The Arizona Wildcats have had a top-25 rushing attack in all but one of Rich Rodriguez’s four seasons in Tucson. With two powerful runners returning in the backfield in 2016, that success is expected to continue in Rodriguez’s fifth year.
Nick Wilson and Orlando Bradford will headline the running back depth, serving as a dynamic one-two punch. The two will take the pressure off whomever the starting quarterback is.
Arizona will be without two running backs from last season: Baker, who became an extremely reliable back when Wilson went down to injuries, and Haden, who announced that he would be transferring from the program after seeing limited time on the field.