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Arizona football: The Wildcats are a national leader in explosive rushing plays

The Arizona Wildcats' running game has been at its best in the last four games. With Nick Wilson averaging over six yards per carry, and the burst of excitement from Jerrard Randall and company, Arizona has become one of the most explosive offenses in the nation.

When you break down the number of "long rushing plays" -- anything over 10 yards -- Arizona is ranked in the top-three nationally for rushing plays ranging from 10-70 yards.

Yardage Plays Ranking
10+ Yards 40 T-3rd
20+ Yards 17 1st
30+ Yards 11 1st
40+ Yards 5 T-2nd
50+ Yards 3 T-3rd
60+ Yards 2 T-2nd
70+ Yards 2 T-2nd

Nick Wilson ranks seventh in nation in rushing yards, with 570 on 86 carries, and tied for ninth in carries per game.