Utah 2026 · Game Prep Sheet · September 10, 2026
Zach Kittley
Texas Tech · Big 12 · 4,669 plays tracked
5/10
MODERATE
Biggest Run/Pass Imbalances
3rd & Longpasses 82%
When Trailing Bigpasses 59%
Red Zonepasses 56%
2-Minute Drillpasses 55%
After Sackpasses 54%
Utah Defense Matchup
Overall Run/Pass— Even
Their OC: runs 46%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 44%Utah D: opponents run 49% in RZ
Score: Trailing— Even
Their OC: passes 59% when trailingUtah D: opponents pass 58% when trailing
After Big Play— Even
Their OC: runs 51% after big gainUtah D: opponents run 49% after big gain
2-Min Drill— Even
Their OC: passes 55% in 2-minUtah D: opponents pass 60% in 2-min
Threat Assessment
Elite offensive efficiency
Effective red zone offense
Situational Tendencies
Red Zone
45% success56% passn=341
3rd & Long
34% success82% passn=201
2-Min Drill
47% success55% passn=550
After Big Gain
53% success51% runn=535
When Trailing Big
46% success59% passn=1028
Drive Opener (Own Territory)
48% success55% runn=709
Goal Line
50% success61% runn=312
Advanced Intel
Tempo (Avg Pace)25.8s avg
Explosive Plays7.2% rush / 15.7% pass
Scouting Report
Balanced attack
46% run / 54% pass over 4,669 plays — keeps defenses honest with a near-even split.
3rd & Long: throws it
82% pass — 28pp more pass-oriented than the 54% career average (201 plays).
Goal Line: runs it
61% run — 15pp run-heavier than the 46% career average (312 plays).