Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 11, 2026
Andy Kotelnicki
Penn State · Big Ten · 4,623 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 73%
After Big Gainruns 66%
Red Zoneruns 60%
Overall Tendencyruns 57%
After Sackpasses 55%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 57%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 73%, converts 37%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 60%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 52% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: runs 66% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 49% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
48% success60% runn=415
3rd & Long
37% success73% passn=195
2-Min Drill
48% success51% runn=686
After Big Gain
53% success66% runn=606
When Trailing Big
49% success52% passn=1036
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
52% success65% runn=739
Goal Line
56% success76% runn=376
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)29.5s avg
Explosive Plays8.1% rush / 20.0% pass
Scouting Report
Run-first offense
57% run rate over 4,623 plays — establishes the run as the primary play-caller identity.
3rd & Very Long: throws it
74% pass — 30pp more pass-oriented than the 43% career average (185 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
76% run — 19pp run-heavier than the 57% career average (376 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
70% run — 14pp run-heavier than the 57% career average (330 plays).