2018 · Week 1 · Aug 30, 2018 · Huntington Bank Stadium
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Win probability · MINN
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Q4 3:57 · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the NMxSt 40
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Pregame priorHome team on offenseScore differentialBlowout marginGarbage-time factorScore diff ÷ offense timeouts
This game in five plays
- TD · Q1 2:17: Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 13 yds for a TD (Dylan Brown KICK) — NMSU win probability +2.0 pts (now 11%) (top driver: NMSU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 11:35: Seth Green run for 9 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) — MINN win probability +0.9 pts (now 90%) (top driver: MINN has the ball).
- TD · Q2 3:21: Seth Green run for 3 yds for a TD Carpenter,Emmit kick attempt good, PENALTY MINN personal foul (Andries, Blaise) 15 yards to the NMSU18, NO PLAY. (Emmit Carpenter KICK) — MINN win probability +3.2 pts (now 92%) (top driver: MINN has the ball).
- TD · Q2 0:57: Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) — MINN win probability +3.1 pts (now 98%) (top driver: MINN has the ball).
- FG · Q3 11:05: Emmit Carpenter 27 yd FG GOOD — MINN win probability +0.9 pts (now 100%) (top driver: MINN 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
MINN made the numbers' call on 5 of 9NMSU made the numbers' call on 12 of 14
- Q1 15:00NMSU 4th & 4 at NMSU 31, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 8.6% before the snapGo for it8.6%−0.148% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call8.7%average punt
- Q1 14:10MINN 4th & 5 at MINN 25, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 91.2% before the snapGo for it91.2%−<0.140% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call91.2%average punt
- Q1 12:44NMSU 4th & 6 at NMSU 36, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 9.2% before the snapGo for it9.1%−<0.140% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call9.2%average punt
- Q1 11:21MINN 4th & 3 at MINN 28, tiedClose callPunted · 90.4% before the snapGo for it90.4%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call90.4%−<0.1average punt
- Q1 5:48NMSU 4th & 10 at MINN 45, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 9.9% before the snapGo for it9.9%−<0.130% to convertField goal9.8%−0.125% to makePuntTheir call9.9%average punt
- Q1 2:17MINN 4th & 11 at MINN 24, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 87.1% before the snapGo for it87.0%−0.325% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call87.3%average punt
- Q2 14:10NMSU 4th & 7 at MINN 28, tiedAgrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 14.4% before the snapGo for it14.3%−0.137% to convertField goalTheir call14.3%60% to makePunt13.2%−1.1average punt
- Q2 11:35NMSU 4th & 9 at NMSU 37, down 4Close callWent for it · 13.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call13.0%−0.231% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt13.2%average punt
- Q2 11:35NMSU 4th & 1 at MINN 21, down 4Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 14.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call14.1%71% to convertField goal13.6%−0.574% to makePunt12.1%−2.0average punt
- Q2 2:45NMSU 4th & 10 at NMSU 25, down 11Agrees with the numbersPunted · 9.5% before the snapGo for it9.2%−0.428% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call9.5%average punt
- Q2 2:19NMSU 4th & 10 at NMSU 35, down 18Agrees with the numbersPunted · 6.5% before the snapGo for it6.1%−0.329% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call6.5%average punt
- Q3 15:00MINN 4th & 4 at MINN 26, up 25Close callPunted · 97.7% before the snapGo for it97.9%47% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call97.9%−<0.1average punt
- Q3 13:55NMSU 4th & 5 at MINN 41, down 25Close callPunted · 2.4% before the snapGo for it2.4%42% to convertField goal2.0%−0.432% to makePuntTheir call2.2%−0.2average punt
- Q3 11:05MINN 4th & 4 at NMSU 9, up 25Close callKicked a field goal · 98.5% before the snapGo for it98.4%43% to convertField goalTheir call98.3%−0.189% to makePunt96.7%−1.7average punt
- Q3 11:05NMSU 4th & 19 at MINN 43, down 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.6% before the snapGo for it0.4%−0.311% to convertField goal0.6%−0.128% to makePuntTheir call0.7%average punt
- Q3 7:40MINN 4th & 3 at MINN 27, up 28Close callPunted · 99.5% before the snapGo for it99.7%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call99.6%−<0.1average punt
- Q3 6:04NMSU 4th & 10 at NMSU 43, down 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.4% before the snapGo for it0.3%−0.129% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.4%average punt
