A look at starting lineups, notable matchups and what to watch when the Arizona Wildcats kick off the 2026 season against Northern Arizona.
- Justin Spears
Several changes are coming to Casino Del Sol Stadium this fall, including new lights, an updated sound system and a sideline change, among other things.
- Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald
It didn’t take Malachi Toney long on Friday night to remind the college football world just how good he is. After his record-setting freshman year helped the Miami Hurricanes reach the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last season, the star wide receiver opened his sophomor…
- Justin Spears
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi and Max Harris filed a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, which will allow them to play this season.
- Justin Spears
Keep an eye on these players from Arizona and NAU.
On the prospect of stat-padding for Noah Fifita, other Week 1 thoughts | Michael Lev- Michael Lev
Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona’s season opener against NAU and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference
- Jason Wolf, Arizona Republic
The Arizona Wildcats open their 2026 football season against NAU at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday.
Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend
CHICAGO — While the Chicago Cubs are in Miami this weekend closing in on a playoff berth, their iconic ballpark will add another first to its ever-growing list of events. Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final two matches of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. It will be the first volleyball matches played at the historic venue. All 34 teams from the two conferences ...
Arizona walk-on safety Quinn Olson was given a full-ride scholarship leading up to the Wildcats’ season opener against NAU.
Arizona could have several members of its 2026 recruiting class play meaningful snaps this season. Saturday against NAU could show the future of Arizona football.
History suggests that it’ll be difficult for Arizona to take the ball away as much as it did last season. DC Danny Gonzales and his staff are trusting the process.
We predict the outcome of every game on Arizona football’s 2026 schedule. Can the Wildcats win nine games in consecutive seasons for the second time in program history?
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Arizona dominated Tempe 26-0 in their season opener. The Wildcats controlled the game early, racking up yards and first downs while shutting down Tempe’s offense until the second quarter.
See what the top sports stories are for UA and Tucson.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins fans who publish training camp videos of their team might be helping the opponent and putting the Dolphins at a strategic disadvantage. So, don’t do it. Well, that was the message that I gleaned from Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley on Thursday when I asked about his level of coaching paranoia and whether it intensifies from training camp and regular season. I’ve ...
SAN DIEGO — The Pac-12’s road to the College Football Playoff begins with a twist: You don’t have to win the Pac-12 to get there. Under new CFP rules for 2026, the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC champions receive four of the five automatic bids. The fifth goes to the highest-ranked team — champion or not — from the Pac-12, American, Mountain West, Sun Belt, MAC or Conference USA. That changes ...
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie contracts and suiting up for preseason games in August, per reports from ESPN and other outlets. Baton Rouge judge William Jorden said in ruling ...
Arizona has to replace five NFL defensive backs in its secondary, including three All-Big 12 players. However, the Wildcats “can cover just as good as last year — or better.”
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Greg Hansen’s notebook: BYU tops Star columnist Greg Hansen’s Big 12 predictions, followed by Houston and Texas Tech, while Deion Sanders and Colorado land in last place.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Michael Lombardi’s tenure at the University of North Carolina was a short one. The Tar Heels’ football general manager resigned from his position on Thursday, according to an email from an athletic department representative. “Effective Sept. 3, 2026, Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as General Manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s ...
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For the last half-century, Arizona has failed to match its win total the season after winning nine games. Can the Wildcats buck the trend this season?
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