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Win probability · HOU
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Q3 1:46 · Josh Williams 46 yd FG GOOD
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Pregame priorHome team on offenseScore differentialGarbage-time factorScore diff ÷ offense timeoutsScore diff ÷ seconds remaining
This game in five plays
- TD · Q2 7:45: D'Eriq King pass complete to Kyle Postma for 22 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) — HOU win probability +6.4 pts (now 73%) (top driver: HOU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 1:08: Kyle Postma pass complete to Ellis Jefferson for 3 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) — HOU win probability +7.2 pts (now 80%) (top driver: HOU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 7:47: Ke'Mon Freeman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK) — SMU win probability +16.0 pts (now 38%) (top driver: SMU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 7:16: Duke Catalon run for 52 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) — HOU win probability +14.2 pts (now 83%) (top driver: HOU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 13:24: Duke Catalon run for 16 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK) — HOU win probability +11.9 pts (now 94%) (top driver: HOU 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
HOU made the numbers' call on 3 of 4SMU made the numbers' call on 7 of 9
- Q1 10:54SMU 4th & 3 at HOU 6, tiedClose callKicked a field goal · 25.5% before the snapGo for it25.5%46% to convertField goalTheir call25.4%−0.191% to makePunt25.0%−0.5average punt
- Q2 15:00HOU 4th & 10 at SMU 48, down 2Agrees with the numbersPunted · 70.7% before the snapGo for it70.6%−0.429% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call71.0%average punt
- Q2 10:43SMU 4th & 5 at HOU 19, up 2Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 31.6% before the snapGo for it31.3%−0.140% to convertField goalTheir call31.4%77% to makePunt27.7%−3.7average punt
- Q2 7:45SMU 4th & 10 at SMU 25, down 2Agrees with the numbersPunted · 26.9% before the snapGo for it26.2%−1.228% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call27.4%average punt
- Q2 6:37SMU 4th & 9 at SMU 31, down 2Agrees with the numbersPunted · 27.3% before the snapGo for it26.4%−1.331% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call27.7%average punt
- Q2 0:00SMU 4th & 13 at HOU 13, down 9Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 21.0% before the snapGo for it19.5%−1.417% to convertField goalTheir call21.0%85% to makePunt14.8%−6.2average punt
- Q3 12:00SMU 4th & 6 at HOU 45, down 9Close callPunted · 19.9% before the snapGo for it20.4%40% to convertField goal18.7%−1.725% to makePuntTheir call20.2%−0.2average punt
- Q3 9:43HOU 4th & 8 at HOU 12, up 9Agrees with the numbersPunted · 80.5% before the snapGo for it79.8%−1.932% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call81.7%average punt
- Q3 7:16SMU 4th & 1 at HOU 36, down 9Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 18.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call18.2%71% to convertField goal14.3%−3.942% to makePunt13.8%−4.5average punt
- Q3 1:46SMU 4th & 21 at HOU 29, down 9Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 14.8% before the snapGo for it10.9%−3.59% to convertField goalTheir call14.5%58% to makePunt7.5%−6.9average punt
- Q4 13:24SMU 4th & 5 at HOU 34, down 13Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 10.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call10.0%42% to convertField goal9.6%−0.347% to makePunt8.8%−1.2average punt
- Q4 7:16HOU 4th & 1 at SMU 46, up 13Numbers favored go for it by 1.5 ptsPunted · 95.5% before the snapGo for it95.4%70% to convertField goal93.1%−2.323% to makePuntTheir call93.9%−1.5average punt
- Q4 4:37HOU 4th & 12 at HOU 11, up 13Agrees with the numbersPunted · 96.0% before the snapGo for it94.9%−1.621% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call96.4%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
HOU made the numbers' call on 5 of 5SMU made the numbers' call on 2 of 2
- Q1 6:59HOU Touchdown, up 3 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call74.9%97% to makeGo for two74.9%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 1:58SMU Touchdown, up 2 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · missedKickTheir call29.0%97% to makeGo for two29.0%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 7:45HOU Touchdown, up 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call72.6%97% to makeGo for two72.6%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 1:08HOU Touchdown, up 8 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call80.8%97% to makeGo for two80.7%−0.145% to convert
- Q3 7:47SMU Touchdown, down 3 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call30.6%97% to makeGo for two30.5%−0.145% to convert
- Q3 7:16HOU Touchdown, up 8 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call82.2%97% to makeGo for two82.1%−0.145% to convert
- Q4 13:24HOU Touchdown, up 12 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call91.2%97% to makeGo for two91.1%−0.145% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartSMUDrive 1FG11 plays · 59 yds · 4:0627% → 28%
Q1 15:00
2ND & 1
OWN 44
+3
72.9%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 3 yds to the SMU 47 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 15:00
2ND & 11
OPP 14
0
72.9%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for no gain to the Houst 14Similar
Q1 15:00
3RD & 11
OPP 14
+8
72.9%
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 8 yds to the Houst 6Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 2TD12 plays · 75 yds · 3:5572% → 73%
Q1 10:54
2ND & 14
OWN 33
+9
71.7%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Duke Catalon for 9 yds to the Houst 42Similar
Q1 10:54
1ST & 10
OPP 36
+15
72.2%
POSTMA, Kyle fade route pass incomplete to DUNBAR, Steven, PENALTY SMU pass interference (WYATT, Jordan) 15 yards to the SMU21, 1ST DOWN HOU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q1 6:59
2ND & 7
OPP 18
+18
73.0%
Kyle Postma pass complete to D'Eriq King for 18 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 3TD15 plays · 75 yds · 5:0128% → 33%
Q1 6:59
2ND & 14
OWN 21
-10
72.4%
HICKS, Ben screen pass complete to SUTTON, C. for 6 yards to the SMU27 (OLIVER, Ed), PENALTY SMU personal foul (WILDS, Bryce) 10 yards to the SMU11, NO PLAY.Similar
Q1 6:59
1ST & 10
OWN 37
+15
72.1%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 15 yds to the Houst 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 6:59
2ND & 7
OPP 45
+2
71.6%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Ke'Mon Freeman for 2 yds to the Houst 43Similar
Q1 6:59
3RD & 5
OPP 43
+6
71.7%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 6 yds to the Houst 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 6:59
3RD & 10
OPP 37
+29
71.8%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Braeden West for 20 yds to the Houst 17 for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, personal foul (9 Yards) to the Houst 8 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 1:58
2ND & GOAL
OPP 5
+5
67.2%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 5 yds for a TD, (Josh Williams PAT MISSED)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 4PUNT8 plays · 31 yds · 1:5869% → 68%
Q1 1:58
1ST & 10
OWN 21
+6
69.2%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 6 yds to the Houst 27Similar
Q1 1:58
1ST & 10
OWN 37
+15
69.6%
POSTMA, Kyle deep pass incomplete to KING, D'Eriq, PENALTY SMU pass interference (CLEMONS, Rodney) 15 yards to the SMU48, 1ST DOWN HOU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 15:00
3RD & 6
OPP 44
0
70.0%
Team run for a loss of 4 yards to the SMU 48 Team fumbled, recovered by Houst Kyle Postma , return for no gain to the SMU 48Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 5FG9 plays · 56 yds · 3:3532% → 36%
HOUDrive 6TD11 plays · 76 yds · 2:5865% → 73%
Q2 10:43
3RD & 7
OWN 27
+15
64.0%
POSTMA, Kyle fade route pass incomplete to DUNBAR, Steven, PENALTY SMU pass interference (WYATT, Jordan) 15 yards to the HOU42, 1ST DOWN HOU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 10:43
2ND & 9
OWN 43
0
66.0%
Kyle Postma pass incomplete to D'Eriq King, broken up by Mikial OnuSimilar
Q2 10:43
3RD & 9
OWN 43
+10
64.7%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 10 yds to the SMU 47 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 10:43
3RD & 7
OPP 44
+22
66.4%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 22 yds to the SMU 22 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 7:45
1ST & 10
OPP 22
+22
72.9%
D'Eriq King pass complete to Kyle Postma for 22 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 7PUNT5 plays · 0 yds · 0:0030% → 29%
Q2 7:45
3RD & 10
OWN 25
0
70.4%
Ben Hicks pass incomplete to Courtland Sutton, broken up by Jeremy Winchester SMU Penalty, Offensive holding ( Yards) declinedSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 8INT1 play · 0 yds · 0:0071% → 71%
Q2 6:45
1ST & 10
OWN 24
0
70.5%
Kyle Postma pass intercepted Mikial Onu return for no gain to the SMU 30Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 9PUNT4 plays · 1 yds · 0:0031% → 29%
HOUDrive 10TD12 plays · 95 yds · 3:5970% → 80%
SMUDrive 11MISSED FG13 plays · 62 yds · 1:0822% → 20%
Q2 1:08
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+21
77.8%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 21 yds to the SMU 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 1:08
1ST & 10
OWN 46
+4
76.3%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 4 yds to the 50 yard lineSimilar
Q2 1:08
2ND & 6
50
-10
75.6%
HICKS, Ben sideline right pass incomplete to PROCHE, James, PENALTY SMU holding (WILDS, Bryce) 10 yards to the SMU40, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 1:08
2ND & 16
OWN 40
+20
77.7%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 20 yds to the Houst 40 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 1:08
1ST & 10
OPP 40
+4
75.2%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Myron Gailliard for 4 yds to the Houst 36Similar
Q2 0:32
2ND & 6
OPP 36
+30
76.6%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 30 yds to the Houst 6 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 0:32
1ST & GOAL
OPP 6
-15
75.6%
HICKS, Ben fade route pass incomplete to SUTTON, C., PENALTY SMU pass interference (SUTTON, C.) 15 yards to the HOU21, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 0:32
2ND & GOAL
OPP 21
+8
77.2%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 8 yds to the Houst 13Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 12INT9 plays · 49 yds · 0:0078% → 80%
Q3 15:00
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+9
78.4%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Keith Corbin for 9 yds to the Houst 34Similar
Q3 15:00
2ND & 1
OWN 34
+4
79.1%
Kyle Postma pass complete to D'Eriq King for 4 yds to the Houst 38 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
3RD & 9
OWN 39
+10
78.2%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 10 yds to the Houst 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 38
+12
79.9%
Kyle Postma pass complete to John Leday for 12 yds to the SMU 26 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 26
0
80.1%
Kyle Postma pass intercepted, touchback. Christian Davis return for no gainSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 13PUNT7 plays · 35 yds · 0:0021% → 21%
Q3 12:00
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+13
79.0%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 13 yds to the SMU 33 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 12:00
3RD & 6
OPP 45
0
77.3%
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for no gain to the Houst 45Similar
Q3 12:00
4TH & 6
OPP 45
0
78.8%
Jamie Sackville punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Brandon McDowell at the Houst 10Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 14PUNT4 plays · 2 yds · 0:0081% → 79%
Q3 9:43
3RD & 8
OWN 12
0
80.0%
Kyle Postma pass incomplete to Steven Dunbar, broken up by Justin LawlerSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 15TD3 plays · 54 yds · 0:3420% → 38%
Q3 8:21
1ST & 10
OWN 46
+39
79.7%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 25 yds to the HOUSTON 29 for a 1ST down HOUSTON Penalty, personal foul (Nick Thurman) to the Houst 15 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 16TD3 plays · 64 yds · 0:3169% → 83%
