2020 · Week 16 · Dec 19, 2020 · Beaver Stadium
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Q4 15:00 · Blake Hayes punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Jahan Dotson at the PnSt 30
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Pregame priorHome team on offenseScore differentialGarbage-time factorBlowout marginScore diff ÷ offense timeouts
This game in five plays
- TD · Q1 6:10: Isaiah Williams pass complete to Daniel Barker for 38 yds for a TD ( KICK) — ILL win probability +2.4 pts (now 17%) (top driver: ILL has the ball).
- TD · Q2 14:04: Caziah Holmes run for 3 yds for a TD ( KICK) — PSU win probability +2.4 pts (now 87%) (top driver: PSU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 5:32: Keyvone Lee run for 1 yd for a TD ( KICK) — PSU win probability +3.3 pts (now 90%) (top driver: PSU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 3:49: Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 70 yds for a TD ( KICK) — PSU win probability +6.4 pts (now 96%) (top driver: PSU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 0:20: Will Levis pass complete to Brenton Strange for 7 yds for a TD ( KICK) — PSU win probability +1.9 pts (now 100%) (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 7 of 8ILL made the numbers' call on 9 of 11
- Q1 9:44PSU 4th & 14 at PSU 22, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 83.8% before the snapGo for it83.7%−0.217% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call83.9%average punt
- Q1 1:13PSU 4th & 3 at ILL 4, down 7Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 77.8% before the snapGo for itTheir call77.8%45% to convertField goal77.4%−0.493% to makePunt74.4%−3.5average punt
- Q2 15:00ILL 4th & 9 at ILL 26, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 19.2% before the snapGo for it19.1%−0.430% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call19.6%average punt
- Q2 14:04ILL 4th & 11 at ILL 48, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 16.1% before the snapGo for it16.0%−0.326% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call16.3%average punt
- Q2 12:20PSU 4th & 1 at ILL 39, up 7Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 83.8% before the snapGo for itTheir call83.7%70% to convertField goal82.7%−1.036% to makePunt82.8%−1.0average punt
- Q2 5:32ILL 4th & 8 at ILL 32, down 14Agrees with the numbersPunted · 12.1% before the snapGo for it11.8%−0.633% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call12.3%average punt
- Q2 3:49ILL 4th & 5 at ILL 30, down 21Agrees with the numbersPunted · 5.7% before the snapGo for it5.5%−0.241% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call5.7%average punt
- Q3 15:00ILL 4th & 14 at ILL 33, down 21Agrees with the numbersPunted · 4.8% before the snapGo for it4.4%−1.018% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call5.4%average punt
- Q3 12:09PSU 4th & 13 at PSU 9, up 21Agrees with the numbersPunted · 95.8% before the snapGo for it95.2%−0.818% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call96.0%average punt
- Q3 10:44ILL 4th & 10 at PSU 33, down 21Close callWent for it · 4.0% before the snapGo for itTheir call3.6%−0.230% to convertField goal3.8%49% to makePunt3.4%−0.4average punt
- Q3 7:04PSU 4th & 4 at PSU 45, up 21Close callPunted · 96.8% before the snapGo for it96.9%48% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call96.9%−<0.1average punt
- Q3 6:13ILL 4th & 4 at ILL 17, down 21Agrees with the numbersPunted · 3.0% before the snapGo for it3.0%−<0.147% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call3.1%average punt
- Q3 0:20PSU 4th & 1 at ILL 7, up 21Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 98.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call98.3%70% to convertField goal97.7%−0.691% to makePunt96.1%−2.2average punt
- Q4 15:00ILL 4th & 7 at ILL 28, down 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.2% before the snapGo for it0.2%−0.136% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.3%average punt
- Q4 14:45PSU 4th & 26 at PSU 14, up 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 99.7% before the snapGo for it99.5%−0.26% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call99.8%average punt
- Q4 13:38ILL 4th & 10 at PSU 48, down 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.2% before the snapGo for it0.1%−0.129% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.2%average punt
- Q4 12:04PSU 4th & 5 at PSU 24, up 28Agrees with the numbersPunted · 99.8% before the snapGo for it99.8%−<0.140% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call99.9%average punt
- Q4 10:03ILL 4th & 3 at ILL 35, down 28Close callPunted · 0.1% before the snapGo for it0.1%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.1%−<0.1average punt
- Q4 3:32ILL 4th & 7 at ILL 39, down 35Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.0% before the snapGo for it0.0%−<0.137% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.1%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
