Jacob Manu ended up getting a scholarship offer because he kept making big plays every time Arizona coaches came to watch the teammates it was recruiting. The Wildcats now have the Territorial Cup back because of the undersized, under-recruited linebacker.
Manu’s two huge defensive plays in the final four minutes, forcing a fumble and causing an interception in Arizona’s 38-35 win over ASU on Friday afternoon.
The Wildcats won the Territorial Cup for the first time since 2016, finishing the 2022 season with a 5-7 record after winning just once in their previous 25 games.