The Arizona Wildcats opened the 2024 season with an offensive explosion, defeating New Mexico 61-39. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was the star of the game, setting a new single-game receiving record with 304 yards. McMillan caught 10 passes and scored 4 touchdowns. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 422 total yards along with the 4 touchdowns to McMillan. Arizona running back Quali Conley rushed for 90 yards and 3 touchdowns, and fellow running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown as well in the win.
