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.