ARIZONA [6-4, 3-4 Pac-12] @ UTAH [4-6, 2-5 Pac-12] -- Wildcats achieved Bowl eligibility last Saturday, now look to rise in pecking order over next two weeks.
Wildcats own Pac-12's 2nd-leading scoring offense [37.9 ppg] but takes on stingy Utes defense that allows just 23.2 ppg. Arizona's 48 TDs are second only to Oregon [71] and 'Cats 526.0 yards/game is also second to Ducks. Evidence of Pac-12's free-wheeling offenses is fact that all 12 teams average at least 304 yards/game. Arizona must pay heed to Utah's kick return unit that has returned 3 kickoffs for scores to date. Arizona is +1 in turnover ratio to -1 for Utah. Utes can reach Bowl eligibility only by winning final two games, this week and Nov 23 @ Colorado. Arizona's freshman RB KA'DEEM CAREY [224-1,381-18 TD] leads Pac-12 in rushing following record-setting 366-yard day last week @ Colorado. Senior QB MATT SCOTT [242-386-2,848-20 TD-9 INT] is top Pac-12 passer, but missed last week's contest due to injury suffered week before in loss to UCLA. His Utah counterpart is freshman TRAVIS WILSON [87-139-872-4 TD-6 INT]; senior RB JOHN WHITE [171-761-7 TD] leads Utah in rushing and ranks 6th overall in Pac-12. Scott's top target is soph WR AUSTIN HILL [62-1,023-7 TD]; Hill is 2nd among Pac-12 pass-catchers, trailing only USC's Marqise Lee [98]. The Series: 37th meeting in series that began in 1924. Utah has won 19 times to 15 for Arizona with 2 ties. Last Meeting: 2011, Utah 34, Arizona 21 @ Tucson, AZ. Remaining: Arizona -- vs Arizona State [Nov 23]; Utah -- @ Colorado [Nov 23]. Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. PST/10:00 p.m. EST. TV: Pac-12 Networks [regional cable].
WASHINGTON [6-4, 4-3 Pac-12] @ COLORADO [1-9, 1-6 Pac-12] -- Huskies achieved Bowl eligibility with resounding win over Utah; now seek to avoid 'trap game' letdown against Buffaloes prior to Apple Cup assignment, also on road, @ Washington State. Huskies own Pac-12's 2nd-best pass defense [186.6 yards/game] and have allowed just 14 passing TDs in 10 games. Freshman RB CHRISTIAN POWELL [141-625-7 TD] has been Colorado bright spot in otherwise difficult campaign, and will be on of several Buffs building blocks for future. Washington relies on soph RB BISHOP SANKEY [212-1,017-13 TD] for most of its rush load. Junior JORDAN WEBB [138-249-1,401-8 TD-8 INT] directs CU offense. The Series: 13th meeting in series that began in 1915. Washington has won 6 times to 5 for Colorado with 1 tie. Last Meeting: 2011, Washington 52, Colorado 24 @ Seattle, WA. Remaining: Washington -- @ Washington State [Nov 23]; Colorado -- Utah [Nov 23]. Kickoff: 10:30 a.m. PST/1:30 p.m. EST. TV: FX [national cable].
WASHINGTON [6-4, 4-3 Pac-12] @ COLORADO [1-9, 1-6 Pac-12] -- Huskies achieved Bowl eligibility with resounding win over Utah; now seek to avoid 'trap game' letdown against Buffaloes prior to Apple Cup assignment, also on road, @ Washington State. Huskies own Pac-12's 2nd-best pass defense [186.6 yards/game] and have allowed just 14 passing TDs in 10 games. Freshman RB CHRISTIAN POWELL [141-625-7 TD] has been Colorado bright spot in otherwise difficult campaign, and will be on of several Buffs building blocks for future. Washington relies on soph RB BISHOP SANKEY [212-1,017-13 TD] for most of its rush load. Junior JORDAN WEBB [138-249-1,401-8 TD-8 INT] directs CU offense. The Series: 13th meeting in series that began in 1915. Washington has won 6 times to 5 for Colorado with 1 tie. Last Meeting: 2011, Washington 52, Colorado 24 @ Seattle, WA. Remaining: Washington -- @ Washington State [Nov 23]; Colorado -- Utah [Nov 23]. Kickoff: 10:30 a.m. PST/1:30 p.m. EST. TV: FX [national cable].
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