Arizona, Colorado Clash in Pivotal Big 12 Football Showdown

The Arizona Wildcats, currently 4-3 overall and 1-3 in Big 12 play, are aiming to rebound from two recent close losses and secure a bowl game spot by winning at least two of their remaining five games, starting with a matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes. Arizona's defense, ranked seventh in the Big 12, has struggled recently against the run, conceding 490 rushing yards in the last two games, particularly vulnerable to dual-threat quarterbacks like Colorado's Kaidon Salter, who combines passing with effective rushing. Colorado, at 3-5 and coming off a heavy 53-7 loss to Utah, will look to leverage its home advantage and Salter's ability to regain confidence after recent poor performances. Both teams are motivated, with Arizona needing to improve its run defense and pass rush to stifle Colorado's offense, while Colorado seeks to exploit Arizona's defensive weaknesses and maintain toughness at home. The game, set during Colorado’s homecoming, promises a challenging environment with high stakes for both teams striving to improve their Big 12 standings and bowl eligibility chances. Key factors include Arizona's ability to stop the run and pressure the quarterback, and Colorado's efforts to get their dual-quarterback system, especially Salter, back on track offensively.