2017 · Week 7 · Oct 14, 2017 · UB Stadium
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Q2 13:55 · Kyle DeWeen punt for 39 yds, downed at the NoIll 37
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Pregame priorHome team on offenseScore differentialScore diff ÷ offense timeoutsScore diff ÷ seconds remainingOne-score game
This game in five plays
- TD · Q2 10:09: Marcus Childers pass complete to Shane Wimann for 34 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) — NIU win probability +6.5 pts (now 74%) (top driver: NIU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 8:14: Drew Anderson pass complete to Emmanuel Reed for 21 yds for a TD, (Adam Mitcheson KICK) — BUF win probability +7.5 pts (now 37%) (top driver: Not a blowout margin).
- KEY PLAY · Q4 8:15: Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Spencer Tears — NIU win probability +13.1 pts (now 63%) (top driver: NIU has the ball).
- KEY PLAY · Q4 4:18: [SGUN], REED, Emmanuel rush for 1 yard to the UB29 (JOHNSON, Jawuan), PENALTY UB holding (JACK-KURDYLA, T) 10 yards to the UB18, NO PLAY. — BUF win probability +12.6 pts (now 49%) (top driver: Game still competitive relative to time left).
- KEY PLAY · Q4 2:31: Christian Blake run for 14 yds to the Buff 41 for a 1ST down — NIU win probability +11.1 pts (now 68%) (top driver: NIU 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
BUF made the numbers' call on 5 of 12NIU made the numbers' call on 8 of 10
- Q1 15:00BUF 4th & 4 at BUF 27, tiedClose callPunted · 31.2% before the snapGo for it31.2%47% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call31.2%−<0.1average punt
- Q1 14:02NIU 4th & 9 at NIU 25, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 68.3% before the snapGo for it68.3%−0.130% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call68.4%average punt
- Q1 12:54BUF 4th & 1 at BUF 41, tiedClose callPunted · 32.1% before the snapGo for it32.1%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call32.0%−0.1average punt
- Q1 11:46NIU 4th & 8 at BUF 48, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 67.4% before the snapGo for it67.4%−<0.134% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call67.5%average punt
- Q1 8:57BUF 4th & 3 at BUF 40, tiedClose callPunted · 33.6% before the snapGo for it33.7%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call33.7%−0.1average punt
- Q1 6:36NIU 4th & 15 at NIU 15, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 64.7% before the snapGo for it64.3%−0.616% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call64.9%average punt
- Q1 2:47BUF 4th & 4 at NIU 6, tiedClose callKicked a field goal · 37.0% before the snapGo for it37.0%40% to convertField goalTheir call36.8%−0.191% to makePunt34.9%−2.1average punt
- Q2 13:55BUF 4th & 6 at BUF 24, down 4Agrees with the numbersPunted · 34.3% before the snapGo for it34.3%−0.538% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call34.8%average punt
- Q2 2:51BUF 4th & 5 at NIU 5, down 4Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 37.8% before the snapGo for it36.7%−0.133% to convertField goalTheir call36.8%92% to makePunt30.9%−5.9average punt
- Q2 1:16NIU 4th & 2 at NIU 32, up 1Agrees with the numbersPunted · 60.3% before the snapGo for it60.1%−0.157% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call60.1%average punt
- Q2 0:04BUF 4th & 3 at BUF 27, down 1Close callPunted · 39.0% before the snapGo for it36.9%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call36.3%−0.6average punt
- Q3 15:00NIU 4th & 2 at NIU 33, up 1Agrees with the numbersPunted · 60.1% before the snapGo for it61.0%−0.257% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call61.2%average punt
- Q3 13:28BUF 4th & 2 at BUF 44, down 1Close callPunted · 42.5% before the snapGo for it42.8%57% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call41.9%−0.9average punt
- Q3 10:01BUF 4th & 4 at BUF 24, down 1Agrees with the numbersPunted · 40.2% before the snapGo for it40.7%−0.547% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call41.1%average punt
- Q3 5:10NIU 4th & 6 at BUF 26, up 1Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 58.1% before the snapGo for it57.5%−0.439% to convertField goalTheir call57.9%64% to makePunt48.5%−9.4average punt
- Q3 5:10BUF 4th & 1 at BUF 35, down 1Numbers favored go for it by 2.6 ptsPunted · 43.4% before the snapGo for it45.8%71% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call43.2%−2.6average punt
