Arizona heads into Pac-12 play with the same record as it did a year ago, going 2-1 with victories over an FCS school and a mid-major and a loss to an SEC opponent. The Wildcats are averaging 31 points per game, about their pace from a year ago, and the raw offensive numbers are pretty similar to the ones put up in 2022.
The UA defense, on the other hand. Well that’s a horse of a different color.
Though one-fourth of the 2023 season, Arizona has shown marked improvement on the side of the ball that was a major flaw last year.