Utah Utes football: Utah vs. Arizona from an insider's perspective

5. This is obviously a huge game for Utah and will likely determine its bowl eligibility. How does Arizona regard Utah as an opponent and what does it need to accomplish to get out of Salt Lake City with a victory?

"I’m not sure I have heard Arizona speak as highly about an opponent as it has Utah this week. Every player and coach has said that Utah is likely the most physical opponent Arizona has faced this season and Rodriguez has been consistent in saying that Arizona needs to be mentally and physically tough to win.

"In order to win, Arizona has to contain the run. The game plan for each opponent the past few weeks has been to run right at Arizona and it has worked for the most part. It is easy to predict that John White will run right at Arizona and while it is unlikely the Wildcats can stop him, containment is a key to winning the game."

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