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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.

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Start times, TV info announced for Arizona men’s basketball 2026-27 schedule

You can now block out your calendars for Arizona men’s basketball viewing. And you’ve got a few weeks to make sure you’ve got access to all the necessary channels and streaming services.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

A look at Arizona’s Pro Football Focus grades through first half of 2026 season

Arizona’s 2026 season is evenly split into halves, with six games prior to this week’s bye and then six more afterward. So far the Wildcats have won five times, the lone loss at unbeaten BYU, and are on the doorstep of returning to the national rankings.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

How former Arizona Wildcats fared in Week 5 of NFL season

Another week of the NFL season is in the books. Here’s how former Arizona Wildcats fared around the league in Week 5. Croskey-Merritt had his best game of the young season, running for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ tie with the New York Giants.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball faces San Francisco in exhibition

It’s not the regular season yet, but it’s pretty close. The 2026-27 season begins in three weeks, and to prepare for that Arizona has scheduled a trio of exhibition games against Division I opponents.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

What Brent Brennan said at his press conference during Arizona’s bye week

At 5-1, Arizona is off to its best start in 12 years. But the second half of the season, which features two games against unbeaten opponents and the Territorial Cup, figures to be a much bigger challenge.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

Arizona football: 5 things we learned from the 1st half of the 2026 season

Arizona has reached the halfway point in its season and heads into the bye week with a lot of confidence. The Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) have not always played to perfection but more often than not they are getting the job done.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

Arizona men’s basketball 5th in KenPom preseason rankings

Arizona is set to play the first of its three exhibition games on Tuesday, and next week the Big 12 Conference will be holding its annual media days in Kansas City, both signs the 2026-27 season is getting closer.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Tracking snap counts and PFF grades from Arizona’s win at West Virginia

The RichRod Bowl went in favor of Arizona as it got the second conference win of the season with a 52-31 routing over West Virginia. Pro Football Focus gave the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) an overall mark of 74.9.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Arizona football outside AP Top 25 after 5-1 start

Arizona football is off to its best start in a dozen years but the Wildcats haven’t done enough yet to earn the trust of most Associated Press poll voters.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Former Wildcats Brendan Summerhill, Mason White return to Tucson with Arizona Fall League

For three years, they were two of the best college baseball players in the country and among the best to ever play for Arizona. But now they’re just two of many hoping to someday reach the big leagues.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

What Brent Brennan, Isaiah Mizell and Cam Chapa said after Arizona’s win at West Virginia

The RichRod Bowl went in favor of Rich Rodriguez’s former team as Arizona routed West Virginia 52-31. The Wildcats move to 5-1 (2-1 Big 12) going into their bye week and an eventual matchup against Iowa State.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 10

Brent Brennan gushes over Arizona receiver Isaiah Mizell's breakout performance vs. West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell came into Saturday's road matchup at West Virginia with 13 receptions, 176 receiving yards, and two touchdowns through the first four games of the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

Grading Arizona football’s performance in win at West Virginia

The RichRod Bowl felt like a true Rich Rodriguez type of game, and fortunately for Brent Brennan’s squad it caught a case of the explosive offensive plays.

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

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

Arizona football explodes offensively to win at West Virginia, match best start since 2014

During the mostly successful RichRod era, you could always expect Arizona to score points but the lack of defense kept the Wildcats from reaching greater heights.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

Arizona football at West Virginia fan discussion

It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats visit former coach Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers to wrap up the first half of the 2026 season. Arizona (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) has won three in a row while West Virginia (3-2, 0-2) has dropped two straight.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

Newcomers Ryley Harrison, Elizabeth Moffitt stand out in Arizona softball’s 1st Red-Blue scrimmage

It wasn’t an easy game to keep up with. Players entered and left the field in mid-inning. Some of the players on the current roster didn’t play. Three players who graduated did play.

Arizona volleyball drops 3-setter to No. 8 TCU

When a volleyball team gets outhit, outblocked, and outdug, it’s not a surprise to lose in straight sets in less than 90 minutes. The Arizona Wildcats had that experience against No.

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

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 6

Arizona misses out on 5-star in-state center Darius Wabbington

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats hosted three top 30 recruits in the 2027 class during the Red-Blue Showcase in late September, a potentially transformational weekend for the future of this program.

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.

Noah Fifita 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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.