- Q4 14:16MINN 4th & 5 at NMSU 6, up 28Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 99.8% before the snapGo for it99.8%−<0.133% to convertField goalTheir call99.8%91% to makePunt99.3%−0.5average punt
- Q4 14:16NMSU 4th & 10 at NMSU 25, down 31Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.1% before the snapGo for it0.1%−0.128% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.2%average punt
- Q4 11:15MINN 4th & 2 at NMSU 30, up 31Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 99.9% before the snapGo for itTheir call99.9%57% to convertField goal99.7%−0.156% to makePunt99.7%−0.2average punt
- Q4 9:19MINN 4th & 5 at NMSU 22, up 31Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 99.9% before the snapGo for it99.8%−<0.140% to convertField goalTheir call99.9%72% to makePunt99.5%−0.4average punt
- Q4 9:19NMSU 4th & 16 at MINN 43, down 31Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.1% before the snapGo for it0.0%−0.116% to convertField goal0.1%−<0.128% to makePuntTheir call0.1%average punt
- Q4 4:53NMSU 4th & 16 at NMSU 12, down 38Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.0% before the snapGo for it0.0%−0.114% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.1%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
MINN made the numbers' call on 5 of 5NMSU made the numbers' call on 1 of 1
- Q1 5:48MINN Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call89.8%97% to makeGo for two89.8%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 2:17NMSU Touchdown, down 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call12.3%97% to makeGo for two12.3%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 11:35MINN Touchdown, up 3 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call86.6%97% to makeGo for two86.5%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 3:21MINN Touchdown, up 10 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call89.1%97% to makeGo for two89.0%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 0:57MINN Touchdown, up 24 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call96.7%97% to makeGo for two96.7%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 4:53MINN Touchdown, up 37 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 chartNMSUDrive 1PUNT5 plays · 6 yds · 0:007% → 7%
Q1 15:00
3RD & 10
OWN 25
+6
93.1%
Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 6 yds to the NMxSt 31Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 2PUNT4 plays · 5 yds · 0:0093% → 93%
NMSUDrive 3PUNT4 plays · 4 yds · 0:008% → 7%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 4PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 0:0092% → 92%
NMSUDrive 5INT6 plays · 13 yds · 1:238% → 9%
Q1 9:40
1ST & 10
OWN 27
+4
91.7%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 4 yds to the NMxSt 31Similar
Q1 9:40
2ND & 6
OWN 31
+2
91.7%
Matt Romero pass complete to Anthony Muse for 2 yds to the NMxSt 33Similar
Q1 9:40
3RD & 4
OWN 33
+6
91.7%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 6 yds to the NMxSt 39 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 9:40
1ST & 10
OWN 39
+1
91.6%
Matt Romero pass complete to Jason Huntley for 1 yd to the NMxSt 40Similar
Q1 8:17
2ND & 9
OWN 40
0
91.3%
Matt Romero pass intercepted Thomas Barber return for no gain to the 50 yard lineSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 6TD6 plays · 50 yds · 2:2292% → 92%
NMSUDrive 7PUNT7 plays · 35 yds · 0:008% → 8%
Q1 5:48
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+15
91.8%
Romero, Matt pass incomplete to Boone, J., PENALTY MINN pass interference (Huff, Jacob) 15 yards to the NMSU35, 1ST DOWN NMSU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q1 5:48
2ND & 3
OPP 38
-11
91.4%
Matt Romero sacked by Blake Cashman for a loss of 11 yards to the Minn 49Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 8FUMBLE2 plays · -8 yds · 0:0092% → 92%
Q1 3:33
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+4
91.6%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Demetrius Douglas for 4 yds to the Minn 24Similar
Q1 3:33
2ND & 6
OWN 24
0
91.6%
Zack Annexstad run for a loss of 12 yards to the Minn 12 Zack Annexstad fumbled, recovered by NMxSt Terrill Hanks , return for no gain to the Minn 12Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 9TD2 plays · 12 yds · 0:399% → 11%
MINNDrive 10PUNT5 plays · -1 yds · 0:0090% → 89%
Q1 2:17
4TH & 11
OWN 24
0
89.3%
Jacob Herbers punt for 51 yds , OJ Clark returns for no gain to the NMxSt 25Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 11FG8 plays · 47 yds · 2:0511% → 14%
Q1 1:15
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+12
88.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 12 yds to the NMxSt 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 1:15
