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Arizona ranked in the AP Top 25 for first time in 2026

For the first time in 2026, Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats were finally recognized as a top 25 team in the AP Poll, jumping up to No. 25 despite not playing in Week 6.

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Arizona football enters tough 2nd half with Big 12 title game, playoff bid still in play

The last time Arizona started a season 5-1, in 2014, it matched that record in the second half and made its lone appearance in a conference title game.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 18

Arizona football ranked in AP Top 25 ahead of Homecoming matchup vs. Iowa State

The Arizona Wildcats enter Homecoming week with a national ranking next to their name. Arizona is ranked No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press poll, marking the first time in 2026 that coach Brent Brennan’s squad has been in the national rankings.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 18

Arizona volleyball swept by BYU in fourth straight loss

While there was a lot of fight shown from Arizona, it was not enough to take down No. 14 BYU inside the McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. The Wildcats (6-12, 1-6 Big 12) dropped all three sets to the Cougars to extend their four-game losing streak.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 18

Arizona softball uses 1-2 punch of Ryley and Rylie to defeat UTEP

Upgrading the competition during fall ball has been a process over the last few years. It started with an NAIA school two years ago. Last year, a road game against a Division I opponent was added.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 17

What Tommy Lloyd, Arizona players said after exhibition win over San Diego State

This exhibition did not feel like an exhibition, it felt like the real deal. Arizona was able to out “bully-ball” San Diego State in a 82-67 victory to take the second exhibition of the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 17

Laurynn Ziller’s heroic save prevents disastrous ending for Arizona soccer

The match between Arizona soccer and Utah was headed for a scoreless draw. It wasn’t what Wildcat fans wanted or maybe even what the team needed if it wants to play in the Big 12 Tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 17

Arizona men’s basketball holds off San Diego State in exhibition

Even when it doesn’t count, San Diego State always proves to be a hard out. Arizona shook off poor shooting and plenty of defensive breakdowns to beat the Aztecs 82-67 on Friday night in an exhibition game at ALKEME Arena at McKale Center.

Bryce James News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 16

Will Bryce James start again? 3 things to watch in Arizona vs. San Diego State

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats will take the floor at the McKale Center for a second exhibition game this week, squaring off against the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday evening.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 16

Missing out on recruits is not a sign trouble

Tommy Lloyd can’t recruit American players. At least, so was the fear until he started landing some of the best the country had to offer, including Caleb Holt, Cameron Holmes, Koa Peat, Brayden Burries and Carter Bryant.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 16

Arizona volleyball switches it up at No. 8 ASU

TEMPE—Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs said she was making changes this week. The biggest one was the offensive system the Wildcats would run.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts San Diego State

Arizona’s preseason slate had a successful beginning on Tuesday, with the Wildcats cruising to a 24-point win over San Francisco. It was far from a perfect performance, but exhibitions aren’t meant to be graded on style points.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Friday Night Lights 2026: Edition 6

The Arizona Wildcats are coming off a shellacking of the Cincinnati Bearcats and the West Virginia Mountaineers over the past two weeks. They are now heading into a much needed bye week this weekend and are looking to get some rest and hoping some players are fully healed as Arizona gets ready to tackle the last half of the schedule.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Arizona men’s basketball picked to win Big 12; Ivan Kharchenkov, Motiejus Krivas named to all-conference team

Ahead of winning the Big 12 last season, only one of the league’s 16 coaches picked Arizona to take the title. And not a single Wildcat was tabbed to the preseason all-conference team.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Arizona volleyball continues making changes in effort to compete

Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs hasn’t been afraid to make changes this season. She has switched from a 5-1 offensive system to a 6-2, made regular changes in her lineup both between and during matches, and started emphasizing the backrow attack in an effort to get more scoring from the middle of the court.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 15

Grading Arizona football’s performance through 1st half of 2026 season

The first half of Arizona’s 2026 season is in the books and there were some ups and downs presented to Brent Brennan’s squad. The BYU loss is surely disappointing but the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) have taken care of every other game.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

6 basketball players to represent Arizona at Big 12 Media Days

The Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days next week in Kansas City, splitting it over two days. Arizona’s men’s and women’s squads will participate on Oct.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 14

Tommy Lloyd doesn't want to hold back Arizona 5-star freshman Caleb Holt

Caleb Holt has some big shoes to fill for Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats. The 6'5 guard is the latest 5-star talent to arrive in Tucson, with potential not just to go one-and-done, but to get selected among the first three picks in the 2027 NBA draft.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

What Tommy Lloyd, Motiejus Krivas and Derek Dixon said after Arizona’s exhibition win over San Francisco

Arizona men’s basketball started preseason play in dominating fashion with a 93-69 win over San Francisco. Center Motiejus Krivas led the Wildcats with 20 points while forward Ivan Kharchenkov added in 18 of his own.

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

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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.