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The Arizona Wildcats kick off the second half of their season on Saturday with their Homecoming game vs. Iowa State. Can the 5-1 Cats pick up where they left off before the bye week? Former UA star wide receiver and current WRs coach Bobby Wade joins us to preview the Iowa State game and the rest of the season, and give us an update on the health of the receiving corps. Plus, our picks for Arizona vs. Iowa State and the top matchups of the upcoming weekend.

The Wildcats have reached the season's midpoint (and their bye week) with a 5-1 record and back-to-back Big 12 wins. Can Arizona really make a push to win the Big 12 Championship? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us with his usual in-depth analysis. Plus, thoughts on UA men's basketball's exhibition win over San Francisco, and predictions for this weekend's biggest college football games.

It's a bonus episode of Wildcat Country as we get to catch up with former Arizona and current West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez to preview Saturday's matchup in Morgantown. Coach Rodriguez shares his memories of being the Wildcats' head coach, including some stories we hadn't heard before, and gives his thoughts on this year's Arizona and WVU teams.

Arizona football is coming off its most complete performance of the season, but it came at a high cost with the loss of Tre Spivey for the year. Can the Wildcats weather that loss, along with the possible absence of other stars on offense, when they travel to Morgantown to face Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia? Chris Brown, founder of AZBandCatSports.com, joins us to preview the game, and discuss a little basketball, too. Plus, we make our predictions for UA vs. WVU and the biggest matchups of the college football weekend.

Arizona overcame a (very) rough start in Pullman to earn a 10-point win at Washington State. The Wildcats are 3-1 heading into their first Big 12 home matchup next weekend vs. Cincinnati. We recap UA's comeback win at Wazzu and look ahead to the Wildcats' game against a Bearcats team that just upset Kansas State.

As expected, Arizona is 2-1 through three games in the 2026 season - but there are multiple causes for concern for the Wildcats going forward. Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to dive into the positives and negatives through the first quarter of the season, and look ahead to the Wildcats' matchup against Washington State in Pullman. Plus, Shane and Eric make their predictions for UA vs. Wazzu and some of the top matchups of the weekend.

After a tough loss at BYU, the Arizona Wildcats are left to regroup heading into the rest of their non-conference schedule. What changes need to be made going forward? Justin Spears, UA football beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, joins us with some in-depth analysis on the state of the football program. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona vs. Northern Illinois and some of the weekend's biggest matchups - and we predict whether RJ Godfrey will ultimately suit up for Arizona men's basketball.

Arizona took care of business in Week 1 vs. NAU, but business will pick up significantly for the Wildcats when they head to Provo to take on No. 15 BYU. Joe Wheat, cohost of the Hype Train Podcast, joins us for some in-depth analysis and prediction for Saturday's showdown. Plus, we make our picks for the game - and Eric airs some grievances RE: the way UA football season ticket holders have been treated.

Week 1 of college football is here, and our friend and frequent guest, former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker, is here to help us preview the Wildcats' season and what he wants to see from UA in its opener against Northern Arizona. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona-NAU and the biggest games of the weekend.

Get ready for the Arizona Wildcats' 2026 football campaign by checking out our interviews with quarterback Noah Fifita, Offensive Coordinator Seth Doege and Defensive Coordinator Danny Gonzales.

Can the Arizona Wildcats improve up their 9-win 2025 season?Who will the CFP finalists and Heisman Trophy winner be? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us to answer these questions and predict some games from "Week 0" of the 2026 college football season. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin GM Mike Kintner stops by to discuss some Arizona football odds going into the season.

It's time once again for Eric and Shane to take their best stab at predicting the finish for all 16 Big 12 football teams. They break it down one team at a time. Plus, thoughts on Arizona's Noah Fifita Heisman campaign, and reaction to the men's basketball team's first overseas exhibition game.

For the sixth year in a row, the great Phil Steele, author of Phil Steele's College Football Preview, is kind enough to join us to preview Arizona football - and his thoughts on the Wildcats heading into 2026 may surprise you! Plus, our thoughts on Ismail Mahdi and Max Harris rejoining the football team (for now) - and we play the role of NCAA Commissioner in determining the ideal future playoff format, transfer rules and much more.

Arizona looks to have solidified its frontcourt with the addition of Clemson transfer RJ Godfrey. Are the Wildcats a Final Four contender once again - and can UA football really compete for a Big 12 championship? Ali Farhang, cohost of Spears & Ali on ESPN Tucson, joins us to share his thoughts.

Football season is just over a month away, and CollegeFootballNews.com editor Pete Fiutak joins us to predict whether Arizona can overcome a tough schedule to contend in the Big 12. Plus, former UA hoops star turned radio analyst Reggie Geary looks ahead to the 2026-27 basketball season.