2025 · Week 2 · Sep 5, 2025 · SECU Stadium
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Q4 1:25 · Josh Holst pass incomplete to Gary Givens
Driver values - Δ win prob, pts
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This game in five plays
- TD · Q2 8:46: Malik Washington pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 12 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK) — MD win probability +3.6 pts (now 87%) (top driver: MD has the ball).
- TD · Q3 6:22: Telly Johnson Jr. run for 74 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) — NIU win probability +8.1 pts (now 22%) (top driver: NIU has the ball).
- KEY PLAY · Q3 1:17: Telly Johnson Jr. run for 3 yds to the NIU 15 — NIU win probability +5.9 pts (now 25%) (top driver: NIU has the ball).
- TD · Q4 9:20: Malik Washington pass complete to Shaleak Knotts for 42 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK) — MD win probability +15.0 pts (now 92%) (top driver: MD has the ball).
- KEY PLAY · Q4 0:00: K. Martin takes a knee — MD win probability +3.8 pts (now 98%) (top driver: MD 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
MD made the numbers' call on 6 of 10NIU made the numbers' call on 12 of 14
- Q1 13:54MD 4th & 3 at MD 17, tiedClose callPunted · 86.1% before the snapGo for it86.2%52% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call86.1%−<0.1average punt
- Q1 11:45NIU 4th & 1 at NIU 44, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 14.5% before the snapGo for itTheir call14.6%70% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt14.4%−0.1average punt
- Q1 9:25NIU 4th & 1 at MD 45, tiedAgrees with the numbersWent for it · 15.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call15.3%70% to convertField goal15.1%−0.325% to makePunt15.2%−0.2average punt
- Q1 7:27NIU 4th & 9 at MD 43, tiedAgrees with the numbersPunted · 15.9% before the snapGo for it16.0%−<0.132% to convertField goal15.9%−0.128% to makePuntTheir call16.0%average punt
- Q1 4:30MD 4th & 6 at NIU 18, tiedAgrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 83.4% before the snapGo for it83.3%−0.138% to convertField goalTheir call83.3%79% to makePunt82.4%−0.9average punt
- Q1 0:57NIU 4th & 5 at NIU 39, down 3Agrees with the numbersPunted · 17.1% before the snapGo for it17.1%−<0.141% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call17.1%average punt
- Q2 14:49MD 4th & 5 at MD 21, up 3Agrees with the numbersPunted · 81.5% before the snapGo for it81.4%−0.340% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call81.8%average punt
- Q2 11:37NIU 4th & 10 at NIU 45, down 3Close callWent for it · 18.1% before the snapGo for itTheir call17.9%−0.429% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt18.3%average punt
- Q2 3:49NIU 4th & 3 at MD 39, down 10Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 15.2% before the snapGo for itTheir call15.2%53% to convertField goal14.3%−0.936% to makePunt14.2%−1.0average punt
- Q2 0:03NIU 4th & 3 at MD 3, down 10Numbers favored go for it by 1.4 ptsKicked a field goal · 16.1% before the snapGo for it16.9%44% to convertField goalTheir call15.5%−1.493% to makePunt10.6%−6.3average punt
- Q3 13:01NIU 4th & 4 at NIU 31, down 7Agrees with the numbersPunted · 16.7% before the snapGo for it16.9%−0.648% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call17.6%average punt
- Q3 7:52MD 4th & 10 at NIU 11, up 7Agrees with the numbersKicked a field goal · 84.8% before the snapGo for it83.6%−0.924% to convertField goalTheir call84.5%87% to makePunt79.1%−5.4average punt
