Arizona doesn’t have time to wallow in last week’s beating at the hands of UCLA. The Wildcats (3-1, 0-1 PAC-12) must hit the road to Palo Alto this week to take on 18th-ranked Stanford (3-1, 2-0).
How to watch Arizona vs. Stanford on TV or online, plus 3 things to know
Wildcats have to pick themselves off the mat and head to The Farm to take on Stanford.
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The Cardinal got over their week one loss to Northwestern quickly, and have averaged 40-plus points in conference play after handling USC, 41-31, and Oregon State, 42-24. Quarterback Kevin Hogan has been efficient, but it’s been the defense allowing just 4.8 yards per play and 3.61 yards per carry. Running backs Christian McCaffrey and Barry Sanders have a combined 602 yards. McCaffrey is averaging 222 all-purpose yards per game.
Arizona will bring one of the most explosive offenses in the country with 17 plays of 20 yards or more, the most in the country. They may, however, be without triggerman Anu Solomon, who is day-to-day after suffering a concussion versus UCLA. The defense will be without its leaders as well -- All-American linebacker Scooby Wright III will be out for several weeks with a sprained foot. Running back Nick Wilson leads the Pac-12 in rushing with 570 yards.
How to watch, stream and listen
TV: Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Networks
Online streaming: Pac-12 Networks Live Link
Spread: Stanford is favored by 14 points.
Make friends: Stanford fans can talk about the game at Rule of Tree, while Wildcats can bear down at Arizona Desert Swarm.
Three big things to know
1. Jerrard Randall
The Wildcats’ backup quarterback is likely getting the start. Randall completed just four passes in 16 attempts in relief of Solomon a week ago, but has the potential to be an explosive runner -- he’s averaged 7.3 yards per carry on 22 attempts in three games. Stanford’s secondary has allowed 547 yards through the air in their last two games.
2. Mystery machine
Arizona’s run defense has allowed big yardage in small amounts, but that could change with Wright sidelined. Stanford’s physical, power-based running game is perfectly comfortable with those small runs, and they’ll gamble on a defense breaking in the fourth quarter, or giving up the pass to Hogan. Zona’s secondary is still hurting after the torching it received at the hands of Zach Rosen.
3. #Pac12AfterDark
This one kicks off late on the East Coast, but if you’re a connoisseur of crazy football these West Coast kicks are for you. And Arizona’s been involved more than once, be it with fake referees or premature field-stormings. Stanford might be a heavy favorite, but crazy don’t care.
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