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Arizona football: Wins over ranked teams at home a common November occurrence
Arizona’s November home field has become a nightmare for ranked foes. In 38 visits by Top‑25 teams, the Wildcats have triumphed 14 times, including nine wins over Top‑10 opponents. Highlights include double‑overtime victories over No. 10 Utah (2015) and No. 2 Utah (2019), a 34‑24 upset of No. 2 Oregon in 2007, and a 52‑14 demolition of No. 7 UCLA in 2005. The most recent win came in 2023, a 42‑18 blowout of No. 16 Utah. Overall, Arizona sits at 31‑65 at home versus ranked teams, making November games in Tucson must‑watch events.
Arizona triathlon wins 3rd consecutive national championship
Arizona’s women’s triathlon team clinches a third straight NCAA national title on Nov. 8, 2026, finishing with a 935‑point lead over ASU (908) and TCU (860). Senior Kelly Wetteland caps her collegiate career by winning the individual championship for the second consecutive year, posting a 1:00.53 time in a swim‑free race caused by unsafe water at Tempe Town Lake. Arizona places four athletes in the top ten—Amit Ben Adiva (4th), Molly Lakustiak (6th), Regina Michel Camacho (7th) and others—under coach Wes Johnson, solidifying the program’s rapid rise since its 2023 debut.
Balanced scoring lifts Arizona women’s basketball over Iona
Arizona’s women’s basketball team opens home season with a 74-61 win over Iona, despite a slower start that saw the Gaels cut the lead to 20 points in the fourth quarter. Coach Becky Burke fielded 11 players, seven of whom scored at least seven points. Reserve forward Breanna Williams led the Wildcats with 12 points and seven rebounds in under 19 minutes, while freshman Jasleen Green and senior Sumayah Sugapong each contributed 11. The Wildcats struggled with shooting and turnovers, prompting Burke to call for sharper practice before the upcoming UCLA matchup.
Arizona to host FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff morning show ahead of matchup with Utah
Arizona hosts No. 2 Utah (9-0, 6-0) in a ranked Big 12 showdown on Saturday, with the Wildcats sitting at 7-2 and No. 22 in the AP poll. FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff morning show makes its first Tucson visit, sending Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft to the UA mall for live coverage. The game doubles as Military Appreciation and “Stripeout” day, marking Arizona’s second stripeout win (2023). Rankings update Tuesday, and the matchup follows a 23-10 Arizona upset of Utah in Brennan’s inaugural season.
Arizona volleyball ends 9-match losing streak behind career day by Marina Vosloo
The Arizona Wildcats snapped a nine‑match losing streak with a 3‑2 win over Texas Tech on Aug. 29, 2026, thanks to a career‑night from freshman middle blocker Marina Vosloo. Vosloo posted 14 kills (.571 hitting), seven blocks and an ace for a personal‑best 18.5 points after replacing sophomore Kristen Dear in the first set. Senior Journey Tucker added five kills and six blocks, while setter Harmony Sample delivered 41 assists. Despite continued efficiency woes, the Cats rallied in the third and fourth sets to clinch the match, ending their slump that began after a loss to Texas Tech on Oct. 4. The Wildcats now have a week’s break before facing No. 9 Arizona State on Nov. 15.
Arizona football moves up in AP poll ahead of top-25 matchup with Utah
Arizona climbs to No. 22 in the AP poll after a 29‑28 win over TCU, earning 324 points versus 154 last week. The Wildcats (7‑2) now face No. 2 Utah (9‑0) in a 5:30 p.m. MT top‑25 showdown, their first such matchup since beating No. 13 Texas Tech two weeks earlier. A victory would mark Arizona’s first win over a top‑two opponent since top‑ranked Oregon in 2014. Arizona also sits at No. 24 in the CFP rankings ahead of the next release Tuesday. The game pits a rising Pac‑12 team against a dominant Utes fresh off a BYU win.
