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VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl
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VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl

  • Justin Spears
  • Jan 3, 2026
  • Jan 3, 2026 Updated Jan 11, 2026
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Between opt-outs and Arizona's fight in the second half, there were plenty of items to discuss following the 17th-ranked Wildcats' 24-19 loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl. The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss.

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5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 24-19 loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl | Michael Lev

5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 24-19 loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl | Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: Breaking down Arizona’s loss to SMU in the Holiday Bowl, including the impact of the opt-outs; what the second-half rally represents; why the offense struggled; and more.

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Opting out shouldn’t tarnish legacies of Wildcats' Stukes, Johnson, Smith | Michael Lev

Opting out shouldn’t tarnish legacies of Wildcats' Stukes, Johnson, Smith | Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: When three defensive stars opted out of the Holiday Bowl, it rankled many Arizona football fans. They should focus instead on the previous choices those players made.

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