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Win probability · LSU
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Q4 1:22 · Callum Eddings punt for 31 yds
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 8:16: Max Johnson pass complete to Trey Palmer for 19 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) — MCN win probability +0.3 pts (now 1%) (top driver: LSU has the ball).
- PUNT · Q2 10:56: Avery Atkins punt for 41 yds MCNEESE ST Penalty, Running Into the kicker on SAMUEL, Tahj ( Yards) declined — MCN win probability +0.5 pts (now 3%) (top driver: LSU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 6:58: Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 3 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) — LSU win probability +0.7 pts (now 98%) (top driver: LSU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 2:47: Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 6 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) — LSU win probability +1.1 pts (now 99%) (top driver: LSU has the ball).
- FG · Q4 14:55: Cade York 56 yd FG GOOD — LSU win probability +0.6 pts (now 100%) (top driver: LSU 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
LSU made the numbers' call on 9 of 12MCN made the numbers' call on 11 of 12
- Q1 13:49MCN 4th & 4 at MCN 31, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 1.5% before the snapGo for it1.5%−0.148% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call1.6%average punt
- Q1 13:49LSU 4th & 5 at MCN 34, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 98.5% before the snapGo for itTheir call98.5%42% to convertField goal98.4%−<0.147% to makePunt98.4%−0.1average punt
- Q1 8:16LSU 4th & 2 at MCN 19, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 97.9% before the snapGo for itTheir call97.9%56% to convertField goal97.8%−0.177% to makePunt97.4%−0.5average punt
- Q1 3:42MCN 4th & 22 at midfield, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 2.4% before the snapGo for it2.3%−0.28% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call2.5%average punt
- Q1 1:20LSU 4th & 1 at LSU 44, up 7Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 97.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call97.3%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt97.2%−0.1average punt
- Q1 0:00MCN 4th & 8 at LSU 42, down 7Close callPunted · 3.0% before the snapGo for it3.0%34% to convertField goal3.0%−0.130% to makePuntTheir call3.0%−<0.1average punt
- Q2 14:46LSU 4th & 5 at LSU 18, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 96.9% before the snapGo for it96.8%−<0.140% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call96.9%average punt
- Q2 14:07MCN 4th & 8 at midfield, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 3.1% before the snapGo for it3.1%−<0.134% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call3.1%average punt
- Q2 10:56LSU 4th & 11 at LSU 43, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 96.3% before the snapGo for it96.2%−0.226% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call96.3%average punt
- Q2 5:35MCN 4th & 8 at MCN 27, down 14Agrees with the numbersPunted · 3.1% before the snapGo for it3.0%−0.133% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call3.1%average punt
- Q2 1:41LSU 4th & 14 at MCN 37, up 14Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 96.6% before the snapGo for it96.5%−0.119% to convertField goalTheir call96.7%40% to makePunt96.5%−0.1average punt
- Q2 0:37MCN 4th & 9 at MCN 26, down 17Agrees with the numbersPunted · 2.7% before the snapGo for it2.2%−0.430% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call2.7%average punt
- Q2 0:10LSU 4th & 4 at LSU 43, up 17Agrees with the numbersPunted · 97.2% before the snapGo for it97.1%−0.148% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call97.1%average punt
- Q3 13:36LSU 4th & 3 at LSU 33, up 17Agrees with the numbersPunted · 96.9% before the snapGo for it97.1%−<0.152% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call97.1%average punt
- Q3 9:55MCN 4th & 24 at LSU 47, down 17Agrees with the numbersPunted · 2.8% before the snapGo for it2.3%−0.77% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call3.1%average punt
- Q3 7:58LSU 4th & 3 at LSU 48, up 17Close callPunted · 97.7% before the snapGo for it97.9%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call97.7%−0.2average punt
- Q3 4:38MCN 4th & 21 at MCN 21, down 17Agrees with the numbersPunted · 2.4% before the snapGo for it1.7%−1.28% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call3.0%average punt
- Q3 0:52MCN 4th & 16 at MCN 16, down 24Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.8% before the snapGo for it0.6%−0.314% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.9%average punt
- Q4 14:55LSU 4th & 10 at MCN 38, up 24Close callKicked a field goal · 99.2% before the snapGo for it99.2%30% to convertField goalTheir call99.2%−<0.138% to makePunt99.1%−<0.1average punt
