The Arizona Wildcats overhauled their front seven this offseason by landing several key players from the transfer portal. Once among the thinnest position groups on the team, new defensive coordinator Don Brown is expecting to rotate seven defensive linemen and six linebackers in Saturday’s season opener against BYU.
He believes that unit can be very effective “as long as we play together.” The Cougars will test that theory right off the bat in Las Vegas.
“They’re coming off an 11-1 season,” said Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch. “They’re tough, they’re physical, they’re always gonna play good, sound fundamental football.