Arizona Wildcats (3-1) vs Washington Huskies (4-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Arizona Stadium)
Betting Odds: Arizona Wildcats +19.5 -- Over/Under: 67 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Washington Huskies and Arizona Wildcats face off on Saturday in a Week 5 college football showdown at Arizona Stadium.
Somehow Arizona is 4-0
There weren’t a whole lot of expectations surrounding this Arizona team heading into this season, but somehow they sit with a 4-0 record. In the last game against Stanford, Arizona outscored the Cardinal 7-3 in the 4th quarter and that was enough to win by a point. Jayden de Laura completed 14 of his 26 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown. Arizona is averaging 28.5 points while their defense is giving up 16 points per game. The offense is ranked 72nd while the defense is ranked 23rd. On the season, Jayden de Laura has thrown for 1,069 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions. In this game it’s going to be important though that the defense is good.
Is Washington a National title Contender
Washington comes into this game with a perfect 4-0 record and they have looked impressive this season. In the last game against California, Washington scored 59 points and that was enough for the blowout victory. Michael Pennis Jr had a strong game completed 19 of his 25 passes for 304 yards, four touchodwns, and one interception. Washington is averaging 49.8 runs while their pitching is giving up 17 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd while the defense is ranked 27th. Penix Jr has thrown for 1636 yards, 16 touchdowns and two interceptions so far this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
Arizona has a perfect 4-0 record but they really haven’t been tested so far this season in terms of the teams they have played. The Arizona defense looked good on paper, but this is the biggest test they have had so far, and it’s something they are going to fail. Penix Jr is a star and he’s going to have no issue in this game. Look for Penix Jr to lead Washington to at least 40 points and that is going to be the difference as Washington is going to get the job done. Back Washington against the spread.