Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 14, 2026
Ian Shoemaker
Idaho · Sun Belt · 1,791 plays tracked
6/10
HIGH THREAT
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 92%
After Sackpasses 70%
When Trailing Bigpasses 66%
2-Minute Drillpasses 66%
Red Zonepasses 63%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 38%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long⚠ Opp Advantage
Their OC: passes 92%, converts 28%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 37%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 66% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 43% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 66% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Predictable but elite 3rd & long passer
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
43% success63% passn=143
3rd & Long
28% success92% passn=72
2-Min Drill
42% success66% passn=209
After Big Gain
52% success57% passn=178
When Trailing Big
47% success66% passn=799
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
51% success56% passn=282
Goal Line
42% success58% runn=126
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)27.1s avg
Explosive Plays6.9% rush / 12.3% pass
Scouting Report
Pass-first offense
62% pass rate over 1,791 plays — relies on the passing game to drive the offense.
3rd & Long: throws it
92% pass — 30pp more pass-oriented than the 62% career average (72 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
58% run — 20pp run-heavier than the 38% career average (126 plays).
Up Big: runs it
51% run — 13pp run-heavier than the 38% career average (136 plays).