2021 · Week 5 · Oct 2, 2021 · UB Stadium
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Q4 8:19 · Jackson Baltar punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Bryce Nunnelly at the WMich 34
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
Pregame priorHome team on offenseGarbage-time factorScore differentialScore diff ÷ seconds remainingScore diff ÷ offense timeouts
This game in five plays
- FG · Q3 8:57: Alex McNulty 37 yd FG GOOD — BUF win probability +7.2 pts (now 53%) (top driver: BUF has the ball).
- FG · Q4 10:57: Nick Mihalic 26 yd FG GOOD — WMU win probability +8.2 pts (now 53%) (top driver: WMU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 9:34: Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 64 yds for a TD (Nick Mihalic KICK) — WMU win probability +30.6 pts (now 81%) (top driver: WMU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 1:17: Kyle Vantrease run for 1 yd for a TD (Alex McNulty KICK) — BUF win probability +21.4 pts (now 26%) (top driver: BUF has the ball).
- TD · Q4 1:17: Timeout BUFFALO, clock 01:17 — WMU win probability +22.2 pts (now 98%) (top driver: WMU 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
BUF made the numbers' call on 5 of 6WMU made the numbers' call on 7 of 9
- Q1 13:38WMU 4th & 1 at WMU 39, tiedClose callPunted · 65.9% before the snapGo for it66.0%71% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call65.8%−0.1average punt
- Q1 10:00BUF 4th & 16 at WMU 41, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 35.4% before the snapGo for it35.3%−0.116% to convertField goal35.4%−0.132% to makePuntTheir call35.5%average punt
- Q1 4:22WMU 4th & 3 at BUF 27, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 62.7% before the snapGo for itTheir call62.8%52% to convertField goal62.6%−0.262% to makePunt61.3%−1.5average punt
- Q2 11:50WMU 4th & 7 at BUF 20, tiedAgrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 60.5% before the snapGo for it60.1%−0.335% to convertField goalTheir call60.5%75% to makePunt57.4%−3.1average punt
- Q2 5:26WMU 4th & 1 at BUF 41, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 60.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call59.9%70% to convertField goal57.2%−2.732% to makePunt57.4%−2.6average punt
- Q2 0:30WMU 4th & 2 at BUF 2, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 59.8% before the snapGo for itTheir call59.5%48% to convertField goal58.4%−1.094% to makePunt52.0%−7.5average punt
- Q3 8:57BUF 4th & 7 at WMU 15, tiedAgrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 49.8% before the snapGo for it48.1%−1.234% to convertField goalTheir call49.3%83% to makePunt39.2%−10.1average punt
- Q3 5:30WMU 4th & 11 at BUF 26, down 3Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 44.7% before the snapGo for it42.6%−2.126% to convertField goalTheir call44.7%64% to makePunt35.5%−9.1average punt
- Q3 3:31BUF 4th & 15 at BUF 21, up 3Agrees with the numbersPunted · 54.4% before the snapGo for it51.7%−5.816% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call57.5%average punt
- Q3 2:15WMU 4th & 13 at BUF 36, down 3Numbers favored field goal by 1.4 ptsWent for it · 40.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call39.2%−1.421% to convertField goal40.7%42% to makePunt39.8%−0.9average punt
- Q3 1:03BUF 4th & 4 at BUF 42, up 3Close callPunted · 58.0% before the snapGo for it59.1%48% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call59.0%−0.1average punt
- Q4 15:00WMU 4th & 5 at BUF 28, down 3Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 42.6% before the snapGo for itTheir call42.0%41% to convertField goal42.0%−<0.160% to makePunt32.7%−9.3average punt
- Q4 10:57WMU 4th & 9 at BUF 9, down 3Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 39.2% before the snapGo for it37.2%−2.525% to convertField goalTheir call39.7%89% to makePunt24.8%−15.0average punt
- Q4 9:52BUF 4th & 8 at BUF 29, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 50.3% before the snapGo for it48.5%−2.633% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call51.1%average punt
- Q4 8:19BUF 4th & 10 at BUF 22, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 21.9% before the snapGo for it18.4%−2.328% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call20.7%average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
BUF made the numbers' call on 2 of 2WMU made the numbers' call on 3 of 3
- Q1 1:40WMU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call65.1%97% to makeGo for two65.1%−0.145% to convert
- Q1 1:12BUF Touchdown, down 1 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call38.3%97% to makeGo for two38.2%−<0.145% to convert
- Q4 9:34WMU Touchdown, up 6 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call73.5%97% to makeGo for two73.0%−0.445% to convert
