Arizona controlled the game from the opening tip, never trailing en route to a convincing 28-point victory. The Wildcats built an early lead and carried
As the 2025 college football season comes to a close, college coaching staffs across the country are preparing for the upcoming January transfer portal
Just three days remain before No. 17-ranked Arizona is set to take on the SMU Mustangs in the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl, which is to be played at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA, on Jan.
Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan don't have many needs to address in the upcoming January transfer portal window, as the Wildcats are expected to return a lot of talent next season.
Arizona’s 9-3 record and bowl invitation mark the program’s first postseason appearance since 2023, and their third Holiday Bowl trip overall; previous appearances came in 1998 and 2009. Under second-year head coach Brent Brennan, the Wildcats have completed a remarkable turnaround.
With the 2025 college football regular season complete and the bowl season in full swing, college coaching staffs across the country are in full preparation mode for the upcoming January transfer portal window.
While the Wildcats have already proven they can win games, conference competition raises the stakes and the margin for error. In Arizona’s upcoming matchup, three players stand out as key figures who could determine the outcome against a similar Colorado team.
With the Buffaloes currently showing promising form in early Big 12 play, these players’ scoring, rebounding, and leadership will be key in navigating a tough Arizona defense.
This selection represents both a personal milestone for Johnson and a chance to elevate his national profile ahead of the next level. The East-West Shrine Bowl, played each January, brings together top senior talent from across the country for a week of practices and a nationally televised game.