Arizona’s Anu Solomon named National Freshman of the Week

Sep 2, 2014, 11:07 PM | Updated: 11:07 pm

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It’s fair to say Anu Solomon’s debut as the Arizona Wildcats’ starting quarterback could not have gone much better.

The redshirt freshman completed 25-of-44 passes for 425 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 50 yards while leading the Wildcats to a 58-13 victory over UNLV.

For his efforts, Solomon was named the Athlon Sports National Freshman of the Week.

Solomon, who was the first freshman to ever start Week 1 for the Wildcats, had touchdown passes of 39, 63, 13 and 92 yards, and his 17.0 yards per completion set a new single-game school record for a QB with 20 or more completions.

UNLV quarterback Blake Decker warms up before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon warms up for an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona cornerback Jonathan McKnight defends on an incomplete pass to UNLV wide receiver Kendal Keys, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) throws down field against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona running back Terris Jones-Grigsby runs away from UNLV defensive back Peni Vea (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) UNLV quarterback Blake Decker carries against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) UNLV linebacker Tau Lotulelei (55) sacks Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) UNLV defensive back Tajh Hasson (29) tackles Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona running back Terris Jones-Grigsby (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona running back Austin Hill (29) scores a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) UNLV wide receiver Kendal Keys (84) makes a catch against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon runs away from UNLV defensive back Sidney Hodge during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) UNLV quarterback Blake Decker (5) runs for a first down against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with side judge Dave Cushman during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) and UNLV head coach Bobby Hauck talk after an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona running back Nick Wilson (28) scores a touchdown against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) UNLV head coach Bobby Hauck, left, and Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez talk after an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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