- Q3 3:44NIU 4th & 5 at BUF 35, up 1Numbers favored go for it by 3.0 ptsPunted · 58.2% before the snapGo for it59.2%42% to convertField goal57.8%−1.445% to makePuntTheir call56.2%−3.0average punt
- Q4 12:42BUF 4th & 16 at NIU 17, down 1Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 42.1% before the snapGo for it36.5%−6.714% to convertField goalTheir call43.2%80% to makePunt26.8%−16.5average punt
- Q4 12:42NIU 4th & 14 at NIU 42, up 1Agrees with the numbersPunted · 54.6% before the snapGo for it51.3%−6.118% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call57.4%average punt
- Q4 7:04NIU 4th & 1 at NIU 47, up 1Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 61.6% before the snapGo for itTheir call62.9%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt55.7%−7.2average punt
- Q4 4:18NIU 4th & 1 at BUF 27, up 1Numbers favored go for it by 8.3 ptsKicked a field goal · 63.9% before the snapGo for it64.6%71% to convertField goalTheir call56.3%−8.362% to makePunt35.8%−28.8average punt
- Q4 4:18BUF 4th & 14 at BUF 24, down 1Agrees with the numbersPunted · 41.0% before the snapGo for it33.7%−4.517% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call38.2%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
BUF made the numbers' call on 1 of 1NIU made the numbers' call on 2 of 2
- Q2 14:00NIU Touchdown, up 3 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call64.7%97% to makeGo for two64.6%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 10:09NIU Touchdown, up 10 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call71.7%97% to makeGo for two71.6%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 8:14BUF Touchdown, down 5 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call35.4%97% to makeGo for two35.3%−0.145% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartBUFDrive 1PUNT5 plays · 6 yds · 0:0029% → 29%
Q1 15:00
4TH & 4
OWN 27
+5
28.8%
Kyle DeWeen punt for 54 yds , Chad Beebe returns for 5 yds to the NoIll 24Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 2PUNT4 plays · 1 yds · 0:0071% → 71%
Q1 14:02
4TH & 9
OWN 25
0
29.4%
Matt Ference punt for 43 yds, fair catch by K.J. Osborn at the Buff 32Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 3PUNT5 plays · 9 yds · 0:0030% → 30%
NIUDrive 4PUNT11 plays · 33 yds · 0:0070% → 70%
Q1 11:46
1ST & 10
OWN 30
+10
30.3%
[SGUN], CHILDERS, Marcu pass incomplete to TEARS, Spencer (LEWIS, Cameron), PENALTY UB holding 10 yards to the NIU40, 1ST DOWN NIU, NO PLAY.Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 5PUNT5 plays · 20 yds · 0:0032% → 31%
Q1 8:57
1ST & 10
OWN 33
+4
31.7%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Tyler Mabry for 4 yds to the Buff 37Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 6PUNT4 plays · -5 yds · 0:0068% → 67%
BUFDrive 7FG7 plays · 54 yds · 2:2734% → 36%
Q1 5:14
1ST & 10
OWN 40
+36
33.8%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 21 yds to the BUFFALO 39 for a 1ST down NORTHERNIL Penalty, personal foul (Mykelti Williams) to the NoIll 24 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 5:14
1ST & 10
OPP 24
+6
34.5%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 6 yds to the NoIll 18Similar
Q1 5:14
2ND & 4
OPP 18
+6
34.5%
Drew Anderson pass complete to K.J. Osborn for 6 yds to the NoIll 12 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 8TD13 plays · 75 yds · 3:4264% → 68%
Q1 2:42
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+4
35.9%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Shane Wimann for 4 yds to the NoIll 29Similar
Q1 2:42
2ND & 3
OWN 42
+4
34.9%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Mitchell Brinkman for 4 yds to the NoIll 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 2:42
1ST & 10
OPP 43
+1
34.7%
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 1 yd to the Buff 42Similar
Q2 15:00
2ND & 10
OPP 28
+18
35.3%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Christian Blake for 18 yds to the Buff 10 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 14:00
1ST & GOAL
OPP 10
+10
31.7%
Marcus Childers run for 10 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 9PUNT5 plays · 4 yds · 0:0033% → 32%
NIUDrive 10TD5 plays · 63 yds · 1:5467% → 74%
Q2 12:03
1ST & 10
OWN 37
+9