1ST & 10
OWN 37
+9
88.7%
Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 9 yds to the NMxSt 46Similar
Q1 1:15
2ND & 1
OWN 46
+23
88.3%
Matt Romero pass complete to Drew Dan for 8 yds to the MINNESOTA 46 for a 1ST down MINNESOTA Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the Minn 31 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 1:15
1ST & 10
OPP 31
+5
88.1%
Matt Romero pass complete to Jason Huntley for 5 yds to the Minn 26Similar
Q2 15:00
3RD & 5
OPP 26
-2
87.7%
Matt Romero sacked by Carter Coughlin for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 28Similar
Q2 14:10
1ST & 65
OPP 0
0
86.3%
Brown, Dylan kickoff 62 yards to the MINN3, Smith, Rodney return to the MINN38 (Fergurson, J.), PENALTY NMSU personal foul off-setting, PENALTY MINN illegal block off-setting, NO PLAY.Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 12TD8 plays · 75 yds · 2:3588% → 90%
NMSUDrive 13DOWNS14 plays · 54 yds · 0:0011% → 12%
Q2 11:35
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+1
88.6%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 1 yd to the NMxSt 37Similar
Q2 11:35
1ST & 10
OPP 40
+10
88.0%
Romero, Matt pass complete to Huntley, Jason for loss of 8 yards to the MINN48 (Cashman, Blake), PENALTY MINN holding (Thomas, Kiondre) 10 yards to the MINN30, 1ST DOWN NMSU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 11:35
1ST & 10
OPP 30
-10
87.7%
Romero, Matt pass complete to Huntley, Jason for no gain to the MINN30 (Huff, Jacob), PENALTY NMSU holding (Clark, OJ) 10 yards to the MINN40, NO PLAY.Similar
Q2 11:35
2ND & 14
OPP 34
+13
88.0%
Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 13 yds to the Minn 21Similar
Q2 11:35
4TH & 1
OPP 21
0
88.4%
Matt Romero pass incomplete to OJ Clark, broken up by Antonio ShenaultSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 14TD9 plays · 79 yds · 3:5288% → 92%
Q2 7:13
1ST & 10
OWN 21
+33
87.6%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds to the NMxSt 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 7:13
2ND & 10
OPP 34
+15
88.8%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 15 yds to the NMxSt 19 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 3:21
2ND & GOAL
OPP 3
+3
92.0%
Seth Green run for 3 yds for a TD Carpenter,Emmit kick attempt good, PENALTY MINN personal foul (Andries, Blaise) 15 yards to the NMSU18, NO PLAY. (Emmit Carpenter KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 15PUNT RETURN TD5 plays · 0 yds · 0:369% → 6%
Q2 2:45
4TH & 10
OWN 25
+76
94.3%
Payton Theisler punt for 51 yds , Antoine Winfield Jr. returns for 76 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 16PUNT6 plays · 0 yds · 0:266% → 6%
Q2 2:45
3RD & 10
OWN 35
0
94.2%
Matt Romero pass incomplete to Johnathan Boone, broken up by Kiondre ThomasSimilar
Q2 2:19
4TH & 10
OWN 35
0
94.4%
Payton Theisler punt for 52 yds , Antoine Winfield Jr. returns for no gain to the Minn 16 Antoine Winfield Jr. fumbled, recovered by Minn Antoine Winfield Jr.Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 17TD5 plays · 84 yds · 1:1495% → 98%
Q2 2:11
1ST & 10
OWN 16
+18
94.7%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 18 yds to the Minn 34 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 2:11
1ST & 10
OPP 33
0
94.9%
Zack Annexstad pass incomplete to Demetrius Douglas, broken up by Shamad LomaxSimilar
Q2 0:57
2ND & 10
OPP 33
+33
98.0%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 18END OF HALF8 plays · 34 yds · 0:005% → 6%
Q2 0:57
2ND & 10
OWN 26
+19
94.6%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 19 yds to the NMxSt 45 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 0:57
1ST & 10
OWN 45
+11
93.2%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 11 yds to the Minn 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 0:57
1ST & 10
OPP 44
+4
92.2%
Matt Romero pass complete to Royce Caldwell for 4 yds to the Minn 40Similar
Q2 0:57
3RD & 6
OPP 40
-13
92.3%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 2 yds to the NMxSt 38 NEW MEXICO ST Penalty, personal foul (Izaiah Lottie) to the NMxSt 47Similar
Q2 0:57
3RD & 19
OWN 47
+13
93.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 13 yds to the Minn 40Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 19PUNT5 plays · 6 yds · 0:0098% → 98%
Q3 15:00
3RD & 10
OWN 20
+6
98.1%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 6 yds to the Minn 26Similar
Q3 15:00
4TH & 4
OWN 26
+13
98.0%
Jacob Herbers punt for 38 yds , OJ Clark returns for 13 yds to the Minn 39 MINNESOTA Penalty, illegal formation (-5 Yards) to the Minn 46Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 20PUNT4 plays · 5 yds · 0:002% → 2%
MINNDrive 21FG4 plays · 6 yds · 1:5999% → 100%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 22PUNT11 plays · 32 yds · 0:001% → 1%
