Wildcat Country

For the first time in program history, Arizona men’s basketball is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP poll. FOX Sports analyst Casey Jacobsen, who called the Arizona-ASU game last week, joins us to reveal whether he agrees that the Cats are the nation’s best team, and how they can stay on top. Plus, we make our picks for UA’s next three games, vs. Cincinnati, vs. West Virginia and at BYU. And… is...

Another week, another pair of wins for top-ranked Arizona men’s basketball. Former UA standout and current TV commentator Matt Muehlebach stops by to discuss whether this team has any weaknesses, and whether it’s too early to start thinking about March. Plus, thoughts on Arizona football’s transfer portal additions, predictions for the men’s basketball team’s upcoming matchups vs. ASU and at UCF,...

Thanks in part to some significant opt-outs, Arizona Wildcats football ended the season 9-4 with a Holiday Bowl loss to SMU. Former UA football SID Blair Willis joins us to recap the game, the opt outs, the in-game atmosphere, and where the Cats go from here. Plus, predictions for Arizona basketball's upcoming games vs. K-State and TCU, and picks for the CFP semifinals.

It's Holiday Bowl week, and former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the Wildcats' showdown with SMU in San Diego. Plus, former Arizona basketball star turned radio analyst Reggie Geary stops by to preview the No. 1 Cats' Big 12 schedule. And we review our favorite (and least) favorite UA moments from 2025, and make some bold predictions for 2026.

Arizona men's basketball is 12-0, and the football team is gearing up for the Holiday Bowl. Shane shares his experience at the Arizona-San Diego State basketball game in Phoenix before former Wildcat and 1997 national champion AJ Bramlett joins us to break down the team's non-conference dominance. Also, On the Pony Express podcast host Billy Embody stops by to preview Arizona vs. SMU from...

Arizona men's basketball continues its dominant ways with a blowout of a ranked Alabama team, followed by an easy W over Abilene Christian. Fran Fraschilla, who called the Zona-Bama game on ESPN, stops by to discuss whether the Wildcats are the best team in the country so far, and if they still have room to improve. Plus, our thoughts on Alonzo Carter and Gaizka Crowley's exits, and our pr...

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball is the No. 1 team in the nation following its demolition of Auburn. College hoops analyst Matt Muehlebach, who was part of another No. 1-ranked Arizona team, joins us to react and preview the Wildcats' next big matchup Saturday vs. Alabama. Plus, reaction to UA football's Holiday Bowl bid, the CFP format and predictions for the national champion.

The Territorial Cup is back in Tucson, as Arizona football capped a November to remember throughout UA athletics. Former Wildcat DB Victor Yates joins us to react to the Wildcats' win over the team up north and compare the 2025 Cats to the 10-win 2023 team. Plus, Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe stops by to reflect on the Wildcats' early success and preview...

For just the third time in 40 years, we have a ranked vs. ranked Duel in the Desert. Former UA wide receiver Brad Brennan (Brent’s brother) and former Wildcat special teams captain Barrett Baker stop by to preview Arizona vs. the team up north and share their favorite Territorial Cup memories - including Brad's 72-yard touchdown catch in 1998. Plus, we make our predictions for the 99th Territo...

The good times keep rolling in Tucson, as the Wildcats basketball team just scored its third win over a ranked opponent in five games with an upset at No. 3 UConn. Longtime UA basketball radio analyst Ryan Hansen opens the show to provide immediate reaction. Then, Arizona football beat writer Justin Spears joins us to recap the Wildcats’ win at Cincinnati and preview UA’s final home game of the se...

Arizona Wildcats football is on a roll after its upset win at No. 25 Cincinnati. Former Wildcat defensive backs Barrett Baker and Victor Yates join us a bonus edition of Wildcat Country to celebrate the win and look ahead to Arizona's final two games, vs. Baylor and at ASU.

One of the best all-around weeks in recent memory for Arizona athletics concluded with a come-from-behind win by the football team, making the Wildcats bowl eligible. What else does Brent Brennan’s team need to do in order for this to be considered a successful season? Former UA football SID Blair Willis joins us to discuss. Plus, we preview and predict the men’s basketball team’s upcoming showdow...

