Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Anthony Soto
Cal Poly · Big Sky · 1,729 plays tracked
7/10
HIGH THREAT
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 90%
After Big Gainruns 63%
2-Minute Drillruns 59%
Overall Tendencyruns 51%
Red Zoneruns 51%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 51%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long⚠ Opp Advantage
Their OC: passes 90%, converts 41%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 51%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 51% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 63% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 41% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Predictable but elite 3rd & long passer
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
40% success51% runn=122
3rd & Long
41% success90% passn=81
2-Min Drill
45% success59% runn=164
After Big Gain
48% success63% runn=231
When Trailing Big
44% success51% passn=316
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
53% success67% runn=301
Goal Line
55% success64% runn=109
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)30.8s avg
Explosive Plays7.4% rush / 20.0% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
51% run / 49% pass over 1,729 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Long: throws it
90% pass — 42pp more pass-oriented than the 49% career average (81 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
66% run — 14pp run-heavier than the 51% career average (184 plays).
After Stuffed Run: throws it
62% pass — 13pp more pass-oriented than the 49% career average (157 plays).