- Q4 2:30WMU Touchdown, up 13 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call96.2%97% to makeGo for two95.4%−0.745% to convert
- Q4 1:17BUF Touchdown, down 8 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call9.1%97% to makeGo for two7.0%−2.145% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartWMUDrive 1PUNT4 plays · 9 yds · 1:1671% → 71%
Q1 13:38
4TH & 1
OWN 39
+3
29.2%
Nick Mihalic punt for 38 yds , Ron Cook Jr. returns for 3 yds to the Buff 26Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 2PUNT15 plays · 33 yds · 3:3829% → 31%
Q1 13:38
1ST & 10
OWN 26
+7
29.3%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Jake Molinich for 7 yds to the Buff 33Similar
Q1 13:38
2ND & 10
OPP 35
+5
29.4%
MCDUFFIE, Dylan rush to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the WMU29 (BARNES, Zaire;MOERTL, Jake). PENALTY WMU Offsides on FAYAD, Ali enforced 5 yards from the WMU35 to the WMU30 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 13:38
3RD & 6
OPP 31
-10
29.4%
VANTREASE, Kyle pass to the right incomplete intended for JOHNSON, Dominic broken up by JACKSON, Dorian at the WMU20. PENALTY BUF Holding on DOIRON, Deondre enforced 10 yards from the WMU31 to the WMU41 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 13:38
3RD & 6
OPP 31
-10
29.4%
VANTREASE, Kyle pass to the right incomplete intended for JOHNSON, Dominic broken up by JACKSON, Dorian at the WMU20. PENALTY BUF Holding on DOIRON, Deondre enforced 10 yards from the WMU31 to the WMU41 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 10:00
4TH & 16
OPP 41
0
30.8%
Jackson Baltar punt for 36 yds, fair catch by Bryce Nunnelly at the WMich 5Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WMUDrive 3TD19 plays · 95 yds · 8:2069% → 72%
Q1 10:00
2ND & 8
OWN 7
+5
31.0%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Anthony Torres for 5 yds to the WMich 12Similar
Q1 10:00
3RD & 3
OWN 12
+7
31.1%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 7 yds to the WMich 19 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 10:00
1ST & 10
OWN 19
+23
30.9%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to La'Darius Jefferson for 23 yds to the WMich 42 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 4:22
4TH & 3
OPP 27
+19
32.7%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 19 yds to the Buff 8 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 4:22
2ND & GOAL
OPP 6
0
31.7%
TYLER, Sean rush up the middle for no gain to the BUF6 (PATTERSON, James;RIGGINS, Taylor). PENALTY BUF Face mask on MICHEL, Max enforced half the distance from the goal, 3 yards from the BUF6 to the BUF3 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 4:22
2ND & GOAL
OPP 3
-10
31.7%
WESTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the Buff 12Similar
Q1 4:22
2ND & GOAL
OPP 3
-10
31.7%
WESTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the Buff 12Similar
Q1 1:40
2ND & GOAL
OPP 12
+12
28.0%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 12 yds for a TD (Parker Sampson KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 4TD2 plays · 65 yds · 0:2830% → 36%
WMUDrive 5MISSED FG15 plays · 55 yds · 4:1166% → 65%
Q1 1:01
2ND & 7
OWN 28
-10
33.9%
ELEBY, Kaleb scrambles to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the WMU31 (PATTERSON, James). PENALTY WMU Illegal Block in the Back on CALIENDO, Mike enforced 10 yards from the WMU28 to the WMU18 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 1:01
2ND & 7
OWN 28
-10
33.9%
ELEBY, Kaleb scrambles to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the WMU31 (PATTERSON, James). PENALTY WMU Illegal Block in the Back on CALIENDO, Mike enforced 10 yards from the WMU28 to the WMU18 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q1 0:00
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+15
34.0%
La'Darius Jefferson run for 15 yds to the Buff 49 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 15:00
2ND & 10
OPP 49
+10
33.2%
ELEBY, Kaleb pass up the middle incomplete intended for HALL, Jaylen broken up by HUDGENS, Logic at the BUF0. PENALTY BUF Holding enforced 10 yards from the BUF49 to the BUF39 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
Q2 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 39
+16
32.9%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 16 yds to the Buff 23 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 6FUMBLE8 plays · 50 yds · 7:3637% → 43%
WMUDrive 7DOWNS19 plays · 52 yds · 8:4964% → 64%
Q2 9:19
3RD & 6
OWN 34
+16
36.6%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Anthony Torres for 16 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 5:26
1ST & 10
OPP 26
+10
33.4%
ELEBY, Kaleb pass to the left incomplete intended for MOORE, Skyy thrown to the BUF18. PENALTY BUF Pass Interference on INGRAM, Ja'Marcus enforced at the spot of the foul for 10 yards to the BUF16 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 9FG13 plays · 62 yds · 6:0343% → 53%
