Arizona wide receiver Nate Phillips (6) cradles the ball after getting behind Washington defensive back Budda Baker (32) for a big gain on a pass in the second quarter of their Pac-12 game at Husky Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, Seattle, Wash. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

3. The Wildcats absolutely, positively must be prepared to beat Washington in the Pac-12 opener Sept. 24. Even if the UA loses to BYU, the Huskies could be a big eraser. After that, Arizona can’t afford to lose one of the three most winnable league games: Arizona State and Colorado at home and a roadie to Oregon State. 

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