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Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi, linebacker Max Harris gain eligibility via court ruling
Arizona’s veteran roster just got a little more experienced. A Pima County Superior Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that will allow running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris to suit up for the Wildcats for a fifth college season. Both had previously been granted eligibility via a federal judge’s ruling in […]
Friday Night Lights 2026: Edition 3
The Arizona Wildcat football season has officially started, with the ’Cats knocking off the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 35-7 this past Saturday. Arizona now turns its attention to BYU as they head to Provo to take on the Cougars. On the recruiting front, the Wildcats currently have 18 members of the 2027 class. The ‘Cats had […]
Arizona football notebook: Wildcats ready to remove taste of last season’s BYU loss
The 2026 season officially started for Arizona last weekend but one of the biggest tests arrives on Saturday. The Wildcats (1-0), coming off a 35-7 win over NAU, now head to Provo for a matchup with No. 15 BYU that could have major conference championship implications. Last season’s matchup is still fresh in the eyes […]
Arizona football on outside of AP Top 25 ahead of BYU game
As expected, Arizona football’s season opening win over NAU didn’t move the needle for AP poll voters. But a win Saturday over a top-15 BYU team would catapult the Wildcats into the rankings. Arizona received 33 votes in this week’s AP Top 25, the fourth-most in the receiving voters category. It’s one more vote than […]
BYU football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
ASU will always be Arizona’s No. 1 rival, no matter the sport. But with the move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 the door opened for someone new to take over the No. 2 spot on regular opponents for the fanbase to have a rivalry with, and BYU fits that bill. The Wildcats and […]
Aari McDonald signs with Minnesota Lynx
It’s been a long time since former Arizona star Aari McDonald played in a WNBA game. That has come to an end with the first-place Minnesota Lynx announcing her signing on Monday afternoon. McDonald was injured last August while playing for the Indiana Fever. She tried to come back by playing in the Unrivaled 3×3 […]
What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open BYU week
The first game is out of the way, now comes the first true test. Arizona heads to Provo on Saturday for a clash with No. 14 BYU, an early Big 12 matchup that could determine if the Wildcats contend for the conference title. It’s a game every UA fan has had circled since the schedule […]
Arizona softball adds pair of in-state commits to 2028 class
The class of 2028 began hearing from softball coaches on Sept. 1. The commitments started soon after. Arizona joined the fun with a pair of commitment announcements from in-state prospects on Sunday. Right-handed pitcher/first baseman Annika Ridling and power-hitting catcher/first baseman Jaiden Stell will both come to Tucson from the Phoenix area. They are teammates […]
Arizona soccer thwarted by defensive-minded Dartmouth
In its visit to the desert, Dartmouth scored one goal early and tried to make that stand up until the end. It didn’t work on Thursday against Arizona State, but the Big Green got their lone goal to hold up against Arizona on Sunday in a 1-0 victory. “I think this was a good organized […]
Arizona volleyball drops 5-setter to Pepperdine to go winless at Bluejay Invitational
Arizona and Pepperdine came into Sunday morning’s volleyball match hoping to get out of Omaha with one win. The more consistent team accomplished that goal. That team was Pepperdine, which walked away with the 3-2 victory (25-17, 24-26, 25-19, 22-25, 15-11). The Wildcats started the weekend with a five-set loss to No. 10 Creighton. That […]
Tracking snap counts and Pro Football Focus grades from Arizona’s victory over NAU
Arizona started the season on a good note with a 35-7 victory over in-state foe NAU. Pro Football Focus gave the Wildcats an overall mark of 80.6. The offense was graded at 77.9 and the defense was given a 74.8 grade. The best aspect of Arizona’s performance was the pass blocking which received a 88.2 […]
Grading Arizona football’s performance in season opener win over NAU
The 2026 season for Arizona football is officially underway and it is off to a good start with a 35-7 win over in-state foe NAU. The Wildcats handled business for most of the game, aside from a few mistakes, to move to 1-0 on the season. All eyes now turn to the trip to Provo […]
What Brent Brennan, Quinn Olson and Kedrick Reescano said after Arizona’s season-opening win over NAU