Q3 15:00
3RD & 4
OWN 39
+7
44.4%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Dominic Johnson for 7 yds to the Buff 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
1ST & 10
OWN 46
+10
46.1%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Jamari Gassett for 10 yds to the WMich 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 44
0
46.7%
Jake Molinich run for no gain to the WMich 44 fumbled, recovered by Buff Kyle VantreaseSimilar
Q3 15:00
2ND & 10
OPP 44
+14
46.5%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Quian Williams for 14 yds to the WMich 30 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 15:00
3RD & 4
OPP 12
-3
46.2%
Matt Myers run for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 15 fumbled, recovered by Buff Matt MyersSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WMUDrive 10MISSED FG10 plays · 49 yds · 3:2749% → 47%
Q3 8:57
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+9
50.8%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 9 yds to the WMich 34Similar
Q3 8:57
2ND & 1
OWN 34
+11
48.7%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 11 yds to the WMich 45 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 8:57
1ST & 10
OPP 39
+14
46.9%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 14 yds to the Buff 25 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 11PUNT4 plays · -5 yds · 1:5955% → 53%
WMUDrive 12DOWNS5 plays · -3 yds · 1:1651% → 41%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 13PUNT4 plays · 6 yds · 1:1259% → 59%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WMUDrive 14FG14 plays · 67 yds · 5:0641% → 53%
Q3 1:03
1ST & 10
OWN 24
+12
59.0%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 12 yds to the WMich 36 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 1:03
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+20
57.6%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 20 yds to the Buff 44 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 0:00
1ST & 10
OPP 44
+5
54.3%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Anthony Torres for 5 yds to the Buff 39Similar
Q4 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 33
-5
52.9%
WESTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, False Start (Jacob Gideon) to the Buff 38Similar
Q4 15:00
3RD & 15
OPP 38
+10
58.8%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to La'Darius Jefferson for 10 yds to the Buff 28Similar
Q4 15:00
4TH & 5
OPP 28
+7
57.4%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 7 yds to the Buff 21 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 15:00
1ST & 10
OPP 21
+14
52.6%
La'Darius Jefferson run for 14 yds to the Buff 7 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 15:00
2ND & GOAL
OPP 14
+5
54.2%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Anthony Torres for 5 yds to the Buff 9Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 15PUNT5 plays · 2 yds · 1:0055% → 49%
Q4 9:52
4TH & 8
OWN 29
0
51.4%
Jackson Baltar punt for 50 yds , Bryce Nunnelly returns for no gain to the WMich 21Similar
Q4 9:52
1ST & 10
OWN 21
+15
49.2%
ELEBY, Kaleb pass to the right incomplete intended for MOORE, Skyy broken up by WRIGHT, Kadofi at the WMU21. PENALTY BUF Unsportsmanlike Conduct on WRIGHT, Kadofi enforced 15 yards from the WMU21 to the WMU36 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WMUDrive 16TD1 play · 79 yds · 0:0081% → 81%
Q4 9:34
1ST & 10
OWN 36
+64
18.6%
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 64 yds for a TD (Nick Mihalic KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 17PUNT4 plays · 0 yds · 1:1326% → 22%
Q4 8:19
4TH & 10
OWN 22
0
22.3%
Jackson Baltar punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Bryce Nunnelly at the WMich 34Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
WMUDrive 18TD14 plays · 66 yds · 5:4981% → 99%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
BUFDrive 19TD9 plays · 65 yds · 1:133% → 26%
Q4 2:30
1ST & 10
OWN 45
+37
2.9%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Quian Williams for 37 yds to the WMich 18 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 2:30
1ST & 10
OPP 18
+13
3.5%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Quian Williams for 13 yds to the WMich 5 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 2:30
1ST & GOAL
OPP 5
+4
4.1%
Kyle Vantrease pass complete to Jamari Gassett for 4 yds to the WMich 1Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q4 9:34
Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 64 yds for a TD (Nick Mihalic KICK)
-30.6
TD · Q4 1:17
Timeout BUFFALO, clock 01:17
-22.2
TD · Q4 1:17
Kyle Vantrease run for 1 yd for a TD (Alex McNulty KICK)
+21.4