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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.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 9

Arizona softball gets fall ball underway with 1st Red-Blue scrimmage

It’s time for Wildcats new and old to take the field for fall practice games. For the first time, that preparation will include two intrasquad scrimmages beginning Friday, Oct.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 9

Is Arizona football in the good old days?

Oh, the good old days. Depending on your age, that could mean a different time for Arizona football fans. In recent memory, the most “good” days the program had came under head coach Rich Rodriguez.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 9

What to watch for when Arizona football visits West Virginia

Arizona’s 2026 schedule includes five road games, to four different time zones. So far it has played in Provo and Pullman, losing the first and winning the second, and in the second half of the season will have tough trips to Lubbock and Manhattan.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 9

Penalty kick fortunes turn scoreless draw into Arizona’s first Big 12 soccer victory of the season

The Arizona Wildcats have shown time and again that they can compete with the top soccer teams in the Big 12 and even the country. They hadn’t been able to prove they could beat one until Thursday night when they took down fourth-place Houston 1-0 for their first conference win.

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 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.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 6

Darius Wabbington commits to Indiana over Arizona in major recruiting blow

Arizona men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd is in a losing streak when it comes to landing in-state big men. Darius Wabbington, a 5-star center from Phoenix, announced Tuesday that he will play at Indiana, picking the Hoosiers over Arizona and Illinois.

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.

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.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 9

Arizona vs. BYU: Prediction, Pick and Preview

Big 12 conference play gets underway in Week 2 as the Arizona Wildcats travel to Provo to take on the BYU Cougars in one of the most intriguing games on the conference schedule.