Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Robert Anae
Utah State · Mountain West · 2,411 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 82%
After Sackpasses 72%
When Trailing Bigpasses 68%
2-Minute Drillpasses 66%
Red Zonepasses 59%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 43%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 82%, converts 34%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 68% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 44% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 66% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
49% success59% passn=216
3rd & Long
34% success82% passn=83
2-Min Drill
47% success66% passn=323
After Big Gain
59% success56% passn=335
When Trailing Big
50% success68% passn=715
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
47% success56% passn=369
Goal Line
49% success60% runn=195
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)24.9s avg
Explosive Plays7.4% rush / 19.0% pass
Scouting Report
Pass-first offense
57% pass rate over 2,411 plays — relies on the passing game to drive the offense.
3rd & Short: runs it
70% run — 27pp run-heavier than the 43% career average (113 plays).
Garbage Time: runs it
63% run — 20pp run-heavier than the 43% career average (108 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
60% run — 17pp run-heavier than the 43% career average (195 plays).