2017 · Week 8 · Oct 21, 2017 · Beaver Stadium
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Win probability · PSU
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Q3 10:37 · Brad Robbins punt for 26 yds, downed at the PnSt 20
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Home team on offensePregame priorScore differentialGarbage-time factorScore diff ÷ offense timeoutsBlowout margin
This game in five plays
- TD · Q2 12:53: Karan Higdon 1 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin PAT failed) — MICH win probability +3.2 pts (now 27%) (top driver: MICH has the ball).
- TD · Q2 1:45: Ty Isaac 6 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick) — MICH win probability +9.8 pts (now 37%) (top driver: MICH has the ball).
- TD · Q2 0:53: Trace McSorley 3 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick) — PSU win probability +9.2 pts (now 80%) (top driver: PSU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 5:13: Trace McSorley 13 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick) — PSU win probability +8.6 pts (now 92%) (top driver: PSU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 13:11: Saquon Barkley 42 Yd pass from Trace McSorley (Tyler Davis Kick) — PSU win probability +3.5 pts (now 99%) (top driver: PSU has the ball).
Was that the right call?
Each option's modeled win probability for the team making the call, from the score, clock and field position before the play. Gaps under one point are close calls. How this works
Fourth downs
PSU made the numbers' call on 3 of 3MICH made the numbers' call on 7 of 10
- Q1 12:16MICH 4th & 12 at MICH 22, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 29.0% before the snapGo for it28.9%−0.222% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call29.1%average punt
- Q1 7:54MICH 4th & 13 at MICH 40, down 14Agrees with the numbersPunted · 26.1% before the snapGo for it25.7%−0.720% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call26.3%average punt
- Q2 12:53MICH 4th & 1 at PSU 1, down 14Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 23.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call22.8%59% to convertField goal20.9%−1.994% to makePunt16.0%−6.7average punt
- Q2 11:19PSU 4th & 19 at PSU 6, up 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 72.2% before the snapGo for it69.7%−2.69% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call72.3%average punt
- Q2 9:41MICH 4th & 1 at MICH 45, down 8Numbers favored go for it by 1.4 ptsPunted · 25.7% before the snapGo for it25.8%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call24.4%−1.4average punt
- Q2 5:05PSU 4th & 7 at MICH 33, up 8Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 75.7% before the snapGo for itTheir call75.5%37% to convertField goal75.3%−0.249% to makePunt74.6%−0.9average punt
- Q2 0:06MICH 4th & 9 at MICH 26, down 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 21.5% before the snapGo for it20.3%−1.230% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call21.6%average punt
- Q3 10:37MICH 4th & 7 at PSU 46, down 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 21.8% before the snapGo for it22.3%−0.237% to convertField goal20.5%−2.023% to makePuntTheir call22.5%average punt
- Q3 3:02MICH 4th & 17 at MICH 29, down 15Agrees with the numbersPunted · 9.4% before the snapGo for it8.4%−1.713% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call10.2%average punt
- Q3 1:39PSU 4th & 12 at PSU 31, up 15Agrees with the numbersPunted · 92.6% before the snapGo for it91.7%−1.722% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call93.4%average punt
- Q4 9:50MICH 4th & 11 at PSU 45, down 22Close callWent for it · 1.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call1.1%−0.227% to convertField goal1.0%−0.325% to makePunt1.3%average punt
- Q4 5:15MICH 4th & 1 at MICH 34, down 29Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 0.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call0.1%71% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt0.1%−<0.1average punt
- Q4 3:19MICH 4th & 13 at PSU 44, down 29Close callWent for it · 0.0% before the snapGo for itTheir call0.1%−<0.121% to convertField goal0.1%27% to makePunt0.1%−<0.1average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
PSU made the numbers' call on 6 of 6MICH made the numbers' call on 2 of 2
