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The Wildcast, Episode 206: Previewing Arizona's 'can't-lose' home opener vs. NAU
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The Wildcast, Episode 206: Previewing Arizona's 'can't-lose' home opener vs. NAU

  • Justin Spears ,  Ryan Finley ,  Michael Lev
  • Sep 5, 2019
  • Sep 5, 2019 Updated Aug 23, 2021
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The Wildcast Podcast hosts another episode at Frog & Firkin' on the UA campus to preview the Arizona Wildcats' home opener against NAU Saturday night. What will the Wildcats need to do against the Lumberjacks to show hope for the 2019 season? NAU head coach Chris Ball and Kevin Sumlin have history that dates back nearly 30 years ago. Plus, Michael Lev, Ryan Finley and Justin Spears predict the Pac-12 schedule for this week.

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