- Q4 11:55MCN 4th & 6 at MCN 39, down 27Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.1% before the snapGo for it0.1%−<0.140% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.1%average punt
- Q4 10:28LSU 4th & 5 at LSU 39, up 27Close callPunted · 99.9% before the snapGo for it99.9%41% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call99.9%−<0.1average punt
- Q4 8:42MCN 4th & 15 at MCN 20, down 27Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.1% before the snapGo for it-0.0%−0.116% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.1%average punt
- Q4 2:28LSU 4th & 9 at LSU 37, up 27Agrees with the numbersPunted · 99.9% before the snapGo for it99.9%−<0.131% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call99.9%average punt
- Q4 1:22MCN 4th & 14 at MCN 42, down 27Agrees with the numbersPunted · 0.0% before the snapGo for it0.0%−<0.118% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call0.0%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
LSU made the numbers' call on 4 of 4MCN made the numbers' call on 0 of 1
- Q1 8:16LSU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call98.1%97% to makeGo for two98.0%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 6:58LSU Touchdown, up 13 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call97.1%97% to makeGo for two97.1%−<0.145% to convert
- Q3 2:47LSU Touchdown, up 23 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call99.2%97% to makeGo for two99.2%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 7:37LSU Touchdown, up 33 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call100.0%97% to makeGo for two100.0%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 4:30MCN Touchdown, down 28 before the tryClose callKicked · madeKickTheir call0.1%−<0.197% to makeGo for two0.1%45% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartMCNDrive 1PUNT4 plays · 6 yds · 1:111% → 1%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 2TD10 plays · 62 yds · 5:3399% → 99%
Q1 13:49
4TH & 5
OPP 34
+7
99.1%
Max Johnson pass complete to Kole Taylor for 7 yds to the McNSt 27 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 13:49
2ND & 12
OPP 29
+3
99.1%
Max Johnson pass complete to Jack Bech for 3 yds to the McNSt 26Similar
Q1 13:49
3RD & 9
OPP 26
+7
99.1%
Max Johnson pass complete to Trey Palmer for 7 yds to the McNSt 19Similar
Q1 13:49
1ST & 10
OPP 27
0
99.1%
Max Johnson sacked by Earenest Grayson III for 0 yards to the McNSt 29Similar
Q1 8:16
4TH & 2
OPP 19
+19
98.8%
Max Johnson pass complete to Trey Palmer for 19 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 3PUNT10 plays · 25 yds · 4:341% → 2%
Q1 8:16
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+12
98.8%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Josh Matthews for 12 yds to the McNSt 37 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 8:16
3RD & 7
OWN 40
+11
98.8%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Josh Matthews for 11 yds to the LSU 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 8:16
2ND & 12
OPP 40
-3
98.8%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Stephon Huderson for a loss of 3 yards to the LSU 43Similar
Q1 8:16
3RD & 15
OPP 43
0
98.8%
Cody Orgeron sacked by Maason Smith for 0 yards to the 50 yard lineSimilar
Q1 3:42
4TH & 22
50
0
98.4%
Eemil Herranen punt for 30 yds, fair catch by Trey Palmer at the LSU 20Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 4DOWNS6 plays · 24 yds · 2:2298% → 98%
Q1 3:42
2ND & 11
OWN 19
+16
98.4%
Max Johnson pass complete to Jack Bech for 16 yds to the LSU 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 3:42
1ST & 10
OWN 35
+6
98.4%
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 6 yds to the LSU 41Similar
Q1 1:20
4TH & 1
OWN 44
-1
98.2%
Max Johnson run for a loss of 1 yard to the LSU 44 fumbled, recovered by LSU Corey KinerSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 5PUNT4 plays · 2 yds · 1:202% → 2%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 6PUNT5 plays · 5 yds · 0:1298% → 98%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 7PUNT4 plays · 2 yds · 0:392% → 2%
LSUDrive 8PUNT7 plays · 27 yds · 3:1198% → 97%
MCNDrive 9FUMBLE6 plays · 12 yds · 3:143% → 3%
LSUDrive 10TD3 plays · 28 yds · 0:4497% → 98%
MCNDrive 11PUNT4 plays · 2 yds · 1:232% → 2%
Q2 5:35
4TH & 8
OWN 27
0
97.8%
Callum Eddings punt for 29 yds, fair catch by Trey Palmer at the LSU 44Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 12FG9 plays · 19 yds · 3:5498% → 98%
Q2 5:35
2ND & 5
OWN 49
+5
97.9%
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 5 yds to the McNSt 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 5:35
3RD & 2
OPP 37
+4
97.8%
Max Johnson pass complete to Deion Smith for 4 yds to the McNSt 33 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 5:35
2ND & 8
OPP 31
+1
97.9%
Max Johnson pass complete to Josh Williams for 1 yd to the McNSt 30Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 13PUNT4 plays · 1 yds · 0:592% → 2%
Q2 0:37
4TH & 9
OWN 26
+3
98.0%
