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The Wildcast: Arizona punches ticket to Holiday Bowl, several Wildcats honored by the Big 12
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The Wildcast: Arizona punches ticket to Holiday Bowl, several Wildcats honored by the Big 12

  • Justin Spears
  • Dec 9, 2025
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The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check in to talk Arizona football going to the Holiday and several Wildcats getting selected to the All-Big 12 team — and answer your mailbag questions!

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