2021 · Week 5 · Oct 2, 2021 · Spartan Stadium
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Q1 1:35 · Bryce Baringer punt for 43 yds , Jerreth Sterns returns for 2 yds to the WKent 28
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Home team on offensePregame priorScore differentialScore diff ÷ offense timeoutsGarbage-time factorBlowout margin
This game in five plays
- TD · Q1 3:54: Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 46 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) — MSU win probability +3.5 pts (now 86%) (top driver: MSU has the ball).
- TD · Q1 2:57: Bailey Zappe pass complete to Joey Beljan for 4 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) — WKU win probability +3.3 pts (now 18%) (top driver: WKU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 9:10: Kenneth Walker III run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) — MSU win probability +5.1 pts (now 87%) (top driver: MSU has the ball).
- TD · Q2 2:39: Kenneth Walker III run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK) — MSU win probability +5.1 pts (now 95%) (top driver: MSU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 8:24: Bailey Zappe pass complete to Joey Beljan for 1 yd for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK) — WKU win probability +6.2 pts (now 7%) (top driver: WKU 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
MSU made the numbers' call on 3 of 6WKU made the numbers' call on 7 of 9
- Q1 13:32WKU 4th & 8 at WKU 27, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 23.6% before the snapGo for it23.6%−0.133% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call23.7%average punt
- Q1 12:25WKU 4th & 3 at WKU 32, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 23.2% before the snapGo for it23.3%−<0.152% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call23.3%average punt
- Q1 5:04WKU 4th & 19 at MSU 19, down 14Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 20.3% before the snapGo for it19.6%−1.010% to convertField goalTheir call20.6%77% to makePunt18.1%−2.5average punt
- Q1 1:35MSU 4th & 4 at MSU 31, up 11Agrees with the numbersPunted · 77.7% before the snapGo for it77.9%−0.348% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call78.2%average punt
- Q2 11:42WKU 4th & 5 at MSU 11, down 11Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 21.7% before the snapGo for it21.4%−0.137% to convertField goalTheir call21.5%87% to makePunt19.0%−2.5average punt
- Q2 6:51WKU 4th & 10 at MSU 17, down 15Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 16.5% before the snapGo for it15.8%−0.427% to convertField goalTheir call16.2%80% to makePunt13.6%−2.6average punt
- Q3 12:14MSU 4th & 17 at WKU 47, up 26Agrees with the numbersPunted · 97.7% before the snapGo for it97.3%−0.914% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call98.2%average punt
- Q3 12:14WKU 4th & 2 at MSU 23, down 26Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 3.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call3.2%57% to convertField goal2.8%−0.470% to makePunt0.4%−2.9average punt
- Q3 6:32WKU 4th & 20 at MSU 20, down 26Close callWent for it · 1.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call0.7%−0.89% to convertField goal1.5%75% to makePunt-0.3%−1.8average punt
- Q3 0:43MSU 4th & 3 at WKU 3, up 26Close callKicked a field goal · 99.3% before the snapGo for it99.4%44% to convertField goalTheir call99.2%−0.293% to makePunt98.1%−1.4average punt
- Q4 15:00WKU 4th & 4 at WKU 31, down 29Close callWent for it · 0.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call0.2%−<0.148% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt0.3%average punt
- Q4 10:52MSU 4th & 2 at WKU 46, up 21Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 98.7% before the snapGo for itTheir call98.7%57% to convertField goal98.2%−0.523% to makePunt98.5%−0.2average punt
- Q4 4:46MSU 4th & 3 at WKU 3, up 14Close callKicked a field goal · 96.8% before the snapGo for it96.7%44% to convertField goalTheir call96.2%−0.593% to makePunt93.4%−3.3average punt
- Q4 3:08WKU 4th & 6 at MSU 40, down 17Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 2.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call2.0%40% to convertField goal1.9%−0.134% to makePunt1.8%−0.2average punt
- Q4 1:25MSU 4th & 1 at MSU 49, up 17Close callPunted · 98.6% before the snapGo for it98.7%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call98.4%−0.3average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
MSU made the numbers' call on 5 of 5WKU made the numbers' call on 1 of 3
- Q1 8:26MSU Touchdown, up 13 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call78.6%97% to makeGo for two78.6%−<0.145% to convert
- Q1 3:54MSU Touchdown, up 17 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call82.5%97% to makeGo for two82.5%−0.145% to convert
