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One of the most anticipated games of the season is on tap, with Arizona headed to Texas Tech on Saturday morning for a Top 25 showdown that will go a long way toward determining who plays in the Big 12 title game.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 26

3 things we learned about Arizona basketball from its exhibition games

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats cruised through three home exhibition games over the last two weeks, helping to prepare the squad for the 2026-27 college basketball season - which begins on Monday, Nov.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 26

Next 3 weeks could decide Big 12 football title game participants

The Big 12 Conference entered last weekend as the home to half of the six remaining unbeaten teams in FBS. The prospect of the league getting two teams into the College Football Playoff, if not more, seemed very real.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 25

Slow start, inconsistencies once again haunt Arizona volleyball in sixth straight loss

It was 9 a.m. in Tucson when Arizona volleyball took the floor at Cincinnati, but the slow start had nothing to do with that. It’s been a challenge for the Wildcats all season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 25

Arizona vs. Iowa State: Players of the Game

The Arizona Wildcats boat-raced the Iowa State Cyclones out of Tucson Saturday night, winning 39-3. The Wildcat defense put on a show, holding ISU’s vaunted rushing attack to 1.7 yards per carry and easily the best player on the Cyclone offense, Aidan Flora, to just 3 yards per carry.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 25

Video review, missed opportunities turn into heartbreakers for Arizona soccer against Baylor

The NCAA Women’s Soccer Selection Committee released its top 16 teams on Sunday. A nation-leading six came from the Big 12. Arizona has been competitive against all five of the top 16 teams it has faced, but it once again came up short against one of them on senior day at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 25

Tracking snap counts and PFF grades from Arizona’s win vs. Iowa State

Arizona clinched bowl eligibility with a 39-3 win over Iowa State. Pro Football Focus gave the Wildcats (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) an overall mark of 74.1. The offense was given an overall mark of 70.6 and the defense was given a 72.2 overall mark. The best aspect of Arizona’s performance was the pass blocking grade which received a 79.3 grading.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 25

Arizona football moves up in AP poll ahead of top-25 showdown at Texas

Arizona football laid down some style points Saturday in a 39-3 win over Iowa State. The way in which Arizona beat the Cyclones likely led some Associated Press poll voters to add or move up the Wildcats on their ballots.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 25

Arizona football opens as small underdog at Texas Tech

The Arizona Wildcats have taken care of business against the Big 12’s mid to lesser competition. Now comes an opportunity for Arizona to prove it belongs in the conversation for the conference’s top teams.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 24

Serve receive does Arizona volleyball in at West Virginia

Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs has said repeatedly that there’s no team in the conference that the Wildcats are good enough to look past. That was obvious at West Virginia.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 24

What Tommy Lloyd, Caleb Holt and JJ Mandaquit said after final exhibition win over Eastern Washington

Preseason play finished up for Arizona men’s basketball with a 85-54 blowout win over Eastern Washington. Caleb Holt had a very explosive 21 points performance along with four more Wildcats who scored in double figures.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 24

Fans get first look at more Arizona softball newcomers in fall games against Phoenix College, Pima

Most of Arizona softball’s players had seen action in the first three fall games, including three players from last year’s squad who are trying to get eligible for fifth seasons.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 24

Arizona men’s basketball crushes Eastern Washington to finish exhibition slate

Bring on the games that count. Arizona wrapped up its exhibition schedule with a dominant 85-54 win over Eastern Washington on Friday night at ALKEME Arena at McKale Center.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 23

Arizona women’s basketball adds Dionna Gray to roster

In mid-July, former Kent State point guard Dionna Gray was announced as a graduate assistant for the Golden Flashes. Three months later, she has officially been added to the Arizona women’s basketball roster as a fifth year player.

Kevin Pangos News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 23

Former Gonzaga star added to Arizona men’s basketball coaching staff

The Tommy Lloyd coaching tree now has a former player as one of the branches. Ex-Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos has been hired as an assistant coach, taking the spot previously held by Ken Nakagawa.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 23

What to watch for when Arizona football hosts Iowa State on Homecoming

In its only loss this season, at unbeaten and second-ranked BYU, Arizona held a lead at halftime. Two weeks later, at Washington State, the Wildcats trailed at the half but came back to win.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 23

‘A Practice of Patience’: Inside Arizona cross country’s national ascent

As head of the Arizona Wildcats cross country program, Jay Koloseus constantly reminds athletes that to succeed in distance running requires lots of perseverance.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 23

Bear Down anniversary & Noah Fifita’s final season, a connection 100 years in the making

Arizona’s Homecoming game is set up to be a storybook day with the headliner being a matchup against Iowa State. A perfect kickoff time, perfect weather, and a team standing at 5-1 (2-1 Big 12) on the season all set up the opportunity for the Wildcats to become bowl eligible.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 19

Where Arizona basketball landed in the preseason AP Top 25 rankings

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats were among the last four teams standing in the 2025-26 season, and expectations are similarly high for the program heading into 2026-27.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 13

Arizona basketball announces tipoff times, TV channels for full 2026-27 schedule

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats are going to be among the most exciting, must-watch teams in college basketball this season. And fortunately, they will be among the easier teams to tune into as well.

2026 Week 7 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West: How the top programs in the region stack up after a surprising Week 6

Forget every preseason expectation. Nobody in their right minds would have predicted UCLA to be 5-0, Oregon to be 3-2 with a loss to Oklahoma State, and Oregon State to be 4-2, with massive margins of victory.

Isaiah Mizell News / Yardbarker / October 10

Arizona WR Isaiah Mizell steps up, has career day in big win at West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell had a day.

Arizona extends winning streak, rolls past West Virginia 52-31

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 7

Florida basketball gets big commitment over Arizona with four-star Kamsi Awaka

Florida Gators men's basketball coach Todd Golden is a big-time, championship-level head coach, and that plays out on the recruiting trail as well.

The 'Big 12 basketball Player of the Year' quiz

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 5

2026 Week 6 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West: How the top programs in the region stack up after a shaky Week 5

The race to the Playoff continues out West. In light of North Dakota State’s transition to the Mountain West—and multiple fan requests—we have incorporated them into our coverage.