- Q1 14:17PSU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call70.5%97% to makeGo for two70.5%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 10:11PSU Touchdown, up 13 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call72.7%97% to makeGo for two72.6%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 12:53MICH Touchdown, down 8 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · missedKickTheir call27.7%97% to makeGo for two27.6%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 1:45MICH Touchdown, down 2 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call33.4%97% to makeGo for two33.3%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 0:53PSU Touchdown, up 7 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call75.9%97% to makeGo for two75.8%−0.145% to convert
- Q3 5:13PSU Touchdown, up 14 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call89.4%97% to makeGo for two89.3%−0.145% to convert
- Q4 13:11PSU Touchdown, up 21 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call98.9%97% to makeGo for two98.9%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 7:53PSU Touchdown, up 28 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call100.0%97% to makeGo for two100.0%−<0.145% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartPSUDrive 1TD3 plays · 75 yds · 0:2070% → 71%
MICHDrive 2PUNT5 plays · -2 yds · 1:3930% → 29%
Q1 12:35
3RD & 7
OWN 27
-5
70.8%
John O'Korn sacked by Curtis Cothran for a loss of 5 yards to the Mich 22Similar
Q1 12:16
4TH & 12
OWN 22
+2
70.9%
Brad Robbins punt for 48 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for 2 yds to the PnSt 24 PENN ST Penalty, Illegal Block (10 Yards) to the PnSt 22Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 3TD4 plays · 78 yds · 1:5771% → 73%
MICHDrive 4PUNT5 plays · -3 yds · 2:0128% → 26%
PSUDrive 5INT11 plays · 55 yds · 4:3074% → 77%
Q1 7:40
2ND & 10
OWN 23
+10
74.3%
McSorley, Trace pass incomplete to Hamilton, DaeSean, PENALTY MICHIGAN holding (Kinnel, Tyree) 10 yards to the PENNST33, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN PENNST.Similar
Q1 6:50
2ND & 8
OWN 35
+15
74.8%
McSorley, Trace pass incomplete to Barkley, Saquon, PENALTY MICHIGAN personal foul (Winovich, Chase) 15 yards to the 50 yardline, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN PENNST.Similar
Q1 5:49
3RD & 4
OPP 44
+5
75.7%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Andre Robinson for 5 yds to the Mich 39 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 3:52
1ST & 10
OPP 25
+3
76.9%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Saquon Barkley for 3 yds to the Mich 22Similar
Q1 3:21
2ND & 7
OPP 22
+25
77.1%
Trace McSorley pass intercepted David Long return for 25 yds to the Mich 41Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 6TD11 plays · 59 yds · 5:0724% → 27%
PSUDrive 7PUNT5 plays · -9 yds · 1:0073% → 72%
MICHDrive 8PUNT5 plays · 9 yds · 1:2226% → 26%
Q2 10:00
3RD & 3
OWN 43
+2
73.5%
John O'Korn pass complete to Chris Evans for 2 yds to the Mich 45Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 9DOWNS10 plays · 54 yds · 4:1575% → 77%
Q2 9:20
1ST & 10
OWN 13
+12
74.6%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Juwan Johnson for 12 yds to the PnSt 25 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 8:09
3RD & 8
OWN 27
+27
74.9%
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 27 yds to the Mich 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 6:48
2ND & 6
OPP 42
+6
77.4%
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 6 yds to the Mich 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 10TD8 plays · 67 yds · 2:5524% → 37%
PSUDrive 11TD9 plays · 75 yds · 0:4869% → 80%
Q2 1:34
2ND & 10
OWN 25
+12
68.9%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Juwan Johnson for 12 yds to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 1:27
1ST & 10
OWN 37
+36
69.9%
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 36 yds to the Mich 27 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 0:56
3RD & 3
OPP 20
+17
70.3%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Mike Gesicki for 17 yds to the Mich 3 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 12PUNT7 plays · 1 yds · 0:3323% → 22%
Q2 0:35
2ND & 9
OWN 26
-10
76.9%
O'Korn, John pass complete to Crawford, Kekoa for 24 yards to the 50 yardline, PENALTY MICHIGAN holding (Bushell-Beatty, Juwann) 10 yards to the MICHIGAN16, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 0:17
3RD & 14
OWN 21
+5
77.5%
John O'Korn pass complete to Sean McKeon for 5 yds to the Mich 26Similar
Q2 0:06
4TH & 9
OWN 26
+18
77.9%
