Major Takeaways in the Arizona Football Spring Scrimmage

TUCSON, AZ – Finishing off their Spring practices with their annual scrimmage, these were the major takeaways from the Arizona Football scrimmage. 

The 2022 Arizona Football season is just around the corner and already the Wildcats are beginning to make preparations as Arizona held their annual Spring scrimmage on Saturday afternoon.

Arizona closed out their Spring practices with an intra-squad battle that resulted in a 24-21 win for the Red Team, coached by the honorary former Wildcat Lance Briggs.

Overall, the Wildcats looked sharper and more talented than they were last season, looking like a more competitive group on both sides of the ball. And the best part is that the Wildcats still have four months to get better and improve.

So with the 2022 Arizona Football season quickly approaching, we look at the major takeaways following their Spring Scrimmage.

The Quarterback room is much deeper and more talented

Last year, it was clear that Arizona needed some significant upgrades at quarterback, and this off-season Arizona addressed those needs by bringing in Jayden de Laura and Noah Fifita, as well as returning a healthy Jordan McCloud.

On Saturday, the trio of de Laura, Fifita, and McCloud looked capable of leading this offense, and it will likely be de Laura as the day one starter. Overall, the competition will make this a deep and talented group, and Saturday was just a little preview of what should be a position of strength this year.

Arizona Football is deeper and more athletic at the skilled positions

What a difference one year makes. The receiver room looks like a completely different group this season, and the biggest difference is the overall size.

Beyond that, the backfield is arguably the deepest it has been for the Wildcats in quite some time, as Arizona can legitimately use four or five backs and not see much drop-off in production.

The Wildcats upgraded at the skilled positions in a big way this off-season, and Arizona should have no problem in moving the offense and scoring the football.

The Offensive Line looks better, but the depth is razor-thin

The Wildcats looked quite a bit better along the offensive line yesterday, and that largely has to do with the overall health of this group. Heading into the Spring, Arizona is a bit healthier which is a huge deal, and the hope is that the Wildcats can continue to build off that.

The only thing is that the depth is razor-thin. Overall, Arizona should be an improved group here; however, should they sustain any more injuries and it could become a huge area of concern.

Expectations still need to tamper a bit

Overall, Arizona is going to be a better team in 2022; however, this is still a team one year removed from winning just one game, and their schedule is absolutely brutal.

While I expect improved results and an improved on-field product, realistically, Arizona is likely another year away from making any real noise in the Pac-12. So, with that said, expectations still need to tamper a bit!