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The Wildcast: Talking RichRod Bowl week and the latest Arizona football updates
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The Wildcast: Talking RichRod Bowl week and the latest Arizona football updates

  • Justin Spears ,  Michael Lev
  • Oct 6, 2026
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The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss Rich Rodriguez's time at Arizona ahead of the Wildcats' matchup with West Virginia. Plus, with Tre Spivey out for the season, who steps up at receiver for the Wildcats? Is this the best rushing defense since Desert Swarm?

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