Wildcat Country

With Monday's dramatic OT win over Iowa State, the Arizona Wildcats' Big 12 title hopes and NCAA Tournament positioning continue to improve. But just how good can this team become? College hoops analytics expert Evan Miyakawa makes his Wildcat Country debut to discuss Arizona's strengths (including in the "kill shot" category), and how the Cats stack up with the best teams in the Big 12. Plus, we...

It's a bonus episode of Wildcat Country with instant reaction to Arizona's crazy overtime win over No. 3 Iowa State. What does Caleb Love's shot mean for him and the team the rest of the season, and how will Love's half-court heave be remembered in Wildcat history?

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball suffered its first Big 12 loss but is 6-1 in conference play heading into home matchups with Colorado and No. 3 Iowa State. ESPN and FOX Sports broadcaster Matt Muehlebach joins us to discuss the Wildcats' success and opportunities for improvement going forward, including their struggles in late-game situations. Plus, our predictions for Arizona's next two games,...

Thanks in large part to the emergence of Henri Veesaar, the Wildcats remain undefeated in Big 12 play. Arizona basketball radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to discuss the Cats' win streak, preview the rest of the season and react to Tommy Lloyd's fiery comments after the UCF game. Plus, predictions for UA's upcoming matchups at Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, reaction to the football team's hiring...

It's a double-guest episode to begin the new year! GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss what Bryce James' commitment means for Arizona, and how the football team has improved in the transfer portal. Also, former Wildcat cornerback Victor Yates makes his Wildcat Country debut to discuss the state of the football program, relive his favorite Territorial Cup memories, and make p...

2024 was a challenging year for Arizona Wildcats fans, but there were plenty of good moments to remember. We share our favorite memories from the year and make some bold predictions for 2025. Plus, thoughts on the football team's transfer portal moves, the men's basketball team's Big 12-opening win over TCU, and predictions for upcoming games at Cincinnati and West Virginia. Also, our CFP quarterf...

The Arizona volleyball team gave Wildcat fans some much needed holiday cheer with an NIVC tournament championship. Coach Charita Stubbs joins us to discuss the victory. Plus, reaction to Noah Fifita's announcement and Seth Doege being named offensive coordinator, and the men's basketball team's continued descent with a late collapse vs. UCLA.

It has been, to put it mildly, a rough time for Arizona Wildcats fans -- and National Signing Day didn't do much to boost morale. GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno helps break down the loss of top QB recruit Robert McDaniel, discusses Noah Fifita's status, and analyzes areas that Brent Brennan is likely to focus on in the transfer portal. Plus, we preview the men's basketball team's showdown...

The Arizona Wildcats' football season is mercifully over following a sound Territorial Cup defeat. UA's athletic director has announced Brent Brennan will remain the Wildcats' head coach, but with a major staff shakeup likely ahead. Former Arizona SID Blair Willis joins us to discuss whether the decision to retain Brennan was the right one, and what needs to change going forward. Plus, thoughts on...

Arizona football hasn't beaten ASU in three straight years since the 1990s -- and the Wildcats are big underdogs to accomplish that feat this weekend. What will it take to pull the upset? Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker and Wildcat PA announcer Jeff Dean join us for a Territorial Cup roundtable chat. Plus, reaction to Arizona basketball's disappointing performance vs. Duke, and...

Arizona football finally got a win, but the basketball team took a step back. Longtime Wildcat play-by-play voice Brian Jeffries joins us to discuss the basketball team's loss at Wisconsin and what it'll take to rebound and beat Duke at McKale Center. Brian also previews the football team's final two games, at TCU and at home vs. the team up north. And we make our predictions for this weekend's ga...

Arizona men's basketball scored a pair of easy wins to open the season, but the schedule gets tougher beginning with a trip to Wisconsin. UA radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to preview the game and discuss how far this team could go in its first Big 12 season. Also, we predict whether the Wildcat football team will begin to turn things around with Friday's home matchup vs. Houston -- and we shou...

