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Arizona Backup QB Entering Transfer Portal

Another day, another entrant into the transfer portal for Arizona. While the team prepares for its bout with SMU in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, several players are considering their future with the program.

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Former Arizona Wide Receiver Target Enters Transfer Portal

While the 2026 transfer portal window won't officially open until January, players across the country have already started announcing their intention to enter the portal now that the 2025 regular season has come to an end.

Tobe Awaka News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

The Terrific Work of Tobe Awaka This Season: A Breakdown

Tobe Awaka is a 6′8″ forward/center, originally at the University of Tennessee, who transferred to Arizona prior to the 2024–25 season. By choosing to come to Tucson, he brought size, physicality, and rebounding.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

An Arizona Volleyball Standout Was Recognized For AVCA Honors

Arizona volleyball standout Jordan Wilson added another major achievement to her career by earning AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) All-Pacific Region First Team honors, marking one of the most significant recognitions of her time as a Wildcat.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

Arizona Wildcats Players to Watch Against Alabama

As the Arizona Wildcats prepare to face the Alabama Crimson Tide, there are several key contributors whose performances will likely determine whether Arizona can handle Alabama’s physicality, athleticism, and pace.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

Arizona Wildcats Football 2025 Season Grade

Arizona finished the regular season 9–3 overall, 6–3 in Big 12 play. They scored 391 total points, averaging 32.6 points per game (PPG). On defense, they allowed 227 points total, which is 18.9 points allowed per game (PA/G). According to sports-reference.com.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

How Ivan Kharchenkov Has Stepped Up for Arizona

While still a teenager, Kharchenkov collected significant accomplishments with Bayern in the Euro League. Over the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons, he was part of Bayern’s squads that won back-to-back German national championships.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

Three Tide Players Arizona Must Watch in Upcoming Game

Philon Jr. leads Alabama this season in scoring, averaging 21.4 points per game, which ranks him seventh in the country in this category to this point.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

Arizona Lineman Intends to Enter Transfer Portal

On Tuesday, Arizona began its preparation for the Holiday Bowl , which will take place in San Diego on Jan. 2, 2026. The Wildcats will take on the SMU Mustangs from the ACC in an entertaining clash of veteran offenses and strong defenses.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

Arizona Making Progress with Elite 2026 Guard

Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd have started the 2026 recruiting cycle strongly by securing four-star small forward Cameron Holmes as their first and only commit.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Arizona Women’s Team Seeking Bounce-Back After Two Losses

The matchup is scheduled for Dec 10, 2025, at the Wildcats’ home court, McKale Center, in Tucson. The game is a greatly important one coming off two consecutive

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Arizona Football's Resurgence: A Closer Look

The 2024 season under first-year head coach Brent Brennan was a disappointing one for Arizona. They finished with a 4–8 overall record and a 2–7 mark in Big 12 play. According to cfbstats.com, statistically, the offense struggled to find consistency: the team averaged just 21.8 points per game, which ranked near the bottom nationally.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Key SMU Players Arizona Must Watch in the Holiday Bowl

Jennings has been the engine of SMU’s offense year in and year out and that continued this season. He threw for 3,363 yards, with 26 passing touchdowns

Dalton Johnson News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Top Defensive X-Factors in Arizona’s Bowl Matchup

According to ESPN.com, Dalton Johnson led the Wildcats in tackles this season, totaling an impressive 97 total tackles (48 solo) across 2025. He also

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Arizona Tops AP Poll Following Win Over Auburn

Arizona has scheduled a strenuous non-conference slate, but the Wildcats haven't had to sweat too much. Following a blowout win at home over Auburn , the Wildcats have four wins against ranked opponents so far this season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Offensive X-Factors for Arizona’s Upcoming Bowl Game

Fifita enjoyed a breakout 2025 season, throwing for 2,963 yards, 26 touchdowns, and just 5 interceptions over 12 games, numbers that established him as one of the best quarterbacks in the conference.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 9

Elite 2026 International Prospect Visits Arizona

The 2026 recruiting cycle hasn't gone exactly as Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd planned. While the Wildcats managed to land Cameron Holmes, a four-star small forward from Goodyear, Arizona, they also missed out on some of their top targets, like five-star power forward Cameron Williams.

Arizona Wildcats News / HBCUs on SI / December 4

Southern University Jaguars Upset Arizona Wildcats In Women's Basketball

Wednesday night's game against a tough Big 12 powerhouse in Tucson, Arizona, was a significant victory for the Lady Jaguars and HBCU women's basketball.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 3

Derek Dixon's layup leads No. 16 UNC past No. 18 Kentucky

North Carolina freshman Derek Dixon became the star of the night as his driving layup with 16 seconds left lifted the 16th-ranked Tar Heels to a 67-64 victory over No. 18 Kentucky on Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky.