Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Pete Sterbick
Montana State · Big Sky · 953 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
After Big Gainruns 64%
3rd & Longpasses 64%
Overall Tendencyruns 60%
When Trailing Bigpasses 57%
2-Minute Drillruns 56%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 60%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: passes 64%, converts 33%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 53%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 57% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: runs 64% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 44% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
61% success53% runn=87
3rd & Long
33% success64% passn=33
2-Min Drill
58% success56% runn=117
After Big Gain
63% success64% runn=130
When Trailing Big
49% success57% passn=53
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
61% success71% runn=140
Goal Line
56% success75% runn=79
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)28.8s avg
Explosive Plays10.2% rush / 19.7% pass
Scouting Report
Run-first offense
60% run rate over 953 plays — establishes the run as the primary play-caller identity.
3rd & Medium: throws it
69% pass — 29pp more pass-oriented than the 41% career average (42 plays).
Down Big: throws it
57% pass — 16pp more pass-oriented than the 41% career average (53 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
75% run — 15pp run-heavier than the 60% career average (79 plays).