The Arizona Wildcats football team is (mercifully) off this week -- and we have some more thoughts about the future of the program. But we also shift our focus to men's basketball with the help of Arizona Daily Star men's hoops beat writer Bruce Pascoe, who provides a season outlook and offers thoughts on how the rotation might shake out as the competition gets tougher. Plus, we make our picks for...

Arizona Wildcats football continues to disappoint, and fans are growing increasingly impatient with Brent Brennan. What does the future hold for this program, both for this season and beyond? GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno provides some in-depth analysis. Plus, some early thoughts on the men's basketball team, and our picks for some of this weekend's games, including Arizona at UCF.

Basketball season is here -- and just in time, considering the state of the football program. First, former UA football captain Barrett Baker joins us to discuss the Wildcats' football troubles and whether Brent Brennan is still the right guy for the job. Then, former Wildcat guard and ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach stops by to preview the Wildcat basketball season. And Barrett helps us make some pi...

For the second straight year, the Arizona Wildcats football team is 3-3 at the midway point of the season -- but this time, fans are definitely not satisfied with that result. Exactly what has gone wrong for this program, and is it too late to right the ship this year? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us for a midseason chat, and we make our picks for Saturday's Homecoming game vs. C...

Arizona followed up its impressive win at Utah with a disappointing home loss to Texas Tech. Who's to blame for the Wildcats' struggles -- and do fans have unrealistic expectations in the first year of Brent Brennan's tenure? Former Arizona captain Barrett Baker joins us to discuss, and help us preview the Wildcats' showdown at undefeated BYU. We'll also make our predictions for that game and the...

Brent Brennan earned his first signature win as Arizona Wildcats head coach with a victory at No. 10 Utah. Brent's brother, former Arizona wide receiver Brad Brennan, joins us to discuss the win and the Wildcats' mentality going forward. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona's home matchup with Texas Tech and the weekend's other big games, and we react to the men's basketball team's inaugural...

Will a bye week help Arizona football work out its issues heading into a difficult matchup at Utah? Wildcats play-by-play man Brian Jeffries joins us to analyze UA's play through three games and preview the showdown with the Utes. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner joins us to make some picks for this weekend's games, including Arizona vs. Utah.

The winning streak is over, and fans aren't happy. Can Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats right the ship -- and are fans overreacting to the early struggles? GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno dives into the state of the program, and whether the Wildcats can turn things around. Also, Arizona football is on a bye, but we make our picks for some of this weekend's biggest games.

The defense struggled in Week 1, the offense struggled in Week 2. And now, the games get tougher for the team with the nation's longest winning streak. Former Arizona captain Barrett Baker joins us to share what he saw in the first two games, and where the Wildcats need to improve for their Friday night showdown at Kansas State. Also, we make our picks for that game and some of the other big m...

T-Mac: Brilliant. The defense: Not so much. There's plenty to digest from Arizona's season-opening win over New Mexico. Arizona PA announcer Jeff Dean joins us to recap the game and explain why we shouldn't panic about the defensive letdowns on Saturday, and where T-Mac's performance ranks on the list of the best in Arizona history. Plus, our predictions for some of biggest games o...

Wildcat football is upon us as the Brent Brennan era is set to begin against visiting New Mexico. Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the game and the upcoming season. Plus, we make our picks for some of the biggest games of the weekend, including Arizona vs. New Mexico.

The 2024 college football season is upon us, and we've invited former Arizona football SID Blair Willis to join us to predict Arizona's regular-season record, the Big 12 champion, the Heisman Trophy winner and EVERY CFP game. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM and Arizona alum Mike Kintner joins us to talk Wildcat football and examine some possible wagers for the upcoming season.

College football season is just a couple weeks away, and longtime Arizona radio voice Brian Jeffries joins us to discuss the state of the program as it enters a new era. Plus, thoughts on Arizona football's color scheme announcement, the possibility of more conference consolidation -- and is Deion Sanders good or bad for the Big 12 and NCAA?