Wildcat Country

What should Arizona Wildcats fans expect from their football program under Brent Brennan? The new head coach joins us to discuss the importance of building relationships, the ASU rivalry, and why fans should invest in Wildcat football in 2024. Also, thoughts on Arizona basketball as they head into a tough test at the Rocky Mountain schools.

What should Arizona look for in a new athletic director? Former Arizona SID Blair Willis, who worked in the athletic department with Dave Heeke, shares his thoughts on who the university should look for. Also, instant reaction to Arizona's 2024 football schedule, Brent Brennan's coaching staff, and the rollercoaster known as the Arizona men's basketball team.

After seven years, Dave Heeke is out as Arizona's athletic director. We discuss whether he was treated fairly, and how his tenure should be remembered. Also, thoughts on Brent Brennan's ability to retain top football talent, and the men's basketball team's ongoing struggles as it heads to Oregon.

Brent Brennan has already begun winning people over as the Arizona Wildcats' new football coach. We chatted with his brother and former Arizona wide receiver Brad Brennan about what Wildcat fans should expect, and his favorite memories in an Arizona uniform. Plus, thoughts on the men's basketball team's win over USC and upcoming matchup with UCLA.

Jedd Fisch has spurned the Arizona Wildcats, and a man with strong ties to the program will replace him. We share our thoughts about both developments, and get analysis on the Brent Brennan hire from Barrett Baker, who played alongside Brent's brother at Arizona. And, of course, thoughts on Wildcat basketball's latest struggles.

Arizona Wildcats football finished No. 11, its best end-of-season ranking in 25 years -- but defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen has moved on. How big a blow is this, and who should the Wildcats replace him with? Plus, Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe joins us to discuss the Wildcats' recents ups and downs, and their odds of claiming a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed...

Can the Arizona Wildcats repeat their success on the field, or even improve upon it, in 2024? GOAZCATS.com senior editor Matt Moreno is bullish on UA's chances to do so and shares a bold prediction as he lays out what next season's roster might look like. Plus, is it time to push the panic button after the men's basketball team's embarrassment at Stanford? We'll discuss, and ma...

The Arizona Wildcats completed their improbable season with an Alamo Bowl win over Oklahoma to complete their first 10-win campaign since 2014. Former Arizona captain Barrett Baker was at the Alamo Bowl and has plenty of thoughts about the game and season, and whether UA can build on its success. Plus, our favorite Wildcat games and moments from 2023, CFP predictions, and we announce the winner(s)...

The Alamo Bowl is nearly here, and Arizona Wildcats football alum and Ice Shaker founder Chris Gronkowski joins us to make predictions for the game and discuss the present and future of the football program. Plus, our thoughts on the football team's recruiting class, and reaction to the basketball team's win over Alabama in Phoenix and prediction for the FAU game in Las Vegas.

No. 1 Arizona men's basketball is coming off another impressive win over a ranked team, but looks ahead to possibly its toughest challenge to date vs. No. 3 Purdue in Indianapolis. Arizona play-by-play man Brian Jeffries joins us to preview the matchup, as well as the football team's upcoming showdown with Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl. Plus, our predictions for Arizona basketball's next...

Arizona Wildcats football is set to face Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl, and the men's basketball team is No. 1 for the first time in nine years. We'll preview the bowl matchup and the basketball team's showdown vs. Wisconsin this weekend. Plus, thoughts on the timing of the transfer portal window, whether the CFP Selection Committee got it right -- and remembering one of our favorite Terr...

The Arizona Wildcats just enjoyed their biggest-ever Territorial Cup victory in Tempe to end the regular season on a six-game winning streak. Wildcat PA announcer Jeff Dean joins us to discuss the football program's rise and look ahead to their bowl game and beyond. Plus, thoughts on the men's basketball team's big Thanksgiving victory, and predictions for championship weekend.

The Arizona Wildcats football team's winning streak is at five games after its demolition of previously-ranked Utah. Can the Wildcats keep it rolling by beating ASU in Tempe for the first time in 12 years? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the game. Plus, our predictions for Arizona-ASU and this weekend's other big football matchups, and the men's basket...

