Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Gordon Sammis
TCU · Big 12 · 1,712 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 76%
When Trailing Bigpasses 62%
Red Zoneruns 58%
2-Minute Drillpasses 56%
After Big Gainruns 54%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 49%Utah D: opponents run 45% 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 62% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 54% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 56% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
47% success58% runn=131
3rd & Long
28% success76% passn=92
2-Min Drill
47% success56% passn=245
After Big Gain
53% success54% runn=215
When Trailing Big
46% success62% passn=244
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
53% success54% runn=294
Goal Line
54% success59% runn=119
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)27.2s avg
Explosive Plays8.3% rush / 17.3% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
49% run / 51% pass over 1,712 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Medium: throws it
80% pass — 30pp more pass-oriented than the 51% career average (82 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
62% run — 12pp run-heavier than the 49% career average (104 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
59% run — 9pp run-heavier than the 49% career average (119 plays).