Kickoff time, TV network, odds announced for Arizona football’s game vs. Utah
Arizona Wildcats face No. 9 Utah at 5:30 p.m. MST Saturday in a primetime slot on Fox, with FanDuel listing Utah as a 2.5‑point favorite and an over/under of 53.5. The Wildcats (7‑2) must win to stay alive for a Big 12 title game and playoff berth, while the Utes (9‑0) ride a high‑scoring offense ranked 13th nationally (37.7 pts/game). Arizona’s home record at Casino Del Stadium is 7‑0, and they’ve covered the spread in two of three recent home games. History is close: Utah leads the series 26‑21, but Arizona upset the Utes in 2024.
Longing for team bonds brought Dionna Gray back to the court for Arizona women’s basketball
Five‑year guard Dionna Gray (52) returns to the court for Arizona women’s basketball after a stint as a graduate assistant at Kent State. Granted a fifth year of eligibility through an Indiana lawsuit, Gray joins the Wildcats mid‑semester, quickly completing a physical, practicing Saturday and gearing up for the Nov. 8 game against Iona. Coach Becky Burke, who once faced Gray at Buffalo, recruited her for her tenacity and locker‑room fit. Now studying political science, Gray is learning Arizona’s four‑guard offense and aims to add veteran leadership to a 1‑0 team.
Arizona football with chance at historic win vs. Utah
The Arizona Wildcats will host top‑3 ranked Utah on Nov. 14 at Casino Del Sol Stadium, offering a rare chance to rewrite program history. Arizona is 5‑21 all‑time against AP top‑3 teams and hasn’t beaten a top‑3 opponent since a 2014 upset of No. 2 Oregon. A Utah win would be the Wildcats’ first victory over a top‑3 team while they themselves are ranked, and could even pit them against the nation’s No. 1 if the Utes climb higher. Coach Brent Brennan, 2‑7 against ranked foes this season, previously beat No. 10 Utah in his debut year.
Tracking snap counts and PFF grades from Arizona’s win over TCU
Arizona pulls off a dramatic 29-26 upset of TCU, with Pro Football Focus rating the Wildcats 77.9 overall (offense 69.3, defense 71.2). The defense shines, earning a 78.1 run‑defense grade, while pass blocking dips to a low 54.5. Key contributors include WR Giovanni Richardson (49 snaps, 89.7 grade), DT Leroy Palu (35 snaps, 72.3 grade), HB Kedrick Reescano (35 snaps, 71.5 grade) and QB Noah Fifita (75 snaps, 71.3 grade). The article lists snap counts and individual PFF grades for every offensive and defensive player, highlighting top performers in pass blocking, run blocking, pass rushing, run defense, tackling and coverage.
Grading Arizona football’s performance in miracle win vs. TCU
Arizona keeps its home‑winning streak and Big 12 title hopes alive with a 29‑28 miracle victory over TCU on Nov. 7, 2026. Quarterback Noah Fif Fifita throws for 313 yards, two passing TDs and a rushing score, while the passing duo of Fifita‑Isaiah Mizell and Giovanni Richardson piles up 171 receiving yards. The offense earns a B‑ grade after a shaky third‑down showing (5‑14) but clinches the win with a late onside kick and a game‑winning field goal. The defense, graded B, delivers key stops, including a blocked field goal and a late interception by Tyrese Boss, despite allowing a 93‑yard pick‑six. Both units combine for 441 total yards in a thriller that could reshape the Wildcats’ season.
What Brent Brennan, Tyrese Boss and Michael Salgado-Medina said after Arizona’s comeback win over TCU
Arizona Wildcats rally for a 29-28 comeback win over TCU at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Nov. 6, 2026, sealing the victory with a field goal by Michael Salgado-Medina with 38 seconds left. Head coach Brent Brennan praised the team’s “four‑quarter” effort, highlighted Noah Fifita’s clutch plays, and lauded the fan‑filled Zona Zoo atmosphere. Cornerback Tyrese Boss and kicker Salgado-Medina shared post‑game thoughts, noting belief, special‑teams execution and the impact of special‑teams coach Craig Naivar. The win marks the Wildcats’ seventh straight home victory and sets up a showdown with Utah next weekend.
