Arizona forced five turnovers and the defensive backs played with physicality that pleased head coach Brent Brennan in their 40-6 season-opening win over Hawaii on Saturday. Safety Dalton Johnson led Arizona with 10 tackles and defensive back Gavin Hunter had an interception on Saturday. In the 2024 season opener, Arizona allowed 5.88 yards per play in a 61-39 win over New Mexico. Arizona forced eight turnovers for the entire 2024 season and never more than two in a single game. Arizona had the same stretch to end the 2024 season and won two games.