- Q1 2:57WKU Touchdown, down 12 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call20.2%97% to makeGo for two20.2%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 9:10MSU Touchdown, up 14 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call83.3%97% to makeGo for two83.2%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 2:39MSU Touchdown, up 18 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call89.2%97% to makeGo for two89.1%−0.145% to convert
- Q2 0:41MSU Touchdown, up 25 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call91.1%97% to makeGo for two91.0%−0.145% to convert
- Q4 13:13WKU Touchdown, down 23 before the tryClose callWent for two · convertedKick1.5%97% to makeGo for twoTheir call1.5%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 8:24WKU Touchdown, down 15 before the tryClose callKicked · madeKickTheir call4.4%−<0.197% to makeGo for two4.4%45% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartWKUDrive 1PUNT RETURN TD4 plays · 2 yds · 1:2818% → 18%
WKUDrive 2PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 1:0718% → 18%
Q1 12:25
4TH & 3
OWN 32
0
81.8%
John Haggerty III punt for 48 yds, fair catch by Jayden Reed at the MchSt 20Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 3TD9 plays · 80 yds · 3:5982% → 84%
Q1 12:25
2ND & 4
OWN 26
+9
81.8%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 9 yds to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 12:25
1ST & 10
OWN 35
-10
81.8%
WALKER III, Kenneth rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the MSU36 (OLIVER, Kaleb;HAILASSIE, Kahlef). PENALTY MSU Holding on HUNT, Tyler enforced 10 yards from the MSU35 to the MSU25 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 12:25
1ST & 20
OWN 25
+4
81.8%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 4 yds to the MchSt 29Similar
Q1 12:25
2ND & 16
OWN 29
+46
81.7%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 46 yds to the WKent 25 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 12:25
1ST & 15
OPP 30
+19
81.9%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 19 yds to the WKent 11 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 4FG13 plays · 56 yds · 3:2217% → 18%
Q1 8:26
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+23
82.8%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 23 yds to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 8:26
1ST & 10
OPP 41
+6
82.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 6 yds to the MchSt 35Similar
Q1 6:40
1ST & 10
OPP 26
+21
82.7%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 21 yds to the MchSt 5 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 6:40
1ST & GOAL
OPP 5
-5
82.7%
ZAPPE, Bailey pass to the left complete for 1 yard to CORLEY, Malachi caught at the MSU4 and advanced to the MSU4 (DOWELL, Michael;WILLIAMS JR., Ronald). PENALTY Before the snap, WKU Illegal Motion on ZAPPE, Bailey enforced 5 yards from the MSU5 to the MSU10. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 6:40
3RD & GOAL
OPP 10
0
83.0%
Bailey Zappe sacked by Maverick Hansen for 0 yards to the MchSt 19Similar
Q1 6:40
3RD & 5
OPP 36
+10
82.7%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 10 yds to the MchSt 26 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 5TD4 plays · 75 yds · 1:1082% → 86%
WKUDrive 6TD4 plays · 65 yds · 0:5715% → 18%
Q1 3:54
1ST & 10
OWN 35
+60
85.3%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 60 yds to the MchSt 5 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 3:01
1ST & GOAL
OPP 5
+1
85.1%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 1 yd to the MchSt 4Similar
Q1 2:57
2ND & GOAL
OPP 4
+4
81.9%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Joey Beljan for 4 yds for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 7PUNT4 plays · 6 yds · 1:2282% → 82%
Q1 1:35
4TH & 4
OWN 31
+2
81.6%
Bryce Baringer punt for 43 yds , Jerreth Sterns returns for 2 yds to the WKent 28Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 8FG14 plays · 61 yds · 4:5318% → 19%
Q1 1:35
1ST & 10
OWN 43
-10
82.1%
WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Illegal Block (-10 Yards) to the WKent 35Similar
Q1 1:35
1ST & 23
OWN 30
+2
82.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Adam Cofield for 2 yds to the WKent 32Similar
Q1 1:35
2ND & 21
OWN 32
+25
82.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Malachi Corley for 25 yds to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 15:00
3RD & 2
OPP 35
+5
81.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 5 yds to the MchSt 30 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 15:00
2ND & 1
OPP 21
+5
81.0%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 5 yds to the MchSt 16 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 15:00
2ND & 10
OPP 16
+5
