Tag: Arizona Wildcats football

Tony’s Take: Predicting the final score of Colorado at Arizona

Our Tony Cosolo offered his final score prediction for today’s matchup

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered their second loss of the season last week and now play the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday in Tuscon. I once believed the Buffs would struggle in this game, but because of how both teams have played, it now looks like a winnable matchup for the Buffs.

The Buffs played the Wildcats hard at Folsom Field last year. They were tied or held the lead for all 60 minutes, only to see the game-winning field goal go through the uprights with zeros on the clock. Arizona’s potent offense has fallen on hard times this season, with quarterback Noah Fifita taking a step back from his breakout 2023 season.

Arizona was never considered a top defensive team in the Big 12, even though it does have playmakers on that side of the ball. The Wildcats have also suffered numerous injuries in their defensive backfield, a position group where a team must be healthy when facing quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the Buffs’ receiving threats.

If last year was a near miss for the Buffs, Saturday’s matchup should leave no doubt.

Final score prediction: Colorado beats the Wildcats in Tucson, 35-21.

Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.

Time and television announced for Colorado’s Week 8 game at Arizona

The Buffs will be on national television again when they travel to Arizona

Colorado football’s Week 8 road game against the Arizona Wildcats will kick off at 2 p.m. MDT (1 p.m. MST) on Fox, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday.

The Buffs, who host Kansas State this weekend on ESPN (8:15 p.m. MDT), have been on national television every game thus far. Their Oct. 19 matchup in Tucson will mark seven straight national TV appearances to begin the 2024 season.

Arizona is currently 3-2 (1-1 Big 12) after a Week 6 home loss against Texas Tech. In Week 7, the Wildcats will face undefeated BYU in Provo.

All 16 Big 12 Conference teams are in action during Week 8. Oklahoma State and BYU will meet on Friday, Oct. 18 (8:15 p.m., ESPN), followed by a Saturday slate (all times MDT) that also includes Arizona State-Cincinnati (10 a.m., ESPN+), Houston-Kansas (1:30 p.m., ESPN+), BYU-Texas Tech (2 p.m., ESPN2), UCF-Iowa State (5:30 p.m., Fox or FS1), Kansas State-West Virginia (5:30 p.m., Fox or FS1) and TCU-Utah (8:30 p.m., ESPN).

Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.

How to buy Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats college football tickets

Want to watch the Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats in person on Saturday, Sept. 28? Tickets still remain for as little as $108.

The Utah Utes welcome the Arizona Wildcats to Salt Lake City on Saturday for a Week 5 tangle between two Big 12 heavyweights, and if you want to catch the left coach action live, you have come to the right place.

The Utes come into the weekend ranked 10th in the US LBM Coaches Poll with a 4-0 record and a win already notched in conference play. Last week’s win at the Oklahoma State Cowboys helped prove that Utah can run with the big boys.

The ‘Cats are just outside the Coaches Poll top 25 at a de facto No. 32 ranking with 16 votes to their name. At 2-1, ‘Zona’s lone loss came last Friday with a throttling at the hands of the Kansas State Wildcats.

The Utah Utes will host the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:15 p.m. ET.

[afflinkbutton text=”Shop Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats tickets” link=”https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/eOzGOMn”]

How to buy Utah vs Arizona football tickets

The Utes started strong in conference play while the Wildcats struggled in their Big 12 debut, but make no mistake — there will be some serious gridiron action on Saturday, so do not miss it if you are in the area.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Utah Utes vs Arizona Wildcats are $108.

[afflinkbutton text=”Shop Utah vs. Arizona tickets” link=”https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/eOzGOMn”]

Arizona transfer DL Bill Norton commits to Texas

Texas began to address its defensive tackle depth with the addition of Bill Norton.

The Texas Longhorns had a need at defensive tackle exiting spring football. They addressed that need on Monday.

Arizona transfer defensive lineman Bill Norton announced a transfer portal commitment to Texas. He joins former defensive line teammate Tiaoalii Savea in Austin. Both players were once four-star composite prospects as recruits.

Both Norton and Savea were part of a defense led by Texas linebackers coach Johnny Nansen last season. The then Arizona defensive coordinator led a Wildcats defense that allowed 21.1 points per game and 5.4 yards per play. The defense was particularly good against the run where Savea and Norton helped Arizona hold opponents to 118.2 rushing yards per game.

Norton’s frame is a positive as Texas looks to add big humans in the trenches. At 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds Norton should not only be able to hold his ground but bat down passes at the line of scrimmage. The defensive lineman would be able to work in concert with fellow 6-foot-6 player Ethan Burke at edge. That length could create issues for quarterbacks with side arm deliveries.

The addition fills a need for the Longhorns to a certain degree but the team might not be done at the position. Texas has been a favorite to land UCLA transfer defensive lineman Jay Toia as well. Norton’s addition doesn’t eliminate the possibility of adding Toia.

Texas is on its way to building a formidable defensive line after losing two All-American caliber defensive tackles in Byron Murphy and T’Vondre Sweat. Look for Norton to make an impact in 2024.

Where does Jackson Arnold rank in early 2024 Heisman odds according to Fan Duel?

Jackson Arnold is already getting some preseason Heisman buzz before his first year as a starter.