Brad Robbins punt for 42 yds , DeAndre Thompkins returns for 18 yds to the 50 yard lineSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 13END OF HALF1 play · -1 yds · 0:0080% → 80%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 14PUNT11 plays · 29 yds · 4:1823% → 22%
Q3 14:17
2ND & 10
OWN 25
+6
77.5%
John O'Korn run for 6 yds to the Mich 31 John O'Korn fumbled, forced by Jason Cabinda, recovered by Mich Grant PerrySimilar
Q3 11:28
2ND & 10
OPP 49
-6
76.1%
John O'Korn sacked by Ryan Buchholz for a loss of 6 yards to the Mich 45Similar
Q3 10:52
3RD & 16
OWN 45
+9
78.2%
John O'Korn pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 9 yds to the PnSt 46Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 15TD9 plays · 80 yds · 5:0579% → 92%
Q3 9:51
2ND & 8
OWN 22
+26
79.2%
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 26 yds to the PnSt 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 8:30
1ST & 10
OPP 39
+8
81.8%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Saquon Barkley for 8 yds to the Mich 31Similar
Q3 6:14
2ND & 14
OPP 33
+11
83.7%
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 11 yds to the Mich 22Similar
Q3 5:40
3RD & 3
OPP 22
+9
83.6%
Trace McSorley pass complete to DaeSean Hamilton for 9 yds to the Mich 13 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 16PUNT6 plays · 9 yds · 1:4811% → 10%
Q3 4:50
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+16
89.1%
John O'Korn pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 16 yds to the Mich 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 3:25
3RD & 6
OWN 40
-11
89.0%
John O'Korn sacked by Manny Bowen and Jason Cabinda for a loss of 11 yards to the Mich 29Similar
Q3 3:02
4TH & 17
OWN 29
0
90.5%
Brad Robbins punt for 38 yds, fair catch by DeAndre Thompkins at the PnSt 33Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 17PUNT4 plays · -2 yds · 1:0193% → 92%
Q3 2:00
3RD & 6
OWN 37
-6
93.1%
Trace McSorley sacked by Kwity Paye and Mike McCray for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 31Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 18FUMBLE7 plays · 16 yds · 2:419% → 9%
Q3 0:30
3RD & 10
OWN 26
+12
92.1%
John O'Korn pass complete to Sean McKeon for 12 yds to the Mich 38 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 14:50
2ND & 6
OWN 46
-19
91.4%
Isaac, Ty rush for 4 yards to the MICHIGAN46, PENALTY MICHIGAN personal foul 19 yards to the MICHIGAN27, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 14:00
2ND & 21
OWN 27
+22
92.5%
John O'Korn pass complete to Grant Perry for 22 yds to the Mich 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 13:43
1ST & 10
OWN 49
-3
91.5%
John O'Korn sacked by Christian Campbell for a loss of 3 yards to the Mich 46 John O'Korn fumbled, forced by Christian Campbell, recovered by PnSt Robert Windsor , return for 0 yardsSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 19TD3 plays · 46 yds · 0:0995% → 99%
MICHDrive 20DOWNS8 plays · 19 yds · 2:571% → 1%
Q4 12:07
3RD & 7
OWN 32
+24
98.7%
John O'Korn pass complete to Grant Perry for 24 yds to the PnSt 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 11:05
1ST & 10
OPP 44
-8
98.7%
John O'Korn sacked by Curtis Cothran for a loss of 8 yards to the Mich 48Similar
Q4 10:07
3RD & 13
OPP 47
+2
98.9%
John O'Korn pass complete to Eddie McDoom for 2 yds to the PnSt 45Similar
Q4 9:50
4TH & 11
OPP 45
-7
98.9%
John O'Korn sacked by Kevin Givens for a loss of 7 yards to the Mich 48Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 21TD4 plays · 48 yds · 1:4799% → 100%
Q4 9:40
1ST & 10
OPP 48
+23
99.1%
Trace McSorley pass complete to Brandon Polk for 23 yds to the Mich 25 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 22DOWNS15 plays · 32 yds · 4:110% → 0%
Q4 5:56
3RD & 1
OWN 34
0
99.9%
John O'Korn pass complete to Grant Perry for no gain to the Mich 34Similar
Q4 4:38
2ND & 10
OWN 41
+4
99.9%
John O'Korn pass complete to Khalid Hill for 4 yds to the Mich 45Similar
Q4 4:05
3RD & 6
OWN 45
+14
99.9%
John O'Korn pass complete to Eddie McDoom for 14 yds to the PnSt 41 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 3:19
4TH & 13
OPP 44
-9
100.0%
John O'Korn sacked by Shaka Toney for a loss of 9 yards to the Mich 47Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 23END OF GAME8 plays · 37 yds · 3:08100% → 100%
Q4 1:41
3RD & 3
OPP 29
+5
100.0%
MICHIGAN Penalty, Defensive Offside (5 Yards) to the Mich 24 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q2 1:45
Ty Isaac 6 Yd Run (Quinn Nordin Kick)
-9.8
TD · Q2 0:53
Trace McSorley 3 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
+9.2
TD · Q3 5:13
Trace McSorley 13 Yd Run (Tyler Davis Kick)
+8.6