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Here's a game-by-game look at Arizona's 2018 football schedule
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Here's a game-by-game look at Arizona's 2018 football schedule

  • Jul 31, 2018
  • Jul 31, 2018 Updated Aug 3, 2018

Wildcats will open the Kevin Sumlin era with a 7:45 p.m. game against BYU on Sept. 1. ESPN has the broadcast.

Arizona announces kickoff times, TV broadcasts for five games

University of Arizona spring game (copy)
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

The UA will kick off its season with a 7:45 p.m. game on Sept. 1 against BYU. The game will be shown nationally on ESPN.

The Week 2 game at Houston (9 a.m., Ch. 9/ESPN2) will be a homecoming of sorts for new UA coach Kevin Sumlin, who coached the Cougars from 2008-11 before taking a job at nearby Texas A&M. The UA also announced start times and television listings for games against Southern Utah, Utah and Colorado.

Start times and television listings for the other seven games will be announced by the Pac-12 either 12 or six days before each game, depending on the circumstances. 

Click below for a week-by-week look at Arizona's 2018 schedule: 

Sept. 1: vs. BYU

Arizona vs. BYU

Arizona last played BYU in 2016 at University of Phoenix Stadium, an 18-16 loss to open the season.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

When: Sept. 1, 7:45 p.m.

Where: Arizona Stadium

TV: ESPN

Series history: Arizona leads the all-time series 12-10-1

The last time: BYU beat the UA 18-16 during the teams' 2016 season opener in Glendale. 

Sept. 8: at Houston

University of Arizona vs Houston

Khalil Tate saw action in the Wildcats' home tilt with Houston a year ago. Arizona narrowly lost 19-16.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

When: Sept. 8, 9 a.m.

Where: TDECU Stadium, Houston

TV: Ch. 9/ESPN2

Series history: Houston leads the all-time series 2-1-1. 

The last time: Houston beat the UA 19-16 at Arizona Stadium last season. 

Sept. 15: vs. Southern Utah

SUU logo

When: Sept. 15, 8 p.m.

Where: Arizona Stadium

TV: Pac-12 Arizona

Series history: First meeting.

Sept. 22: at Oregon State

University of Arizona vs Oregon State

Arizona is 2-1 against Oregon State over the last three seasons.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

When: Sept. 22

Where: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

Series history: Arizona leads the all-time series, 23-15-1.

The last time: Khalil Tate ran for 206 yards and two scores, and Arizona beat the Beavers 49-28 last November.

Sept. 29: vs. USC

Arizona USC Football

The Wildcats haven't topped South division rival USC since 2012. They are 0-5 since.

Mark J. Terrill / AP Photo

When: Sept. 29

Where: Arizona Stadium

Series history: USC leads the all-time series, 33-8.

The last time: Ronald Jones rushed for 194 yards and three scores, and USC withstood a late UA rally to beat the Wildcats 49-35 last November. 

Oct. 6: vs. Cal

Arizona California Football

It's unfair - and inaccurate - to describe Arizona's 'D' as a 'one-man defense.'

Marcio Jose Sanchez / The Associated Press

When: Oct. 6

Where: Arizona Stadium

Series history: Arizona leads the all-time series, 17-14-2.

The last time: Colin Schooler deflected what would have been a game-winning 2-point conversion pass, and the Wildcats held on to beat the Golden Bears 45-44 in double-overtime last October.

Oct. 12: at Utah

Utah Arizona Football (copy)

Utah will try to win its third straight against Arizona when the Wildcats visit Salt Lake City, where they haven't won since 2014.

Rick Scuteri / AP Photo

When: Oct. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City

TV: ESPN

Series history: Utah leads the all-time series, 22-19-2.

The last time: Troy Williams came off the bench to guide Utah to a 30-24 win over the Wildcats' in last year's Pac-12 opener. 

Oct. 20: at UCLA

Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college football

Khalil Tate hit UCLA in the mouth at home last year, leading the Wildcats to a 17-point win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

When: Oct. 20

Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Series history: UCLA leads the all-time series, 24-16-2.

The last time: Khalil Tate rushed for 230 yards and two scores, and Arizona beat the Bruins 47-30 at Arizona Stadium last October.

Oct. 27: vs. Oregon

APTOPIX Arizona Oregon Football

Arizona last beat Oregon at home in 2013.

Chris Pietsch / AP Photo

When: Oct. 27

Where: Arizona Stadium

Series history: Oregon leads the all-time series, 26-16. 

The last time: Quarterback Justin Herbert returned to torch the Wildcats, and running back Royce Freeman ran for four touchdowns, and the Ducks beat Arizona 48-28 in last year's penultimate Pac-12 game. 

Nov. 2: vs. Colorado

Khalil Tate

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate, left, reacts after one of four rushing touchdowns at Colorado last season.

David Zalubowski / Associated Press

When: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Arizona Stadium

TV: Fox Sports 1

Series history: Colorado leads the all-time series, 14-6. 

The last time: Khalil Tate came off the bench and set an NCAA record with 327 rushing yards for a quarterback, and the Wildcats rolled the Buffaloes 45-42 in Boulder last October.

Nov. 17: at Washington State

Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 15 Washington State Cougars college football

Arizona and Wazzu have split the series 3-3 since 2010.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

When: Nov. 17

Where: Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington

Series history: Arizona leads the all-time series, 27-16. 

The last time: Arizona put up 585 yards of total offense — and gave up 653 — and managed to beat the Cougars 58-37 at Arizona Stadium in October.

Nov. 24: vs. Arizona State

Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils in the 2017 Territorial Cup

Arizona and rival ASU have alternated wins in the Territorial Cup over the last five seasons.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

When: Nov. 24 

Where: Arizona Stadium

Series history: Arizona leads the all-time series, 49-41-1.

The last time: Khalil Tate suffered an injury just before halftime and the Sun Devils rallied to a 42-30 win in the teams' final regular season game of the 2017 season. 

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