- Q4 14:46NIU 4th & 21 at NIU 1, down 4Agrees with the numbersPunted · 21.8% before the snapGo for it16.9%−5.77% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call22.6%average punt
- Q4 14:04MD 4th & 8 at NIU 41, up 4Close callPunted · 76.8% before the snapGo for it77.1%34% to convertField goal75.7%−1.432% to makePuntTheir call76.5%−0.6average punt
- Q4 14:04MD 4th & 8 at NIU 41, up 4Close callPunted · 76.8% before the snapGo for it77.1%34% to convertField goal75.7%−1.432% to makePuntTheir call76.5%−0.6average punt
- Q4 12:20NIU 4th & 8 at NIU 32, down 4Agrees with the numbersPunted · 23.5% before the snapGo for it22.6%−2.133% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call24.8%average punt
- Q4 9:20MD 4th & 5 at NIU 42, up 4Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 76.8% before the snapGo for itTheir call77.1%42% to convertField goal74.3%−2.930% to makePunt76.1%−1.1average punt
- Q4 8:23NIU 4th & 11 at NIU 24, down 11Agrees with the numbersPunted · 6.9% before the snapGo for it6.6%−0.525% to convertField goalOut of rangePuntTheir call7.1%average punt
- Q4 4:15MD 4th & 3 at NIU 3, up 11Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 94.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call94.3%44% to convertField goal93.8%−0.493% to makePunt91.4%−2.9average punt
- Q4 4:15MD 4th & 3 at NIU 3, up 11Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 94.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call94.3%44% to convertField goal93.8%−0.493% to makePunt91.4%−2.9average punt
- Q4 2:27NIU 4th & 1 at NIU 12, down 11Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 4.3% before the snapGo for itTheir call4.5%71% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt4.1%−0.4average punt
- Q4 1:25NIU 4th & 1 at NIU 27, down 11Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 4.5% before the snapGo for itTheir call4.4%71% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt3.6%−0.9average punt
- Q4 1:25NIU 4th & 1 at NIU 27, down 11Agrees with the numbersWent for it · 4.5% before the snapGo for itTheir call4.4%71% to convertField goalOut of rangePunt3.6%−0.9average punt
- Q4 1:08MD 4th & 2 at NIU 19, up 11Close callKicked a field goal · 96.4% before the snapGo for it96.4%56% to convertField goalTheir call96.3%−0.177% to makePunt94.9%−1.4average punt
After touchdowns: kick or go for two?
MD made the numbers' call on 2 of 2NIU made the numbers' call on 0 of 1
- Q2 8:46MD Touchdown, up 9 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call85.9%97% to makeGo for two85.8%−0.145% to convert
- Q3 6:22NIU Touchdown, down 4 before the tryClose callWent for two · failedKick23.0%97% to makeGo for twoTheir call22.9%−0.145% to convert
- Q4 9:20MD Touchdown, up 10 before the tryAgrees with the numbersKicked · madeKickTheir call92.3%97% to makeGo for two92.1%−0.245% to convert
Play by play - hover to pin the curve, click to jump
Download drive chartMDDrive 1PUNT4 plays · 7 yds · 0:5487% → 86%
NIUDrive 2PUNT13 plays · 22 yds · 6:1914% → 16%
Q1 12:18
3RD & 3
OWN 42
+2
85.6%
Josh Holst pass complete to Chavon Wright for 2 yds to the NIU 44Similar
Q1 11:08
1ST & 10
OWN 46
-6
85.2%
Josh Holst sacked by Zahir Mathis for a loss of 6 yards to the NIU 40Similar
Q1 7:39
3RD & 8
OPP 42
-1
83.9%
Josh Holst sacked by Trey Reddick for a loss of 1 yard to the MD 43Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 3FG8 plays · 62 yds · 2:5184% → 84%
Q1 7:21
1ST & 10
OWN 20
+8
84.3%
Malik Washington pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 8 yds to the MD 28Similar
