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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 – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Isaiah Johnson-Mack #9 of the Washington State Cougars celebrates a one yard touchdown in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Isaiah Johnson-Mack #9 of the Washington State Cougars celebrates a one yard touchdown in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

No. 7 – Washington State Cougars

2017 Record: 9-4 (6-3)

If we have ever learned anything about Washington State in Pac-12 play, it is to never count out ‘the Pirate’! Head coach Mike Leach and the WSU Cougars score, and it’s what they have always done best.

From first observation, yes, the Cougars lose a lot of talent, and I mean a lot! Gone is quarterback Luke Falk, receivers Tavares Martin Jr. and Isaiah Johnson-Mack as well as running back Jamal Morrow. Even more unfortunate, is that back-up quarterback Tyler Hilinski tragically took his own life following their season.

While there has been a lot of things going on in Pullman, I still feel like Leach will somehow put together a solid team.

They have a solid group of quarterback in waiting, and the Cougars always seem to have a bevy of receivers ready to torch the Wildcats’ secondary.

To their benefit, this game will be later in the year, and will played in Pullman, however, I don’t see WSU being quite as tough as they were last year. For that, WSU is No. 7 on my list!

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