Michael Salgado-Medina’s FG caps late Arizona comeback to beat TCU
Arizona clinches a dramatic 29-28 win over TCU after a late surge that features Michael Salgado-Medina’s 37-yard field goal with 38 seconds left. Down 8 points with under two minutes, the Wildcats recovered an on‑side kick, scored a touchdown, and relied on Salgado-Medina’s third FG of the night to edge the Horned Frogs. Tyrese Boss sealed the victory with an interception on the ensuing kickoff. Arizona improves to 7‑2 (4‑2 Big 12) and records its seventh straight home win, while TCU (4‑5, 2‑4) fell short despite quarterback Jaden Craig’s 232 passing yards and two rushing scores.
Freshman pitcher Lilly Hauser shows prowess as 2-way player in Red-Blue scrimmage
Freshman pitcher‑hitter Lilly Hauser shines in Arizona’s Red‑Blue scrimmage, helping the Blue squad to a 10‑3 victory on Friday. She goes 1‑for‑4 with a double off senior Ryley Harrison and throws four shutout innings, allowing just four hits against top Wildcats hitters. While her debut was against junior‑college opponents, her poise suggests she can translate to Division I play. The game featured standout performances from Grace Jenkins (3‑for‑4, two homers) and Kez Lucas (2‑for‑4, homer). Arizona’s fall schedule continues with a third scrimmage Saturday, Nov. 7, a fourth on Nov. 12, and a game against UNLV on Nov. 13, all free to the public.
Arizona volleyball swept by Utah
Arizona Wildcats fall to Utah 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-18) in a conference match on Oct. 30, despite posting a season‑best 10 blocks. Senior middle blocker Journey Tucker leads with nine blocks and 4 kills, while outside hitter Destiny Ndam‑Simpson posts a double‑double of 12 kills and 12 digs but sees her hitting percentage dip to .195. Coach Rita Stubbs praises the blocking effort but cites a loss of aggression and inconsistent passing as key factors in the defeat. Utah dominated from the start, pulling ahead early in each set and holding the lead wire‑to‑wire.
Arizona football vs. TCU fan discussion
Arizona hosts TCU on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. MT in Tucson’s Casino Del Sol Stadium. The Wildcats enter as 6.5‑point favorites (FanDuel) with a 46.5 over/under, and the game airs on ESPN (stream on ESPN+) with Anish Shroff, Andre Ware and Morgan Uber calling the action. Radio coverage is on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM featuring Brian Jeffries and Lamont Lovett. Follow live updates via @AZDesertSwarm and read pre‑game analysis, predictions, and player insights on the blog.
SB Nation Reacts: Arizona fans see clear choice for biggest football surprise
Arizona Wildcats fans point to wide receiver Isaiah Mizell as the season’s biggest surprise. The 6‑foot‑1 freshman has exploded from four catches for 39 yards early in the year to becoming quarterback Noah Fifita’s primary target, logging three straight 125‑yard games with a touchdown. Mizell now leads UA with 34 receptions, 675 yards and six scores, including 21 catches for 499 yards since becoming a starter three weeks ago. If he posts a fourth 100‑yard outing against TCU Friday, he’ll match a feat last seen in 2023‑24. Arizona enters the game as a 6.5‑point favorite.
Arizona football vs. TCU: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
The Arizona Wildcats host the TCU Horned Frogs Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. MT in Tucson’s Casino Del Sol Stadium. Arizona enters as a 7.5‑point favorite (FanDuel) with a 46.5 over/under. The game airs on ESPN, streams on ESPN+, and can be heard on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM with Brian Jeffries and Lamont Lovett. Pre‑game coverage includes predictions, CFP rankings (Arizona #22), and insights from coach Brent Brennan. Follow updates on @AZDesertSwarm, @realBJP, and @Serrano_Sports.
What Tommy Lloyd, Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes said after win over Cal Poly
Arizona Wildcats bounce back from a season‑opening loss with a dominant 104‑84 victory over Cal Poly, their first win of the 2026‑27 season. Freshmen Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes combined for 34 points, while Motiejus Krivas posted a career‑high 30. Head coach Tommy Lloyd praised the team’s hustle, emphasizing rebounding and loose‑ball effort as keys to growth. Lloyd also reflected on the challenges of finding rhythm after the tough UCLA loss and a tiring Lithuania trip, noting the need for collective consistency. Holt and Holmes shared their excitement about contributing to the win and building momentum for the season.
