Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 13, 2026
Slade Nagle
Houston · Big 12 · 1,795 plays tracked
4/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 77%
Red Zoneruns 64%
After Big Gainruns 61%
After Sackpasses 59%
When Trailing Bigpasses 57%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 56%Utah D: opponents run 45% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 77%, converts 30%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 64%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— Even
Their OC: runs 61% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 48% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
44% success64% runn=150
3rd & Long
30% success77% passn=105
2-Min Drill
42% success52% runn=208
After Big Gain
55% success61% runn=194
When Trailing Big
49% success57% passn=251
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
56% success64% runn=286
Goal Line
49% success63% runn=156
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)28.2s avg
Explosive Plays5.4% rush / 18.4% pass
Scouting Report
Run-first offense
56% run rate over 1,795 plays — establishes the run as the primary play-caller identity.
3rd & Long: throws it
77% pass — 33pp more pass-oriented than the 44% career average (105 plays).
After a Sack: throws it
59% pass — 15pp more pass-oriented than the 44% career average (41 plays).
Down Big: throws it
57% pass — 13pp more pass-oriented than the 44% career average (251 plays).