Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 11, 2026
Pat Shurmur
Colorado · Big 12 · 2,385 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 84%
2-Minute Drillpasses 65%
When Trailing Bigpasses 62%
Overall Tendencypasses 60%
Red Zonepasses 59%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 40%Utah D: opponents run 45% 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 41%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 50% 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
44% success59% passn=162
3rd & Long
27% success84% passn=108
2-Min Drill
47% success65% passn=344
After Big Gain
47% success50% runn=272
When Trailing Big
43% success62% passn=691
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
45% success50% runn=408
Goal Line
58% success54% runn=139
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)26.8s avg
Explosive Plays5.6% rush / 15.6% pass
Scouting Report
Pass-first offense
60% pass rate over 2,385 plays — relies on the passing game to drive the offense.
3rd & Medium: throws it
87% pass — 27pp more pass-oriented than the 60% career average (104 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
54% run — 14pp run-heavier than the 40% career average (139 plays).
After Big Gain: runs it
50% run — 10pp run-heavier than the 40% career average (272 plays).