Arizona’s record from 2020–21 was 1–15 overall. However, the Wildcats have defeated UCLA, Oregon State, and Utah this season route to an 8-3 record. With the Pac-12 having one of its best seasons in recent memory, Jedd Fisch’s Wildcats could end up with ten victories on the season.
They will be even more motivated as they aim to defeat Arizona State, a bitter rival, on Saturday. Over the past month, the Sun Devils have shown a fierce side. Nevertheless, they were easily destroyed last week in a 49–13 loss to Oregon. They want to win the remaining games of the season and keep Arizona from winning in this rivalry series. Last season, Arizona defeated ASU 38-35 in Tucson to end a five-game losing run.
Arizona is a double-digit road favorite this time. As we examine the Arizona vs. Arizona State odds and make a prediction and selection for this Saturday, November 25, college football betting preview, let’s break it all down. Arizona has its longest winning streak in 25 years after five Pac-12 games. But when quarterback Noah Fifita took over as the starting quarterback after two difficult losses to USC and Washington, it really got started.
This season, Fifita has started six games against ranked opponents because of how difficult the Pac-12 is. He is averaging 284.1 passing yards per game with 16 touchdowns to just four interceptions while finishing 73.8% of his passes in those contests.
The redshirt freshman is performing like a fifth-year senior, and his pass success rate has the Wildcats ranked eleventh in the FBS. In terms of Rush Success Rate, the Wildcats rank fifth in the FBS. Jonah Coleman, a sophomore, is the team leader with 834 yards at a rate of 7.1 yards per carry. Against a strong Utah defense, he ran for 90 yards and a touchdown.
The receiver tandem of Tetairoa McMillan and Jacob Cowing makes the Wildcats one of the best in the country. McMillan has nine touchdowns and 976 yards through 69 receptions. Cowing leads the team with 74 receptions and 10 touchdowns this season, despite his average of five fewer yards per catch. This season, six Wildcats have at least 20 receptions and 250 yards.
The Wildcats have averaged 32 points per game thanks to their well-rounded offensive attack.
However, they may have excelled more on defense. This season, Arizona is giving up 20.6 points per game; however, during its current winning streak, that average has dropped to 17.8. With 98 total tackles and 5.5 sacks, sophomore Jacob Manu leads the Pac-12. He’ll probably become the first Wildcat to reach 100 tackles in a season in the previous five years.
With 8.5 sacks, Michigan graduate transfer Taylor Upshaw is ranked fourth in the Pac-12. This season, the Wildcats rank tied for 29th in the FBS in terms of sacks and 36th in terms of havoc created. They will have a significant advantage in the trenches here as they rank 24th in defensive line yards.