What a weekend for Arizona athletics! Wildcats football and men's basketball PA announcer Jeff Dean joins us to recap big wins over Duke and Colorado, and preview the football team's home finale vs. Utah. Plus, should Wildcat fans be worried that Jedd Fisch might take another job? Finally, we make our predictions for this weekend's biggest football games, including Wildcats-Utes.

Arizona Wildcats football is bowl eligible for the first time in six years. Can the Wildcats keep on rolling in the final stretch of the season? UA play-by-play legend Brian Jeffries joins us to preview the final three games, including Saturday's matchup at Colorado. Plus, Brian recaps the men's basketball team's dominant season-opening win as a trip to Duke looms. Finally, we make our...

The Arizona Wildcats got their second straight win over a ranked opponent by beating No. 11 Oregon State in Tucson. Can UA make it three in a row when UCLA comes to town? Former Arizona offensive lineman John Fina, whose son plays on UCLA's O-line, joins us to preview the matchup. Plus, predictions for this weekend's biggest games, including Wildcats vs. Bruins.

Coming off a bye week, the Arizona Wildcats football team looks to build upon its big win in Pullman when it faces No. 11 Oregon State in Tucson. Pac-12 Networks analyst Max Browne previews the game, and Early Edge podcast producer Jake Voorhees joins us to pick that game and other big matchups this weekend. Plus, 1997 national champion and Suns assistant coach Miles Simon stops by to relive that...

Arizona Wildcats football recorded its most impressive win in -- well, a very long time by dismantling Washington State 44-6 in Pullman. How many games will UA win the rest of the way? FOX Sports radio host Aaron Torres joins us to discuss. Aaron also helps us preview the Arizona men's basketball season, and we make predictions for this weekend's biggest college football games.

The Arizona Wildcats football team just missed out on a signature win by falling at USC in three overtimes. Can the Wildcats rebound to pull the upset at Washington State -- and who will (and should) be behind center for Arizona in that game? Former UA SID Blair Willis joins us to discuss. Plus, our predictions for this weekend's biggest games, including Arizona vs. WSU -- and do we want to se...

Arizona Wildcats football is coming off a hard-fought loss to Washington, and it lost a key commitment for 2024. Meanwhile, the men's basketball team had its annual Red-Blue Game and picked up a big commit. GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to break it all down. Plus, we make our picks for the weekend's biggest football games, including Arizona's visit to No. 9 USC.

The Arizona Wildcats escaped Stanford with a win, but they have questions at quarterback as they head into their toughest challenge of the season vs. No. 7 Washington. Who will (and should) get the start at QB, and can the Wildcats pull the upset? Arizona football PA announcer Jeff Dean joins us to preview the game. Plus, we make picks for some of the weekend's biggest games, including UA vs....

The Arizona Wildcats are 2-1 heading into conference play. The defense has been better than expected. The offense, maybe not so much? Former UA football captain Barrett Baker joins us to discuss the first quarter of the season and look ahead to Saturday's conference opener vs. Stanford. Plus, we make picks against the spread for Arizona-Stanford and a number of huge games on this week's sc...

There's a lot to unpack after Arizona's overtime loss at Mississippi State. Pac-12 Networks analyst Max Browne joins us to do that and look ahead to the rest of the season, starting with Saturday's home game vs. UTEP. Plus, Sportsline Early Edge host and producer Allan Bell joins us to make some Week 3 college football picks.

It wasn't pretty at times, but the Arizona Wildcats took care of business in their season opener vs. NAU. Can Jedd Fisch's squad pull off an upset win in Starkville? Former UA football captain Barrett Baker joins us to break down the NAU game, look ahead to Saturday's matchup vs. Mississippi State, and pick the biggest games on the Week 2 schedule.

The 2023 college football season is here, and the Arizona Wildcats kick it off by looking for some payback vs. NAU. College football analyst Mark May joins us to preview the season and discuss the shifting landscape of college football, and CBS SportsLine Early Edge host Jonathan Coachman stops by to make some Week 1 betting picks.