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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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]