33.1%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 9 yds to the NoIll 46Similar
Q2 12:03
1ST & 10
OPP 45
+4
32.3%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 4 yds to the Buff 41Similar
Q2 12:03
2ND & 6
OPP 41
+7
32.2%
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 7 yds to the Buff 34 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 10:09
1ST & 10
OPP 34
+34
25.7%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Shane Wimann for 34 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 11TD6 plays · 81 yds · 1:5027% → 37%
Q2 10:04
1ST & 10
OWN 19
+27
27.3%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 27 yds to the Buff 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 10:04
1ST & 10
OWN 46
+40
28.3%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Emmanuel Reed for 40 yds to the NoIll 14 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 10:04
1ST & 10
OPP 14
-10
29.6%
[SGUN], ANDERSON, Drew pass incomplete to JOHNSON, Anthon, PENALTY UB holding (NOSWORTHY, Paul) 10 yards to the NIU24, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 10:04
1ST & 20
OPP 24
+3
29.3%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Tyler Mabry for 3 yds to the NoIll 21Similar
Q2 8:14
2ND & 17
OPP 21
+21
36.7%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Emmanuel Reed for 21 yds for a TD, (Adam Mitcheson KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 12FUMBLE8 plays · 29 yds · 0:0066% → 68%
BUFDrive 13FG10 plays · 33 yds · 2:5537% → 40%
Q2 5:46
1ST & 10
OPP 38
-10
37.2%
[SGUN], NUNN, Antonio rush for 5 yards to the NIU33 (JONES, Bobby), PENALTY UB holding (KSIEZARCYK, Evi) 10 yards to the NIU48, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 5:46
1ST & 20
OPP 48
+12
35.7%
Drew Anderson pass complete to K.J. Osborn for 27 yds to the NoIll 21 BUFFALO Penalty, personal foul (-15 Yards) to the NoIll 36Similar
Q2 5:46
1ST & 10
OPP 36
+3
37.2%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 3 yds to the NoIll 33Similar
Q2 5:46
2ND & 7
OPP 33
+9
38.1%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Jacob Martinez for 9 yds to the NoIll 24 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 5:46
1ST & 10
OPP 24
+19
38.1%
Drew Anderson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 19 yds to the NoIll 5 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 14PUNT6 plays · 8 yds · 1:3064% → 62%
Q2 2:46
3RD & 4
OWN 30
+2
35.8%
Marcus Childers run for 2 yds to the NoIll 32 NORTHERNIL Penalty, Offensive holding ( Yards) declinedSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 15PUNT6 plays · 7 yds · 1:0539% → 34%
Q2 0:04
4TH & 3
OWN 27
+5
34.2%
Kyle DeWeen punt for 38 yds , Chad Beebe returns for 5 yds to the NoIll 40Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 16PUNT5 plays · 8 yds · 0:0063% → 62%
Q3 15:00
4TH & 2
OWN 33
+13
38.3%
Matt Ference punt for 44 yds , K.J. Osborn returns for 13 yds to the Buff 36Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 17PUNT4 plays · 8 yds · 0:0041% → 41%
NIUDrive 18FUMBLE7 plays · 81 yds · 0:0061% → 65%
Q3 11:59
1ST & 10
OWN 12
+24
39.2%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Tre Harbison for 24 yds to the NoIll 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:59
2ND & 6
OWN 40
+13
36.6%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Daniel Crawford for 13 yds Daniel Crawford fumbled, forced by Tim Roberts, for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:59
2ND & 9
OPP 46
+10
36.0%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 10 yds to the Buff 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:59
1ST & 10
OPP 36
+27
36.0%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Chad Beebe for 27 yds to the Buff 9 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:59
1ST & GOAL
OPP 9
+3
34.7%
Marcus Childers run for 3 yds to the Buff 7 Marcus Childers fumbled, forced by Cameron Lewis, recovered by Buff Myles NicholasSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 19PUNT8 plays · 17 yds · 0:0041% → 39%
Q3 10:01
1ST & 10
OWN 7
-3
40.6%
[SGUN], PENALTY UB false start (KSIEZARCYK, Evi) 3 yards to the UB4, NO PLAY.Similar
Q3 10:01
3RD & 7
OWN 10
+8
39.4%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Antonio Nunn for 8 yds to the Buff 18 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 10:01
3RD & 10
OWN 18
+6
39.4%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Emmanuel Reed for 6 yds to the Buff 24Similar
