Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · April 30, 2026
Tyler Roehl
Iowa State · Big 12 · 1,697 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Top Tendencies to Know
3rd & Longpasses 80%
Defenses will prepare for this
After Big Gainruns 79%
Defenses will prepare for this
Red Zoneruns 73%
Notable pattern on film
Overall Tendencyruns 66%
2-Minute Drillruns 62%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: runs 66%Utah D: opponents run 46% vs Utah
3rd & Long— Even
Their OC: passes 80%, converts 39%Utah D: allowed 80% pass on 3rd & Long
Red Zone— Even
Their OC: runs 73%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 43% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play✓ Utah Edge
Their OC: runs 79% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 38% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 59% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
52% success73% runn=142
3rd & Long
39% success80% passn=69
2-Min Drill
46% success62% runn=195
After Big Gain
58% success79% runn=241
When Trailing Big
48% success57% runn=207
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
52% success77% runn=252
Goal Line
61% success78% runn=150
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)31.7s avg
Play Action Rate
0% PA rate+0.000 EPA
Explosive Plays11.5% rush / 20.0% pass
Scouting Report
Run-first offense
66% run rate over 1,697 plays — establishes the run as the primary play-caller identity.
3rd & Very Long: throws it
89% pass — 56pp more pass-oriented than the 34% career average (75 plays).
After Big Gain: runs it
79% run — 12pp run-heavier than the 66% career average (241 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
78% run — 12pp run-heavier than the 66% career average (150 plays).