Callum Eddings punt for 40 yds , Trey Palmer returns for 3 yds to the LSU 37Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 14PUNT4 plays · 6 yds · 0:2798% → 98%
Q2 0:10
4TH & 4
OWN 43
0
97.8%
Avery Atkins punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Mason Pierce at the McNSt 12Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 15END OF HALF1 play · 3 yds · 0:002% → 2%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 16PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 1:2198% → 98%
Q3 13:36
4TH & 3
OWN 33
0
97.6%
Avery Atkins punt for 47 yds, fair catch by Mason Pierce at the McNSt 20Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 17PUNT8 plays · 33 yds · 3:412% → 2%
Q3 13:36
3RD & 8
OWN 22
+10
97.9%
ORGERON, Cody sacked for a loss of 9 yards at the MCN13 (CLARK, Damone). PENALTY LSU Illegal use of the hands on SMITH, Maason enforced 10 yards from the MCN22 to the MCN32 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q3 13:36
2ND & 8
OPP 31
0
97.4%
Cody Orgeron sacked by Andre Anthony and Cameron Lewis for 0 yards to the LSU 39Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 18PUNT5 plays · 28 yds · 1:5798% → 98%
MCNDrive 19PUNT8 plays · 3 yds · 3:202% → 2%
Q3 7:58
2ND & 9
OWN 19
+7
97.7%
ORGERON, Cody sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the MCN19 (GUILLORY, Jacobian). PENALTY MCN Holding on NEASON, Hezekiah LSU Holding on STINGLEY JR., Derek , Offsetting penalties [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q3 7:58
3RD & 9
OWN 19
+10
97.7%
LSU Penalty, Defensive Holding (Eli Ricks) to the McNSt 32 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 4:38
4TH & 21
OWN 21
+1
97.9%
Callum Eddings punt for 29 yds , Koy Moore returns for 1 yd to the McNSt 49Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 20TD7 plays · 49 yds · 1:5198% → 99%
Q3 4:38
2ND & 10
OPP 49
+14
98.2%
Max Johnson pass complete to Jack Bech for 14 yds to the McNSt 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 4:38
1ST & 10
OPP 35
+11
98.2%
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 11 yds to the McNSt 24 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 2:47
2ND & GOAL
OPP 6
+6
99.3%
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 6 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 21PUNT4 plays · -6 yds · 1:471% → 1%
Q3 0:52
4TH & 16
OWN 16
0
99.3%
Callum Eddings punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Koy Moore at the 50 yard lineSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 22FG7 plays · 12 yds · 0:5799% → 100%
Q3 0:52
2ND & 10
50
+9
99.3%
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Deion Smith for 9 yds to the McNSt 41Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 23PUNT6 plays · 14 yds · 3:000% → 0%
Q4 14:55
1ST & 10
OWN 25
-1
99.9%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Dontay Hargrove for a loss of 1 yard to the McNSt 24Similar
Q4 14:55
2ND & 11
OWN 24
+11
99.9%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Deonta McMahon for 11 yds to the McNSt 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 12:03
3RD & 10
OWN 35
+4
99.9%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Deonta McMahon for 4 yds to the McNSt 39Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 24PUNT4 plays · 5 yds · 1:27100% → 100%
Q4 11:55
2ND & 15
OWN 29
+1
99.9%
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Kole Taylor for 1 yd to the LSU 30Similar
Q4 11:55
3RD & 14
OWN 30
+9
99.9%
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Kole Taylor for 9 yds to the LSU 39Similar
Q4 10:28
4TH & 5
OWN 39
0
99.9%
Avery Atkins punt for 36 yds, fair catch by Mason Pierce at the McNSt 25Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 25PUNT4 plays · -5 yds · 1:460% → 0%
Q4 8:42
4TH & 15
OWN 20
0
99.9%
Callum Eddings punt for 30 yds , Deion Smith returns for no gain to the 50 yard lineSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 26TD4 plays · 50 yds · 1:05100% → 100%
Q4 8:42
2ND & 10
50
+15
99.9%
NUSSMEIER, Garrett pass to the left incomplete intended for SMITH, Deion thrown to the MCN20. PENALTY MCN Pass Interference on JOYCE, Chris enforced 15 yards from the LSU50 to the MCN35 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 27TD5 plays · 79 yds · 3:020% → 0%
Q4 4:30
3RD & 11
OPP 44
+44
99.9%
Cody Orgeron pass complete to Carlos Williams for 44 yds for a TD Timeout LSU, clock 04:30 (Nolan Heitmeier KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
LSUDrive 28PUNT8 plays · 12 yds · 2:02100% → 100%
Q4 2:28
4TH & 9
OWN 37
+20
99.9%
Avery Atkins punt for 37 yds , Mason Pierce returns for 20 yds to the McNSt 46Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MCNDrive 29PUNT4 plays · -4 yds · 1:060% → 0%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q3 2:47
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 6 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK)
+1.1
TD · Q2 6:58
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 3 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK)
+0.7
FG · Q4 14:55
Cade York 56 yd FG GOOD
+0.6