Wildcat Country

Fresh off yet another conference tournament win, the Arizona Wildcats are riding a ton of momentum heading into Regionals. Arizona baseball coach Chip Hale and D1Baseball.com reporter Shotgun Spratling join us to break everything down as the Wildcats head to Eugene for a stacked Regional with Oregon, Cal Poly and Utah Valley. Plus, thoughts on the future of the UA softball team – and who's on our Mount Rushmore of Arizona football players?

Where does Arizona men's basketball turn now that Carter Bryant is officially NBA-bound? Are we feeling better about Arizona football after our chat with Brent Brennan at the Bear Down Takeover in Scottsdale? And who are the best coaches in the history of Arizona athletics? We tackle all of these topics and more with former Arizona SID Blair Willis.

With spring practice in the books, new Arizona Wildcats offensive coordinator Seth Doege makes his Wildcat Country debut to preview the upcoming season, talk Noah Fifita and his offensive scheme, and players to watch in 2025. Plus, thoughts on Arizona baseball's struggles, the softball team's Regionals draw, the men's basketball schedule, the possibility of adding more automatic bids to the College Football Playoff, and more.

He keeps racking up awards and is set to lead Arizona into the NCAA men's tennis championships. Big 12 Player of the Year Colton Smith joins us to discuss his success at both the college and pro level, and preview the Wildcats' postseason run. Plus, Wildcat play-by-play man Brian Jeffries stops by to talk Caleb Love's legacy, Carter Bryant's future, Sidi Gueye's signing, and the outlook for Arizona baseball and football.

Tetairoa McMillan just became the highest drafted offensiveplayer in Arizona football history. Former UA cornerback Victor Yates joins us to react to T-Mac being taken No. 8 overall by the Panthers, and preview the upcoming football season, including fan support and the NIL factor heading into 2025. Plus, thoughts on the pending Carter Bryant decision, women's basketball recruiting, and which spring Wildcat program has the highest ceiling in the postseason.

Carter Bryant has yet to make a decision on his future. New women's basketball coach Becky Burke has hit the ground running. Spring football is in full swing. We discuss these topics and more with Chris Brown of AZBandCatSports.com, making his Wildcat Country debut!

Expectations are low for Arizona football heading into nextseason – but Barrett Baker likes what he's seen during spring practice. The former UA football captain joins us to provide an early season preview, including his thoughts on the new additions to the roster and coaching staff. Plus, our thoughts on Adia Barnes' departure, Brayden Burries, the baseball andsoftball teams' success – and would a free concessions policy boost attendance at Arizona Stadium?

Arizona basketball's roster has already experienced a big shakeup following its season-ending loss to Duke. GoAZCats.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss Koa Peat's commitment, Brayden Burries' likely destination, and the departures of KJ Lewis, Henri Veesaar and Emmanuel Stephen. Matt also looks at the future of UA football recruiting with the additions of Seth Doege and Joe Salave'a. Plus, we make our Final Four predictions and discuss whether the 2024-25 basketball season was a successful one.

The Arizona Wildcats survived and advanced, setting up a showdown with top-seeded Duke that's packed with subplots. ESPN and FOX basketball analyst Matt Muehlebach joins us to preview the game, including what Arizona must do to pull off the upset. Plus, we make our picks for the game and predict the Final Four with Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner.

After an impressive showing in the Big 12 Tournament, the Arizona Wildcats earned a 4 seed in the Big Dance and will face 13th-seeded Akron in the first round. UA radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to preview the game and the East Region, including potential showdowns with Oregon and Duke. Plus, we make our predictions for how far the Wildcats will go in the NCAA Tournament, and which team will win it all.

It's the 250th episode of Wildcat Country, and we've got a big giveaway courtesy of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino! Be sure to listen to the beginning of the show to learn how to enter. But stick around, because Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe joins us to discuss the Wildcats' chances in the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments, as well as Tommy Lloyd's comments about McKale Center. Plus, we make our Big 12 Tournament predictions, talk a little women's hoops, and more!

Arizona put up 113 points on ASU, but Wildcat fans aren't feeling good about the defense -- or lack thereof -- they saw from UA in that game, or in recent matchups with BYU and Iowa State. FOX and ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach joins us with some analysis on Arizona's recent struggles on defense, and whether the Wildcats can right the ship before the NCAA Tournament. Also, we make our picks for Arizona's Big 12 regular-season finale at Kansas, we rank the best active sports programs on UA campus, and we discuss oddsmakers looking not so favorably on Arizona football next season.

After a disappointing and controversial end to the BYU game, Arizona rebounded with a convincing win over Utah. Now, a rematch at Iowa State looms large. Levi Stevenson, host of the Iowa State "Wide Right & Natty Lite" podcast, joins us to preview and predict Saturday's showdown in Ames. Plus, we share our thoughts on the end of the BYU game and the awful postgame chants that followed, and we discuss Duane Akina's depature from Arizona football.

After losing a tough home game to Houston, the ArizonaWildcats showed some grit with a big road win over Baylor. Arizona radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to provide some great stats and insight into the team as it enters the final stretch of the regular season, and we make our picks for upcoming home matchups with BYU and Utah. Plus, Arizona football defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales opens up on the state of the football program -- and he shares some candid thoughts about fan criticism.  

