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Arizona Aggressive Defense Was Exposed In Loss At Iowa State

The aggressive defense Arizona plays under coordinator Danny Gonzales was exposed for too many big plays in the 39-16 loss at Iowa State on Saturday.

Iowa State Cyclones' wide receiver Chase Sowell (0) breaks a tackle from Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith (12) after making a catch during the fourth quarter in the Big-12 conference showdown on Sept. 27, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. | Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Arizona allowed seven completions of at least 19 yards and five of 27 or more in a 39-16 loss at Iowa State on Saturday.