TUCSON — The Arizona Wildcats are just one win away from becoming bowl eligible, and much of that success can be credited to a wide receiver group that's as deep as it is dynamic.
Led by a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging young talent, the Wildcats' receivers have been at the heart of the team's offensive rhythm this season.
Their connection with quarterback Noah Fifita, who's now three touchdowns away from becoming the program's all-time touchdown leader, has powered Arizona's most balanced attack in years.
One of the newest faces in that group, freshman wideout Gio Richardson, made a statement last weekend by scoring his first career touchdown at Colorado. He says the group's bond goes beyond the field.
“Like we want to play another month together. So we just got to keep working to play that other month together," Richardson said. "I would just say we’re starting to click and I think we are about to have a big turnover soon.”
That chemistry has been building all season under the guidance of wide receivers coach Bobby Wade, a former Wildcat himself who knows what it takes to perform at the highest level.
"Having played this game in the same exact spot, and then having the opportunity to play in the National Football League too. You combine all of that together and it’s kind of like having a blueprint for these kids to help them and speak them through some stuff.”
With just a few games left on the schedule, Arizona's receivers aren't just chasing wins, they're helping Fifita chase history and pushing for a shot at the post season.
The Wildcats will have their chance to lock in bowl eligibility this weekend at home against Kansas.
