Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · April 30, 2026
Gordon Sammis
TCU · Big 12 · 1,730 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 76%
Defenses will prepare for this
When Trailing Bigpasses 61%
Red Zoneruns 58%
After Big Gainruns 56%
2-Minute Drillpasses 52%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 50%Utah D: opponents run 46% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 76%, converts 28%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 58%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 61% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 56% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 52% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 59% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
46% success58% runn=132
3rd & Long
28% success76% passn=92
2-Min Drill
43% success52% passn=263
After Big Gain
52% success56% runn=219
When Trailing Big
44% success61% passn=237
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
51% success56% runn=304
Goal Line
54% success59% runn=119
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)27.2s avg
Explosive Plays8.1% rush / 17.3% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
50% run / 50% pass over 1,730 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Medium: throws it
80% pass — 30pp more pass-oriented than the 50% career average (82 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
63% run — 13pp run-heavier than the 50% career average (109 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
59% run — 9pp run-heavier than the 50% career average (119 plays).