Stopping the run will be critical for Arizona at Arizona State in the Territorial Cup on Friday, per Wildcats' defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales. Arizona has a difficult matchup stopping the Arizona State tandem of quarterback Jeff Sims and running back Raleek Brown.
Arizona is eighth in the Big XII, allowing 149.82 rushing yards per game. The Wildcats have had trouble containing opposing quarterbacks running this season. Opposing QBs have 126 carries for 412 yards and nine touchdowns against Arizona in 2025. That includes 21.0 Arizona sacks for 133 yards.
With sacks taken out, opposing QBs have 105 carries for 545 yards and nine TDs against Arizona in 2025.