The Arizona Wildcats did not play up to standard in the Holiday Bowl, losing 24-19 to the SMU Mustangs. Nonetheless, quarterback Noah Fifita laid it all out for the Wildcats despite the loss.
The No. 17-ranked Arizona Wildcats attempted a comeback late in the second half of the Holiday Bowl. Still, the deficit was too much to overcome and they fell to the SMU Mustangs 24-19 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego this past Friday.
The Arizona Wildcats fell flat against the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl, missing a chance to reach 10 wins for the second time in three seasons. The #17-ranked Wildcats were bested 24-19 by SMU on Jan.
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Friday's Holiday Bowl between SMU and No. 17 Arizona wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicated, but it wasn't a stress-free victory for the Mustangs.
The Arizona Wildcats were certainly impressive in their non-conference schedule, and they’ll carry plenty of momentum into the start of conference play.
You wouldn’t know it from their record, but the Arizona Wildcats were challenged early, and often in their non-conference schedule. The Wildcats cruised
The No. 17 Arizona Wildcats take the field for the final time of the 2025-2026 season on Friday in the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl, which will be held at Snapdragon Stadium at 4 p.m.