Q1 6:41
2ND & 2
OWN 28
+2
84.4%
Malik Washington pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 2 yds to the MD 30 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q1 5:56
2ND & 10
OWN 30
+48
83.9%
Malik Washington pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 48 yds to the NIU 22 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 4PUNT8 plays · 15 yds · 3:2216% → 17%
Q1 0:57
4TH & 5
OWN 39
+9
83.2%
Danny Vuckovic punt for 54 yds , Josiah McLaurin returns for 9 yds to the MD 16Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 5PUNT4 plays · 5 yds · 1:0283% → 82%
Q2 14:49
4TH & 5
OWN 21
0
82.1%
Bryce McFerson punt for 49 yds, fair catch by DeAree Rogers at the NIU 30Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 6DOWNS7 plays · 17 yds · 3:0617% → 18%
Q2 14:32
2ND & 10
OWN 30
+4
82.7%
Josh Holst pass complete to DeAree Rogers for 4 yds to the NIU 34Similar
Q2 13:47
3RD & 6
OWN 34
+11
82.5%
Josh Holst pass complete to Gary Givens for 11 yds to the NIU 45 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 12:08
3RD & 13
OWN 42
+3
81.9%
Josh Holst pass complete to Chavon Wright for 3 yds to the NIU 45Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 7TD6 plays · 47 yds · 2:4483% → 87%
Q2 8:46
1ST & 10
OPP 12
+12
86.5%
Malik Washington pass complete to Dorian Fleming for 12 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 8FG27 plays · 75 yds · 8:3214% → 17%
Q2 7:12
3RD & 9
OWN 23
+15
86.3%
Josh Holst pass complete to Gary Givens for 15 yds to the NIU 38 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 6:24
2ND & 5
OWN 43
+11
85.1%
Josh Holst pass complete to DeAree Rogers for 11 yds to the MD 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 3:49
4TH & 3
OPP 39
+8
85.5%
Josh Holst pass complete to George Dimopoulos for 8 yds to the MD 31 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q2 2:54
2ND & 6
OPP 27
-5
84.4%
(03:07) PENALTY NIU False Start (Ozoh,Izuchukwu) 5 yards from UMD27 to UMD32. NO PLAY.Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 9END OF HALF2 plays · -1 yds · 0:0087% → 87%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 10PUNT6 plays · 6 yds · 1:5617% → 17%
MDDrive 11FG14 plays · 56 yds · 5:0183% → 86%
Q3 12:10
2ND & 11
OWN 32
+16
83.2%
Malik Washington pass complete to Shaleak Knotts for 16 yds to the MD 48 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 11:45
2ND & 10
OWN 48
+15
84.6%
(11:49) No Huddle-Shotgun Williams,DeJuan rush middle for 0 yards to the UMD48 (Urwiler,Quinton) PENALTY NIU Personal Foul 15 yards from UMD48 to NIU37, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.Similar
Q3 9:36
1ST & 10
OPP 27
+6
86.1%
Malik Washington pass complete to Jalil Farooq for 6 yds to the NIU 21Similar
Q3 9:06
2ND & 4
OPP 21
+10
86.0%
Malik Washington pass complete to Octavian Smith Jr. for 10 yds to the NIU 11 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 12TD4 plays · 73 yds · 1:1815% → 22%
MDDrive 13FUMBLE13 plays · 63 yds · 4:4679% → 81%
Q3 6:10
1ST & 10
OWN 25
+5
78.6%
Malik Washington pass complete to Nolan Ray for 5 yds to the MD 30Similar
Q3 3:52
3RD & 9
OWN 39
+15
78.4%
Malik Washington pass incomplete for a 1ST down Northern Illinois Penalty, Personal Foul (Jalonnie Williams) to the NIU 46 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 2:36
2ND & 8
OPP 34
+15
81.4%
(02:43) Shotgun Washington,Malik pass incomplete deep right to Smith Jr.,Octavian thrown to NIU00 PENALTY NIU Pass Interference (Lyons,Keshawn) 15 yards from NIU34 to NIU19, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.Similar
