2021 · Week 9 · Oct 30, 2021 · Spartan Stadium
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Q3 8:33 · Bryce Baringer punt for 46 yds , A.J. Henning returns for 19 yds to the Mich 46
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Home team on offensePregame priorScore diff ÷ offense timeoutsGarbage-time factorScore differentialScore diff ÷ seconds remaining
This game in five plays
- TD · Q2 14:52: Kenneth Walker III 27 Yd Run (Matt Coghlin Kick) — MSU win probability +6.1 pts (now 40%) (top driver: MSU down 3 timeouts).
- TD · Q2 7:16: K. Walker III run for 8 yds for a TD, (M. Coghlin KICK) — MSU win probability +27.3 pts (now 64%) (top driver: MSU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 6:47: THORNE, Payton pass to the left incomplete intended for FOSTER, Montorie thrown to the MSU38. PENALTY MIC Pass Interference on TURNER, DJ enforced at the spot of the foul for 13 yards to the MSU38 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). — MSU win probability +10.4 pts (now 72%) (top driver: MSU has the ball).
- TD · Q3 3:58: Kenneth Walker III 1 Yd Run (Payton Thorne Pass to Tre Mosley for Two-Point Conversion) — MSU win probability +5.1 pts (now 78%) (top driver: MSU has the ball).
- FG · Q4 9:20: Jake Moody 36 Yd Field Goal — MSU win probability +7.6 pts (now 84%) (top driver: MICH 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 9 of 9MICH made the numbers' call on 9 of 11
- Q1 9:32MSU 4th & 9 at MSU 44, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 40.6% before the snapGo for it40.5%−0.232% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call40.7%average punt
- Q1 9:32MSU 4th & 9 at MSU 44, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 40.6% before the snapGo for it40.5%−0.232% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call40.7%average punt
- Q1 6:49MICH 4th & 5 at MICH 40, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 59.9% before the snapGo for it59.9%−<0.141% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call60.0%average punt
- Q1 6:49MICH 4th & 5 at MICH 40, up 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 59.9% before the snapGo for it59.9%−<0.141% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call60.0%average punt
- Q1 1:18MICH 4th & 3 at MSU 8, up 7Close callKicked a field goal · 61.4% before the snapGo for it61.5%47% to convertField goalTheir call61.0%−0.490% to makePunt57.9%−3.6average punt
- Q2 9:18MICH 4th & 2 at MSU 20, up 3Close callKicked a field goal · 57.2% before the snapGo for it57.3%57% to convertField goalTheir call56.5%−0.875% to makePunt52.1%−5.2average punt
- Q2 9:18MSU 4th & 1 at MICH 48, down 6Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 41.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call41.1%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt39.2%−1.9average punt
- Q2 1:13MSU 4th & 29 at MSU 5, up 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 61.9% before the snapGo for it55.7%−6.36% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call62.0%average punt
- Q2 1:13MSU 4th & 29 at MSU 5, up 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 61.9% before the snapGo for it55.7%−6.36% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call62.0%average punt
- Q2 0:02MICH 4th & 5 at MSU 17, down 8Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 37.4% before the snapGo for it36.4%−0.340% to convertField goalTheir call36.7%80% to makePunt27.0%−9.7average punt
- Q3 10:27MICH 4th & 6 at MSU 45, down 8Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 32.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call33.0%40% to convertField goal30.4%−2.625% to makePunt32.7%−0.3average punt
- Q3 8:33MSU 4th & 23 at MSU 27, up 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 68.5% before the snapGo for it65.5%−5.27% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call70.7%average punt
- Q3 6:47MSU 4th & 4 at MICH 29, up 8Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 72.9% before the snapGo for itTheir call72.7%48% to convertField goal71.8%−0.858% to makePunt64.9%−7.8average punt
- Q4 14:46MICH 4th & 9 at MICH 48, down 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 19.5% before the snapGo for it18.9%−1.232% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call20.2%average punt