PSU made the numbers' call on 7 of 7ILL made the numbers' call on 3 of 3
- Q1 14:48PSU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call85.5%97% to makeGo for two85.5%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 11:06ILL Touchdown, down 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call15.7%97% to makeGo for two15.7%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 9:50ILL Touchdown, down 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call16.1%97% to makeGo for two16.1%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 6:10ILL Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call18.8%97% to makeGo for two18.8%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 1:13PSU Touchdown, down 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call80.4%97% to makeGo for two80.3%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 14:04PSU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call83.1%97% to makeGo for two83.1%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 5:32PSU Touchdown, up 13 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call88.2%97% to makeGo for two88.2%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 3:49PSU Touchdown, up 20 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call95.0%97% to makeGo for two95.0%−0.145% to convert
- Q3 0:20PSU Touchdown, up 27 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call100.1%97% to makeGo for two100.0%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 3:32PSU Touchdown, up 34 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 1TD2 plays · 75 yds · 0:0088% → 88%
Q1 14:48
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+75
88.4%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 75 yds for a TD ( KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 2INT7 plays · 44 yds · 0:0012% → 12%
PSUDrive 3FUMBLE1 play · 10 yds · 0:0088% → 88%
Q1 12:52
1ST & 10
OWN 6
+10
88.2%
Sean Clifford run for 10 yds to the PnSt 16 Sean Clifford fumbled, forced by Devon Witherspoon, recovered by Illin Devon WitherspoonSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 4TD4 plays · 16 yds · 1:3612% → 13%
Q1 11:06
1ST & GOAL
OPP 5
+5
87.1%
Isaiah Williams pass complete to Brian Hightower for 5 yds for a TD ( KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 6TD4 plays · 75 yds · 1:0112% → 13%
PSUDrive 7PUNT5 plays · -4 yds · 0:0087% → 87%
Q1 9:44
1ST & 10
OWN 26
+6
87.0%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 6 yds to the PnSt 32Similar
Q1 9:44
2ND & 4
OWN 32
-3
87.1%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Keyvone Lee for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 29Similar
Q1 9:44
3RD & 7
OWN 29
-7
86.9%
Sean Clifford sacked by Jake Hansen for a loss of 7 yards to the PnSt 22Similar
Q1 9:44
4TH & 14
OWN 22
+4
86.7%
Jordan Stout punt for 45 yds , Carlos Sandy returns for 4 yds to the Illin 37Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 8TD4 plays · 63 yds · 1:3714% → 17%
PSUDrive 9TD11 plays · 75 yds · 4:5784% → 84%
Q1 6:10
1ST & 10
OWN 47
+23
84.4%
Will Levis pass complete to Theo Johnson for 23 yds to the Illin 30 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 10PUNT5 plays · 1 yds · 1:1317% → 16%
PSUDrive 11TD2 plays · 10 yds · 0:4085% → 87%
ILLDrive 12PUNT6 plays · 23 yds · 0:0014% → 14%
Q2 14:04
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+24
86.0%
Isaiah Williams pass complete to Dalevon Campbell for 24 yds to the Illin 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 14:04
3RD & 11
OWN 48
0
85.9%
Isaiah Williams pass incomplete to Daniel Barker, broken up by Daequan HardySimilar
Q2 14:04
4TH & 11
OWN 48
0
86.3%
Blake Hayes punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Jahan Dotson at the PnSt 9Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 13TD15 plays · 91 yds · 6:4886% → 90%
Q2 12:20
2ND & 10
OWN 9
+19
85.8%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Theo Johnson for 19 yds to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 12:20
2ND & 10
OWN 28
+24
86.0%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 24 yds to the Illin 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 12:20
2ND & 9
OPP 24
+8
86.8%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 8 yds to the Illin 16Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 14PUNT5 plays · 2 yds · 0:0011% → 11%
Q2 5:32
3RD & 9
OWN 31
+1
89.3%
Isaiah Williams pass complete to Chase Brown for 1 yd to the Illin 32Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 15TD1 play · 70 yds · 0:0096% → 96%
Q2 3:49
1ST & 10
OWN 30
+70
95.8%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 70 yds for a TD ( KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 16PUNT5 plays · 5 yds · 0:005% → 5%
Q2 3:49
4TH & 5
OWN 30
0
95.0%
Blake Hayes punt for 47 yds, fair catch by Jahan Dotson at the PnSt 23Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 17MISSED FG11 plays · 60 yds · 1:4796% → 97%
Q2 2:19
1ST & 10
