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Ranking Arizona Football’s Opponents from Worst to Best

By Eric Townsend

TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 24: The Arizona Wildcats take the field prior to the college football game against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 24: The Arizona Wildcats take the field prior to the college football game against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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TUCSON, AZ – SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Thomas Duarte #18 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after catching a 35 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Wildcats during the first quarter of the college football game at Arizona Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ – SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Thomas Duarte #18 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after catching a 35 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Wildcats during the first quarter of the college football game at Arizona Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – UCLA Bruins

2017 Record: 6-7 (4-5)

Too high? Not in my opinion. Call me crazy, but it’s UCLA, and even more importantly it’s UCLA who will be led by former phenom college coach, Chip Kelly.

Yes, the man who led Oregon to college football prominence from 2009-12 will coach this season in Pasadena.

While the Bruins lose ‘The Chosen’ Josh Rosen as well as a handful of other pieces, they undoubtedly reload with a lot talent as UCLA typically does. More importantly they also return Devon Modster at quarterback who looked fairly impressive as a redshirt freshman.

I anticipate the Bruins to put up points offensively and the athletes Kelly has, will make them an immediate threat in 2018. This game will also be in Pasadena, where it’s not easy to win, which is why this game comes in at No. 4 on the list.

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