- Q4 9:20MICH 4th & 8 at MSU 18, down 8Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 16.8% before the snapGo for it14.9%−4.032% to convertField goalTheir call18.9%79% to makePunt4.5%−14.4average punt
- Q4 7:17MSU 4th & 14 at MSU 21, up 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 87.5% before the snapGo for it84.8%−3.717% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call88.5%average punt
- Q4 5:08MICH 4th & 3 at MICH 32, down 8Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 11.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call10.3%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt8.8%−1.5average punt
- Q4 1:43MICH 4th & 3 at MSU 31, down 8Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 10.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call9.9%52% to convertField goal6.6%−3.254% to makePunt4.6%−5.3average punt
- Q4 1:43MICH 4th & 3 at MSU 31, down 8Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 10.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call9.9%52% to convertField goal6.6%−3.254% to makePunt4.6%−5.3average punt
- Q4 1:15MSU 4th & 12 at MSU 29, up 8Agrees with the numbersPunted · 94.8% before the snapGo for it93.6%−0.922% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call94.5%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
MSU made the numbers' call on 1 of 1MICH made the numbers' call on 1 of 1
- Q1 11:03MICH Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call58.6%97% to makeGo for two58.6%−<0.145% to convert
- Q2 14:52MSU Touchdown, down 4 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call43.6%97% to makeGo for two43.5%−0.145% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartMSUDrive 1INT6 plays · 36 yds · 2:2236% → 37%
MICHDrive 2TD4 plays · 98 yds · 1:3563% → 64%
Q1 12:38
2ND & 10
OWN 2
+5
36.7%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 5 yds to the Mich 7Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 3PUNT9 plays · 19 yds · 1:3136% → 36%
Q1 11:03
2ND & 7
OWN 28
+15
35.7%
THORNE, Payton sacked for a loss of 6 yards at the MSU22 (MORRIS, Mike). PENALTY MIC Face mask on MORRIS, Mike enforced 15 yards from the MSU28 to the MSU43 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 4PUNT9 plays · 20 yds · 2:4364% → 65%
Q1 9:32
3RD & 2
OWN 28
+7
35.7%
Cade McNamara pass complete to A.J. Henning for 7 yds to the Mich 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 6:49
4TH & 5
OWN 40
0
35.4%
Brad Robbins punt for 41 yds, fair catch by Jayden Reed at the MchSt 19Similar
Q1 6:49
4TH & 5
OWN 40
0
35.4%
Brad Robbins punt for 41 yds, fair catch by Jayden Reed at the MchSt 19Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 5INT7 plays · 31 yds · 2:4035% → 35%
Q1 6:49
2ND & 7
OWN 48
+2
35.4%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Maliq Carr for 2 yds to the 50 yard lineSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 6FG7 plays · 22 yds · 2:5166% → 67%
Q1 4:09
1ST & 10
OPP 30
+15
33.8%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Andrel Anthony for 15 yds to the MchSt 15 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 4:09
1ST & 10
OPP 15
-10
33.7%
MICHIGAN Penalty, Offensive Holding (Andrel Anthony) to the MchSt 18Similar
Q1 4:09
3RD & 7
OPP 12
+4
33.9%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 4 yds to the MchSt 8Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 7TD6 plays · 75 yds · 1:2632% → 40%
Q1 1:18
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+19
32.0%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for 19 yds to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 1:18
1ST & 10
OWN 44
+16
32.7%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 16 yds to the Mich 40 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 1:18
1ST & 10
OPP 40
+5
33.1%
THORNE, Payton pass up the middle incomplete intended for WALKER III, Kenneth thrown to the MIC40. PENALTY Before the snap, MIC Illegal Substitution enforced 5 yards from the MIC40 to the MIC35. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 0:00
2ND & 3
OPP 33
+6
33.5%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Connor Heyward for 6 yds to the Mich 27 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 8FG10 plays · 55 yds · 5:3462% → 66%