81.0%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Adam Cofield for 5 yds to the MchSt 11Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 9TD7 plays · 68 yds · 2:2781% → 87%
WKUDrive 10FG9 plays · 58 yds · 2:1914% → 16%
Q2 9:10
1ST & 10
OWN 25
0
85.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Malachi Corley for no gain to the WKent 25Similar
Q2 9:10
2ND & 10
OWN 25
+11
85.7%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jr. Craig Burt for 11 yds to the WKent 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 9:10
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+34
85.3%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 34 yds to the MICHIGANST 30 for a 1ST down MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Chester Kimbrough) declined for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 9:10
1ST & 10
OPP 30
+13
84.0%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 13 yds to the MchSt 17 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 11TD9 plays · 66 yds · 4:0689% → 95%
WKUDrive 12FUMBLE3 plays · 6 yds · 1:059% → 10%
MSUDrive 13TD7 plays · 31 yds · 0:5395% → 97%
Q2 1:34
1ST & 10
OPP 31
+2
95.1%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 2 yds to the WKent 29Similar
Q2 1:34
2ND & 8
OPP 29
+10
95.0%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 10 yds to the WKent 19 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 1:34
2ND & 3
OPP 12
0
94.1%
WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Face mask (0 yards) (Darius Shipp) to the WKent 6 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 14END OF HALF7 plays · 46 yds · 0:332% → 1%
Q2 0:33
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+7
98.2%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Adam Cofield for 7 yds to the WKent 32Similar
Q2 0:33
2ND & 3
OWN 32
+16
98.1%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 16 yds to the WKent 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 0:19
2ND & 16
OWN 42
+5
98.1%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for 5 yds to the WKent 47Similar
Q2 0:00
3RD & 11
OWN 47
+24
98.8%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Malachi Corley for 24 yds to the MchSt 29 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 15PUNT10 plays · 1 yds · 2:4597% → 98%
Q3 14:59
2ND & 6
OPP 44
-5
97.4%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Connor Heyward for a loss of 5 yards to the WKent 49Similar
Q3 14:59
2ND & 10
OPP 36
0
97.4%
THORNE, Payton pass to the right incomplete intended for FITZPATRICK, Christian broken up by WILLIAMS, Davion at the WKU20. PENALTY MSU Holding on HORST, Jarrett WKU Pass Interference on WILLIAMS, Davion , Offsetting penalties [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q3 12:14
3RD & 6
OPP 36
-15
98.2%
MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-15 Yards) to the WKent 47Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 16DOWNS21 plays · 79 yds · 5:423% → 1%
Q3 12:14
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+11
97.4%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 11 yds to the WKent 31 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 12:14
1ST & 10
OWN 31
+12
97.3%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jr. Craig Burt for 12 yds to the WKent 43 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 12:14
2ND & 10
OWN 43
+15
96.9%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jr. Craig Burt for 15 yds to the MchSt 42 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 12:14
1ST & 10
OPP 42
+7
96.9%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 7 yds to the MchSt 35Similar
Q3 12:14
2ND & 3
OPP 35
+4
96.3%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Malachi Corley for 4 yds to the MchSt 31 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 12:14
1ST & 10
OPP 31
+9
96.7%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Malachi Corley for 9 yds to the MchSt 22Similar
Q3 12:14
3RD & 1
OPP 22
-1
96.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 23Similar
Q3 12:14
1ST & 10
OPP 19
+5
96.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 5 yds to the MchSt 14Similar
Q3 12:14
2ND & GOAL
OPP 3
-15
96.3%
ZAPPE, Bailey pass to the right incomplete intended for SMITH, Dalvin broken up by GROSE, Angelo at the MSU0. PENALTY WKU Pass Interference on DAVIS, Daewood enforced 15 yards to the MSU18 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q3 12:14
2ND & GOAL
OPP 18
-5
96.5%
WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MchSt 23Similar
Q3 12:14
2ND & GOAL
OPP 23
+3
96.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Adam Cofield for 3 yds to the MchSt 20Similar
Q3 6:32
4TH & GOAL
OPP 20
+19
98.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 19 yds to the MchSt 1Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 17FG17 plays · 96 yds · 5:4999% → 100%
Q3 6:32
2ND & 8
OWN 19