Q3 1:43
2ND & 6
OPP 15
+8
81.2%
Malik Washington pass complete to Jalil Farooq for 8 yds to the NIU 7 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q3 1:24
1ST & GOAL
OPP 7
-5
81.2%
Malik Washington run for a loss of 5 yards to the NIU 12 Malik Washington fumbled, recovered by NIU Jalonnie WilliamsSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 14PUNT4 plays · -11 yds · 1:3125% → 22%
Q3 0:00
2ND & 7
OWN 15
0
75.1%
Josh Holst pass complete to Telly Johnson Jr. for no gain to the NIU 15Similar
Q4 14:55
3RD & 7
OWN 15
-14
76.5%
Northern Illinois Penalty, Intentional Grounding (Josh Holst) to the NIU 1Similar
Q4 14:46
4TH & 21
OWN 1
0
77.7%
Danny Vuckovic punt for 40 yds , Josiah McLaurin returns for no gain to the NIU 43Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 15PUNT5 plays · -8 yds · 0:3181% → 77%
Q4 14:35
1ST & 10
OPP 43
+2
80.7%
Malik Washington pass complete to Nolan Ray for 2 yds to the NIU 41Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 16PUNT4 plays · 2 yds · 1:3827% → 24%
Q4 12:20
4TH & 8
OWN 32
+8
75.9%
Danny Vuckovic punt for 53 yds , Josiah McLaurin returns for 8 yds to the MD 23Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 17TD7 plays · 77 yds · 2:5577% → 92%
Q4 12:15
1ST & 10
OWN 23
-10
76.9%
(12:20) No Huddle-Shotgun Williams,DeJuan rush right for 9 yards gain to the UMD32 (Urwiler,Quinton) PENALTY UMD Holding (Herron,Alan) 10 yards from UMD23 to UMD13. NO PLAY.Similar
Q4 11:34
1ST & 20
OWN 13
+25
76.3%
Malik Washington pass complete to DeJuan Williams for 25 yds to the MD 38 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 11:02
1ST & 10
OWN 38
+15
78.3%
Malik Washington pass complete to Jalil Farooq for 15 yds to the NIU 47 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 9:59
3RD & 11
OPP 48
+6
77.2%
Malik Washington pass complete to Jalil Farooq for 6 yds to the NIU 42Similar
Q4 9:20
4TH & 5
OPP 42
+42
92.2%
Malik Washington pass complete to Shaleak Knotts for 42 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK)Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 18PUNT5 plays · -1 yds · 0:478% → 7%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 19DOWNS10 plays · 50 yds · 4:0294% → 94%
Q4 8:07
2ND & 10
OWN 47
+3
93.4%
Malik Washington pass complete to Octavian Smith Jr. for 3 yds to the 50 yard lineSimilar
Q4 7:24
3RD & 7
50
+19
93.3%
Malik Washington pass complete to Kaleb Webb for 19 yds to the NIU 31 for a 1ST downSimilar
Q4 6:43
1ST & 10
OPP 31
+2
94.1%
Malik Washington pass complete to AJ Szymanski for 2 yds to the NIU 29Similar
Q4 6:13
2ND & 8
OPP 29
+20
94.4%
Malik Washington pass complete to Jalil Farooq for 20 yds to the NIU 9 for a 1ST downSimilar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 20DOWNS10 plays · 24 yds · 2:436% → 5%
Q4 2:00
1ST & 10
OWN 18
+6
94.9%
Josh Holst pass complete to George Dimopoulos for 6 yds to the NIU 24Similar
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
MDDrive 21MISSED FG5 plays · 8 yds · 0:1198% → 98%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
NIUDrive 22MISSED FG6 plays · 39 yds · 0:524% → 6%
MDDrive 23END OF GAME1 play · -1 yds · 0:0098% → 98%
own 0own 2550opp 25opp 0
Biggest swings
TD · Q4 9:20
Malik Washington pass complete to Shaleak Knotts for 42 yds for a TD (Sean O'Haire KICK)
+15
TD · Q3 6:22
Telly Johnson Jr. run for 74 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed)
-8.1
KEY PLAY · Q3 1:17
Telly Johnson Jr. run for 3 yds to the NIU 15
-5.9