Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · May 2, 2026
Ian Shoemaker
Idaho · Sun Belt · 1,796 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 92%
Defenses will prepare for this
After Sackpasses 88%
Defenses will prepare for this
After Big Gainpasses 71%
Notable pattern on film
When Trailing Bigpasses 66%
2-Minute Drillpasses 64%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 38%Utah D: opponents run 46% 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 38%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✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: runs 29% 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
Above-average EPA
Predictable but elite 3rd & long passer
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
42% success62% passn=145
3rd & Long
28% success92% passn=72
2-Min Drill
41% success64% passn=214
After Big Gain
35% success39% passn=248
When Trailing Big
46% success66% passn=790
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
51% success56% passn=284
Goal Line
42% success58% runn=126
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)27.1s avg
Explosive Plays6.9% rush / 12.3% pass
After Timeout
0% passn=79
Scouting Report
Pass-first offense
62% pass rate over 1,796 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).
After a Sack: throws it
88% pass — 26pp more pass-oriented than the 62% career average (133 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
58% run — 20pp run-heavier than the 38% career average (126 plays).