AP Top 25 Poll

#16 Arizona Wildcats

2023
Overall Record
8-3
Last Game
vs Utah W 42-18
Conference Record
6-2
Next Game
@Arizona State 11/25/2023

Tyler Loop connects on 24-yard field as time expires, No. 23 Arizona rallies past Colorado 34-31

Tyler Loop connected on a 24-yard field goal with no time remaining, and No. 23 Arizona rallied to beat Colorado 34-31 at sold-out Folsom Field.

Arizona’s athletic department is struggling financially ahead of move to the Big 12

The University of Arizona’s athletic department is struggling financially ahead of its move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12. University President Robert C.

No. 23 Arizona rolls into Colorado on 3-game win streak and bowl eligible for first time since 2017

The 23rd-ranked Arizona Wildcats have won three straight heading into their game against Colorado at Folsom Field this weekend.

Back in poll for 1st time since 2017, No. 23 Arizona looks to keep rolling against Colorado

The Wildcats have knocked off three straight ranked teams for the first time in program history to jump into the polls.

No. 23 Arizona is taking huge strides in its third season under Jedd Fisch

Jedd Fisch had the toughest sales job in college football, trying to convince recruits and assistant coaches to join what was at the time one of the nation’s worst programs.

Arizona knocks off No. 20 UCLA to win 3 straight against ranked opponents for first time

Noah Fifita threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, and Arizona knocked off No. 20 UCLA 27-10 to beat ranked opponents in three consecutive games for the first time in program history.

Arizona hosts No. 20 UCLA in the Wildcats’ fifth straight game against a ranked opponent

Arizona is at the tail end of one of the most brutal stretches in college football this season. In previous years, five straight games against ranked opponents would have likely led to five straight lopsided losses.

No. 20 UCLA aims for third straight win against resurgent Arizona

UCLA looks to win its third straight against an Arizona team coming off consecutive wins over AP Top 25 teams.

Fifita leads Arizona to 27-24 win over No. 11 Oregon State

Noah Fifita threw two touchdown passes to Michael Wiley in the fourth quarter and Arizona beat No. 11 Oregon State 27-24 for its second straight win over a ranked opponent.

No. 11 Oregon State facing tough test in the desert against Arizona

No. 11 Oregon State has beaten two AP Top 25 teams this season and is already bowl eligible for the third straight season, continuing the Beavers’ upward trajectory under coach Jonathan Smith.

No. 11 Oregon State faces stiff test with road game at Arizona

Oregon State faces Arizona as the Beavers look to start a season 7-1 for the first time since 2012. It’s a matchup of teams coming off wins over AP Top 25 teams.

Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State

Noah Fifita threw for 342 yards, Jonah Coleman had 168 yards from scrimmage and three rushing touchdowns and Arizona forced three turnovers in a 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State on Saturday night.

No. 19 Washington State looks to rebound from first loss hosting pesky Arizona

While his own team would probably get some consideration nearing the halfway point of the season, Washington State coach Jake Dickert has a quick answer for the most improved team he’s seen this season.

No. 19 Washington State looks to rebound against improved Arizona

No. 19 Washington State and Arizona are both looking to rebound after tough road losses last week in Los Angeles.

No. 9 USC hopes to show finishing touch on offense hosting Arizona

The ninth-ranked Southern California Trojans had to hold on in closer than expected road wins at Arizona State and Colorado the past two weeks, in part because of struggles running the ball in the second half to protect their lead.

Penix picks apart Arizona’s defense in No. 7 Washington’s 31-24 victory

Michael Penix Jr. threw for 363 yards, Dillon Johnson ran for two touchdowns and No. 7 Washington picked apart Arizona in a 31-24 victory.

No. 7 Washington faces Arizona in the Huskies’ first Pac-12 road game of the season

Washington has dominated to start the 2023 season, putting up massive offensive numbers while already being touted as a potential College Football Playoff team.

No. 7 Washington and red-hot QB Penix hoping to avoid letdown on the road against Arizona

Washington looks to avoid a letdown in the final Pac-12 meeting against Arizona. The Huskies opened last season 4-0, then lost their first road game to UCLA and took another loss to Arizona State to drop out of the College Football Playoff conversation.

Arizona holds off Stanford 21-20 to snap 6-game losing streak against Cardinal

DJ Williams scored a go-ahead touchdown from two-yards out midway through the fourth quarter to finish off a nine-play drive as Arizona beat Stanford 21-20 to open Pac-12 Conference play with a road win.

Arizona opens Pac-12 play at struggling Stanford

Arizona opens Pac-12 play after winning two of three nonconference games with a trip to Stanford. This is the first meeting between the schools since 2019.

De Laura’s 3 touchdown passes leads Arizona to 31-10 win over UTEP

Jayden de Laura threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns, and Arizona’s defense shut down UTEP for a 31-10 win.

Mississippi State forces 5 turnovers, needs OT to hold off Arizona in OT, 31-24

Mississippi State forced five Arizona turnovers but had to rally in overtime to earn a 31-24 victory.

Mississippi State, Arizona look to follow up lopsided wins in matchup of Pac-12, SEC teams

Arizona visits Mississippi State, looking to avenge last year’s 39-17 loss in a matchup of Pac-12 and SEC schools.

Arizona State stuns No. 7 Arizona 89-88 on Cambridge’s heave

Desmond Cambridge Jr. hit a 60-foot shot at the buzzer and Arizona State rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat No. 7 Arizona 89-88.

Jackson-Davis scores 25 as No. 21 Indiana beats No. 1 Purdue

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 25 points and Jalen Hood-Schifino delivered the clinching basket on a dunk with 2 seconds left as No. 21 Indiana beat No. 1 Purdue 79-74 on Saturday.

No. 5 Arizona uses massive run to rout Oregon State 84-52

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona got stuck in Oregon State’s preferred pace, forced to grind out half-court possessions. A litany of whistles further bogged down the game.

Tubelis lifts No. 9 Arizona to 86-74 win over Oregon State

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Pac-12 scoring leader Azuolas Tubelis had 25 points to help No. 9 Arizona beat Oregon State 86-74 on Thursday night.

Wyoming, Ohio put postseason streaks on line in Arizona Bowl

Wyoming (7-5, Mountain West) vs. Ohio (9-4, MAC) Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. ET, Barstool

TOP PLAYERS

Arizona agrees to extension with Fisch through 2027 season

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has agreed to a contract extension with football coach Jedd Fisch through the 2027 season.

Arizona ends 5-game losing streak to Arizona State

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jedd Fisch began his rebuild with enthusiasm and a vision for the future, pushing Arizona through a difficult first season.