Arizona men’s basketball crushes Cal Poly in home opener
Arizona thrashed Cal Poly 104‑84 in its home opener at McKale Center’s ALKEME Arena on Nov 5, 2026, extending the Wildcats’ streak to 52 wins in 53 November games at the venue. Motiejus Krivas posted a career‑high 30 points on 10‑of‑13 shooting, while Ivan Kharchenkov added 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Caleb Holt contributed 21 points and eight boards, and Cameron Holmes chipped in 13. Arizona shot 54.5% and forced 19 turnovers with a season‑best 14 steals, while limiting Cal Poly to 43.9% shooting. The Wildcats lead the next game against NAU on Tuesday before a road stretch begins Nov 13 at Auburn.
Arizona soccer ends season with draw at TCU
Arizona’s men’s soccer team finishes the season with a 1-1 draw against the TCU Horned Frogs at Garvey‑Rosenthal Stadium on Oct. 6, 2026. Senior co‑captain Ella Weathersby scores the opening goal in the 48th minute after a pass from Mireya Stephenson, but a sloppy back‑pass lets Cameron Patton bolt past goalkeeper Laurynn Ziller to equalize at 73:49. TCU dominates possession and shots (18‑7 total, 8 on goal) while Arizona records only nine percent time in the attacking third. The Wildcats end 5‑8‑6 overall (2‑3‑4 Big 12), finishing 10th and missing the conference tournament, while TCU drops to 5‑9‑3 and ties for 13th in the league.
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Cal Poly fan discussion
The Arizona Wildcats open their 2026-27 home slate on Thursday, Nov. 5, against the Cal Poly Mustangs at the ALKEME Arena, McKale Center. After a rare season‑opening loss to UCLA, the Wildcats enter as 30.5‑point favorites with a 99% win probability per KenPom. The game airs on truTV (play‑by‑play by Brandon Gaudin) and streams on HBO Max; radio coverage is on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM. The post also links to pregame analysis, recruiting news and sponsorship deals, inviting fans to join the discussion on X @AZDesertSwarm.
RJ Godfrey sues Arizona Board of Regents in latest push for eligibility
RJ Godfrey files a lawsuit in Pima County Superior Court against the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to secure eligibility for a fifth collegiate season. The suit seeks a temporary restraining order and injunction compelling the University of Arizona to honor NCAA bylaws that, according to Godfrey, should allow 2022 high‑school graduates to play despite the NCAA’s new “five‑for‑five” rule. This is his third legal challenge after cases in Georgia and Texas. The 6‑foot‑8 forward, who transferred from Clemson and Georgia, sits on the bench after Arizona’s season‑opening loss to UCLA and could debut against NAU if a court order is granted.
What to watch for when Arizona football hosts TCU
Arizona Wildcats (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) host TCU (4-4, 2-3) at Casino del Sol on Friday, and coach Brent Brennan warns against a post‑tech letdown. The Wildcats have lived up to expectations, earning AP #24 and CFP #22 spots, but lack marquee wins. Key factors: avoiding an early slump like the 10‑0 first‑quarter deficit to NIU, improving a meager 3.86-yard average on first‑down runs (the league worst), and defending against TCU’s strong ground game—especially quarterback runs reminiscent of Texas Tech’s Thomas Castellanos. Watch running back Kedric Reescano’s red‑zone usage versus the more effective Quincy Craig and Antwan Roberts Jr., and see if Arizona can establish a consistent rushing attack to stay competitive under the lights.
Arizona men’s basketball recruiting: 5-star guard Adan Diggs sets commitment date
Arizona’s first 2027 basketball commitment looms as 5‑star combo guard Adan Diggs of Phoenix will announce his decision on Nov. 16. Ranked No. 6 overall and a top‑5 prospect, Diggs is weighing Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky and USC after an official Tucson visit during the Red‑Blue Showcase. Coach Tommy Lloyd hopes the 6‑foot‑4, 6‑foot‑7‑wing‑spanned guard—praised for two‑way versatility—could be the Wildcats’ third elite combo guard in as many years, offsetting recent recruiting misses on Darius Wabbington and Kamsi Awaka. Arizona’s 2027 class hinges on Diggs as the program leans on transfers and international talent.
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