No. 20 Arizona hoping to shore up defensive breakdowns against Northern Arizona

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates his touchdown against New Mexico with teammates Jeremiah Patterson (2) and Keyan Burnett, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Darryl Webb]

Arizona opened the season with a 61-39 win over New Mexico behind an offense that produced 627 total yards in coach Brent Brennan’s first game. The Wildcats weren’t quite as dominant defensively, particularly while leading by just three in the first half, so will be hoping to shore a few things up against the FCS Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona kicked off its first season under coach Brian Wright with a 66-6 home win over Lincoln and had one of the biggest wins in program history three years ago, knocking off Arizona 21-19 in Tucson.