As defending division champions with plenty of key starters returning, Arizona should be considered a contender to not only claim another Pac-12 South title but to win the conference outright. In order to accomplish that, however, the Wildcats need to get better since the league remains as strong as ever.
Arizona returns breakout stars at quarterback and running back, as well as one of the deepest receiving corps in the nation, while on defense a handful of veterans are highlighted by reigning Bednarik, Lombardi and Nagurski award-winning linebacker Scooby Wright. They provide the core of a team that is capable of being Pac-12 champions, but it will take more than just talent and ability to get the job done.