Arizona made a rapid rise under coach Jedd Fisch, going from a school-record 20-game losing streak to 10 wins and a bowl victory in three years. Fisch is now at Washington and it’s Brent Brennan’s turn to keep the momentum going as the program shifts to the Big 12.
FILE - Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. FILE - Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. FILE - Arizona head coach Brent Brennan talks with media during Big 12 NCAA college football media days in Las Vegas, Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
The former San Jose State coach certainly has the type of roster to continue the upward trajectory, with a quarterback who could end up being in the Heisman Trophy conversation, one of the nation’s best receivers and talent across the board. The Wildcats again should be explosive on offense with quarterback Noah Fifita and receiver Tetairoa McMillan returning. The defense, long the weak link in the desert, has made vast improvements and Arizona has strengthened its depth across the roster.Arizona State looking to improve this year on injury-filled first season under Kenny Dillingham“We feel great about where we’re at,” Brennan said. “We’re excited for it and we’re excited for the new conference.
Fifita was named the Pac-12 offensive freshman of the year after throwing for 2,869 yards and 25 touchdowns with six interceptions. His completion rate of 72.4% broke the school single-season record.The athletic 6-foot-5, 212-pound receiver has been a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses, catching 90 passes for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. In two seasons, he has already cracked Arizona’s top 10 for receiving yards and receiving touchdowns .
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