MSUDrive 9TD7 plays · 75 yds · 0:0035% → 36%
MICHDrive 10TD9 plays · 78 yds · 3:2542% → 43%
MSUDrive 11PUNT10 plays · -5 yds · 2:2367% → 68%
Q2 3:36
2ND & 10
OWN 10
+14
67.1%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Kenneth Walker III for 14 yds to the MchSt 24 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 3:36
1ST & 10
OWN 24
-10
66.7%
THORNE, Payton sacked for a loss of 2 yards at the MSU22 (HUTCHINSON, Aidan). PENALTY MSU Holding on CAMPBELL, Luke enforced 10 yards from the MSU24 to the MSU14 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q2 3:36
1ST & 20
OWN 14
0
67.3%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jalen Nailor for no gain to the MchSt 14Similar
Q2 1:31
2ND & 20
OWN 14
-14
68.8%
sacked by David Ojabo for a loss of 14 yards Payton Thorne fumbled, recovered by Mich Aidan Hutchinson , return for 0 yardsSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 12FG12 plays · 54 yds · 1:1135% → 38%
Q2 1:13
1ST & 10
OWN 29
+21
65.3%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 21 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 1:13
3RD & 6
OPP 46
+11
62.2%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Andrel Anthony for 11 yds to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 1:13
1ST & 10
OPP 35
+5
60.3%
MCNAMARA, Cade pass to the right incomplete intended for SCHOONMAKER, Luke thrown to the MSU29. PENALTY MSU Offsides on PANASIUK, Jacub enforced 5 yards from the MSU35 to the MSU30 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q2 1:13
1ST & 5
OPP 30
+8
59.7%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 8 yds to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 0:14
1ST & 10
OPP 22
+5
60.4%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Roman Wilson for 5 yds to the MchSt 17Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 13END OF HALF2 plays · -2 yds · 0:0069% → 69%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 14DOWNS11 plays · 35 yds · 4:3338% → 35%
Q3 15:00
3RD & 9
OWN 26
+15
63.1%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 15 yds to the Mich 41 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
1ST & 10
OWN 41
+2
60.6%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 2 yds to the Mich 43Similar
Q3 15:00
2ND & 8
OWN 43
+8
60.6%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Hassan Haskins for 8 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
2ND & 9
OPP 48
+8
59.2%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Blake Corum for 8 yds to the MchSt 40Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 15PUNT7 plays · -13 yds · 1:5469% → 66%
Q3 10:27
1ST & 10
OWN 40
-10
69.0%
QB Keeper THORNE, Payton rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the MSU50 (ROSS, Josh). PENALTY MSU Holding on HORST, Jarrett enforced 10 yards from the MSU40 to the MSU30 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q3 10:27
2ND & 20
OWN 30
-3
66.1%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Kenneth Walker III for a loss of 3 yards to the MchSt 27Similar
Q3 8:33
4TH & 23
OWN 27
+19
65.5%
Bryce Baringer punt for 46 yds , A.J. Henning returns for 19 yds to the Mich 46Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 16TD7 plays · 54 yds · 1:4637% → 28%
Q3 8:33
2ND & 10
OPP 22
+3
61.0%
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Erick All for 3 yds to the MchSt 19Similar
Q3 6:47
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+13
72.2%
THORNE, Payton pass to the left incomplete intended for FOSTER, Montorie thrown to the MSU38. PENALTY MIC Pass Interference on TURNER, DJ enforced at the spot of the foul for 13 yards to the MSU38 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 17TD8 plays · 75 yds · 2:4974% → 78%
Q3 6:47
2ND & 5
OWN 43
+7
74.3%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 7 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 6:47
1ST & 10
50
+15
75.0%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 15 yds to the Mich 35 for a 1ST down pass incomplete for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 6:47
2ND & 7
OPP 32
+3
75.2%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 3 yds to the Mich 29Similar
