Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · April 30, 2026
Buddy Blevins
Idaho State · Big Sky · 1,660 plays tracked
6/10
HIGH THREAT
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 91%
Defenses will prepare for this
When Trailing Bigpasses 69%
Notable pattern on film
2-Minute Drillpasses 64%
Red Zonepasses 62%
Overall Tendencypasses 61%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 39%Utah D: opponents run 46% vs Utah
3rd & Long⚠ Opp Advantage
Their OC: passes 91%, converts 33%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 38%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 69% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 42% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 64% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 59% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Predictable but elite 3rd & long passer
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
46% success62% passn=149
3rd & Long
33% success91% passn=55
2-Min Drill
54% success64% passn=242
After Big Gain
59% success58% passn=224
When Trailing Big
51% success69% passn=450
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
51% success51% passn=249
Goal Line
56% success64% runn=116
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)26.4s avg
Explosive Plays7.0% rush / 17.9% pass
Scouting Report
Pass-first offense
61% pass rate over 1,660 plays — relies on the passing game to drive the offense.
3rd & Short: runs it
70% run — 32pp run-heavier than the 39% career average (88 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
64% run — 25pp run-heavier than the 39% career average (116 plays).
Up Big: runs it
47% run — 8pp run-heavier than the 39% career average (393 plays).