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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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Arizona men’s basketball vs. South Dakota State fan discussion

It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats wrap up nonconference play, and 2025, with a home matchup against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-South Dakota State game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-South Dakota State Arizona-South […]

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What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball wraps up nonconference play vs. South Dakota State

Following four games in 10 days, Arizona took some much-deserved time off for the holidays. Big 12 Conference play is just around the corner, but before that league opener is one more nonconference tilt. The top-ranked Wildcats (12-0) host South Dakota State (7-7) on Monday night seeking a perfect preseason, something they’ve done four times […]

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Arizona football: Freshman Mays Pese standing out for veteran-laden Wildcats

During Brent Brennan’s first season, Arizona was heavily reliant on the players who stuck around after the sudden coaching change. And while that included future NFL draft picks Tetairoa McMillan and Jonah Savaiinaea, as well as a veteran secondary, the lack of young talent to provide depth contributed to the poor results. The Wildcats are […]

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A 2026 wishlist for Arizona Athletics

It is almost a new year which means there are new opportunities out there for the programs in the Arizona athletic department.  Here is a wishlist for some of the major programs in Arizona Athletics going into 2026: Football: Be a Big 12 title contender The success from this season has helped to lay down […]

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Top 10 moments for Arizona Athletics in 2025

As 2025 comes to end, we look back on the year and remember some of the best moments for Arizona Athletics. Here are the top ten moments for from UA sports this past year: 1. Triathlon wins second straight National Championship  In just its third year of existence, the Arizona triathlon team won its second […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Arizona baseball announces hiring of pitching coach Sean Kenny

A few weeks ahead of returning to practice ahead of the 2026 season, Arizona’s coaching staff is complete. The school formally announced the hiring of pitching coach Sean Kenny on Monday, giving the Wildcats another veteran assistant with nearly 30 years of experience at the collegiate level. The 53-year-old Kenny replaces John DeRouin, who had […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

What Brent Brennan said about Holiday Bowl preparation

Arizona has started its game preparation for the Holiday Bowl and it’s safe to say that Brent Brennan’s squad is appreciative to play one more game as a team.  With just about a week and half left in the 2025 season, here is what Brennan had to say about the Wildcats’ preparation to this point: […]

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What Tommy Lloyd, Arizona players said after beating Bethune-Cookman

The finale of Stranger Things isn’t for a few more days, but Arizona fans got their own taste of an unusual sequence of events Monday night. Mabil Mawut was ejected from the bench in the Wildcats’ win over Bethune-Cookman. Moments later, a fire alarm sounded throughout McKale Center. “I don’t know, maybe it’s a right […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Brayden Burries shines in 2nd half as Arizona crushes Bethune-Cookman

Coming off a win against San Diego State in Phoenix, Arizona looked to continue its perfect start to the season against Bethune-Cookman. Christmas came early for the Wildcats from Tucson as they won 107-71 on Monday night at McKale Center. Brayden Burries had a phenomenal second half, scoring 18 of his 20 points after halftime. […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Arizona men’s basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman fan discussion

It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats put their unbeaten record on the line once again in a pre-Christmas game with Bethune-Cookman. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona/Bethune-Cookman game time, details: How can I watch Arizona/Bethune-Cookman? Arizona/Bethune-Cookman will be shown on ESPN […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read