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How the Arizona Wildcats stacked up statistically against the rest of the Pac-12
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How the Arizona Wildcats stacked up statistically against the rest of the Pac-12

  • Alec White
  • Dec 3, 2019
  • Dec 3, 2019 Updated Dec 3, 2019
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Wildcats finished near the bottom in many team categories. a

What do the numbers say about Arizona's offensive and defensive performance?

The Wildcats limped to a 4-8 record in 2019, losing seven consecutive games to close the year and missing a bowl game for the second straight season under Kevin Sumlin.

UA's statistical numbers tell a similar story as its record as the Cats were middle of the road offensively and among the worst defensively. Let's take a closer look.

Points scored per game

1. Washington State: 39.2

2. Oregon: 35.8

3. Utah: 35.6

7. Arizona: 26.9

 

Arizona’s 26.9 points scored per game is the program’s worst mark since 2016 (24.75). 

Total offensive yards per game

1. Washington State: 516.8 yds/g

2. USC: 462.2 yds/g

3. Utah: 453.6 yds/g

5. Arizona: 440.1 yds/g

This finish snaps the Cats’ two-year streak of having the most yards per game in the Pac-12. Arizona averaged 489.5 yds/g in 2017 and 457.7 in 2018.

Passing yards per game

1. Washington State: 444.3 yds/g

2. USC: 335.9 yds/g

3. Oregon: 273.7 yds/g

4. Arizona: 266.1 yds/g

Rushing yards per game

1. Utah: 214.6 yds/g

2. Oregon: 178.6 yds/g

3. Arizona: 174.0 yds/g

This marks the first year since 2015 that the Cats did not rank first in the conference in rushing yards.

Passing touchdowns

1. Washington State: 47

2. Oregon: 34

3. USC: 33

5. Arizona: 23

Rushing touchdowns

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Arizona’s J.J. Taylor makes Oregon State linebacker John McCartan miss. Although his overall numbers were down last season, the redshirt junior running back elected to go pro. He will be in action at the NFL combine in Indianapolis today.

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1. Utah: 34

T2. Oregon State: 21

T2. Washington: 21

5. Arizona: 19

Points allowed per game

1. Utah: 11.3 pts/g

2. Oregon: 15.8 pts/g

3. Washington: 20.4 pts/g

12. Arizona: 35.8 pts/g

Total yards allowed per game

1. Utah: 241.6 yds/g

2. Oregon: 331.3 yds/g

3. Washington: 355.5 yds/g

12. Arizona: 471.4 yds/g

Passing yards allowed per game

University of Arizona vs Washington

Washington wide receiver Jordan Chin (82) makes the grab in front of Arizona cornerback Jace Whittaker (17) for a first down and setting up a Husky touchdown in the fourth quarter of their Pac-12 game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2019.

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1. Utah: 185.3 yds/g

2. Washington: 225.1 yds/g

3. Oregon: 225.3 yds/g

11. Arizona: 289.8 yds/g

Rushing yards allowed per game

1. Utah: 56.3 yds/g

2. Oregon: 106.1 yds/g

3. Arizona State: 116.8 yds/g

12. Arizona: 181.6 yds/g

Passing touchdowns allowed

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Washington defensive back Myles Bryant strips Arizona wide receiver Jamarye Joiner during the fourth quarter of the Huskies’ win over the Wildcats at Arizona Stadium two weeks ago. Negative-yardage plays are hurting the Wildcats during a recent offensive slump.

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T1. Utah: 12

T1. Washington: 12

3. Cal: 15

8. Arizona: 26

Rushing touchdowns allowed

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Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin was frustrated with his team’s effort and performance against Oregon State. The UA will get a chance to redeem itself Saturday night against No. 6 Oregon.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

T1. Utah: 4

T1. Oregon: 4

3. ASU: 14

12. Arizona: 27

Sacks

1. Oregon: 35

2. Cal: 34

3. USC: 33

12. Arizona: 17

Alec White

Alec White

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