Favored by more than 30 points, Arizona was supposed to beat NAU and do so with ease. And if not for a late interception returned for a touchdown, the Wildcats would have covered—like great teams do—and posted their first shutout in 13 years. “We got the win, and that’s all that matters to us,” said […]
Arizona vs. NAU: Players of the Game
The Arizona Wildcats handled their business against the Lumberjacks on Saturday night, easily winning 35-7. There were a ton of things to like about the game and a few things to ensure are fixed before next week’s Big 12 opener against BYU. For now, let’s focus on the players who stood out Saturday, and there […]
Arizona football coasts to easy win over NAU in season opener
Arizona passed the first of its 12 guaranteed tests, but the level of difficulty will go up next week. The Wildcats cruised to a 35-7 win over in-state foe NAU on Saturday night before an announced crowd of 40,129 at Casino Del Sol Stadium. It was the UA’s fourth consecutive season-opening win, its longest streak […]
Arizona volleyball swept by Tulsa in huge letdown
After the Arizona Wildcats had a competitive loss against No. 10 Creighton on Friday afternoon, head coach Rita Stubbs said it would mean nothing if they didn’t come out and compete as hard against Tulsa on Saturday. Her concern became prophecy when the Wildcats (2-3) were swept by the Golden Hurricanes (5-0). Tulsa came back […]
Arizona football vs. NAU fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The long offseason is finally over! The Arizona Wildcats open the 2026 season at home against the NAU Lumberjacks, who are already 1-0. The UA has won the last two meetings, including 22-10 in 2024, while NAU is seeking its third win in series history and first since the major upset in […]
SB Nation Reacts: Arizona football fans pick their top newcomer
Like every college football team, Arizona reached into the NCAA transfer portal to help fill out its roster for the 2026 season. The Wildcats added more than 20 transfers, a few of which will start on Saturday’s opener against NAU. We asked our readers which newcomer would make the biggest impact for the UA this […]
Arizona football vs. NAU: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! The long offseason is finally over! The Arizona Wildcats open the 2026 season at home against the NAU Lumberjacks, who are already 1-0. The UA has won the last two meetings, including 22-10 in 2024, while NAU is seeking its third win in series history and first since the major upset in […]
Arizona volleyball shows fight in 5-set loss to No. 10 Creighton
Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs has said that one thing a team is always in control of is its fight. The Wildcats showed a lot of fight against No. 10 Creighton on Friday afternoon, but they couldn’t close the deal in a 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 19-25, 25-18, 15-12) loss. “I told the team that […]
Arizona’s Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi file TRO seeking football eligibility
On the eve of Arizona football’s season opener, one of the biggest questions surrounding the program remains the eligibility status of linebacker Max Harris and running back Ismail Mahdi. The two players have filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the NCAA that will allow them to compete this season, according to […]
Arizona softball releases 2026 fall schedule
Over the past few years, the Arizona Wildcats have been upgrading their fall schedule. First, they added an NAIA opponent in Benedictine University-Mesa. Then, they added a solid Division I opponent in GCU. This season will feature the most challenging fall schedule ever with two additional DI games and two Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmages. All fall […]
What to watch for when Arizona football opens 2026 season vs. NAU
The long Wildcat Nation nightmare is over, college football is back. And following one of the best seasons in school history, optimism is in the air for Arizona going into the 2026 season. The UA returns more than half its starters from a 9-4 squad, just the eighth time it has won at least nine […]
Arizona cross country sweeps Dave Murray Invitational
The Arizona men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the 2026 season with victories at the Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson. The Wildcats competed against athletes from ASU, Pima Community College and Glendale Community College. The men’s team swept the top six positions in the 6K, led by Vincent Gwachi’s first-place time of 17:32.6. Josphat […]
Renee Jones answered call when Arizona volleyball needed her
When the season started, no one expected sophomore opposite hitter Renee Jones to be one of Arizona volleyball’s top weapons. She wasn’t even slated to get on the floor despite the Wildcats using two right side hitters in their 6-2 offense. Some players might have sulked or lost focus. Instead, Jones kept working and seized […]
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