AP Top 25 Poll

#11 Arizona Wildcats

2024

Overall Record

10-3

Last Game

vs Oklahoma W 38-24

Conference Record

7-2

Next Game

@Oklahoma 12/28/2023

New Arizona head coach Brent Brennan is introduced to the fans during a timeout of their NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona regents approve 5-year contract for new Arizona football coach Brent Brennan

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a five-year contract that will pay new Arizona football coach Brent Brennan $2.7 million next season.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) runs against Oklahoma during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Fifita, McMillan returning to Arizona under new coach Brent Brennan

San Jose State coach Brent Brennan pats linebacker Noah McNeal-Franklin (19) on the helmet before the team's Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

San Jose State’s Brent Brennan agrees to 5-year deal to be Arizona’s next coach, AP source says

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, left, and Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, right, shake hands following the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Washington hires Arizona’s Jedd Fisch to be Huskies head coach, quickly replacing Kalen DeBoer

FILE - People line up to get into a memorial service at McKale Memorial Center on the University of Arizona campus, Jan. 12, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, the University of Arizona unveiled an extensive financial recovery plan to address its $240 million budget shortfall. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Arizona will not cut sports under plan to shore up financial difficulties

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Wyoming’s Craig Bohl to coach final game against Toledo in Arizona Bowl

Wyoming looks to send coach Craig Bohl out as a winner after 42 years of coaching, the last 10 in Laramie, against a Toledo team playing in its third straight bowl game.

Oklahoma running back Tawee Walker (29) is stopped by Arizona on a run during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 14 Arizona forces 6 turnovers in 38-24 comeback win over No. 12 Oklahoma in Alamo Bowl

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gunner Maldonado returned a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown and also had an interception as No. 14 Arizona forced six turnovers in a 38-24 comeback victory over No. 12 Oklahoma on Thursday night in the Valero Alamo Bowl.

FILE - Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) runs for a touchdown following an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Arizona will face traditional power Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, file)

Amid change, No. 12 Oklahoma and No. 14 Arizona seek new starts in Alamo Bowl

No. 12 Oklahoma and No. 14 Arizona are changing conferences next season and the fresh starts begin in the Alamo Bowl.

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold (10) throws against BYU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Provo, Utah. After all the hype, the Jackson Arnold era is set to begin at Oklahoma as the new starter heading into their Alamo Bowl matchup with No. 14 Arizona on Thursday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

True freshman Jackson Arnold takes over at QB for Oklahoma in Alamo Bowl against Arizona

It’s finally time for the Jackson Arnold era to start at Oklahoma. Dillon Gabriel, the first-team Associated Press All-Big 12 quarterback, has transferred from Oklahoma to Oregon.

Arizona’s Jayden de Laura to enter transfer portal after losing starting job to Fifita

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura will enter the transfer portal after being supplanted as the starter by Noah Fifita.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) runs ahead of TCU linebacker Shad Banks Jr., background right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

No. 12 Oklahoma to face No. 14 Arizona in Alamo Bowl in matchup of teams jumping conferences

Oklahoma will face Arizona in the Alamo Bowl. It will be Oklahoma’s last game as Big 12 member before heading to the Southeastern Conference.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) throws downfield against Arizona State in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Fifita throws for 527 yards, No. 16 Arizona blows out rival Arizona State 59-23

Noah Fifita threw for a school-record 527 yards and five touchdowns, Michael Wiley scored three times and No. 16 Arizona put an emphatic end to the Pac-12 era of the Territorial Cup rivalry with a 59-23 rout over Arizona State.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita throws the football against Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 16 Arizona faces rival Arizona State with Pac-12 title hopes still alive

Arizona can clinch a spot in the Pac-12 championship game against No. 4 Washington with a win and No. 15 Oregon State beating No. 6. Oregon.

Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch watches the clock during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 16 Arizona faces rival Arizona State with Pac-12 title game still within reach

Jedd Fisch did not need to pull out all the stops to motivate Arizona’s new players for their rivalry game against Arizona State. He simply showed them a billboard.

Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) scores a touchdown against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 19 Arizona uses fast start to beat No. 16 Utah 42-18

Noah Fifita threw for two touchdowns and No. 19 Arizona used a fast start beat No. 16 Utah 42-18 for its first five-game winning streak in nine years.

Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, front center, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

No. 19 Arizona faces No. 16 Utah with Pac-12 championship game hopes still intact

No. 19 Arizona is on a roll and is heading into its game against No. 16 Utah on a four-game winning streak.

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (11) hands off the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

No. 19 Arizona looking to remain in Pac-12 championship game hunt against No. 16 Utah

Utah is out of the running for a third straight Pac-12 championship, but Arizona still has a longshot bid to reach Las Vegas.

Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving looks on as players warm up before an NCAA college football game between Arizona and Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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 quarterback Noah Fifita throws a pass against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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.

UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee (9) throws a pass over Arizona linebacker Taylor Upshaw (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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.

UCLA defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) pressures Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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.

UCLA defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) pressures Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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 wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig (5) scores a touchdown against UCLA defensive back Jaylin Davies (24) and defensive lineman Laiatu Latu during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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 wide receiver Malachi Riley (10) catches a pass as head coach Jedd Fisch, right, watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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.

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, left, is tripped up by UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, center, before lineman Gabriel Murphy, right, tackles him and forces a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Sanders recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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.

Arizona linebacker Taylor Upshaw (11) sacks Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)

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.

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) hands off the ball to running back Damien Martinez (6) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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.

Oregon State tight end Jack Velling scores a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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 running back Rayshon Luke, center left, celebrates his touchdown against Washington State with running back Jonah Coleman during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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.

Washington State head coach Jake Dickert watches a field goal attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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.

Washington State running back Nakia Watson, right, celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Konner Gomness during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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.

Southern California running back MarShawn Lloyd runs in for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for a receiver from behind offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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.