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Arizona football earns commitment from former Georgetown LB Cooper Blomstrom
In rebuilding the roster last offseason, Arizona brought in several players who had excelled at the FCS level in hopes they could be just as impactful in the Big 12. They hit on several of them, including defensive standouts Malachi Bailey, Max Harris, Deshawn McKnight and Riley Wilson. The Wildcats are hoping they hit paydirt […]
Former Illinois tight end Cole Rusk commits to Arizona
Arizona has picked up its first offensive recruit from the NCAA transfer portal, one who could step right in and start. The Wildcats have earned a commitment from ex-Illinois tight end Cole Rusk, who comes to the UA with one season of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Rusk had 19 catches for 217 yards and […]
SB Nation Reacts: How long will Arizona men’s basketball remain unbeaten?
The Arizona Wildcats are one of six teams left in men’s college basketball that have yet to lose a game this season. At 14-0, the UA is currently No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 where it has been for more than a month. This is the best start to a season for Arizona […]
How Arizona Wildcats fared as NFL rookies during the 2025 season
It took until the final snap of the final game of the regular season for the NFL playoffs to be finalized. And unfortunately, that last play involved a former Arizona Wildcat becoming a scapegoat for an entire fanbase. Kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal on Sunday night that would have given the Baltimore […]
Arizona football lands commitment from ex-Arkansas State long snapper Drew Nicolson
The NCAA transfer portal played a huge roll in Arizona’s roster rebuild last season, and it paid off with a 9-4 record and a trip to the Holiday. The portal will again be where the Wildcats seek to fill immediate needs. On Monday night the UA landed its first portal pickup for 2026, one that […]
How Arizona players graded during the 2025 season, per Pro Football Focus
That last game not withstanding, the 2025 season was a pretty good one for Arizona. The nine wins were an improvement of five from the year before, and on the grading front there was also a big leap according to Pro Football Focus. The UA graded out at 87.7 for the season, ranking 31st out […]
Arizona narrowly holds on to No. 1 ranking in AP poll
Arizona men’s basketball remains No. 1 in the Associated Press by the smallest of margins. Arizona received 32 first-place votes in this week’s poll compared to 29 for No. 2 Michigan. A single point separates the two teams in the rankings, with Arizona receiving 1,494 points to Michigan’s 1,493. Arizona is ranked No. 1 for […]
Arizona football 2025 season report card
Arizona’s 2025 season exceeded expectations by leaps and bounds. Finishing out at 9-4, it was just the eighth team in program history to get to nine wins. Brent Brennan completely turned his team around after going 4-8 in his first season. While it may have not ended on a high note, getting to a bowl […]
Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith declares for NFL Draft
Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith officially declared for the NFL Draft Sunday evening, two days after opting out of the Wildcats’ Holiday Bowl appearance. “To my teammates, who will forever be my brothers, thank you for making this experience unforgettable,” Smith said in a social media post announcing his declaration for the draft. “The bond […]
What’s next for Arizona football after bounceback 2025 season
In more than 120 years of Arizona football, only eight have reached the 9-win mark. Had the Wildcats pulled off that comeback in the Holiday Bowl they would have finished off just the fifth 10-win season in school history. “That is incredibly impressive from a team that was picked to be dead last in the […]
Arizona football opt outs were both disappointing and understandable
Arizona lost to SMU 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl, bringing a disappointing finish to an otherwise enjoyable season. As is the case with any loss, fans, analysts and others look at the game and try to figure out why. For some, Arizona’s offense — especially in the first half wherein it produced all of zero […]
Arizona women’s basketball drops 3rd straight Big 12 game at No. 21 Texas Tech
It’s been a lot of firsts for the Arizona Wildcats this week. They played their first road game of the year and their first ranked opponent. On Wednesday, it ended in a 75-56 loss at Colorado. On Saturday, it was an 80-49 loss at No. 21 Texas Tech. Once again, turnovers were a problem for […]
What Tommy Lloyd and players said after Arizona’s win at Utah
