Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Brennan Marion
Colorado · Big 12 · 1,819 plays tracked
6/10
HIGH THREAT
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
After Big Gainruns 69%
3rd & Longpasses 67%
Red Zoneruns 65%
Overall Tendencyruns 58%
When Trailing Bigpasses 56%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 58%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 67%, converts 42%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 65%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 56% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: runs 69% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 50% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Converts 3rd & Long at high rate
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
43% success65% runn=146
3rd & Long
42% success67% passn=89
2-Min Drill
46% success50% passn=233
After Big Gain
52% success69% runn=218
When Trailing Big
46% success56% passn=321
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
54% success61% runn=292
Goal Line
52% success74% runn=152
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)28.1s avg
Explosive Plays8.2% rush / 18.1% pass
Scouting Report
Run-first offense
58% run rate over 1,819 plays — establishes the run as the primary play-caller identity.
3rd & Very Long: throws it
80% pass — 38pp more pass-oriented than the 42% career average (89 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
75% run — 16pp run-heavier than the 58% career average (106 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
74% run — 16pp run-heavier than the 58% career average (152 plays).