+13
99.0%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 13 yds to the MchSt 32 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 3:18
1ST & 10
OWN 43
+15
99.5%
WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Will Ignont) to the WKent 42 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 3:18
1ST & 10
OPP 42
+10
99.6%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Tre Mosley for 10 yds to the WKent 32 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 2:00
2ND & 10
OPP 32
0
99.6%
WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Offsides (Davion Williams) declined for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 18TD10 plays · 75 yds · 2:300% → 1%
Q4 15:00
3RD & 10
OWN 25
+6
99.8%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Noah Whittington for 6 yds to the WKent 31Similar
Q4 15:00
4TH & 4
OWN 31
+7
99.8%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Josh Sterns for 7 yds to the WKent 38 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 15:00
3RD & 1
OWN 47
+2
99.8%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 2 yds to the WKent 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 13:29
1ST & 10
OWN 49
+23
99.8%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 23 yds to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 13:13
1ST & 10
OPP 28
+28
98.7%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 28 yds for a TD, (Bailey Zappe pass to Mitchell Tinsley for Two-Point Conversion)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 19DOWNS5 plays · 20 yds · 2:21100% → 100%
Q4 13:13
2ND & 9
OWN 47
+7
99.7%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Montorie Foster for 7 yds to the WKent 46Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 20TD10 plays · 55 yds · 2:281% → 7%
Q4 10:52
1ST & 10
OWN 45
0
99.1%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Mitchell Tinsley for no gain to the WKent 45Similar
Q4 10:52
2ND & 10
OWN 45
+9
99.1%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 9 yds to the MchSt 46Similar
Q4 10:52
3RD & 1
OPP 46
+10
99.0%
WHITTINGTON, Noah rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MSU42 (CROUCH, Quavaris). PENALTY MSU Illegal use of the hands on WILLIAMS JR., Ronald enforced 10 yards from the MSU37 to the MSU27 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q4 10:52
2ND & 10
OPP 27
0
98.9%
MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Targeting on HALADAY, Cal enforced half the distance from the goal (Cal Haladay) to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 10:52
2ND & 10
OPP 13
+5
98.9%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 5 yds to the MchSt 8Similar
Q4 10:52
3RD & 5
OPP 8
+6
99.0%
ZAPPE, Bailey pass to the right incomplete intended for SMITH, Dalvin broken up by GROSE, Angelo at the MSU0. PENALTY MSU Pass Interference on GROSE, Angelo enforced 6 yards to the MSU2 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q4 8:24
2ND & GOAL
OPP 1
+1
92.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Joey Beljan for 1 yd for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 21FG16 plays · 72 yds · 3:3899% → 100%
Q4 8:24
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+21
98.8%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 21 yds to the MchSt 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 8:24
3RD & 9
OWN 47
+14
98.8%
WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Unnecessary Roughness (Omari Alexander) to the WKent 40 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 8:24
3RD & 6
OPP 35
+17
98.9%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 17 yds to the WKent 18 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 8:24
1ST & 10
OPP 18
+7
98.9%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Connor Heyward for 7 yds to the WKent 11Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WKUDrive 22DOWNS8 plays · 35 yds · 1:381% → 2%
Q4 4:46
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+6
98.6%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Jerreth Sterns for 6 yds to the WKent 31Similar
Q4 4:46
2ND & 4
OWN 31
+9
98.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Josh Sterns for 9 yds to the WKent 40 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 4:46
1ST & 10
OWN 40
+6
98.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Adam Cofield for 6 yds to the WKent 46Similar
Q4 4:46
2ND & 4
OWN 46
+10
98.5%
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Adam Cofield for 10 yds to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q4 8:24
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Joey Beljan for 1 yd for a TD, (Brayden Narveson KICK)
-6.2
TD · Q2 9:10
Kenneth Walker III run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
+5.1
TD · Q2 2:39
Kenneth Walker III run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
+5.1