Arizona and Noah Fifita face an SMU defense that is 135th nationally (second to last), allowing 284.7 passing yards per game, but seventh with 17 interceptions. Arizona should be successful passing against SMU, but Fifita has to take care of the ball.
SMU allowed a season high 440 passing yards to Baylor in the season opener, three other opponents threw for over 300 yards and another seven had over 200 yards. The Mustangs had six 2025 games with multiple interceptions. SMU only had one interception in its final two games.
SMU allowed 256.4 passing yards and nine TDs with 14 interceptions in their wins. The Mustangs allowed 341.3 passing yards, 14 TDs and three interceptions in their losses. Avoiding interceptions is critical for Arizona and Fifita against SMU…