Two things:
First, Arizona is going to beat Northern Arizona on Saturday in Tucson. No matter how down you are on the Wildcats, they would win this game even on their worst day.
Second, what happened this past Saturday, losing to San Diego State 38-14, was unacceptable. Arizona is not expected to win much this season, but they should be competitive, especially when at home and not facing one of the top teams in the conference.
One is in the future, the other in the past. Neither game should mean much when it comes to how the 2021 season will be remembered.