According to sports writer for the Arizona Republic, Michael Lev, in his article: “Arizona Wildcats’ Offensive Line is Key to Upset Bid of Utah” :
The correlation between Arizona’s rushing success and overall success isn’t limited to games against Utah. The Wildcats are 28-8 when they rush for 200 or more yards under Rich Rodriguez. When they fail to reach 150 yards, they’re 3-14.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ncaaf/ua/2017/09/19/arizona-wildcats-offensive-line-key-upset-bid-utah/683742001/
This is going to be a great match-up in the desert against one of the best rushing offenses in the nation against one of the best defenses. Check out these stats from this good article:
Arizona enters this week leading the Pac-12 at 328 rushing yards per game. That’s the fourth-best figure in the nation. If you include last year’s record-setting finale against Arizona State, the Wildcats are averaging 373.8 rushing yards in their past four games.
Utah, meanwhile, ranks first in the conference and second in the country in run defense, surrendering 49.3 yards per game and 1.7 per carry. No Utes opponent has eclipsed 63 yards this season.
Arizona has defeated Utah four times in the past six meetings. In those four victories, the Wildcats have averaged 269 rushing yards per game and 5.8 per attempt. In two losses, those numbers plummet to 129 and 3.7.
If Huntley and his offensive crew can have a good game, putting up passing yards equivalent to the SJSU outing against this Arizona defense, especially without any turnovers (which is KEY), then we just might come out on top! And, if Gay continues to be solid for us, especially from 40 and 50 yards out, we’ll win! Go Utes!
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