Stanford goes on the road to take on the Arizona Wildcats for the 29th meeting between the programs. Both have had their stuggles throughout the season which gives this game a sense of desperate scrappiness that could make for an interesting game.
While Stanford has had their problems on offense finding a rhythm, Arizona has had trouble keeping their offense healthy and on the field. Quarterbacks Anu Solomon and Brandon Dawkins have both spent time out because of injury, forcing some to question the offensive scheme that is run heavy with the quarterback. Rich Rodriguez has faced some criticism for the offensive game plan which puts the quarterback in some dicey spots, but has defended it saying “Quarterbacks get hit sometimes.