UCLA Bruins: Top five must-see football games for 2015
Nov 1, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jordan Payton (9) celebrates after running for a touchdown after making a catch during the third quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona QB Anu Solomon faded down the stretch last season, but should be more prepared for the physical and mental rigors of the Pac-12 South in his sophomore season. It doesn’t hurt that he’s joined by a talented group of receivers ready to pluck his passes and a running back in Nick Jones who broke the school’s freshman rushing record (1,375) last season.
Arizona does have question marks, however, particularly along the offensive line and in the defensive backfield — areas where the Bruins are ready to take advantage. UCLA should be able to bring the pressure it needs to slow down Solomon, but whichever QB takes the starting reigns will need to keep pace with him, too.
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UCLA @ Arizona
Tucson, Ariz., Pac-12
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez has quickly transformed the Wildcats into a contender in the Pac-12 South, helping elevate the division to new heights. Unfortunately for Rodriguez, his team’s schedule does not reward them for their services to the conference.
The Wildcats must play all twelve of their games without a bye week in 2015, putting extra stress on their depth and weakening their odds of staying injury-free. Unluckily for UCLA, the Wildcats will only just be starting this grueling campaign when the Bruins head to Arizona Stadium in week four.
Arizona QB Anu Solomon faded down the stretch last season, but should be more prepared for the physical and mental rigors of the Pac-12 South in his sophomore season. It doesn’t hurt that he’s joined by a talented group of receivers ready to pluck his passes and a running back in Nick Jones who broke the school’s freshman rushing record (1,375) last season.
Arizona does have question marks, however, particularly along the offensive line and in the defensive backfield — areas where the Bruins are ready to take advantage. UCLA should be able to bring the pressure it needs to slow down Solomon, but whichever QB takes the starting reigns will need to keep pace with him, too.
Next: No. 1: USC