Arizona finished 120th in 2024, rushing for 106.58 yards per game, was 97th with 3.82 yards per carry and 117th with 11 touchdowns on the ground. The hiring of offensive coordinator Seth Doege and addition of transfer running backs Quincy Craig and Ismail Mahdi are expected to improve the Arizona rushing offense.
Opponents were able to focus on the Arizona pass offense in 2024 and dare the Wildcats to run. In its four 2024 wins, Arizona ran for 676 yards, 5.59 yards per carry and six TDs. Arizona ran for 603 yards, 2.82 YPC and five TDs in its eight 2024 losses.