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VIDEO: Previewing Arizona's season opener vs. New Mexico, Week 1 slate in Big 12
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VIDEO: Previewing Arizona's season opener vs. New Mexico, Week 1 slate in Big 12

  • Justin Spears
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The Arizona football season is finally here! As the No. 21-ranked Arizona Wildcats prepare to host New Mexico on Saturday for the season opener, the Star's Justin Spears, Michael Lev and sports editor Brett Fera discuss the offseason build-up, how the Wildcats will potentially look against the Lobos and what to expect for Week 1 of the college football schedule.

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Former Arizona Wildcat and NFL defensive back Chris McAlister discussed his return to Tucson this weekend as the honorary captain for the UA's season opener against New Mexico. 

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