We have a lot to unpack after one of the best pair of victories for Arizona athletics in recent memory. ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to break down the Wildcats’ win over No. 3 Florida, featuring a dominant debut by freshman Koa Peat. And former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker does a deep dive into the Cats’ rout of Colorado, and a look ahead to Homecoming weekend...

Fresh off a bye week, the Arizona Wildcats football team has a chance to get back in the win column with a trip to Boulder against a reeling Colorado team - and just two days after that, the men's basketball team begins its season with a Las Vegas showdown vs. defending national champion Florida. Wildcat play-by-play legend Brian Jeffries joins us to preview both matchups and discuss the state...

That's two heartbreakers in a row for Arizona football, and some fans have begun to grow impatient with the program. In spite of the recent defeats, are the Wildcats headed in the right direction? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to recap the Houston game, discuss the state of the program and break down the Wildcats' prospects headed into their second and final bye we...

What looked like a signature win turned into familiar heartbreak for Arizona football. What are the big takeaways from the Wildcats’ 2OT loss to BYU, and can UA recover in time to beat a tough Houston team on the road? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us for an in-depth midseasonbreakdown of Wildcat football and the future of the program through 1.5 seasons with Brent Brennan at the...

The Arizona Wildcats made easy work of a bad Oklahoma State team to improve to 4-1 - but a ranked BYU team (and likely some very inclement weather) awaits. Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the matchup and discuss how the stormy forecast could impact the game in Tucson. Plus, we make our picks for Arizona-BYU and some of the weekend's other top matchups - a...

Can the Arizona Wildcats bounce back after a disappointing pefromance at Iowa State? Pete Mundo, founder of Heartland College Sports, joins us to discuss the Wildcats' challenges and preview UA's matinee home matchup against Oklahoma State. Plus, we make our predictions for UA vs. OK State and the weekend's other top matchups.

Fresh off a bye week, the undefeated Arizona Wildcats head to Ames for their first road trip of the season. Can UA hang with the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones – or even pull off the upset? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us to preview and predict the Saturday showdown. Plus, thoughts on the men’s basketball conference schedule, and our predictions for the weekend’s other big football g...

Arizona Wildcats football is 3-0 for the first time in a decade following a Friday night win over Kansas State. Are the Wildcats better than most of us expected or is the undefeated start more a reflection of a less-than-challenging schedule? As always, former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker provides some outstanding position-by-position insight into Wildcat football as they enter their fir...

The Arizona Wildcats are 2-0 but their first real test looms against a talented but struggling Kansas State team on Friday night. Can UA improve to 3-0? Scott McFarland, host of the Boscoe's Boys podcast, provides an in-depth preview of the game from the K-State side of the aisle. Also, Ice Shaker founder and Wildcat Country sponsor Chris Gronkowski joins us to preview his newest product and m...

After an impressive opening win over Hawaii, should we feel better about the Arizona Wildcats' chances to make a bowl game in Brent Brennan's second season? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to break down what he liked from the victory, and identify areas where the Wildcats still need to improve. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona vs. Weber State and some of Wee...

Arizona Wildcats football finally returns this weekend, and former UA defensive back Victor Yates joins us to preview and predict their season opener vs. Hawaii. Plus, thoughts on the Wildcats' first depth chart of the season, and our predictions for some of the biggest games in Week 1.

Wildcat Country celebrates its five-year mark by remembering some of our favorite all-time guests -- and that includes this week's guest, legendary UA play-by-play man Brian Jeffries, who previews the 2025 Arizona football season. Brian also shares his thoughts on the new McKale Center court design, and helps us remember Arizona baseball great James Farris. Plus, we make our picks for this year's...

Should we be more optimistic about Arizona football heading into the season? Former Wildcats captain Barrett Baker joins us to explain why we should be, and what he wants to see from UA in its season opener vs. Hawaii. Plus, did one prognosticator rank Arizona too high heading into the season? And what are some of the biggest program-altering plays in the history of Arizona athletics?