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Dec 6, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Karchenkov (8) celebrates after he scores a three pointer against the Auburn Tigers during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

ESPN Big XII analyst calls Ivan Karchenkov the country's most underrated defender

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Jan 6, 2026

Several returning Arizona defensive players were productive in Holiday Bowl

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Jan 5, 2026

Arizona offensive balance have fueled undefeated start

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Jan 5, 2026

Arizona clinches longest streak as number 1 for first time in over 10 years

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Jan 5, 2026

Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) and defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) celebrate an interception in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Arizona loses 1 DB to the 2026 NFL Draft and another to Transfer Portal

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Jan 4, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates with Ayden Garnes (9), Dalton Johnson (43) and Genesis Smith (12) after an interception against Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

3 Arizona opt outs solidified their Wildcats legacy long before Holiday Bowl

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Jan 4, 2026

Northwestern v USC

3 early 2026 Transfer Portal targets emerging for Arizona football

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Jan 4, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) is tackled by SMU Mustangs safety Tyren Polley (10) in the second half during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Noah Fifita returning to Arizona in 2026 with unfinished business

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Jan 3, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) takes a shot against the Utah Utes during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Arizona fast start buries Utah in Big XII season opener to remain undefeated

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Jan 3, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan reacts against the SMU Mustangs in the first half during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Brent Brennan discussed when he knew about Arizona opt outs

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Jan 3, 2026

Sep 12, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jeremiah Patterson (2) runs the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona loses 2 more players to Transfer Portal after Holiday Bowl

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Jan 3, 2026

Feb 26, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) shoots the ball while Utah Utes forward Keanu Dawes (8) fails to block him during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona at Utah: Game time, odds, series history and television

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Jan 3, 2026

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) throws a pass against Arizona State during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 28, 2025.

Noah Fifita sets another Arizona passing record in Holiday Bowl

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Jan 2, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; A general overall aerial view of Snapdragon Stadium during the Holiday Bowl between the Arizona Wildcats at SMU Mustangs. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Arizona digs itself in too deep of a deficit losing Holiday Bowl to SMU

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Jan 2, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates with Ayden Garnes (9), Dalton Johnson (43) and Genesis Smith (12) after an interception against Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

3 Arizona Secondary stars opt out for Holiday Bowl versus SMU

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Jan 2, 2026

Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Jack Luttrell (13) and defensive back Marquis Groves-Killebrew (20) celebrate an interception in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Arizona loses 4 players to 2026 transfer portal on first official day its open

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Jan 2, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Dalton Johnson (43) celebrates with the Territorial Cup trophy after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona at SMU: Holiday Bowl final odds, predictions and game information

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Jan 2, 2026

Sep 12, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Dalton Johnson (43) holds up the turnover sword during the second quarter of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona and SMU have been adept forcing turnovers through 2025 season

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Jan 1, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona and Noah Fifita have complex task versus SMU pass defense

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Jan 1, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Kendrick Raphael (1) leaps over Southern Methodist Mustangs safety Ahmaad Moses (3) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

All-ACC SMU players to watch versus Arizona in 2026 Holiday Bowl

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Dec 31, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) waits for the Arizona Wildcats team to arrive before the start of the game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona alum Tetairoa McMillan named ESPN 1st-team NFL All-Rookie

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Dec 30, 2025

Nov 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) goes to the basket against UCLA Bruins center Xavier Booker (1) during the first half of the Hall of Fame Series game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Arizona potentially projected to play rival in updated Bracketology

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd watches the game during the first half of the game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd sets another Arizona career coaching record with 125th win

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 29, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) celebrates with guard Brayden Burries (5) during the second half of the game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona equals 96 year old program record in win over South Dakota State

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Dec 29, 2025

Bethune-Cookman v Arizona

Big game from Koa Peat sparks Arizona to easy win over South Dakota State

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Dec 29, 2025

Nov 17, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Luther Muhammad (1) drives to the basket as Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) defends during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Arizona loses ground to Michigan by minuscule margin in coaches poll

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Dec 29, 2025

Arizona head coach Brent Brennan walks to the end zone with his team during a game against Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 28, 2025.

Brent Brennan said Arizona will not announce opt-outs before Holiday Bowl

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Dec 29, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Dwayne Aristode (2) celebrates after he scores a three pointer against the Auburn Tigers during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Next step for Dwayne Aristode is to be impactful in Big XII games

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Dec 29, 2025

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