2017 · Week 13 · Nov 25, 2017 · Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
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Q3 6:39 · Hunter Niswander punt for 38 yds, fair catch by Nate Hobbs at the Illin 18
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Pregame priorHome team on offenseScore differentialGarbage-time factorScore diff ÷ seconds remainingScore diff ÷ offense timeouts
This game in five plays
- TD · Q1 8:38: Cam Thomas run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK) — ILL win probability +4.1 pts (now 18%) (top driver: ILL has the ball).
- TD · Q2 10:35: Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 11 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) — NU win probability +3.7 pts (now 78%) (top driver: NU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 8:03: Jelani Roberts run for 5 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) — NU win probability +6.3 pts (now 83%) (top driver: NU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 8:47: Justin Jackson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) — NU win probability +6.7 pts (now 96%) (top driver: NU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 12:05: Jeremy Larkin run for 4 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) — NU win probability +1.4 pts (now 100%) (top driver: NU 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
ILL made the numbers' call on 8 of 11NU made the numbers' call on 3 of 8
- Q1 15:00NU 4th & 4 at NU 31, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 84.6% before the snapGo for it84.6%−0.148% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call84.7%average punt
- Q1 3:13ILL 4th & 5 at ILL 21, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 24.2% before the snapGo for it24.1%−0.440% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call24.5%average punt
- Q2 15:00NU 4th & 3 at NU 40, down 7Close callPunted · 72.4% before the snapGo for it72.7%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call72.4%−0.3average punt
- Q2 14:18ILL 4th & 8 at ILL 10, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 27.4% before the snapGo for it27.1%−0.332% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call27.4%average punt
- Q2 10:28ILL 4th & 2 at NU 43, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 27.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call27.2%57% to convertField goal26.2%−1.028% to makePunt26.5%−0.6average punt
- Q2 7:55ILL 4th & 18 at ILL 43, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 19.6% before the snapGo for it18.6%−1.513% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call20.1%average punt
- Q2 7:03NU 4th & 8 at NU 13, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 78.9% before the snapGo for it78.2%−1.032% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call79.1%average punt
- Q2 5:18ILL 4th & 2 at ILL 34, down 7Close callPunted · 20.6% before the snapGo for it20.8%57% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call20.4%−0.4average punt
- Q2 3:19NU 4th & 6 at NU 46, up 7Close callPunted · 80.0% before the snapGo for it80.0%40% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call79.9%−0.1average punt
- Q2 2:06ILL 4th & 2 at ILL 48, down 7Numbers favored go for it by 1.1 ptsPunted · 22.3% before the snapGo for it22.3%57% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call21.2%−1.1average punt
- Q3 12:01ILL 4th & 7 at NU 34, down 7Close callKicked a field goal · 22.9% before the snapGo for it22.9%37% to convertField goalTheir call22.5%−0.347% to makePunt21.6%−1.3average punt
- Q3 12:01NU 4th & 2 at NU 43, up 7Close callPunted · 79.5% before the snapGo for it80.0%57% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call79.4%−0.6average punt
- Q3 10:09ILL 4th & 8 at ILL 38, down 14Agrees with the numbersPunted · 13.4% before the snapGo for it13.2%−0.534% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call13.7%average punt
- Q3 8:40ILL 4th & 5 at ILL 46, down 21Agrees with the numbersPunted · 6.9% before the snapGo for it7.1%−0.241% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call7.2%average punt
- Q3 6:39NU 4th & 16 at NU 44, up 21Agrees with the numbersPunted · 96.4% before the snapGo for it95.8%−1.216% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call96.9%average punt
- Q3 3:12NU 4th & 7 at ILL 28, up 21Close callWent for it · 97.0% before the snapGo for itTheir call96.9%−0.137% to convertField goal97.0%60% to makePunt95.5%−1.6average punt