OWN 23
+7
96.0%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 7 yds to the PnSt 30Similar
Q2 2:19
2ND & 3
OWN 30
+16
96.0%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Parker Washington for 16 yds to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 2:19
2ND & 8
OWN 48
+7
96.2%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Caziah Holmes for 7 yds to the Illin 45Similar
Q2 2:19
3RD & 1
OPP 45
+11
96.1%
Sean Clifford pass complete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for 11 yds to the Illin 34 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 2:19
1ST & 10
OPP 34
-5
96.2%
Sean Clifford sacked by Isaiah Gay for a loss of 5 yards to the Illin 39Similar
Q2 0:32
2ND & 15
OPP 39
+8
96.7%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 8 yds to the Illin 31Similar
Q2 0:32
3RD & 7
OPP 31
+14
96.7%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Cam Sullivan-Brown for 14 yds to the Illin 17 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 18PUNT8 plays · 8 yds · 0:004% → 4%
Q3 15:00
3RD & 8
OWN 39
-6
95.4%
Isaiah Williams sacked by PJ Mustipher for a loss of 6 yards to the Illin 33Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 19PUNT4 plays · -3 yds · 0:0097% → 97%
Q3 12:09
1ST & 10
OWN 12
0
96.8%
Sean Clifford pass incomplete to KeAndre Lambert-Smith, broken up by Jartavius MartinSimilar
Q3 12:09
3RD & 7
OWN 15
-6
96.7%
Sean Clifford sacked by Milo Eifler for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 9Similar
Q3 12:09
4TH & 13
OWN 9
0
96.5%
Jordan Stout punt for 36 yds, fair catch by Carlos Sandy at the PnSt 45Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 20FUMBLE7 plays · 6 yds · 0:004% → 4%
Q3 10:44
2ND & 14
OPP 37
+4
96.2%
Isaiah Williams pass complete to Daniel Barker for 4 yds to the PnSt 33Similar
Q3 10:44
3RD & 10
OPP 33
0
96.2%
Isaiah Williams pass incomplete to Casey Washington, broken up by Ellis BrooksSimilar
Q3 10:44
4TH & 10
OPP 33
-6
96.3%
Isaiah Williams sacked by Antonio Shelton for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 39 Isaiah Williams fumbled, recovered by PnSt Brandon Smith , return for 0 yardsSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 21PUNT5 plays · 6 yds · 0:3697% → 98%
Q3 7:04
4TH & 4
OWN 45
0
97.5%
Jordan Stout punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Carlos Sandy at the Illin 11Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 22PUNT4 plays · 6 yds · 0:003% → 3%
Q3 6:13
3RD & 7
OWN 14
+3
97.3%
Isaiah Williams pass complete to Brian Hightower for 3 yds to the Illin 17Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 23TD9 plays · 68 yds · 4:2398% → 100%
Q3 4:43
1ST & 10
OWN 32
+6
97.8%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 6 yds to the PnSt 38Similar
Q3 4:43
2ND & 4
OWN 38
+9
97.9%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Brenton Strange for 9 yds to the PnSt 47 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 4:43
1ST & 10
OWN 47
+24
97.9%
Keyvone Lee run for 9 yds to the PENNST 44 for a 1ST down ILLINOIS Penalty, targeting (Derrick Smith) to the Illin 29 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 4:43
2ND & 9
OPP 15
+8
98.0%
Sean Clifford pass complete to Keyvone Lee for 8 yds to the Illin 7Similar
Q3 0:20
4TH & 1
OPP 7
+7
99.8%
Will Levis pass complete to Brenton Strange for 7 yds for a TD ( KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 24PUNT5 plays · 3 yds · 0:200% → 0%
Q4 15:00
4TH & 7
OWN 28
0
99.8%
Blake Hayes punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Jahan Dotson at the PnSt 30Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 25PUNT4 plays · -16 yds · 0:00100% → 100%
Q4 14:45
3RD & 6
OWN 34
-20
99.8%
Sean Clifford sacked by Calvin Avery for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 28 PENN ST Penalty, personal foul (Rasheed Walker) to the PnSt 14Similar
Q4 14:45
4TH & 26
OWN 14
0
99.8%
Jordan Stout punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Carlos Sandy at the PnSt 48Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 26PUNT4 plays · 0 yds · 0:000% → 0%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 27PUNT6 plays · 18 yds · 0:00100% → 100%
Q4 12:04
4TH & 5
OWN 24
0
99.9%
Jordan Stout punt for 48 yds, fair catch by Carlos Sandy at the Illin 28Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
ILLDrive 28PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 0:000% → 0%
PSUDrive 29TD10 plays · 79 yds · 5:09100% → 100%
ILLDrive 30PUNT7 plays · 14 yds · 0:000% → 0%
Q4 3:32
4TH & 7
OWN 39
0
100.0%
Hugh Robertson punt for 38 yds, fair catch by Jahan Dotson at the PnSt 23Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
PSUDrive 31END OF GAME4 plays · 42 yds · 0:00100% → 100%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q2 3:49
Sean Clifford pass complete to Jahan Dotson for 70 yds for a TD ( KICK)
+6.4
TD · Q2 5:32
Keyvone Lee run for 1 yd for a TD ( KICK)
+3.3
TD · Q1 6:10
Isaiah Williams pass complete to Daniel Barker for 38 yds for a TD ( KICK)
-2.4