In many ways, sports like football are simple: the more good players you have, the easier it is to win games.
This has been an issue for Arizona football in recent years, as it's talent level often failed to keep pace with that of the opponents. Even when the Wildcats played hard, they simply did not have what it took.
This was certainly the case in 2020, when the program bottomed out. Those were the days, with “were” being the operative word.
Because it is no longer the case heading into 2023. And with the recent commitment of five-star edge Elijah Rushing, it seems as though it may never be the case again.