- Q4 11:59ILL 4th & 4 at ILL 34, down 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.4% before the snapGo for it0.4%−<0.148% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.4%average punt
- Q4 5:56ILL 4th & 10 at ILL 41, down 35Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.1% before the snapGo for it0.1%−0.129% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.2%average punt
- Q4 5:08NU 4th & 2 at NU 36, up 35Close callPunted · 99.8% before the snapGo for it99.8%57% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call99.7%−0.1average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
ILL made the numbers' call on 1 of 1NU made the numbers' call on 5 of 5
- Q1 8:38ILL Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call20.0%97% to makeGo for two20.0%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 10:35NU Touchdown, down 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call72.8%97% to makeGo for two72.7%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 8:03NU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call79.0%97% to makeGo for two78.9%−0.145% to convert
- Q3 8:47NU Touchdown, up 20 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call93.4%97% to makeGo for two93.3%−0.145% to convert
- Q4 12:05NU Touchdown, up 27 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call99.7%97% to makeGo for two99.7%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 6:01NU Touchdown, up 34 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call99.9%97% to makeGo for two99.9%−<0.145% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartNUDrive 1PUNT5 plays · 6 yds · 0:0086% → 86%
ILLDrive 2TD12 plays · 69 yds · 5:1414% → 18%
Q1 13:52
2ND & 3
OWN 38
+6
14.1%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Caleb Reams for 6 yds to the Illin 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 13:52
1ST & 10
OPP 45
0
14.2%
Cam Thomas pass incomplete to Caleb Reams, broken up by Jordan ThompsonSimilar
Q1 13:52
2ND & 10
OPP 31
+8
14.2%
Dre Brown run for 18 yds to the Nwest 13 ILLINOIS Penalty, Offensive holding (-10 Yards) to the Nwest 23Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 3INT15 plays · 71 yds · 0:0082% → 82%
Q1 8:38
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+5
18.0%
Jackson, Justin rush for no gain to the NU25 (Odenigbo,Tito), PENALTY ILL offside (Watson,Tre) 5 yards to the NU30, NO PLAY.Similar
Q1 8:38
3RD & 9
OPP 42
+12
17.7%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Flynn Nagel for 12 yds to the Illin 30 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 8:38
1ST & 10
OPP 30
+2
17.4%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Justin Jackson for 2 yds to the Illin 28Similar
Q1 8:38
3RD & GOAL
OPP 4
+15
17.6%
Clayton Thorson pass intercepted Bennett Williams return for 15 yds to the Illin 16Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 4PUNT4 plays · 5 yds · 0:0023% → 22%
NUDrive 5PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 1:1676% → 75%
Q1 1:16
1ST & 10
OWN 33
-1
23.7%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Flynn Nagel for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 32Similar
Q2 15:00
3RD & 11
OWN 32
+8
25.6%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Justin Jackson for 8 yds to the Nwest 40Similar
Q2 15:00
4TH & 3
OWN 40
0
25.3%
Hunter Niswander punt for 52 yds, fair catch by Nate Hobbs at the Illin 8Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 6PUNT5 plays · 2 yds · 0:0026% → 25%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 7TD6 plays · 51 yds · 1:5974% → 78%
Q2 12:34
1ST & 10
OWN 49
+12
26.3%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 12 yds to the Illin 39 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 12:34
1ST & 10
OPP 22
+9
25.3%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 9 yds to the Illin 13Similar
Q2 10:35
1ST & 10
OPP 11
+11
21.6%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 11 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 8DOWNS5 plays · 9 yds · 0:0026% → 25%
Q2 10:28
1ST & 10
OWN 49
+4
26.0%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Ricky Smalling for 4 yds to the Nwest 47Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 9TD2 plays · 57 yds · 0:2977% → 83%
ILLDrive 10PUNT5 plays · -8 yds · 0:0020% → 18%
Q2 7:55
3RD & 10
OPP 49
-8
19.3%
Cam Thomas sacked by Nate Hall and Sam Miller for a loss of 8 yards to the Illin 43Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 11PUNT4 plays · 2 yds · 0:0081% → 80%
ILLDrive 12PUNT4 plays · 8 yds · 0:0020% → 19%
NUDrive 13PUNT5 plays · 22 yds · 0:0081% → 81%
Q2 3:19
1ST & 10
OWN 24
+18