SMUDrive 17FG13 plays · 31 yds · 5:3020% → 25%
Q3 7:16
1ST & 10
OPP 45
0
79.4%
Ke'Mon Freeman pass incomplete to Trey Quinn, broken up by Alexander MyresSimilar
Q3 7:16
2ND & 13
OPP 21
0
78.5%
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for no gain to the Houst 21Similar
Q3 7:16
3RD & 13
OPP 21
-8
80.2%
Ben Hicks sacked by Joeal Williams for a loss of 8 yards to the Houst 29 SMU Penalty, Offensive holding ( Yards) declinedSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 18TD10 plays · 75 yds · 3:2279% → 94%
Q3 1:46
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+14
79.4%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Ellis Jefferson for 14 yds to the Houst 39 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 1:46
1ST & 10
OWN 39
+2
80.9%
Kyle Postma pass complete to D'Eriq King for 2 yds to the Houst 41Similar
Q4 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 19
-10
82.6%
POSTMA, Kyle rush quarterback keeper for 1 yard to the SMU18 (WYATT, Jordan), PENALTY HOU holding (RODGERS, Na'Ty) 10 yards to the SMU29, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 15:00
1ST & 20
OPP 29
+13
82.2%
Kyle Postma pass complete to Steven Dunbar for 13 yds to the SMU 16Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 19DOWNS9 plays · 36 yds · 0:0011% → 11%
Q4 13:24
1ST & 10
OWN 30
+9
89.5%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 9 yds to the SMU 39Similar
Q4 13:24
1ST & 10
OPP 39
-2
88.6%
Ben Hicks sacked by Matthew Adams and Reggie Chevis for a loss of 2 yards to the Houst 41Similar
Q4 13:24
3RD & 12
OPP 41
+7
89.3%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Ke'Mon Freeman for 7 yds to the Houst 34Similar
Q4 13:24
4TH & 5
OPP 34
0
89.4%
Ben Hicks pass incomplete to Courtland Sutton, broken up by Terrell WilliamsSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 20PUNT7 plays · 20 yds · 2:3894% → 96%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 21INT7 plays · 74 yds · 0:007% → 10%
Q4 7:08
2ND & 5
OWN 10
+19
93.1%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Courtland Sutton for 19 yds to the SMU 29 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 7:08
1ST & 10
OWN 29
+14
92.3%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 14 yds to the SMU 43 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 7:08
2ND & 4
OWN 49
+30
91.2%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Trey Quinn for 30 yds to the Houst 21 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 7:08
2ND & 10
OPP 21
+12
90.5%
Ben Hicks pass intercepted Terrell Williams return for 12 yds to the Houst 13Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 22PUNT7 plays · -2 yds · 0:2297% → 98%
Q4 4:37
4TH & 12
OWN 11
0
97.5%
Dane Roy punt for 38 yds, fair catch by Trey Quinn at the Houst 49Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
SMUDrive 23INT9 plays · 34 yds · 0:002% → 3%
Q4 4:30
2ND & 10
OPP 49
+7
97.7%
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 7 yds to the Houst 42Similar
Q4 4:30
3RD & 3
OPP 42
+5
97.7%
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 5 yds to the Houst 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 4:30
1ST & 10
OPP 37
+7
97.6%
Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 7 yds to the Houst 30Similar
Q4 4:30
2ND & 3
OPP 30
+4
97.3%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Shelby Walker for 4 yds to the Houst 26 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 4:30
2ND & 10
OPP 26
+11
97.4%
Ben Hicks pass complete to Braeden West for 11 yds to the Houst 15 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 4:30
1ST & 10
OPP 15
0
97.3%
Ben Hicks pass incomplete to Trey Quinn, broken up by Garrett DavisSimilar
Q4 4:30
2ND & 10
OPP 15
+19
97.3%
Ben Hicks pass intercepted Terrell Williams return for 19 yds to the Houst 25Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
HOUDrive 24END OF GAME3 plays · 13 yds · 0:0098% → 98%
Biggest swings
TD · Q3 7:47
Ke'Mon Freeman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Josh Williams KICK)
-16
TD · Q3 7:16
Duke Catalon run for 52 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK)
+14.2
TD · Q4 13:24
Duke Catalon run for 16 yds for a TD, (Caden Novikoff KICK)
+11.9