Grading the cougars: C-

Quarterback

C

After the first touchdown, Brink didn’t do much to move the chains consistently

Running backs

C

Tardy didn’t get many opportunities and didn’t find much daylight, either.

Wide receivers

C+

Tough break on Hill and Bumpus injuries, but what happened to everyone else?

Offensive line

D

Giving up a pass rush with no blitzers coming is bad news

Defensive line

C-

Just didn’t make any plays against a miserable offensive line

Linebackers

C

Nothing special and failed to limit the Wildcats on third downs

Defensive backs

C-

Blown coverage on the opening series set the tone for the whole game

Special teams

D-

Fake punt, bad punt snap, bad coverages … only bright spot was Abdollmohammadi

Coaching

D

Cougars weren’t ready emotionally, and Arizona’s game plan was better