The Arizona Wildcats’ offensive line was manhandled in the first two weeks of the season, particularly in the running game, but it showed marked improvement in Week 3 against Southern Utah.
Sure, the Wildcats were playing an FCS team, so that was to be expected, but it was also the first time the unit was at full strength this season, too. Senior Layth Friekh returned from a two-game suspension and reclaimed his starting spot at left tackle.
With his blindside protected, quarterback Khalil Tate threw for a career-high 349 yards and the Wildcats rushed for a season-high 268 yards, nearly double the amount they compiled in their first two games.