Arizona men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has coached enough games in Salt Lake City to not take lead for granted playing 4,300 feet above sea level. While the Wildcats got off to a stellar start in their 97-78 win over the Utes to open Big 12, Lloyd said after the game he never felt comfortable. […]
Arizona men’s basketball cruises to win at Utah in Big 12 opener
Weird things have happened to Arizona in Salt Lake City in recent years. In 2022, an unbeaten Wildcats squad fresh off a dominant performance at the Maui Invitational laid an egg against Utah, and two years later the UA needed triple overtime to get past the Utes. No such drama this time around. Top-ranked Arizona […]
Arizona men’s basketball at Utah fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats begin Big 12 Conference play with a visit to the Utah Utes. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-Utah game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Utah? Arizona-Utah will be shown on Peacock. James Westling […]
Grading Arizona football’s performance in Holiday Bowl
In a surprising season, Arizona finished out the season with an appearance in the Holiday Bowl. Well, maybe appearance is not the word because the Wildcats did not show up in the first half. However, a major fight gave the Wildcats a chance in the second half. In a 24-19 loss to SMU, Arizona finished […]
Nora Francois fulfills dreams with Arizona women’s basketball
Everything about being an Arizona Wildcat is the fulfillment of a fantasy for Nora Francois. She never guessed that she would experience the gameday environment or even have the chance to play at this level. “I wanted to make sure I was challenging myself,” Francois said. “Hopefully, just looking to play at a higher level. […]
Arizona men’s basketball at Utah: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats begin Big 12 Conference play with a visit to the Utah Utes. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Utah game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Utah? Arizona-Utah will be shown on Peacock. James Westling (play-by-play) and Matt Muehlebach […]
What Brent Brennan, Noah Fifita and Riley Wilson said after Holiday Bowl
Team 122 for Arizona will always be remembered as one that exceeded expectations, but most won’t want to remember how this season ended. Safe to say that regardless of the outcome, Brent Brennan is proud of the fight his team showed. Here is what Brennan, Noah Fifita, and Riley Wilson had to say following the […]
Arizona QB Noah Fifita confirms return for senior season
SAN DIEGO–The night overall was a disappointing one for Arizona fans, who saw their team fall behind 24-0 to SMU in the Holiday Bowl. But even before the game was played, those watching at home may have felt added stress thanks to something mentioned on the Fox broadcast during pregame. Sideline reporter Jenny Taft said […]
Arizona football can’t climb out of big hole in Holiday Bowl loss to SMU
SAN DIEGO—One game doesn’t define a season, and it shouldn’t take away from all the accomplishments leading up to that point. Even ones that start as bad as this one did. Arizona put forth its worst effort of the 2025 campaign, at least in the first half, falling behind 24-0 before coming up short of […]
Arizona football vs. SMU: Holiday Bowl fan discussion
It’s Game Day! In a bowl! The Arizona Wildcats look to complete just the fifth 10-win season in school history when they take on the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl. Here’s everything you need to know to watch or listen to the game, as well as our pregame coverage. Come chat with us! Arizona-SMU […]
Multiple Arizona defensive starters opt out of Holiday Bowl, per report
SAN DIEGO—Arizona’s defense has been a major strength in 2025, particularly when it comes to stopping the pass. But that unit will be shorthanded for the Holiday Bowl against SMU. Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star is reporting that defensive backs Dalton Johnson, Genesis Smith and Treydan Stukes will not play for the Wildcats […]
Arizona football vs. SMU: Holiday Bowl game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! In a bowl! The Arizona Wildcats look to complete just the fifth 10-win season in school history when they take on the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl. Here’s everything you need to know to watch or listen to the game, as well as our pregame coverage. Arizona-SMU game time, details: How […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball opens Big 12 play at Utah
The calendar has flipped to 2026 but Arizona remains unbeaten, one of six Division I schools without a loss. The Wildcats’ 13-0 start is its best since 2013-14, when they won their first 21 games. Going unbeaten through one of the toughest nonconference slates in the country is something to be proud of, and it’s […]
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