Arizona Wildcats Gear Up for UCF Match on the Road

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The Arizona Wildcats (3-5, 1-4) are ready for a big away game. The Knights, for the first time this Saturday, November 2, will face off against the UCF Knights.

The Wildcats would like to make it three easy games in a row with a win on the road. The game starts at 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on FS1. Analysts Robert Smith and Dan Hellie will call the game from Orlando. Now that the season is ending, the Wildcats are looking for another win.

Watch out for wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. He has stood out with two strong 200-yard games this season, the last one against West Virginia last week.

Fans will be eager to see if he can climb even further up the Arizona program leaderboard this week.

 Arizona Notes and Numbers

This weekend, the Arizona Wildcats start anew as they face the UCF Knights for the first time. Both teams have a 3-5 record, so it’s wide open.

The Wildcats have had some hard times recently, but they are set to come back, especially after their good game against West Virginia.

QB Noah Fifita continues to impress, climbing the ranks in Arizona’s program history with his passing game prowess.

Fans are eager to see how the Wildcats perform away from home, especially since this is their first Eastern time zone match since 1999.

The Arizona Wildcats odds might just be in their favor as they seek to turn their season around and make a statement on the field.

Tune in at 12:30 p.m. MST to watch Dan Hellie and Robert Smith call the action on FS1—it’s sure to be an exciting matchup!

Against UCF

The Arizona Wildcats go to meet the UCF Knights for the first time in football. Both teams have 3 wins and 5 losses, so this game is anyone’s to win.

The Wildcats just did well at home and want to keep that mood as they go to Florida. It’s a fresh shot for the team as they head to the East Time Zone for the first time since 1999.

Fans can catch the game with Dan Hellie and Robert Smith on FS1 at 12:30 p.m. MST, and it should be a fun game to watch.

 Last Game Recap

In a tough matchup against West Virginia, the Arizona Wildcats fell short with a 31-26 loss. Nicco Marchiol stepped up for the Mountaineers, throwing for two touchdowns and managing 198 yards on 18-of-22 passes.

West Virginia’s powerful run game was hard to stop, adding 203 rushing yards and two more touchdowns to their score. The Mountaineers were relentless on fourth downs, scoring three times in those situations.

For Arizona, Tetairoa McMillan rebounded brightly with 202 receiving yards and a touchdown from 10 catches, including a stellar 34-yard TD grab. Although QB Noah Fifita’s 3-yard TD run brought the Wildcats close, their rally fell short.

West Virginia controlled the clock with crucial third-down conversions, securing their win while sending Arizona to a fourth consecutive defeat. Arizona’s defense struggled early, while their offense found some rhythm too late in the game.

 Swarm to the Ball

The Arizona Wildcats’ defense has been showcasing some serious mettle this season. Against West Virginia, they held the opposition to just 198 yards through the air.

It marks the third time they’ve kept an opponent under 200 passing yards, with even more solid performances against NAU and Kansas State.

In a noteworthy feat, Arizona’s defense was the first to hold BYU without a first-quarter score this season, stifling an offense that had been racking up an impressive early-game record.

When it came to tackling Utah, the Wildcats limited them to just 10 points—the lowest they’ve allowed against a top-10 team in quite some time. Texas Tech, who usually piles on the points, found themselves struggling, managing just 28 points and only 118 rushing yards, far below their usual numbers.

The Wildcats are proving to be a roadblock on fourth down, stuffing 70% of those attempts nationwide. Genesis Smith, a standout in the secondary, leads the team with six passes defended, catching the eye of the Big 12 watchers.

DB Jack Luttrell made waves by nabbing two crucial interceptions against Colorado, showcasing the aggressive and opportunistic nature of the Wildcats’ defense.