Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · May 12, 2026
Graham Harrell
West Virginia · Big 12 · 6,144 plays tracked
6/10
HIGH THREAT
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 88%
Defenses will prepare for this
After Sackpasses 64%
2-Minute Drillpasses 60%
When Trailing Bigpasses 58%
Red Zonepasses 58%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 45%Utah D: opponents run 46% vs Utah
3rd & Long⚠ Opp Advantage
Their OC: passes 88%, converts 35%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 42%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 58% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 49% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 60% 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
42% success58% passn=522
3rd & Long
35% success88% passn=255
2-Min Drill
47% success60% passn=842
After Big Gain
30% success51% passn=687
When Trailing Big
49% success58% passn=2057
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
31% success54% runn=938
Goal Line
46% success59% runn=515
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)25.8s avg
Play Action Rate
0% PA rate+0.000 EPA
Explosive Plays6.3% rush / 14.7% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
45% run / 55% pass over 6,144 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Long: throws it
88% pass — 32pp more pass-oriented than the 55% career average (255 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
59% run — 14pp run-heavier than the 45% career average (515 plays).
Up Big: runs it
53% run — 8pp run-heavier than the 45% career average (809 plays).