Q3 11:05
2ND & 7
OWN 28
+24
99.4%
Matt Romero pass complete to Drew Dan for 24 yds to the Minn 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:05
3RD & 8
OPP 46
+12
99.4%
Matt Romero pass complete to Johnathan Boone for 12 yds to the Minn 34 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:05
3RD & 9
OPP 33
-10
99.4%
Romero, Matt rush for 1 yard to the MINN32 (Martin, Kamal;Devers, Tai'yon), PENALTY NMSU holding (Trujillo, Brian) 10 yards to the MINN43, NO PLAY.Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 23PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 0:00100% → 100%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 24PUNT4 plays · 0 yds · 0:000% → 0%
Q3 6:04
1ST & 10
OWN 43
0
99.6%
Matt Romero pass incomplete to Drew Dan, broken up by Kiondre ThomasSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 25FG17 plays · 74 yds · 6:21100% → 100%
Q3 5:37
3RD & 8
OWN 22
+9
99.7%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 9 yds to the Minn 31 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 5:37
2ND & 10
OWN 31
+6
99.7%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 6 yds to the Minn 37Similar
Q3 5:37
3RD & 4
OWN 37
+9
99.8%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 9 yds to the Minn 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 5:37
3RD & 12
OPP 32
+21
99.8%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Rodney Smith for 21 yds to the NMxSt 11 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 15:00
3RD & 5
OPP 6
0
99.8%
Zack Annexstad pass incomplete to Tyler Johnson, broken up by DeMarcus OwensSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 26PUNT6 plays · 0 yds · 0:000% → 0%
Q4 14:16
2ND & 10
OWN 25
0
99.9%
Matt Romero pass incomplete to Johnathan Boone, broken up by Blake CashmanSimilar
Q4 14:16
3RD & 10
OWN 25
-5
99.9%
NEW MEXICO ST Penalty, false start (Brian Trujillo) to the NMxSt 20Similar
Q4 14:16
3RD & 15
OWN 20
+5
99.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to Jason Huntley for 5 yds to the NMxSt 25Similar
Q4 14:16
4TH & 10
OWN 25
0
99.9%
Payton Theisler punt for 25 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the 50 yard lineSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 27MISSED FG12 plays · 28 yds · 3:57100% → 100%
Q4 13:16
1ST & 10
50
+7
99.9%
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 7 yds to the NMxSt 43Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NMSUDrive 28PUNT12 plays · 35 yds · 0:000% → 0%
Q4 9:19
1ST & 10
OWN 22
+9
99.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to Anthony Muse for 9 yds to the NMxSt 31Similar
Q4 9:19
3RD & 2
OWN 30
+7
99.9%
Romero, Matt pass incomplete to Dan, Drew (Thomas, Kiondre), PENALTY MINN pass interference (Thomas, Kiondre) 7 yards to the NMSU37, 1ST DOWN NMSU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 9:19
1ST & 10
OWN 37
+6
99.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to Anthony Muse for 6 yds to the NMxSt 43Similar
Q4 9:19
2ND & 4
OWN 43
-7
99.9%
Matt Romero sacked by Thomas Rush for a loss of 7 yards to the NMxSt 36Similar
Q4 9:19
3RD & 11
OWN 36
+15
99.9%
Romero, Matt pass incomplete, PENALTY MINN pass interference (Thomas, Kiondre) 15 yards to the MINN49, 1ST DOWN NMSU, NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 9:19
2ND & 7
OPP 46
+9
99.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to Drew Dan for 9 yds to the Minn 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 9:19
2ND & 10
OPP 37
-6
99.9%
Matt Romero sacked by Julian Huff for a loss of 6 yards to the Minn 43Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 29TD3 plays · 78 yds · 0:50100% → 100%
NMSUDrive 30PUNT7 plays · 6 yds · 0:000% → 0%
Q4 4:53
1ST & 10
OWN 6
+12
99.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to OJ Clark for 12 yds to the NMxSt 18 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 4:53
1ST & 10
OWN 18
-6
99.9%
Matt Romero pass complete to OJ Clark for 4 yds to the NMxSt 22 NEW MEXICO ST Penalty, Offensive holding (Drew Dan) to the NMxSt 12Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MINNDrive 31END OF GAME7 plays · 27 yds · 0:00100% → 100%
Q4 3:57
2ND & 9
OWN 34
+7
100.0%
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Clay Geary for 7 yds to the Minn 41Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q2 3:21
Seth Green run for 3 yds for a TD Carpenter,Emmit kick attempt good, PENALTY MINN personal foul (Andries, Blaise) 15 yards to the NMSU18, NO PLAY. (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
+3.2
TD · Q2 0:57
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
+3.1
TD · Q1 2:17
Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 13 yds for a TD (Dylan Brown KICK)
-2