3 Arizona players who could give Deion Sanders' Colorado a hard time in Week 8 ft. Tetairoa McMillan
The Arizona Wildcats (3-3, 1-2 Big 12 Conference) and the Colorado Buffaloes (4-2, 2-1) game will be on Saturday at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Both teams are looking to get their seasons back on track in this Big 12 matchup between two high-powered offenses.
Colorado is coming off a 31-28 loss against the Kansas State Wildcats, while Arizona is returning home after a brutal 41-19 defeat at the hands of the BYU Cougars.
The Wildcats are 3.0-point favorites and are expected to lean on their stars which allowed them to start the season strong.
Three Arizona players who could give the Buffaloes a tough time
Tacario Davis - CB
Tacario Davis has been the focal point of the Wildcats' back seven this season and has been one of the country's premier players at the defensive back position. He is tied for most solo tackles on the team with 19, along with junior linebacker Jacob Manu. He is also the team's leader in pass deflections with five.
Putting Davis on star wide receiver Travis Hunter is a no-brainer. He will likely not pick off Shedeur Sanders when throwing to Hunter but will be able to stick to his assignment and take him out of many offensive schemes.
Jonah Savaiinaea - OL
Jonah Savaiinara has served as Arizona's starting right tackle this season. He is Arizona's leader in the trenches and has done an outstanding job of protecting sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita.
Colorado has struggled all year to apply pressure on opposing QBs and this matchup should be no exception.
Tetairoa McMillan - WR
Tetairoa McMillan is expected to use this matchup to reestablish himself as one of the best offensive players in the country.
McMillan has had a rollercoaster of a season in terms of production. He has three games with over 130 receiving yards, including a 304-yard, four-touchdown performance to open the year against the New Mexico Lobos. In his other three games, he has failed to reach 80 yards.
Even if McMillan has Hunter lined up against him, an explosive game should be able to put Arizona over Colorado.