Q3 10:01
4TH & 4
OWN 24
+13
39.0%
Kyle DeWeen punt for 54 yds , Chad Beebe returns for 13 yds to the NoIll 35Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 20MISSED FG7 plays · 39 yds · 1:3760% → 59%
Q3 6:47
2ND & 10
OWN 35
+9
40.5%
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 9 yds to the NoIll 44Similar
Q3 6:47
3RD & 1
OWN 44
+26
38.3%
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 26 yds to the Buff 30 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 6:47
1ST & 10
OPP 30
+3
36.2%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 3 yds to the Buff 27Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 21PUNT4 plays · 9 yds · 0:0043% → 42%
Q3 5:10
4TH & 1
OWN 35
0
42.2%
Kyle DeWeen punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Chad Beebe at the NoIll 25Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 22PUNT8 plays · 40 yds · 0:0059% → 59%
Q3 3:44
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+11
41.3%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Shane Wimann for 11 yds to the NoIll 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 3:44
3RD & 1
OWN 45
+15
38.6%
[SGUN], CHILDERS, Marcu pass intercepted by WILLIAMSON, Rya at the UB25, WILLIAMSON, Rya return to the UB25, PENALTY UB pass interference (GREEN, Kobe) 15 yards to the UB40, 1ST DOWN NIU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q3 3:44
1ST & 10
OPP 40
+1
37.6%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Shane Wimann for 1 yd to the Buff 39Similar
Q3 3:44
3RD & 10
OPP 40
+5
38.7%
Marcus Childers pass complete to Spencer Tears for 5 yds to the Buff 35Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 23MISSED FG9 plays · 81 yds · 3:1442% → 42%
Q4 15:00
3RD & 11
OWN 1
+47
39.8%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 47 yds to the Buff 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 15:00
2ND & 12
OWN 46
+43
44.4%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Antonio Nunn for 43 yds to the NoIll 11 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 15:00
3RD & 10
OPP 11
-6
47.7%
Kyle Vantrease sacked by Bobby Jones IV for a loss of 6 yards to the NoIll 17Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 24PUNT8 plays · 22 yds · 0:0058% → 56%
BUFDrive 25INT6 plays · 41 yds · 0:0044% → 50%
Q4 9:52
1ST & 10
OWN 8
-4
43.8%
[SGUN], PENALTY UB false start (NUNN, Antonio) 4 yards to the UB4, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 9:52
1ST & 14
OWN 4
+22
43.8%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Jacob Martinez for 22 yds to the Buff 26 for a 1ST down NORTHERNIL Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 9:52
1ST & 10
OWN 26
+5
45.1%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Zac Lefebvre for 5 yds to the Buff 31Similar
Q4 9:52
2ND & 5
OWN 31
+7
45.9%
Kyle Vantrease sacked by Bobby Jones IV for a loss of 8 yards to the Buff 23 for a 1ST down NORTHERNIL Penalty, personal foul (Mykelti Williams) to the Buff 38 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 9:52
1ST & 10
OWN 49
0
50.1%
Kyle Vantrease pass intercepted Jawuan Johnson return for no gain to the NoIll 38Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 26MISSED FG11 plays · 35 yds · 3:5763% → 63%
Q4 7:04
2ND & 6
OPP 46
+10
35.0%
Marcus Childers pass complete to D.J. Brown for 10 yds to the Buff 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 27PUNT5 plays · -4 yds · 0:0049% → 44%
Q4 4:18
1ST & 10
OWN 28
-10
49.1%
[SGUN], REED, Emmanuel rush for 1 yard to the UB29 (JOHNSON, Jawuan), PENALTY UB holding (JACK-KURDYLA, T) 10 yards to the UB18, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 4:18
1ST & 20
OWN 18
-11
47.8%
Kyle Vantrease sacked by Sutton Smith and Ben LeRoy for a loss of 11 yards to the Buff 7 Kyle Vantrease fumbled, , return for 0 yardsSimilar
Q4 4:18
2ND & 31
OWN 7
+17
46.6%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 17 yds to the Buff 24Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 28END OF GAME10 plays · 37 yds · 0:5268% → 80%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
End of Game · Final
Game over.
-19.6
KEY PLAY · Q4 8:15
Marcus Childers pass incomplete to Spencer Tears
-13.1
KEY PLAY · Q4 4:18
[SGUN], REED, Emmanuel rush for 1 yard to the UB29 (JOHNSON, Jawuan), PENALTY UB holding (JACK-KURDYLA, T) 10 yards to the UB18, NO PLAY.
+12.6