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When Jedd Fisch first arrived in Tucson, Arizona was coming off a winless 2020 and a financial disaster from the Kevin Sumlin era. That first year, Fisch and the Wildcats took their lumps, finishing 1-11. The next year, Arizona moderately improved to 5-7 with some hints of promise. Then in 2023, Arizona exploded onto the scene, finishing 10-3 and winning its first bowl game since 2015.
In 1978, Arizona changed its conference affiliation to the Pac-10 – a step up at the time – with in-state rival Arizona State. Since then, the Wildcats played in its many versions, eventually rebranding to the Pac-12. They were among the four schools to bolt from the Pac-12 in the wake of Oregon and Washington announcing their move to the Big Ten.
The offense finished ninth in the country in points per drive scored. The real surprise came on defense, where Arizona improved over 100 spots in PPD, to 27th nationally. Five players went to the NFL, including first-round offensive lineman Jordan Morgan.Oct 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita drops back to pass against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.
While offense grabbed headlines in Tucson last year, the defense came through time and time again. The Wildcats ranked 17th in average point margin thanks to a defense that held five FBS opponents to under 21 points and another two under 25 points. Longtime Texas and Stanford defensive assistant Duane Akina, who has spent six seasons with Arizona, was elevated to defensive coordinator. Akina was a defensive analyst last season after spending eight seasons as Stanford's defensive backs coach.Sep 16, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig celebrates with wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan after scoring a touchdown against the UTEP Miners during the second half at Arizona Stadium.
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