If you think [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] is going to win the [autotag]Heisman[/autotag] in 2024, now is the time to bet on it. You probably won’t see the odds this low again if he has the season you think he’s going to have.

Arnold is heading into his first year as the starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners. The sophomore quarterback showed flashes in games last year. Even though his bowl game was soured with all of the turnovers, he showed in that game why people are so high on him and his ability.

He’s definitely got all of the makings to be Oklahoma’s next great quarterback and Heisman contender. Arnold’s going to have plenty of opportunities to show out against several high-quality opponents.

So where does Arnold land in 2024 Heisman odds according to Fan Duel Sportsbook? Let’s take a look at the early contenders.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3006″ ] Fan Duel

Social media reacts to Jedd Fisch leaving Arizona for Washington

The Big 12-bound Arizona Wildcats watched their head coach leave for Washington

The college football and NFL coaching cycles have been extremely busy this month. Nick Saban retired, and Alabama wasted no time in hiring Kalen DeBoer, who just coached Washington in the College Football Playoff National Championship game a week ago.

Then, Washington wasted no time and hired Jedd Fisch, the Arizona Wildcats head coach, to replace DeBoer. Fisch departing Arizona to go to Washington is a big move, and the Wildcats are in for another coaching search after going 10-3 this past season.

Fisch leaving the Big 12-bound Wildcats for the Big Ten-bound Huskies is great news for Colorado, as Arizona likely won’t be as competitive next season.

Fans on social media were quick to react to the news of Fisch joining the Huskies.

Jackson Arnold will be better for Alamo Bowl experience

Jackson Arnold’s first start for the Oklahoma Sooners wasn’t smooth sailing, but the adversity will only make him better.

Offensive coordinator Seth Littrell wasn’t concerned about easing his true freshman quarterback into the game. Jackson Arnold threw the ball on the Sooners’ first three plays of the game.

They weren’t straight dropbacks as the Sooners dialed up the run-pass option on the first play of the game and a play action naked bootleg on the second. On his first straight drop on 3rd and 10, Arnold threw a good ball to Drake Stoops, but Arizona safety Genesis Smith drove on the ball and through Stoops to intercept the pass.

It was Arnold’s first interception of his career and first in a game in which the Sooners had six turnovers. In total, Arnold had three interceptions and a fumble.

Despite three first half turnovers, the Sooners took a 14-13 lead into halftime, thanks in large part to a tremendous defensive effort, but also because Arnold settled in and found his stride.

It wasn’t the start that everyone had hoped for as the Sooners ultimately fell 38-24, but it was a game that revealed a lot of positive things about the Sooners’ quarterback.

Social media reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl

It was a tough way to end the 2023 season in the Sooners 38-24 loss to Arizona and here’s how social media reacted.

At one point in the third quarter, it looked as if the Oklahoma Sooners were going to run away from the Arizona Wildcats in their Alamo Bowl matchup. But the turnover bug that hurt the Sooners in the first quarter, reared its ugly head again toward the end of the third.

Instead of potentially going up 31-13 late in the third, the Sooners led by just three. And after the Wildcats defensive touchdown, it seemed as if the wheels fell off for the Sooners offense.

It was a tough way to end the season, but there were some promising moments that give us something to look forward to.

So how did social media react to the Sooners’ 38-24 loss? Always hard after a loss, but let’s take a look at some reactions to the overall performance, Jackson Arnold’s first start, and Nic Anderson and Drake Stoops’ big days.

No. 12 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Arizona Wildcats: Sooners Wire staff predictions

The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl. Sooners Wire staff predicts the final game of 2023.

The [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] era has officially begun in Norman, Oklahoma. He’ll make the first start of Sooners’ career in the Alamo Bowl when the Sooners take on one of the hottest teams in the country, the Arizona Wildcats.

On paper, this looks like an even matchup between two teams that rank inside the top 50 on both sides of the ball.

Like Oklahoma, the Wildcats will start a freshman at quarterback, Noah Fifita. He’s played really well in 2023 and is a big reason Arizona is on the verge of a 10-win season.

To get you ready for the 2023 Valero [autotag]Alamo Bowl[/autotag], here are our final Sooners Wire staff predictions for the 2023 season.

Current ticket pricing for Oklahoma Sooners vs. Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl

A look at the current ticket prices for the Oklahoma Sooners showdown vs. the Arizona Wildcats.

This year’s Alamo Bowl holds special significance. It will be the first start of Jackson Arnold’s Sooners’ career when Oklahoma takes on the Arizona Wildcats in San Antonio.

That has created an extra buzz about the game. How will Oklahoma’s new QB1 perform under the bright lights heading into 2024, a season in which Arnold is expected to be the starter for the Sooners?

Well, if you’re still looking for seats to the Alamo Bowl, Seat Geek has great options available for you.

Tickets range anywhere from $42 to $464, depending on where you want to sit. If you want to sit on the 50-yard line behind Oklahoma’s bench, it’s gonna cost you quite a bit more than if you were willing to sit behind the Wildcats. Those seats are running as high as $322.

[afflinkbutton text=”Shop Valero Alamo Bowl tickets at Seat Geek” link=”https://seatgeek.pxf.io/jrGYy6″]

While the seats behind the teams cost a pretty penny, you can still find lower level seats under $100.

We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Longhorns Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.