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Where did Arizona land in the first College Football Playoff rankings?

Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats, despite coming off a tough road loss at Texas Tech on Saturday, were among the top 25 teams in the first CFP rankings of the season.

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Arizona football ranked No. 22 in initial CFP rankings

It didn’t take long for Arizona football’s name to be called in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Arizona is ranked No. 22 in this week’s CFP poll, with a pivotal matchup against No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Arizona freshman Gigi Whann earns Big 12 Volleyball Starting Seven honors

Arizona volleyball freshman Gigi Whann was named to the Big 12 Starting Seven on Tuesday afternoon. The Starting Seven includes seven players from across the league who had outstanding weeks.

Dalen Terry News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Former Arizona wing Dalen Terry signs with Thunder

Dalen Terry is on an NBA roster after starting the season on the sidelines. The former Arizona Wildcats wing has signed a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Join us for the 2026-27 Arizona basketball season on the SB Nation app

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

What we learned about Arizona women’s basketball in season-opening win over Stanford

It’s an understatement to say it’s early in the season, but Arizona women’s basketball showed some unique things in their season opener against Stanford.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 3

Arizona men’s basketball falls to UCLA for 1st season-opening loss in 20 years

LAS VEGAS—Less than halfway through the first half of the first game of the 2025-26 season, Arizona found itself down double digits in Las Vegas. But by halftime the Wildcats were in front and on their way to a tone-setting victory over defending NCAA champion Florida.

Ivan Kharchenkov News / Yardbarker / November 3

Big performance by Ivan Kharchenkov not enough for Arizona vs. UCLA

Ivan Kharchenkov scored 38 points, but Arizona couldn't overcome a 16-point second-half deficit against UCLA in the season opener on Monday night.

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

Arizona men’s basketball vs. UCLA fan discussion

It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats open the 2026-27 season in the friendly confines of Las Vegas, where they’ve won countless times over the past decade-plus.

Brent Brennan News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open TCU week

Arizona (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) is coming off its second loss of the season to Texas Tech. The 34-26 heartbreaker to the Red Raiders has to be washed away as a Friday night matchup against TCU is quickly approaching.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

What Arizona, Stanford women’s basketball players and coaches said after Wildcats’ season-opening win

Arizona head coach Becky Burke and her team had a big 84-69 win over Stanford to open the season led by 23 points and nine rebounds by Breanna Williams.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 2

Arizona women’s basketball opens season with double-digit win over Stanford

LAS VEGAS—Stanford has one of the most storied histories in women’s college basketball, though the program has been on a downturn in recent years. Regardless, beating the Cardinal is never a bad thing, especially to start a season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 1

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball opens 2026-27 vs. UCLA in Las Vegas

Nearly six months ago, Arizona finished one of the best seasons in school history with its first Final Four appearance in a quarter century. Year 5 of the Tommy Lloyd era ended the same way the fifth season did for Lute Olson, with a national semifinal loss that, while disappointing, helped put the Wildcats on the map.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 1

Frustrated Arizona volleyball drops eighth consecutive match to UCF

The losing streak for Arizona volleyball carried over from the month of October into November after a matchup with UCF. The Wildcats (6-16, 1-10 Big 12) dropped all three sets (25-20, 25-23, 25-23) to the Knights for a second consecutive sweep and the eighth straight loss.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 1

Arizona football still ranked in AP Top 25 after loss to Texas Tech

Arizona’s loss to Texas Tech on Saturday wasn’t enough to dislodge the Wildcats from the national rankings. Arizona (6-2) is ranked No. 24 in this week’s AP Top 25, down two spots from last week.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 1

Arizona football opens as one-score favorite vs. TCU

Arizona football is on a short week with the TCU Horned Frogs coming to town for a Friday night matchup. Arizona (6-2) and TCU (4-4) will kickoff with a late 8:15 p.m.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / November 1

UCLA men’s basketball expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction

Arizona’s run to the Final Four included a long list of tremendous performances, but one that might not have gotten as much attention was the win over UCLA in mid-November.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 31

What Brent Brennan, Noah Fifita and Malcolm Hartzog Jr. said after Arizona’s loss at Texas Tech

Arizona football’s 5-game winning streak came to a halt Saturday with a 34-26 road loss at Texas Tech. Our recap of the game can be found here. Here is what coach Brent Brennan, quarterback Noah Fifita and safety Malcolm Hartzog Jr.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 31

Grading Arizona football’s performance in loss at Texas Tech

Texas Tech kept its Big 12 title hopes alive with a 34-26 win over Arizona (6-2, 3-2 Big 12). Lubbock proved to be a horror house for the Wildcats’ conference title and College Football Playoff hopes.

R.J. Mosley News / The Spun / October 31

Arizona's R.J. Mosley Carted Off After Devastating Injury

Unfortunately for No. 22 Arizona, freshman wideout R.J. Mosley suffered a season-ending injury this Saturday against No. 13 Texas Tech. Mosley, a former four-star recruit from Pittsburgh High School, came into this Saturday’s game with six catches for 99 yards on the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Lindy's Sports / October 30

Arizona Wildcats have chance to enter Big 12 title battle vs. Texas Tech

The Arizona Wildcats are set to go on the road to play the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday afternoon in a pivotal Big 12 game. Arizona entered the season with not a ton of expectations, as many felt the Big 12 was going to be won by Texas Tech or the BYU Cougars.

RJ Godfrey News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 29

Arizona's RJ Godfrey suffers another eligibility setback ahead of UCLA opener

Arizona forward RJ Godfrey took a big swing at trying to get eligible for Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats before Monday's season opener, but unfortunately he picked up another loss in the courts.

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