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Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats are 4-1 on the year after dismantling previously undefeated Cincinnati, 34-7, at home on Saturday evening. Arizona (4-1, 1-1 in Big 12) now heads out to the country roads of West Virginia, where they will face a high-scoring Mountaineers squad in the midst of a two-game losing streak.

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Arizona picked 13th in Big 12 preseason women’s basketball poll

TCU women’s basketball has ridden big-named transfers to the last two Big 12 regular season titles. Oklahoma State hopes to walk the same path this year.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 8

Arizona soccer hopes to ride offensive momentum to 1st conference win

The Arizona Wildcats have shown that they can compete with other Big 12 soccer teams. Now they just need to defeat one. Arizona has played four matches in conference play.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 8

Arizona football at West Virginia score predictions

Rich Rodriguez was Arizona’s coach from 2012-17, during which time he went 43-35 and reached bowl games in five of six seasons. Since parting ways with RichRod, the Wildcats have gone 42-54 and played in two bowl games, those coming in the last three seasons.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 7

Arizona football down 4 offensive starters for trip to West Virginia

Arizona managed to overcome the loss of all three starting wide receivers last weekend and still easily beat Cincinnati. Now the Wildcats will have to try and do that for an entire game in a hostile environment.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 7

Arizona misses out on second top-40 recruit in two days

In arguably the worst recruiting week of Tommy Lloyd's career, the Arizona Wildcats struck out on a high profile target for the second day in a row. One day after 5-star center and Phoenix native Darius Wabbington committed to Indiana, 4-star big man Kamsi Awaka announced his commitment to Todd Golden and the Florida Gators.

Todd Golden 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

Tobe Awaka News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 7

4-star center Kamsi Awaka commits to Florida over Arizona

For the second day in a row, Arizona men’s basketball has been on the wrong side of a commitment. Kamsi Awaka, the younger brother of ex-Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka, committed to the Florida Gators on Wednesday.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 7

Arizona football notebook: Zac Siulepa’s Costco recruitment, Danny Gonzales’ vacation nightmare

The long awaited, unofficial, RichRod Bowl is upon us and there is a lot of buzz from the people in Tucson. Fans remember the success former head coach Rich Rodriguez had at Arizona but also remember how sour of an ending he had.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 6

West Virginia football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction

It’s not just Game Week, it’s RichRod Game Week! Arizona’s first trip to West Virginia will see it face off against former head coach Rich Rodriguez, who is back with the Mountaineers for a second go-around.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 5

How former Arizona Wildcats fared in Week 4 of NFL

Week 4 of the NFL season is complete, and once again multiple former Arizona Wildcats stood out. Here’s a look around the league at how UA alums performed.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 5

Arizona basketball recruiting: 5-star target Darius Wabbington to announce commitment Tuesday

One of Arizona men’s basketball’s top recruiting targets in the 2027 class is set to announce his decision on Tuesday. Darius Wabbington, a five-star center, will choose between Arizona, Illinois and Indiana at 3 p.m.

Brent Brennan News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 5

What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open West Virginia week

Arizona has won five straight games at home, including all four since changing the name to Casino Del Stadium. The results have been more mixed on the road this season, losing at BYU before winning at Washington State.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 5

Arizona WR Tre Spivey out for season with foot injury

At least one of the trio of starting wide receivers injured in Arizona’s last game won’t be back on the field this season. UA coach Brent Brennan confirmed Monday that junior Tre Spivey will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a foot injury in Saturday’s 34-7 win over Cincinnati.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 5

Arizona projected for bowl rematch with chance to avenge last season’s loss

Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats sent a message to the rest of the Big 12 on Saturday night, completely dominating previously undefeated Cincinnati, 34-7, in the best all-around performance of the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 5

Arizona football’s defensive front earns recognition from Big 12

People are starting to catch on to how improved Arizona’s rush defense is this season. On Saturday the Wildcats’ defensive line held Cincinnati’s rushing attack, the No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 5

Arizona football: Improved run defense set for toughest test

It’s one thing to set out to negate an opponent’s biggest strength. It’s another thing to do it. Arizona stuffed one of the top rushing attacks in the country on Saturday night, holding Cincinnati to a net of 74 yards on the ground in the 34-7 victory.

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.

Kehden Hettiger News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 4

Top 2028 infielder Jessa Hettiger commits to Arizona softball

It was a big recruiting weekend for Arizona softball. The class of 2027 commits who will sign their financial aid paperwork in just over a month were on campus.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 4

Communication, adjustments lift Arizona volleyball over Texas Tech

If there are two things that Arizona volleyball coaches and players have talked about after losses, it’s lack of communication and the inability to adjust once opponents change what they’re doing.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 4

Tracking snap counts and PFF grades from Arizona’s win over Cincinnati

Arizona earned its first conference victory of the season with a 34-7 win over Cincinnati. Pro Football Focus gave the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) an overall mark of 75.8.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 4

Arizona vs. Cincinnati: Players of the Game

After a slow start the past couple of games, the Arizona Wildcats got off to a fast start against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday. After a little bit of a lull the rest of the first half, the Wildcat offense exploded in the second half and really put the game out of reach of Cincy, with Arizona winning 34-7.

Arizona Wildcats News / Yardbarker / September 20

Noah Fifita sets Arizona career passing yardage record

Noah Fifita set the Arizona Wildcats' career passing yards record on Saturday.

NC State's inexplicable collapse at Vandy enters pantheon of painful Wolfpack losses

Kentucky might be more than a spoiler under HC Will Stein

CFB Week 3 winners, losers: Ole Miss gets revenge, NC State's stunning loss and more

Darian Mensah sets ACC, Miami records against Wake Forest

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Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / September 11

Arizona Gets Major Roster Boost Ahead of BYU Game

Arizona is getting a significant boost just in time for its Big 12 opener against BYU. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Wildcats are officially adding running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris to their roster ahead of Saturday’s matchup against No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / September 9

This Arizona Star Circled the BYU Game Long Ago

The national oddsmakers dislike Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita as a Heisman Trophy contender, but he’ll have an opportunity to shift the narrative on Saturday at BYU.