Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · April 30, 2026
Matt Lubick
Kansas · Big 12 · 2,940 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 73%
Notable pattern on film
Red Zoneruns 65%
2-Minute Drillpasses 60%
After Big Gainruns 60%
After Sackpasses 58%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 54%Utah D: opponents run 46% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 73%, converts 34%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 65%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 60% 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
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
44% success65% runn=205
3rd & Long
34% success73% passn=88
2-Min Drill
47% success60% passn=473
After Big Gain
55% success60% runn=362
When Trailing Big
53% success58% passn=672
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
56% success60% runn=451
Goal Line
59% success78% runn=227
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)29.3s avg
Explosive Plays7.7% rush / 18.1% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
54% run / 46% pass over 2,940 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Long: throws it
73% pass — 27pp more pass-oriented than the 46% career average (88 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
78% run — 25pp run-heavier than the 54% career average (227 plays).
2-Min Drill: throws it
60% pass — 14pp more pass-oriented than the 46% career average (473 plays).