TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brent Brennan's second-year reboot with the Arizona Wildcats is off to a good start.

Noah Fifita threw for a touchdown and ran for another score, the defense forced five turnovers and the Wildcats rolled to a 40-6 win over Hawaii on Saturday night.

It was an impressive performance for a program that's trying to bounce back from a disappointing 4-8 season in 2024, which was Brennan's first on the Arizona sideline. The Wildcats had at least five sacks and five takeaways in a game for the first time since 2016.

“I'm sure there were mistakes, but we played hard in all three phases,” Brennan said. "At the end of the day, this is a win for our football team, a win for our fans and a great night in Arizona Stadium.

“We're excited about the start and where we're going.”

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