
Arizona Wildcats Coach Brent Brennan Eyes Upset at No. 15 BYU
Coach Brent Brennan prepares his Arizona Wildcats for a high‑stakes road game against top‑15 BYU, focusing on current challenges rather than last year’s double‑overtime loss.
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Coach Brent Brennan prepares his Arizona Wildcats for a high‑stakes road game against top‑15 BYU, focusing on current challenges rather than last year’s double‑overtime loss.

The BYU Cougars open their 2026 Big 12 schedule on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium, facing a Arizona Wildcats squad led by returning quarterback Noah Fifita, with betting lines positioning the Cougars as seven‑to‑nine‑and‑a‑half point favorites.

From towering centers to versatile wings, Arizona’s emerging talent is shaping the conversation around the next NBA draft.

The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility model has ignited a cascade of court rulings, conference bans and roster crises, leaving programs scrambling to field eligible lineups for the upcoming season.

Celsy Colombo, a 6-foot-4 power forward from New York, pledged to the University of Arizona, joining a growing list of elite prospects in the program.

A look at how Michigan and Arizona’s overseas preseason schedules are exposing strengths and vulnerabilities ahead of the new college basketball season.

With a 23‑4 record over the past two seasons, a No. 14 preseason ranking and a schedule that includes marquee matchups against Notre Dame and Utah, the BYU Cougars are poised for a breakout year. Coach Kalani Sitake’s humble approach and expert predictions of an 11‑1 campaign add to the excitement.

The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Daniel Susac on the 60‑day injured list after a knee fracture, while a flurry of minor‑league transactions reshaped several club rosters.

The Wildcats rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Gonzaga 2‑1, securing their first road win and snapping a long‑standing losing streak.

A look at the Gonzaga alumni poised for Hall of Fame induction, from coaching legend Mark Few to WNBA star Courtney Vandersloot and emerging NBA talents.

The SEC has named five Ole Miss Rebels on its 2026 preseason watch list, showcasing the program’s growing talent pool and the promise of recent transfers.

Four‑star forward Kamsi Awaka has cut his recruitment to five schools, including Arizona, and his summer performance highlights a physical style that could make the Wildcats a natural fit

A look at the latest moves affecting players from Southern Arizona and the University of Arizona, including releases, promotions and trades across the minor league system.

The Wildcats open August with an exhibition against UC Irvine before a road start at GCU and a home debut versus New Mexico State, aiming to climb out of the conference’s lower tier.

Ahead of the August 5 training camp, Arizona's special teams unit blends returning veterans with fresh competition, aiming to sharpen a department that stumbled in 2025.

The Wildcats concluded a 9‑4 season highlighted by a five‑game winning streak in the Big 12, driven by quarterback Noah Fifita and a revamped defense.

After two seasons of incremental progress, Washington’s new coaching era under Jedd Fisch aims to translate recruiting gains into a College Football Playoff return, but offensive regression and defensive turnover pose major challenges.

A recent court decision opens the door for fifth‑year athletes to return for another season, reshaping roster strategies across the country and putting BYU in the mix for a high‑profile recruit.

Arizona secures RJ Godfrey, a 6‑foot‑8 forward, after a federal judge granted fifth‑year eligibility to 2022 graduates, adding depth and shooting accuracy to the Wildcats' lineup.

Two Clemson standouts have entered the transfer portal, securing an extra year of eligibility under the 5‑in‑5 ruling, and are now eyeing new destinations as the program looks to rebuild around a revamped lineup.

With preseason camp set to begin on August 5, the Wildcats are banking on a blend of proven talent and experienced additions to anchor a secondary that could define their 2026 campaign.

A federal injunction makes 2022 high-school football players eligible for a fifth college season under the NCAA’s new 5-to-play-5 rule, but major programs like Ohio State are unlikely to pursue the newly eligible talent.

A recent injunction granting eligibility to the class of 2022 athletes could allow former Illinois guard Kylan Boswell to seek a return, but the Illini already have depth at guard, raising questions about roster management and contractual opt‑outs.

A recent court ruling extends eligibility to 2022 graduates, opening the door for former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey to consider a transfer to Arizona, while coach Brad Brownell navigates roster and financial considerations.