Through eight games this season, Arizona has the highest pass-blocking grade in the country according to Pro Football Focus. Not bad for a group that’s yet to produce a Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week winner.
Even more surprising, though, is that 20th-ranked UCLA has only had one defensive player recognized for a conference weekly award despite leading the league in almost every statistical category. The Bruins are tops in scoring defense (15 points per game), rushing (63.1 YPG, 2.1 yards per carry), total defense (277.5/4.24) and sacks (31) and have PFF’s top grades in pass rush and overall defense.