18.9%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Justin Jackson for 3 yds to the Nwest 27 for a 1ST down ILLINOIS Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (15 Yards) to the Nwest 42 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 3:19
3RD & 6
OWN 46
0
17.9%
Clayton Thorson pass incomplete to Flynn Nagel, broken up by Chris JamesSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 14PUNT5 plays · 28 yds · 0:0020% → 21%
Q2 2:06
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+20
20.1%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Louis Dorsey for 20 yds to the Illin 40 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 2:06
1ST & 10
OWN 40
+6
21.4%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Malik Turner for 6 yds to the Illin 46Similar
Q2 2:06
3RD & 2
OWN 48
0
21.8%
Cam Thomas pass incomplete to Caleb Reams, broken up by Paddy FisherSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 15END OF HALF2 plays · 8 yds · 0:0081% → 81%
ILLDrive 16MISSED FG9 plays · 33 yds · 2:5621% → 22%
Q3 14:57
3RD & 8
50
+13
21.8%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Malik Turner for 13 yds to the Nwest 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 17PUNT4 plays · 8 yds · 0:0081% → 81%
ILLDrive 18FUMBLE TD3 plays · -7 yds · 0:5221% → 12%
Q3 11:05
1ST & 10
OWN 10
0
21.0%
Cam Thomas pass incomplete to Malik Turner, broken up by Marcus McShepardSimilar
Q3 10:13
3RD & 11
OWN 9
+3
12.2%
Cam Thomas sacked by Joe Gaziano for a loss of 6 yards Cam Thomas fumbled, recovered by Nwest Sam Miller , return for 0 yards , return for 3 yds, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 19PUNT5 plays · 2 yds · 0:0013% → 12%
Q3 10:09
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+2
12.9%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Reggie Corbin for 2 yds to the Illin 38Similar
Q3 10:09
3RD & 8
OWN 38
0
12.7%
Cam Thomas pass incomplete to Malik Turner, broken up by Alex MillerSimilar
Q3 10:09
4TH & 8
OWN 38
+10
12.4%
Blake Hayes punt for 52 yds , Riley Lees returns for 10 yds to the Nwest 20Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 20TD2 plays · 80 yds · 0:1789% → 96%
ILLDrive 21PUNT6 plays · 18 yds · 0:006% → 7%
NUDrive 22PUNT6 plays · 33 yds · 0:0097% → 97%
ILLDrive 23INT4 plays · 12 yds · 0:004% → 4%
Q3 4:15
2ND & 10
OWN 30
+4
4.0%
Cam Thomas pass intercepted Paddy Fisher return for 4 yds to the Illin 31Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 24TD13 plays · 31 yds · 6:0798% → 100%
Q3 3:12
4TH & 7
OPP 28
+10
2.6%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Flynn Nagel for 10 yds to the Illin 18 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 3:12
1ST & 10
OPP 18
-10
2.2%
Jackson, Justin rush for 1 yard to the ILL17 (Phillips,D.;Williams,B.), PENALTY NU holding (Hance, Blake) 10 yards to the ILL28, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 15:00
2ND & 16
OPP 24
+11
1.9%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Jeremy Larkin for 11 yds to the Illin 13Similar
Q4 15:00
3RD & 5
OPP 13
+5
1.9%
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Flynn Nagel for 5 yds to the Illin 8 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 12:05
1ST & 0
OPP 0
0
0.3%
ILLINOIS Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct off-setting ( Yards) to the Illin 3Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 25PUNT6 plays · 6 yds · 0:000% → 0%
NUDrive 26TD9 plays · 77 yds · 4:31100% → 100%
Q4 10:32
2ND & 1
OWN 46
+15
0.3%
ILLINOIS Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Christion Abercrombie) to the Illin 39 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 27PUNT5 plays · 0 yds · 0:000% → 0%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NUDrive 28PUNT4 plays · 8 yds · 0:00100% → 100%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 29INT4 plays · 38 yds · 0:000% → 0%
Q4 2:44
2ND & 6
OWN 41
+18
0.1%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Louis Dorsey for 18 yds to the Nwest 41 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 2:44
1ST & 10
OPP 41
+16
0.1%
Cam Thomas pass complete to Louis Dorsey for 16 yds to the Nwest 25 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 2:44
1ST & 10
OPP 25
+65
0.1%
Cam Thomas pass intercepted Trae Williams return for 65 yds to the Illin 13Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q3 8:47
Justin Jackson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)
-6.7
TD · Q2 8:03
Jelani Roberts run for 5 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK)
-6.3
TD · Q1 8:38
Cam Thomas run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McLaughlin KICK)
+4.1