spanned 87 yards for 24-13 lead with 1:49 left.
Nevada (1-3) got a field goal with 29 seconds left when Joe McFadden connected from 22 yards. However, the Wolfpack's on-side kick was gathered by Western Kentucky's Matthew Henry who returned it 50 yards for the final margin.
Chubba Purdy threw for 165 yards and ran for 60 yards and a touchdown for Nevada.
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- TV Channel: Wolf Pack at Hilltoppers 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 5:17 | Joe McFadden 42 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 2:16 | John Cannon 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:57 | Chubba Purdy 6 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:08 | La'Vell Wright 2 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:28 | Joe McFadden 43 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 11:23 | George Hart III 8 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:49 | La'Vell Wright 8 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:29 | Joe McFadden 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 0:23 | Matthew Henry 48 Yd Kickoff Return (John Cannon Kick) |
Statistics
 NEV |
 WKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 5-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 372 | Total Yards | 361 |
| 165 | Passing | 216 |
| 16/33 | Comp/Att | 22/33 |
| 5.0 | Yards per pass | 6.5 |
| 207 | Rushing | 145 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 5.3 | Yards per rush | 4.4 |
| 6-60 | Penalties | 8-85 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 32:22 | Possession | 27:44 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 17,247 · Capacity:
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