While the Arizona offense has done its job so far this season, the Wildcats' defense can't quite say the same through the bye week in the first year under defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen.

After ranking No. 61 overall, No. 14 against the pass and No. 101 against the run last season defensively, the Wildcats have taken a step back in all three areas through seven games on a per-game basis ranking No. 118 overall, No. 90 against the pass and No. 119 against the run.