Q3 6:47
3RD & 4
OPP 29
0
73.5%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Kenneth Walker III for no gain to the Mich 29Similar
Q3 6:47
4TH & 4
OPP 29
+28
72.5%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 28 yds to the Mich 1 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 3:58
1ST & GOAL
OPP 1
+1
77.6%
Kenneth Walker III 1 Yd Run (Payton Thorne Pass to Tre Mosley for Two-Point Conversion)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 18PUNT8 plays · 28 yds · 4:0629% → 23%
MSUDrive 19TD10 plays · 86 yds · 2:1782% → 84%
Q4 14:22
3RD & 10
OWN 14
+11
82.2%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Jayden Reed for 11 yds to the MchSt 25 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 14:22
2ND & 10
OWN 25
+6
82.4%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Montorie Foster for 6 yds to the MchSt 31Similar
Q4 14:22
3RD & 4
OWN 31
+4
81.9%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Connor Heyward for 4 yds to the MchSt 35 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 12:29
3RD & 3
OWN 42
+58
83.9%
Kenneth Walker III 58 Yd Run (Payton Thorne Pass to Jayden Reed for Two-Point Conversion)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 20FG10 plays · 57 yds · 3:0920% → 16%
MSUDrive 21PUNT5 plays · -4 yds · 2:0391% → 94%
MICHDrive 22FUMBLE1 play · -4 yds · 0:0015% → 15%
Q4 7:12
1ST & 10
OWN 45
-4
84.8%
J.J. McCarthy run for a loss of 4 yards to the Mich 41 fumbled, recovered by MchSt Jacub PanasiukSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 23TD9 plays · 41 yds · 2:0496% → 97%
Q4 7:12
1ST & 10
OPP 41
-10
95.5%
MICHIGAN ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (Jarrett Horst) to the Mich 49Similar
Q4 7:12
2ND & 17
OPP 48
+9
95.3%
Payton Thorne pass complete to Montorie Foster for 9 yds to the Mich 39Similar
Q4 7:12
3RD & 8
OPP 39
+5
95.1%
MICHIGAN Penalty, turnover on downs. PENALTY Offsides on MORRIS, Mike enforced (5 Yards) to the Mich 34Similar
Q4 7:12
1ST & 10
OPP 28
+5
95.6%
WALKER III, Kenneth rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MIC26 (MORRIS, Mike;HUTCHINSON, Aidan). PENALTY Before the snap, MIC Illegal Substitution enforced 5 yards from the MIC28 to the MIC23. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q4 7:12
3RD & 8
OPP 39
+5
95.1%
THORNE, Payton pass to the left incomplete intended for REED, Jayden thrown to the MIC5. PENALTY MIC Offsides on MORRIS, Mike enforced 5 yards from the MIC39 to the MIC34 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 24DOWNS13 plays · 44 yds · 3:2511% → 9%
Q4 5:08
2ND & 10
OWN 25
+7
89.7%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Erick All for 7 yds to the Mich 32Similar
Q4 5:08
4TH & 3
OWN 32
+7
90.1%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 7 yds to the Mich 39 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 5:08
2ND & 10
OWN 39
+12
88.4%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Andrel Anthony for 12 yds to the MchSt 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 5:08
1ST & 10
OPP 49
+8
86.3%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Cornelius Johnson for 8 yds to the MchSt 41Similar
Q4 5:08
2ND & 10
OPP 38
+7
86.4%
Cade McNamara pass complete to Andrel Anthony for 7 yds to the MchSt 31Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MSUDrive 25PUNT6 plays · -2 yds · 0:2299% → 99%
Q4 1:15
4TH & 12
OWN 29
+15
98.5%
Bryce Baringer punt for 53 yds , A.J. Henning returns for 15 yds to the Mich 33Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MICHDrive 26INT2 plays · 15 yds · 0:155% → 5%
Q4 1:15
1ST & 10
OWN 33
+15
95.1%
MCNAMARA, Cade pass to the left incomplete intended for ANTHONY, Andrel thrown to the MIC37. PENALTY MSU Roughing the Passer on JORDAN, Drew enforced 15 yards from the MIC33 to the MIC48 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q2 7:16
K. Walker III run for 8 yds for a TD, (M. Coghlin KICK)
+27.3
TD · Q3 6:47
THORNE, Payton pass to the left incomplete intended for FOSTER, Montorie thrown to the MSU38. PENALTY MIC Pass Interference on TURNER, DJ enforced at the spot of the foul for 13 yards to the MSU38 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
+10.4
FG · Q4 9:20
Jake Moody 36 Yd Field Goal
+7.6