Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Jake Spavital
Baylor · Big 12 · 6,802 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 68%
2-Minute Drillpasses 65%
After Sackpasses 62%
When Trailing Bigpasses 59%
Overall Tendencypasses 54%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 46%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 68%, converts 26%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 51%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 59% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 47% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 65% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
42% success51% runn=471
3rd & Long
26% success68% passn=290
2-Min Drill
48% success65% passn=968
After Big Gain
29% success53% passn=791
When Trailing Big
45% success59% passn=2287
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
29% success51% runn=1084
Goal Line
52% success58% runn=401
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)24.8s avg
Explosive Plays6.3% rush / 16.1% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
46% run / 54% pass over 6,802 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Very Long: throws it
80% pass — 26pp more pass-oriented than the 54% career average (355 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
59% run — 13pp run-heavier than the 46% career average (469 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
58% run — 12pp run-heavier than the 46% career average (401 plays).