Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · May 12, 2026
Pat Shurmur
Colorado · Big 12 · 2,391 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 84%
Defenses will prepare for this
2-Minute Drillpasses 64%
When Trailing Bigpasses 62%
Overall Tendencypasses 60%
After Sackpasses 58%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 40%Utah D: opponents run 46% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 84%, converts 27%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 62% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 51% 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
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
44% success58% passn=164
3rd & Long
27% success84% passn=108
2-Min Drill
47% success64% passn=350
After Big Gain
47% success51% runn=272
When Trailing Big
42% success62% passn=675
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
45% success51% runn=410
Goal Line
58% success54% runn=139
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)26.8s avg
Play Action Rate
0% PA rate+0.000 EPA
Explosive Plays5.6% rush / 15.6% pass
Scouting Report
Pass-first offense
60% pass rate over 2,391 plays — relies on the passing game to drive the offense.
3rd & Medium: throws it
86% pass — 26pp more pass-oriented than the 60% career average (105 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
54% run — 14pp run-heavier than the 40% career average (139 plays).
After Big Gain: runs it
51% run — 10pp run-heavier than the 40% career average (272 plays).