Ghosts, darkness and the occasional game in a mid-October The Week That Was recap, October 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona football's history reveals the difficulty of sustaining success, with only a handful of teams reaching 5-1 starts, highlighting the significance of Brennan’s current achievements.
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