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| Aarizona quarterback Matt Scott is thriving in Rich Rodriguez's system. (Getty Images) |
South Carolina State (1-1, 0-0 Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference) at No. 24 Arizona (2-0, 0-0 Pac-12)
Kickoff: Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)
Spread: No spread
Watchability: This one should be a complete snoozer. Arizona has fully bought into Rich Rodriguez and the Rich-Rodification of the program has the Wildcats clicking.
Shining stars: Arizona: Ka'deem Carey burst onto the scene to start the season and ranks among the Pac-12's best with 273 yards and four touchdowns. His massive game against Oklahoma State has his confidence at an all-time high. South Carolina State: Quarterback Richard Cue, but which Cue will the team get? The one who was great in the season opener against Georgia State (300 yards, 3 TDs) or the one who faltered against Bethune-Cookman (two interceptions)?
Who could steal the show: Arizona: The Wildcats have come alive under Matt Scott, and while it's no surprise if he performs well, this is the kind of defense he can light up. Is a 500-yard game out of the question? South Carolina State: Linebacker Joe Thomas exploded with 11 tackles, including three for loss, in the Week 2 loss. The Wildcats have been piling up the possessions, so Thomas should once again be a factor on the defensive side.
You going? Ranking the road trip: The Wildcats are good, but they're not that good. A trip to the desert for a game against a so-so FCS team? Pass.
Magic number for Arizona: 263. Scott has built quite the rapport with wide receiver Austin Hill, who is tied for the conference lead with 263 yards. Their connection should continue.
Magic number for South Carolina State: 69. When Cue was bad last week, he was really bad. He completed just 8 of 28 passes for 69 yards.
This game comes down to: Arizona making it out of the locker room. This should be a laugher.
Prediction: Arizona 48, South Carolina State 10
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