After a big home win over Texas Tech, the Arizona Wildcats' win streak came to an end at Kansas State. Can UA rebound at McKale against No. 6 Houston -- and how does this Arizona team stack up with others in the Tommy Lloyd era? Former Arizona guard and current Wildcat radio analyst Reggie Geary joins us to provide an outlook for the rest of the season. Plus, we make our picks for Arizona's matchups with Houston and at Baylor, we talk women's hoops, baseball, softball and more!

Arizona Wildcats basketball continues to climb the rankings and metrics following its road sweep of ASU and BYU. But can UA avenge its only Big 12 loss? Joe Lopez, cohost of the Texas Tech "Tortillas & Takes" podcast, joins us to preview and predict the big showdown between the Wildcats and Red Raiders at McKale Center. Plus, thoughts on Bobby Hurley's postgame antics, Alijah Arenas choosing USC, the Wildcats' 2025 football schedule and a lot more.

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 make our picks for UA's upcoming games against ASU and BYU, talk some football and women's hoops -- and discuss the strength of the relationship between the university and the city of Tucson.

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, and do we agree with some pessimistic predictions for Arizona football in 2025?

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 of Joe Salave'a, and our picks for the CFP championship game.

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 picks for the CFP semifinals.

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 quarterfinal picks.

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 quarterfinal picks.

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 with UCLA in Phoenix, make some early CFP predictions -- and discuss who would win a hypothetical 2023 Arizona vs. 2024 ASU football matchup.

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 the men's basketball team's ongoing struggles, and our predictions for college football conference championship week.

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 predictions for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.

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 games, including Arizona-TCU and Arizona-Duke.

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 shout out the program that just gave UA its 23rd all-time national championship.

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 the weekend's marquee football matchups.

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 picks for this weekend's football games, including Arizona vs. West Virginia.

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. Colorado. Plus, our thoughts on expectations for Arizona men's basketball, where Arizona ranks on the list of the best NCAA baseball programs of all time, and more.

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 other big games on this weekend's schedule.

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 Big 12 schedule.

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 matchups this weekend.

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 of Week 2, including Arizona vs. Northern Arizona.

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?

What are some of the big early takeaways from Arizona football training camp? Wildcat radio analyst Lamont Lovett joins us to share his thoughts, including a breakdown of some key positions. Plus, how big a blow is Raymond Pulido's absence from the offensive line and T-Mac's absence from practice? And is Arizona's preseason ranking of No. 21 in the coaches poll too high, too low, or about right?

As Arizona football training camp begins, we break down each position and discuss whether the Wildcats are likely to be better or worse at each one compared to last year. Also, we give our best- and worst-case scenarios for the football season, and we remember our favorite moments from the 2014-15 Arizona athletics season.

Arizona football is just over a month away, and we're previewing the beginning of the Brent Brennan era with his brother and former Arizona wide receiver Brad Brennan, former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker -- and a cameo appearance from Brent himself! We discuss expectations for this season and beyond, and some of Brad and Barrett's favorite memories from their 12-win 1998 season.

It wouldn't be college football season without Phil Steele's College Football Preview -- and the guru himself joins us to preview Arizona's 2024 football campaign and share his thoughts of new head coach Brent Brennan. Plus, thoughts on Arizona's new football helmet, Mike Gundy's questionable comments at Big 12 Media Day -- and should you take Arizona at 15-1 to win the Big 12?

The Big 12 football media poll came out this week. We agree on some of the picks and strongly disagree on others, so we rank every Big 12 team from 1 to 16. Plus, thoughts on our excitement level for Arizona officially joining the Big 12, which teams are likely to become rivals for the Wildcats, and which Arizona head coaches are most likely to leave the soonest.

The Arizona Wildcats football coaching staff has been busy, as many new additions headline the 2025 recruiting class. GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss that and Arizona men's basketball recruiting, as well. Speaking of Arizona hoops, we share our thoughts on the Wildcats' inaugural Big 12 schedule -- and could Arizona baseball be Omaha-bound in 2025?

The Allstate 12: Good or bad idea? We discuss that and get a preview of the Arizona football season with Cover 3 Podcast host Chip Patterson. Plus, thoughts on Arizona's 2024 running back room vs. 2023, what we would consider a successful 2024-25 football + men's basketball season, and our favorite memories from the 2013-14 Arizona athletics season.

The 2024 football season is inching closer. What should Wildcat fans expect from Arizona's first season in the Big 12? Kelley Ford, founder of kfordratings.com, joins us to share his projections and predictions for the Wildcats. Plus, is Chase Budinger a top-5 Arizona athlete in the last 20 years? And we relive our favorite memories from the 2002-03 Arizona athletics season.

With Caleb Love's decision to stay (and Joson Sanon's flip to ASU), the 2024-25 Arizona men's basketball roster is nearly complete. We get an early outlook on the Wildcats' upcoming season with former Arizona guard and FOX Sports analyst Matt Muehlebach, who also took time to remember his friend and colleague Bill Walton. Plus, our thoughts on the baseball team's early exit, Arizona football's bowl prospects, and our favorite memories from the 2016-17 season of Arizona athletics.